Highlights:» Project design: Using hand sketches,sketch-up, rhino, and parametric software. » Meeting and coordinating with clients, integrating their requirements into the concept. » Preparing client presentations: 3d visualization by using 3dsmax-Vray or Lumion and layouts by using InDesign. » Developing the project by delegating and coordinating with the design team members. » Coordinate with structure, mechanical and electrical engineers. » Reporting to the design team leader » Development and delivery of the tender documents package including architectural execution drawings, details layouts, specifications, and BOQ. » Submitting the tender documents for biddings. » Reviewing and negotiating contracts and quotations. » Inspect the site and prepare the site inspection report, submit them to the project manager and the client representative. » Reviewing composite, shop drawings and coordinating with the site engineer in order to implement the approved designs.

Skills:Design, Execution drawings, Engineering coordination, Site inspections, High-end finishing, Details follow up, Management

Membership:» Member of the Order of Engineers and Architects-Lebanon-January 2012. » USGBC member-July 2012

Certification:» Qualified in an international call within five available seats and to participate in a Digital Project Designer training in Gehry Technologies-Europe-October 2012. » Completed a Rhino 3D Patterns & CNC 3D Milling Workshop-Certificate of completion- February 2018. »»Completed an intermediate Revit workshop-Auto-desk Certificate of completion-April 2015. »»Completed an advanced V-ray workshop-Certificate of completion-February 2009. »»Completed a financial education workshop-Certificate of completion-April 2017. »»Completed a Computational Design & Advanced Parametric Architecture Workshop given By Jose Pareja Gomez -Senior Architect, Zaha Hadid Architects-Certificate of attendance- Septembre 2018

Senior Architect 10/2015 - current
JAR Architects, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Architecture firm
» Collaborate during the client coordination meetings with the head of department and the design team leader to gather facts, define the design, space planning problems and secure approvals of proposal . » Headed a team of two design architects and three junior architects.
» Assigning tasks, cooperating , supervising, plannig, reviewing and motivating my design team for the conceptual development design. » Perform design review with the design architects. » Generate and supervise design presentations with the design team. » Teaching and mentoring junior architects and intern architects. » Reporting on a daily basis to the design team leader. » Review and coordinate structural, mechanical and electrical layouts. » Provide independent advice and decisions on architectural problems and methods during developing the design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions. » Incorporates applicable building codes, construction techniques and sequences in various projects including all aspects of cross disciplines. » Review contractors composite shop drawings to ensure compliance with design, specifications and contract agreements, in addition, to advise contractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary. » Day to day operation replying to submittal,RFIs and emails. » Supervise the preparation and checks the accuracy of contract documents. » Handle suppliers and subcontractors meetings, review quotations, technical specifications and coordinate with the cost estimates related to the project. » Participate with the design team leader in selecting and analyze materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects. » Assist design team leader finishing selections including color palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections. » Conduct site inspection, prepare site inspection reports and submit to the design team leader and the client representative.--
Project Architect 08/2013 - 10/2015
JAR Architects, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Architecture firm
» Responsible to initiate the design concept approaches after receiving general instructions from the senior architect through research, hand sketching, and sketch-up. » Coordinate with the senior architect to develop the preliminary design, enhance the design directions and design goals of the project and collaborate with other project team members. » Prepare 3D modeling of the project using sketch-up, 3ds Max or 3d Rhinoceros, coordinate with the senior architect and performing the 3d visualization using 3ds Max-Vray or Lumion.
» Assemble the design layouts from my project team coordinated by the senior architect and prepare client’s presentation using Photoshop and InDesign. » Mentoring, and managing junior architects and intern architects. » Assist client’s meeting with team leader and senior architect and assuring that all meeting tasks are assigned and completed » Coordinate with outside consultants including structural, mechanical and electrical engineers. » Accomplish construction documents and implementing building codes after coordination with the senior architect and project team members. » Prepare BOQ and specification in addition to assisting the head of department in preparation of cost and quality estimates. » Review composite shop drawings and report to the senior architect. » Handle suppliers and subcontractors meetings, review quotations, technical specifications and coordinate with the cost estimates related to the project. » Participate in the selection of materials and finishings with the senior architect, the team leader and the head of department. » Ensure close-out documentation and project archives are completed with the senior architect and my project team. » Conduct site inspection and prepare site inspection reports, and submit to the senior architect.--
Junior Architect 07/2011 - 08/2013
JAR Architects, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Architecture firm
» Handle research, sketches and ideas on developing the preliminary design tasks provided by the design architect. » Assist in conducting preliminary studies with the design architect and senior architect : Analyze interior space effectiveness, modify recommended spaces to meet new requirements and making preliminary sketches to the preparation of drawing.
» Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detail layouts. » Prepare 3D modeling of the project using sketch-up, 3ds Max or 3d Rhinoceros, coordinate with the senior and design architect and performing the 3d visualization using 3d Max-Vray or Lumion. » Prepare preliminary interior design in coordination with the head of the interior design department. » Assist in preparation of design development drawings, construction documents and coordinate with my senior architect and my project team. » Prepare interior construction documents (finishing layouts) and coordinate with the head of the interior department. » Handle interior design site inspection and report to the head of the interior design department.--
Intern architect 01/2009 - 07/2011
JAR Architects, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Architecture firm
» Assist and participate with the design team during the conceptual design process. » Prepare presentation drawings with the project team members. » Prepare 3D modeling of the project using 3ds Max , coordinate with the senior and the design architect and perform 3d visualizations using 3d Max-Vray.
» Assist in the interior design from conceptual design through overall completion of projects with the head of the interior design department. » Produce construction documents, as directed by the senior architect. » Handle site surveys and revise the contract approved quantities in coordination with the project architect. » Participate in preparing the Bill of quantities and specifications.--
Intern architect 07/2008 - 01/2009
Gebara CAD, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Architecture firm
» Handle conceptual design tasks as directed by the design architect. » Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detail layouts. » Produce construction documents, as directed by the senior architect.
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Intern architect 07/2007 - 07/2008
Level&Scale, Beirut, Lebanon
Industry: Contracting
» Assist meetings with the architecture firms, suppliers, subcontractors, and project manager. » Prepare shop drawings as directed by the project manager and coordinate with the architecture firm. »»Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detail layouts as directed by the project manager. » Prepare permit layouts as directed by the design architect. » Handle site surveys and prepare as-built drawings. » Assist site inspection with the project manager. » Prepare road design as directed by the landscape architect. » Report to the site engineer regarding the site issues.
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Holy Spirit University of Kaslik 10/2005 - 09/2009
, , Lebanon
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Architecture
-Design theories -Architecture history -Construction -Structural elements -Visual communications -Building materials

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