Interior Design Manager seeking work in UAE

GSM PRJCT (January 2015 - Present)\r\n\r\nKey Projects: At the Top (Burj khalifa) \r\nEmaar - Dubai\r\nProject Interior Design Manager\r\n\r\nLiaison with client (Owner/Developer – Emaar), \r\nclient representatives (Turner International) and main contractor (DBB)\r\nManage weekly progress meetings and workshops\r\nCoordinate with key consultants – Architectural and Engineering (MEP, Structure, Security and IT)\r\nDevelop and review architectural drawing package \r\nDesign development of new ATT Reception\r\nDesign offices for ATT/Burj Khalifa\r\nDesign retail area ATT Reception Boutique\r\nIssue to the contractors tender/construction packages \r\nDevelop specifications – local resourcing \r\n(FF&E and coordination with suppliers)\r\nMaterial approval \r\n(Ensuring design intent is followed and samples are compliant to local code and building regulations).\r\nCoordinate drawing packages to be submitted to the authorities for building approval purposes\r\nCoordinate and manage communication and documentation.\r\nReview, respond and issue RFIs, Submittals, Reports, PDC’s, NCRs, SORs and WIRs)\r\nRegular Site Inspections (QA/QC)\r\nTracking Schedule milestone and maintaining project schedule\r\nTracking Project Resourcing and financial Budgets\r\nAV& Media Coordination (Technical)\r\n\r\nQAH (Qasr Al Huson) \r\nTourism and Cultural Authority Abu Dhabi\r\nDesign Architect \r\n\r\nLiaison with Client (Tourism Department &Investment Company)\r\nTechnical Coordination with Project Consultants Architecture and Engineering (BDP, ARUP)\r\n\r\nGEMS Education/ Education Operator\r\nUAE\r\n(July 2013 – January 2015)\r\nInterior Design Manager \r\n\r\nManaging Interior Design scope for new GEMS schools\r\n(Local Based in UAE + International)\r\nDeveloping design guidelines for different market models\r\nProducing finish and furniture schedules for different market models \r\nLiaison with the appointed consultants, contractors and suppliers\r\nManaging consultants deliverables and chairing design review sessions\r\nReview Architectural layouts and Adjacencies\r\nReview Specification Vs Cost (Provide Value Engineering)\r\nFacilitation between in house procurement team and suppliers\r\nBOQ revision / specifications review\r\nCoordination with specialist suppliers \r\n(Laboratories, Libraries, Design Technology Labs, Kitchen, Auditorium and Media Specialized areas)\r\nProviding Interior Design service packages \r\n(Provide Concept, Specify Finishes, Propose Look and Feel)\r\nDesigning bespoke joinery items \r\nReviewing Shop Drawings\r\nDevelop and produce signage, way finding and branding packages\r\n(Closely working with marketing Team)\r\nProvide space planning services and interior proposals for Non Educational projects new /refurbishment projects \r\n(Offices, Sales Centers, and Reception Areas)\r\nRegular site inspections \r\nProduce snag lists \r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nInnov8 Group / Interior Turn Key Solutions (D+B)\r\n(Dubai – U.A.E)\r\n(December 2009 - July 2013)\r\nInterior Design Manager \r\n\r\nManage, monitor growth design team members\r\nConsisting of: Senior & Junior Interior Designers, Draughts men, and 3D Visualizers \r\nManage the workflow and completion of activities, oversee that the deadlines are met, and communicate progress to management.\r\nCreate and nurture business opportunities via client liaison and management.\r\nClient Liaison – conduct initial client meetings and establish client brief, requirement analysis, scope definition, project parameters, (Program and Budget) against project deliverables.\r\nMap the design phases and maintain the design deliverables program, (Overseeing the Design Process from pre - planning through to construction and completion.)\r\nDistribute achievable work packages / delegate tasks to the team with set deadlines\r\nManage the design functions on all projects, space planning, specialty functions, interior design, and material specification throughout all phases from feasibility to operations.\r\nConduct studies and research.\r\nConceptualize and deliver tangible design ideas\r\nCreate conceptual ideas and reference mood boards\r\nMaterial specification and selection.\r\nLiaison with Suppliers (Local Market and International)\r\nPrepare and conduct presentations for key milestones \r\nPrepare &review drawing packages for project milestones\r\n(Schematic, Design Development, Detail, Tender, construction)\r\nReview and Edit 3D renders/ visualization/perspectives\r\nPrepare and review costs and assist in tenders (RFP Composition)\r\nAttend Projects weekly progress meetings\r\nConduct regular site inspections to ensure conformance and compliance to contracts and specifications.\r\nCoordination with field personnel, construction managers and sub contractors.\r\nReport project progress to Client – Regular basis\r\n(Monthly Reports/Weekly meetings)\r\nCarry out site evaluation of completed Works (percent completion)\r\nCompose defect snag lists upon project completion\r\nPerform value engineering – cost review if requested by Client\r\n\r\n