ABBAS SAMSUDEEN
Dubai
Summary
Civil Engineering professional with 17+ years of construction experience, including extensive experience in the UAE. Currently serving as a Senior Technical Lead, coordinating structural, architectural and interior design deliverables for luxury villas and high-rise developments. Experienced in leading in-house and subcontractor engineering teams, overseeing shop drawings, design calculations, technical submittals, RFIs and consultant/client coordination. Strong technical background in reinforcement detailing, temporary works and specialist construction packages, with a focus on resolving design and site coordination issues to support approvals and construction delivery. Coordinates approximately 5–10 engineers and 5–10 draftsmen across 3–5 concurrent projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Lead
Olsen and Partners LLC
Dubai
09.2022 - Current
- Led coordination of 5–10 engineers and 5–10 draftsmen across 3–5 concurrent projects, fostering collaboration and effective communication to meet project timelines.
- Lead and coordinate in-house and subcontractor engineering teams in preparing, reviewing and coordinating shop drawings, design calculations and technical submittals.
- Coordinate structural, architectural and interior design technical deliverables for luxury villa projects, aligning engineering outputs with project requirements and site needs.
- Oversaw structural, architectural and specialist packages, ensuring alignment of design elements and construction standards across general arrangements, reinforcement, formwork, waterproofing, landscape, swimming pools, steel structures, blockwork, floor and wall finishes, RCPs, elevations, lifts and glazing.
- Coordinated technical requirements with planning, commercial, procurement and site execution teams; monitored submission status and ensured quality of technical deliverables for timely project completion.
- Coordinate with consultants and clients, manage RFIs and technical comments, and follow up on resolutions to support timely approvals and project progress.
- Projects: MV63 Villa – Jumeirah Bay Island | M10 Villa – District One | L117 Villa – Palm Jumeirah | LV51 Villa – Jumeirah Bay Island
Senior Technical Engineer
Dutco Constructions LLC
Dubai
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared structural design calculations and concept drawings for structural elements and temporary works, enhancing project clarity for stakeholders.
- Managed technical submissions, shop drawings, and design calculations to ensure compliance with project requirements and specifications.
- Coordinated technical meetings and design clarifications with consultants, clients and subcontractors.
- Prepared technical packages, evaluated supplier submissions and supported procurement coordination.
- Reviewed and controlled bar bending schedules (BBS) to ensure timely delivery of reinforcement to site, facilitating project schedules.
- Projects: InterContinental Residence Suites – 3B+G+2P+20 Floors+Roof
Senior Technical Engineer
Gunal Constructions
Dubai
02.2017 - 02.2021
- Led technical coordination with consultants and subcontractors, providing site clarifications to facilitate construction according to approved documents.
- Prepared and reviewed shop drawings, design calculations, and temporary works designs; monitored submissions and approvals to align with project schedules.
- Coordinated structural, architectural, and MEP technical submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Projects: SLS Hotel & Hotel Apartments – 75 Floors
Technical Office Engineer
TAV Constructions
Dubai
09.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated preparation and review of structural and architectural shop drawings and technical submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Reviewed subcontractor submissions against IFC drawings, organized design coordination meetings, and prepared technical sketches and temporary works calculations to support timely project delivery.
- Facilitated project handover by compiling as-built drawings and technical documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Projects: Damac Towers by Paramount – 66 Floors
Senior Detailing Engineer / Team Leader
Union Rebar Factory LLC
Abu Dhabi
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Led draftsmen team to deliver reinforcement detailing packages, ensuring timely completion of project deadlines.
- Prepared and reviewed reinforcement shop drawings and bar bending schedules in accordance with project requirements.
- Coordinated with clients and consultants to address feedback and secure drawing approvals; conducted site inspections and resolved reinforcement placement and detailing challenges.
- Projects: Damac Towers, Dubai | Fairmont Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Senior CAD Designer
CADS International
Chennai
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Coordinated production of reinforcement shop drawings for UAE and UK projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Applied BS, ACI, and Eurocode detailing requirements to enhance project accuracy and alignment with standards.
- Prepared project estimates and schedules, raised RFIs to address design discrepancies, and facilitated coordination with international clients to streamline communication.
- Projects: Yas Island Waterpark | Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering
Government College of Engineering, Anna University
Tamil Nadu, India01-2009
Dubai Municipality Approved Engineer - Unlimited Floors
Skills
- Technical office & engineering coordination
- Submittal management, reviews & approvals
- Consultant, client & subcontractor coordination
- RFIs, technical clarifications & issue resolution
- Multidisciplinary design coordination
- Team leadership & resource coordination
- Field support & compliance
- Design calculations & temporary works
- Structural / architectural / ID shop drawings
- Specialist construction packages
- Reinforcement detailing & BBS
- Submission tracking & document control
- CAD / coordination: AutoCAD, Revit Structural analysis / design: STAADPro, SAFE, PROKON, CSC Tedds Reinforcement detailing: CADS RC, RebarCAD, Steelpac RCS / RCD Productivity: Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Title: TECHNICAL MANAGER | SENIOR TECHNICAL TEAM LEAD
LANGUAGES
Tamil – Native | English – Professional | Hindi – Basic | Arabic – Basic (reading)
SELECTED PROJECT EXPOSURE
Luxury villas: MV63 Villa, M10 Villa, L117 Villa and LV51 Villa, High-rise / hospitality: InterContinental Residence Suites, SLS Hotel & Hotel Apartments, Damac Towers by Paramount, Other landmark projects: Yas Island Waterpark, Nation Towers and Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
Timeline
Senior Technical Lead
Olsen and Partners LLC
09.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Engineer
Dutco Constructions LLC
02.2021 - 09.2022
Senior Technical Engineer
Gunal Constructions
02.2017 - 02.2021
Technical Office Engineer
TAV Constructions
09.2015 - 02.2017
Senior Detailing Engineer / Team Leader
Union Rebar Factory LLC
07.2013 - 08.2015
Senior CAD Designer
CADS International
07.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering
Government College of Engineering, Anna University