Adil Iqbal
RAS AL KHAIMAH
Summary
Experienced Project and Package Coordination Specialist with 14 years in design and fit-out delivery across FF&E, joinery, landscaping, and metal fabrication. Manages multidisciplinary design submissions, monitors progress, and facilitates issue resolution among stakeholders. Ensures construction readiness and schedule adherence through effective technical interface management. PMP certified with expertise in BIM/CAD and structural engineering tools.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DESIGN COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER
ALEC
01.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day design coordination for major Wynn Resort RAK fit-out and architectural packages, ensuring design information is coordinated, technically resolved and progressed toward construction.
- Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, BIM, specialist vendor and subcontractor interfaces, identifying clashes, discrepancies and missing information before they affect site progress.
- Managed design workflows through Aconex, tracking drawings/documents, RFIs, EIs, technical submissions, comments, responses, and closing outstanding design actions to ensure timely project progression.
- Coordinate IFC drawings, approved elevations, models and site setting-out information, resolving discrepancies between issued information and actual/as-built conditions.
- Drive multidisciplinary technical meetings, design kick-offs, site walks and coordination sessions; prepare action points and follow up with responsible parties until closure.
- Coordinate specialist subcontractor and vendor design development, engineering calculations, shop drawings, material interfaces and fabrication requirements.
- Monitored design deliverables against project programmes, identifying critical/balance items and escalating risks to safeguard procurement, fabrication, installation, and site activities.
- Support resolution of complex portal, secondary-steel, support, wall, opening and architectural-interface requirements through coordinated technical solutions.
- Liaised with client/consultant representatives and internal construction teams, translating design requirements into practical execution solutions for site implementation.
- Review design changes and their impact on drawings, interfaces, scope, procurement and construction sequencing, supporting timely implementation and documentation.
- Coordinate subcontractor/vendor responses and maintain visibility of outstanding approvals, comments and technical constraints across multiple work fronts.
- Wynn Resort RAK
DESIGN MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL DÉCOR CO. (IDC)
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Developed project execution plans, design delivery schedules, and risk-mitigation strategies for multi-million-dirham scopes exceeding AED 50M, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery.
- Directed design management for major projects including Yas Water World Expansion and the completed Center of Curiosity project.
- Coordinated architectural, structural, MEP, and BIM teams to resolve clashes and enhance constructability, resulting in optimized material utilization.
DESIGN MANAGER
ADVANCE INDUSTRIES GROUP (AIG)
08.2015 - 11.2022
- Coordinated design processes, planned resources, and delivered milestones to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reviewed tenders and prepared technical/commercial bid evaluations, streamlining design and project workflows.
- Utilised CAD software to create detailed engineering drawings and 3D models for complex mechanical components.
- Reviewed and approved design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project specifications and brand guidelines.
- Coordinated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met strict quality criteria before market release.
PROVISIONAL MANAGER
SPECIALIZE METAL SYSTEM (SMS)
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Led and mentored cross-functional team of 20 construction professionals to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and site delivery standards.
- Negotiated supplier and subcontractor arrangements to align with technical specifications and procurement requirements while ensuring project timelines were met.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels at all times.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes, improving team skills and performance.
ENGINEER
METALLIC EQUIPMENT LLC. (MEC)
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Conducted stress, pressure, and strain calculations for structural components, ensuring safety and compliance of beams and lintels.
- Inspected high-risk structures, devising structural retrofit and integrity-stabilisation solutions to enhance stability and safety.
- Tested equipment, machinery and instruments to assess proper functioning.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
Education
Diploma - BIM
Zabeel Institute
Sharjah01-2016
Bachelor of Engineering -
VTU
India01-2009
Diploma - Design
CADD Centre
India01-2009
Skills
- Design coordination
- Design workflow optimisation
- Technical project management
- Tracking drawings and interfaces
- Design assessment
- Engagement with stakeholders
- Technical reporting
- Change strategies
- Communication with clients
KEY PROJECTS
ALEC: Wynn Resort RAK (Ongoing)
IDC: Yas Water World Expansion, Ferrari World Expansion, Center of Curiosity (COC), Natural History Museum
AIG: Vida Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills, Creek Tower, SMS: Family Hotel (Yas Island), New Doha International Airport, Infinity Tower, W-Hotel, Cleveland Clinic
MEC: Central Market, Masdar Institute, Midfield Terminal Project, Address Residences
Timeline
DESIGN COORDINATOR / ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER
ALEC
01.2025 - Current
DESIGN MANAGER
INTERNATIONAL DÉCOR CO. (IDC)
11.2022 - 12.2024
DESIGN MANAGER
ADVANCE INDUSTRIES GROUP (AIG)
08.2015 - 11.2022
PROVISIONAL MANAGER
SPECIALIZE METAL SYSTEM (SMS)
08.2012 - 07.2015
ENGINEER
METALLIC EQUIPMENT LLC. (MEC)
03.2011 - 08.2012
Diploma - BIM
Zabeel Institute
Bachelor of Engineering -
VTU
Diploma - Design
CADD Centre