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Almutaz Abushahla

Almutaz Abushahla

Dubai

Summary

Experienced Senior Development Director with a demonstrated history of working on large scale complex luxury projects. Strong professional with a Master's Degree focused in Project Management from Torrens University Australia.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Director of Development

DarGlobal Real Estate & Development
Dubai, UAE
05.2022 - Current
  • Manage the entire design process from early stages to execution including overseeing the design documentation, executing milestones deliverables, and managing cost and schedule while maintaining contracts compliance
  • Primary project wide responsibilities for entitlements, approvals, design, construction, sales, project budgets, schedules, and project implementation inline with the project business plan
  • Streamlined operations for improved efficiency by reorganizing departmental structure and responsibilities.

Design Director

H&H Investment & Development LLC
Dubai, UAE
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Interpret business needs and client briefs and turn them into compelling creative solutions
  • Take responsibility for the creative vision and the standard of output across team members who work under them
  • Pitch ideas confidently and present the creative vision clearly to clients, as well as communicate in the same manner to members of the creative team

Design Manager

AECOM Middle East Limited
Dubai, UAE
04.2014 - 07.2021
  • Take the ownership of major design coordination across all disciplines to meet the standards and the client requirements
  • Investigate creative and ultimate solutions to the project tasks and develop proper documentation to support these solutions
  • Follow a high standard procedure and facilitate the design progress across all design stages

Design Architect

Khatib & Alami (CEC)
Dubai, UAE
07.2007 - 04.2014
  • Ensures to complete the work in accurate manner under the supervision of senior members
  • Implements specific international standards to meet the client and business requirements on the assigned projects
  • Coordinate with others (internally and externally) and prepares drawings, design reports, technical specifications, etc

Education

Master of Technology - Project Management

Torrens University
Australia
07.2016

Bachelor of Architecture - Engineering

IUG
Palestine
07.2007

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 25/11/1984
  • Nationality: Saint Kitts & Nevis, Palestinian
  • Marital Status: Married

Courses

  • ESTIDAMA (Pearl Buildings Rating System)
  • LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
  • Feasibility study
  • Geographical information system

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Director of Development

DarGlobal Real Estate & Development
05.2022 - Current

Design Director

H&H Investment & Development LLC
08.2021 - 04.2022

Design Manager

AECOM Middle East Limited
04.2014 - 07.2021

Design Architect

Khatib & Alami (CEC)
07.2007 - 04.2014

Master of Technology - Project Management

Torrens University

Bachelor of Architecture - Engineering

IUG
Almutaz Abushahla