Cherine El Chimi

ID PROJECT MANAGER : PROJECT SITE BASED

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• ID SITE MANAGER: Oversee the end-to-end project management process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the budget allocated to ID scope.
• Reviewing shop drawing packages submitted by contractors to ensure compliance with ID IFC, project specifications, and design intent.
• Reviewing materials and sample submissions and studying alternatives proposed by contractors or subcontractors to verify suitability for the project & design requirements.
• Identify any discrepancies or potential issues and collaborate with ID & construction team members to address them effectively & propose alternatives & solutions matching site requirements & conditions.
• Mock-Up Inspections: Oversee the creation and review of mock-ups to match design.
• Site Inspections: Conduct site inspections for all related ID inspection requests and evaluate construction progress, quality of workmanship.
• Responding to Request for Information (RFI) and confirmation of verbal instructions (CVI).
• Arranging and attending ID technical meetings and design workshops with all related disciplines.
• Snagging and De-snagging inspections to identify and document any defects, deficiencies, or deviations from the IFC ID or project specifications during the construction phase. And finally, follow-up de-snagging activities to confirm a satisfactory completion of identified issues before project completion.
• Facilitated communication among team members to solve complex technical challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, resulting in increased trust and collaboration on future projects.
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LEAD INTERIOR ARCHITECT: OFFICE-BASED

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design Leadership: Excellent communication and management skills; ability to lead and work collaboratively with staff members in all disciplines, using best practices, providing optimal productivity, and inspiring team of designers to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing interior design concepts
• Developed Design Theme Via Data Collection & Client Brief Presented Design Concepts, including sketches, Presentation boards, and sample materials to clients
• Ensure that design concepts align with client requirements, brand guidelines, and project goals
• Client Collaboration: Act as primary point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and translating them into actionable design and project plans
• Conduct regular client presentations to share design concepts, gather feedback, and secure approvals
• Assisted Clients successfully in all types of finishes and materials consistent with preferences and budget
• Create professional presentations to effectively communicate design vision, intent, and direction to clients, stakeholders, and teams
• Research concepts and follow industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients and create strategic, cutting-edge solutions for future projects
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and vendors, to ensure seamless project execution
• Follow-up & monitor the preparation of specifications and selection of interior finishes, Materials, Furniture & F.F.E packages
• Reviewing vendors’ submittals for accuracy and resolving discrepancies; reviewing discipline supplier documents and other discipline's supplier documents for accuracy
• Follow & monitor consultants and sub-consultants, attend design workshops.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain high-quality standards throughout the design and execution phases
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization
• Collaborate with the procurement team to source materials and furnishings within budgetary constraints
• Traveled to various countries for Materials & Furniture, etc, sourcing, and project control
• Leads or assists with the development of manpower, man-hour, and labor cost requirements for design staff and monitors data to aid in evaluating the budget.

• Oversaw material specification and selection, negotiating with suppliers for the best market rates and innovative products.
• Coordinated with clients and authorities for design approvals, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client expectations.
• Prepared and modified architectural CAD drawings, enhancing project clarity and execution.
• Managed project meetings and collaborations with clients and subcontractors, fostering teamwork and project alignment.

• Worked in the rebuild field in the electric department building and primary department in the faculty of engineering - Alexandria University
• Participated in the scope of Maintenance and renovation of various huge Buildings in Egypt such as The MEDICAL CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES (Smouha Branch) - Alexandria University.

• Specializing in furniture and textile selection.
• contributing to the aesthetic and functional quality of interior spaces.
• Leveraged computer-aided design tools for presentations and detailed work, enhancing project visualization and accuracy.
• Assisted with interior project Cost estimation for several residential projects.

• TAREK SAAD FACTORY in Polystone and Polyester and artificial stonework for exterior and interior architectural finishes and stonework
• Responsible for the factory design department and managed project meetings and collaborations with clients and subcontractors, fostering teamwork and project alignment.