Dabya Albadi
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
An enthusiastic & innovative architect specialized in delivering commercial and residential projects. Proactive and focused on improving project’s quality and efficiency. Managing lead communication with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to ensure design efficiency and adherence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design Associate
ALDAR
Abu Dhabi
02.2024 - Current
- Manage support for 6 large-scale residential projects through all design stages up to tender.
- Lead design workshops with designers and consultants, review design packages, and ensure compliance with end-user requirements, building codes, and authorities.
- Oversee cost estimates during the design phases in alignment with approved budgets by collaborating with cost consultants to identify key cost drivers and recommend value engineering options that keep the project within budget while minimizing disruptions to the design.
- Serve as the primary liaison with the client and stakeholders during the design development of ongoing design projects, addressing all inquiries, submitting official design reports, and following up on approvals and feedback.
- Manage project risks by identifying potential issues early and implementing effective mitigation strategies and develop action plans to minimize time and cost impacts on the project. Continuously monitor and adjust strategies as necessary to ensure successful project delivery.
- Facilitate collaboration among master planning, MEP, structural, and infrastructure teams to ensure effective communication and coordination. Organize regular meetings to address challenges and align all teams with project goals and timelines, promoting a smooth workflow throughout the project lifecycle.
Architect
Fibrex Group
Abu Dhabi
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked in Surf Abu Dhabi project as part of Al Hudayriat Island master plan development.
- Accelerated project's flow by coordinating with consultants and sub-contractors to streamline project timelines.
- Reviewed and marked architectural and detailed drawings as part of regular QC/QA procedure prior to final submission to client. .
- Tackled production setbacks by identifying coordination demands between different divisions (MEP, Landscape, Architecture & Materials)
- Led weekly workshops with client and stakeholders, in which design proposals were presented for their approval and modification requests.
Architectural Assistant Intern
Kannoun Design
Dubai
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with the senior Architect and the founder of Kannoun practice in residential consultancies.
- Studied layout organization and hierarchy of spaces using ongoing residential projects as a case study.
- Completed drafting tasks using ArchiCAD with minimum provision.
- Learned the process of tendering and raised commercial awareness.
Graphic Design Intern
Home Staging Assoc.
London
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked in the industry of commercial house staging with an international organization operating in the UK & Ireland
- Extended visualization skills by designing creative banners, posts and animation for the association's social media accounts and website
- Established new marketing skills by creating effective communication materials for prime sponsors.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) - Architecture
The University of Sheffield
Sheffield/ United Kingdom 09.2019 - 06.2022
Foundation Year (RQF 3) - Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
Sheffield International College
09.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
- Architectural Design (Residential & Multi-purpose)
- CAD Skills (Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD & Photoshop)
- Site & Urban Analysis
- Commercial Awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Effective Communication with stakeholders & fellow associates
- Creative and abstract thinking
- Detail oriented
- Deadline-conscious
- Physical Model Making
- Communication skills
Certification
- Mindset Matter - Leadership series
- Reach Higher winning design project
- Currently in the process of obtaining my CAPM certificate (Certified Associate in Project Management)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Associate
ALDAR
02.2024 - Current
Architect
Fibrex Group
10.2022 - 02.2024
Architectural Assistant Intern
Kannoun Design
07.2021 - 08.2021
Graphic Design Intern
Home Staging Assoc.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) - Architecture
The University of Sheffield
09.2019 - 06.2022
Foundation Year (RQF 3) - Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
Sheffield International College
09.2018 - 06.2019
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