Hani Elasmi

Summary:

As Technical Manager, I’m responsible for various mega residential, commercial, retail and hospitality projects located in UAE during Post Contract, with a total capEx of more than AED 4 billion. My role includes monitoring and managing the technical team to ensure that project is completed in accordance with the contract, business strategic benefits and to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. I have proven track record of maintaining professional and reputable image when interacting with clients.

Major Projects:

· AL SHERAA - DEWA HQ (B+G+4P+15F+Service) offices building, Al Jaddaf Dubai.

Role: Lead Architect – Site Operation.

Project information: AL SHERAA, contains 1B & 5P levels for parking, 9 office levels, and 3 executive levels. 3 amenity levels include a nursery, prayer rooms, auditorium, lecture, training halls, lounges, library, gallery, and meeting rooms. building has a sloped solar roof (Sail) for PV panels. TBA 2,054,047 ft2, cost AED 1.6B fully finished, project is under construction.

· Harbour Views 2B+G+2P+47+2R Commercial Residential Towers for M/s Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai.

Role: Senior Architect – Site Operation

Project information: Project located in new Downtown (Dubai Creek Harbour) and contains 2 Towers of 50 residential floors setting in 2 podium levels with 720 flats between (4Bed, 3Bed, 2Bed and 1bedroom, 32 penthouses and 28 townhouses), with amenity building in Deck Floor including Gym, kids’ facilities, multifunction hall &. TBA 1,761,546 ft2 and cost AED 820M fully finished, project completed late 2020.

· Creekside 18 2B+G+3P+37+2R Commercial Residential Towers for M/s Emaar, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai. (Site Supervision)

Role: Senior Architect– Site Operation

Project information: The project located in Dubai Creek Harbour and contains 2 Towers of 38 floors setting in 3 podium levels and Facilities in Deck Floor & 3 penthouses levels and 2 townhouses, project contains 512 flats between (4Bed, 3Bed, 2Bed and 1bedroom). TBA is 1,256,822 ft2 and cost of AED 652M fully finished, project was completed late 2020.

· Jubail Island Development, AbuDhabi. (Design Review)

· Dubai Metro Enhancement, Dubai. (Technical review and Clouse out)

Major Achievements:

• Supervise largest building in MENA, which features high thermal performances triple glazing & participated in certification of first BIPV panels installed on high-rise building façade & approve Engineering of PV roof that is both one of tallest & largest in world.
• Supervise largest NET ZERO Energy, Smartest Governmental building in world, with LEED Platinum & WELL Gold and complies with DGBR.
• Coordinate major strengthening works to building structure; provided technical notes.
• Provide scope gap report & design reviews & participate in various major Value Engineering during site operations and achieved Employer targets (reduction of 20% of cost).
• Use of GFRC for 50-story high building's exterior, with cavity sizes ranging from 250 to 750 mm.
• Use of technology as BIM (Revit & Navisworks) & BIM 360 & Laser Scanning, VR & Holobuilder and electronic platforms as Aconex, Unifier, and assist.
• Prepare and submit for land department approval and resolve all issues.
• Create learning Centre for Architects and provides webinars to site operation staff.
• Assist, coach and develop number of Architects and interns.
• Initiating “Lesson Learned” and update technical library.
• Demonstrate to various key clients and present technical issues & solutions, selection of material and mock-ups such as Emaar and DEWA senior management.
• Getting positive feedback from all project’s clients representative, Atkins directors, senior managers, colleagues, and my juniors and achieve “Outstanding” in my performance review.
• Consistently meet or exceed annual revenue and profit goals.

Summary:

As Program and Projects Manager, I was responsible for managing diverse portfolio of high-end residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality programs and projects in UAE and Oman. my role included overseeing both the pre- and post-contract phases, with total capital expenditure of AED 4 billion. I directed and managed my teams to ensure that projects were completed in accordance with the end-user vision and business strategy, while also monitoring contractual, technical, and financial aspects from initiation to handover. I prioritized cost and planning control and managed teams to deliver exceptional results that met all requirements. I also placed strong emphasis on quality and risk mitigation to ensure that projects were completed to highest standards.

Major Projects:

· JAM Tower B+G+M+49 Commercial Residential tower at Burj Khalifa district, Dubai.

Role: Project Manager – Design Development & Site Operation

Project information: The project with 196 class A apartments provide 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses and 4 commercial spaces in Burj Khalifa district. With amenities as infinity pool, kids play area, jogging track, health club & parking building of 4B+G+9. TBA 758,475 ft2 and cost AED 400M fully finished, project completed late 2018.

· Marina Residence 4B+G+1+H.C+38 Commercial, Residential building at Marsa Dubai.

Role: Project Manager– Design Review & Site Operation

Project information: The project has more than 300 class A apartments and 12 commercial spaces. provide 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses in Marina district. With amenities as swimming pool, basketball court and kids play area, health club. TBA 562,038 ft2 and cost AED 300M fully finished, project completed late 2018.

· Burj Nahar Shopping Centre & Residence 2B+G+2M+4 at Muteena, Dubai.

Role: Development Manager - Design

Project information: The plot developed with class A Shopping Center and Class B residential flats due to location of project in Al-Muteena. provided 1, 2, 3-bedroom apartments & the maximum retail area in 3 floors to suit the market needs. TBA 600,145 ft2 and cost estimated AED 750M fully finished for flats & shell and core for Retails, the Design completed mid-2016.

· Five-star Hotel at Al-Rigga 3B+G+M+12, Dubai, UAE. (Design)

· Mix use building 2B+G+6+H.C at Ghala, Muscat, OMAN. (Design)

· H.E Lubna Al-Majid Mansion, Al-Khawaneej, Dubai. (Design and Site)

· 39 Mirdif Villas & Town Houses, Mirdif, Dubai, UAE. (Site Operation)

· Genavco Workshop & warehouse G+M, Musaffah, AD. (Site Operation)

Major Achievements:

• Complete redesign of JAM tower after award of contract, to meet needs of improved efficiency required by end-users, regulatory requirements, and Dubai 2020 vision, with flexibility to convert some of the floors to furnished apartment.
• Using new technology on construction as crystallization material only for substructure WP.
• Resolve RTA restrictions imposed on logistics issues because of metro line.
• Appoint of Interior design and landscape consultants during construction and manage both design and materials selection within this stage.
• Manage high-rise projects involve inexperienced contractor to successful completion.
• Replace original precast concrete, cladding, stick curtain wall system and flat slabs to aluminum composite panels, unitized curtain wall and precast concrete slabs to accelerate progress.
• Switch from a chiller-based to a district cooling system, as well as negotiate and sign contract with Empower, to maximize energy efficiency and make use of building’s rooftop as amenity.
• Address massive leak in basement by hiring experts and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
• Manage to resolve RTA road shoring constraints, as well as DEWA objection on drop of area and entry drops caused by its cables.
• Combine five separate plots into one and resolving issues with DEWA on its substation access.
• Secure DM's special approval for additional 2nd mezzanine retail space, along with extra GFA.
• Secure RTA approval for mall entry points, with traffic constraints due to constrained location.
• Initiating “Lesson Learned” and update project management library.
• Demonstrate to various end user and present Designs, technical issues & solutions, selection of material and mock-ups such as H.E Khalid Al-Majid, Kia and Genavco.
• Achieve many times “Outstanding” in my performance review.
• & Assist and coach number of project engineers.
• & Consistently meet or exceed annual revenue and profit goals.

Summary:

As Architecture department head and senior project architect, I was responsible for overseeing and managing the overall operations of architecture department within an organization. This involves leading a team of architects and other professionals, developing strategies to achieve the department's goals, and ensuring that all projects are completed within budget and on time. My role includes the Luxuries residential, commercial, retail and hospitality programs and projects located in UAE within group during Pre & Post Contract, with a total capEx of AED 5 billion. In addition, collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that architectural designs meet the organization's needs and requirements & stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in the field of architecture to ensure that the department is innovative and competitive.

Major Projects:

· Pre-built Warehouses, at KIZAD, Abu-Dhabi.

Role: Senior Project Architect - Design

Project information: The project divided into two phases: first, 100 warehouses of 1000 square meters each in a free zone region; second, 50 warehouses of 2000 square meters each in non-free zone areas, for total storage area of 220,000 square meters. Each warehouse has only small office area (10 %) and a lot more storage space (both regular and cold storage). Layout allows for easy merging of multiple warehouses (up to 4 warehouses). TBA 2,450,000 ft2 and cost estimated of AED 650M fully finished, design completed 2011.

· Fairmont Hotel 2B+ G +2 M + 13 + Royal Penthouse at Ajman, UAE, for private office of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalefa Al Nahyan.

Role: Senior Architect- Design and Site Operation

Project information: Featuring 252 guestrooms, suites and royal penthouse complete with stunning views of Arabian Gulf, with contemporary touches. amenities such as 7 restaurants and lounges, Tennis court, Fitness center. 2 grand swimming pools. TBA 550,000 ft2 and cost AED 300M fully finished, project completed late 2012.

· Northwest (2B+G+8) offices & West Zone 4*(G+12) offices, G+8 multistorey car parking for Dubai Properties at Business Park (now Dubai design district), Dubai.

Role: Senior Project Architect - Design

Project information: The two plots located on business park (now d3): first, northwest, with 192 base built offices and 12 retail spaces spread across eight stories (G+2B). Second is West Zone, which consists of 4 buildings with total of 12 office floors, 384 shell and core offices, and 24 retail spaces located at GF. and separate multistory parking with total of 12 stories, for parking vehicles of the whole development. the TBA 4,000,000 ft2 and cost AED 1.2B shell and core, design completed mid-2008, projects stalled due to financial crises of 2008.

· Smart Height Offices 4B+G+4P+H.C+21 for DAMAC at Tecom Zone C, Dubai.

Role: Project Architect- Design and Site Operation.

Project information: The project has more than 250 base build offices with various spaces and 10 commercial spaces at Tecom zone C. With amenities as swimming pool, Gym, Steam, and sauna. TBA 562,038 ft2 and cost AED 300M shell and core, project completed early 2011.

· Santevill Dubai 2B+G+3P+Deck+18+H.C at business bay for Sungwon, Dubai. (Design).

· SCA Office Building (4B+G+10+H.C) at Garhood, Dubai. (Design and Site).

· Emirates Flight Catering staff accommodation 4 * (G+3), 2* (G+2) @ Jabel Ali, Dubai. (Design).

· Emergency Residential Building B+G+3 for AD Police, AD (Design).

· Publishing Pavilion Development @ IMPZ, Dubai. (Design).

· Residential Building G+6 at Al-Barsha for Bonyan, Dubai. (Design and Site).

· H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Khalefa Residential Building G+ 5P + 15 Typ., Sharjah. (Design and site).

Major Achievements:

• Project's long-term sustainability has been ensured with completion of Estidama Pearl 1 & 2.
• Complete schematic and detail drawings while a hotel project was progressing on site.
• Successfully achieve building's efficiency to 85%.
• Because of our success in the Northwest Zone, we were able to convince a global Concept
• Consultant (B+H) to hire us as a local consultant for the West Zone.
• Obtain Tecom's approval to construct an extra office floor with more GFA.
• Perform extensive value engineering for many projects during construction to combat the 2008 economic downturn.
• Give presentations to numerous key clients’ senior management as Dubai properties CEO & KIZAD Senior Management and hold three meetings with Minister of Economy for SCA.
• Apply latest trends and technologies to business unit such as 3ds Max, Revit, SketchUp to design and Prologe to construction.
• Prepare and submit for relevant authorities approval and exceptions and resolve all issues.
• Create learning Centre for Architects and provides many trainings.
• & Assist, coach and develop number of Architects and interns.
• & Initiating “Lesson Learned” and update technical library.
• & Getting positive feedback from all project’s client representative, Archon directors, senior managers, colleagues, and my juniors and achieve receiving "Excellent" performance rating.
• & Consistently meet or exceed annual revenue and profit goals.

Bachelor in Architectural Engineering.