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Jaspinder Kaur ( Nancy )

Waterloo

Summary

Project and Design Manager with 15+ years of international experience delivering large-scale residential, mixed-use, logistics, aviation, and commercial developments. Skilled in managing full project lifecycles—from land-use proposals and consultant appointments to design delivery, tendering, construction coordination, and handover. Strong leader with proven ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, secure authority approvals, manage risks, and deliver complex projects on time, on budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Manager

Dubai South Properties
08.2021 - Current
  • Lead planning and coordination for residential, mixed-use, educational, and commercial buildings within large-scale master-planned developments.
  • Manage full project lifecycles from concept through construction, integrating architectural, MEP, structural, and landscape designs.
  • Oversee budgeting, cost forecasting, material approvals, façade strategies, and construction sequencing to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
  • Liaise with Dubai Municipality and infrastructure consultants to secure zoning, planning, and regulatory approvals.
  • Direct consultant teams and contractors, resolving on-site issues while maintaining design intent and project timelines.
  • Deliver phased handovers of buildings, roads, and public spaces in line with masterplan milestones.
  • Maintain strong relationships with municipal authorities, mitigating local community and environmental concerns.
  • Monitor cost-control and financial health through forecasting, risk management, and proactive decision-making.
  • Develop and track project schedules, aligning key milestones with approvals and delivery targets.

Senior Interior Architect

Stantec International
01.2020 - 02.2021

• Lead full lifecycle projects from concept through construction to handover, ensuring design-to-budget alignment and phased delivery.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams (Architecture, MEP, Structure, Landscape, Interiors) across concept, schematic, detailed, and IFC stages.
• Conduct design reviews, manage risks, resolve technical issues, and ensure design-intent compliance and QA/QC standards.
• Coordinate stakeholders, authorities, and internal/external teams, managing NOC/permit processes and maintaining clear communication.
• Drive procurement and commercial activities, including RFP/RFQ/RFT preparation, evaluation, and consultant/contractor selection.
• Review technical documentation, materials, and mock-ups to support construction and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver executive reporting, client presentations, and lead teams, fostering collaboration, mentoring, and effective problem-solving.

Senior Site Architect / Interior Designer

RMJM
09.2017 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw multidisciplinary coordination across design, infrastructure, and construction teams for residential, hospitality, and community developments.
  • Reviewed all construction documents in full coordination with all disciplines to support day-to-day construction activities.
  • Coordinated with contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with design intent, authority regulations, and safety requirements.
  • Led detailed design and IFC (Issued for Construction) stages, ensuring accuracy and completeness of working drawings and specifications.
  • Managed budgets, schedules, and construction deliverables in collaboration with clients and contractors.
  • Supervised material selections, mock-ups, and site installations to ensure design consistency and regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted site inspections, snagging, and final handover assessments to maintain high-quality standards.

Project Designer

RMJM
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Coordinated project timelines, milestone schedules, and design deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Collaborated with clients to define project goals, translate them into functional design strategies, and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by reviewing design packages and managing submissions to local authorities.
  • Conducted feasibility studies and academic space planning to support institutional development initiatives.
  • Oversaw the integration of architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines to maintain design and execution consistency.

Architect / Project Designer

Various Firms
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Coordinated design documentation, Working drawings, and architectural layouts in alignment with project goals and authority regulations.
  • Managed multidisciplinary coordination with structural, MEP, and site teams to ensure integrated design delivery.
  • Oversaw submission packages for authority approvals and supported project compliance through detailed QA/QC reviews.
  • Participated in project planning by preparing schedules, bills of quantities, site reports, and assisting with tendering and bidding processes.
  • Ensured timely delivery of design packages while maintaining quality standards and supporting site execution phases.

Education

Bachelor of Architecture - undefined

Certification

  • CACB Certified – Canadian Architectural Certification Board
  • PMP Training (In Progress) – IMC Institute, completion expected October 2025
  • Revit Architecture & BIM Coordination Training – In progress, Immersive Business Training DMCC
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Training

Timeline

Design Manager

Dubai South Properties
08.2021 - Current

Senior Interior Architect

Stantec International
01.2020 - 02.2021

Senior Site Architect / Interior Designer

RMJM
09.2017 - 12.2019

Project Designer

RMJM
09.2015 - 09.2017

Architect / Project Designer

Various Firms
01.2008 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Architecture - undefined

Jaspinder Kaur ( Nancy )