Paul Black BSc(Arch) Dip Arch ARB RIBA
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving business growth and creating positive work environment. Hardworking Associate Director knowledgeable about business practices in the industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director
Mace International
08.2003 - Current
- Project director and manager on a variety of construction projects in the middle east region, including One Za'abeel / Dubai UAE; Doha Festival City / Qatar; Tadawul Tower - Saudi Stock Exchange Headquarters / Riyadh KSA; Sheraton hotel Mall of Emirates / Dubai; Fairmont Hotel Palm Jumeriah / Dubai; Jumeriah Beach Residences / Dubai
- Quality Manager/Director responsible for leading authoring and securing Mace International's original quality management IS0 9001 accreditation and subsequent internal training
- Client representative secondment with Nakheel asset department providing development management support for Nakheel Chairman special projects between September '23 and April '24
- Particular interest and extensive experience in hotels; One and Only and Siro at One Za'abeel; Crowne Plaza at Doha Festival City; Sheraton at Mall of Emirates, Fairmont at the Palm Jumeriah
Architect and Project Manager
CRSS International
03.1988 - 08.2003
- Lead project architect for Ruwais Housing Complex (RHC) expansion
- Project manager and construction contract administrator for National Bank of Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi
- Developed comprehensive project documentation, including site plans, elevations, sections, and details for clear communication of design intent.
Senior Project Architect
Adel AlMojil/Carlos Ott Architects
06.1995 - 03.1998
- Project architect working for world renowned architect Carlos Ott
- Principle project involved in was the National Bank of Abu Dhabi / Abu Dhabi, including supporting Carlos Ott on concept approach and eventual production documentation
- Supported Carlos Ott with presentations of design proposals to clients, incorporating feedback for revisions as needed until final approval was obtained.
Architect
The Bamber Gray Partnership
03.1992 - 05.1995
- Newly qualified architect working on a range of projects, notably Newtongrange Star Football Club, Midlothian and St Joseph's Care Home, Robroyston
Student Architect
Andrew Harris Associates
04.1991 - 09.1991
- Student working on a range of residential projects in the london region
Student Architect
Aukett Limited
06.1987 - 09.1989
- Student architect working on a range commercial projects including Skandia Life, Southampton and Harefield Road, Wimbledon.
Student Architect
Thomas Ford And Partners
08.1986 - 06.1987
- Student architect working on a range of range of projects including Churchfields Primary School, Beckenham Kent; and St Barnabas Church Hall, Eltham, London
Education
Diploma in Architecture - Architecture
University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom07.1990
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Dundee
Dundee, United Kingdom10.1986
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Key relationship management
Certification
Registered Architect with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Registered No. 060468B
Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Membership No. 6540322
Timeline
Associate Director
Mace International
08.2003 - Current
Senior Project Architect
Adel AlMojil/Carlos Ott Architects
06.1995 - 03.1998
Architect
The Bamber Gray Partnership
03.1992 - 05.1995
Student Architect
Andrew Harris Associates
04.1991 - 09.1991
Architect and Project Manager
CRSS International
03.1988 - 08.2003
Student Architect
Aukett Limited
06.1987 - 09.1989
Student Architect
Thomas Ford And Partners
08.1986 - 06.1987
Diploma in Architecture - Architecture
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Dundee
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