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Reem Al Adawi

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Seeking a challenging position in the architectural & Façade Engineering with the distinguished capacity for professional growth in order to utilize and enhance theoretical, practical education & experience. Experienced technical manager skilled in leading teams to achieve quality, safety and compliance standards. Identified development opportunities and improved processes to drive performance. Developed productive work cultures to aid growth in line with demand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Technical Manager

Cladtech-int
Ras al-Khaimah, Imarat Ra's al Khaymah
05.2017 - Current
  • Leading the Engineering dept (A team of Designers/Engineers), preparing works schedules, assigning jobs, monitoring the daily works, guiding & driving for the timely results & output.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Guided, coached and led project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
  • Trained and supervised all stage crew in technical safety procedures.
  • Appraised and monitored technical staff performance to identify development opportunities and promote growth.
  • Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Participated in implementation of organizational goals and strategic planning.
  • Presented information clearly and concisely to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Produced technical schedules in line with production specifications.
  • Developed technical documentation and resources to support learning and development.
  • Prepared work schedules and assigned personnel to meet production plans.
  • Set realistic technical KPIs based on past performance and motivated teams to achieve them.


Completed Projects:

  • NYC USA-NY
  • AMC USA-LA
  • Aqua Raffle KSA-Jeddah
  • Massar Villa UAE- Sharjah
  • Water Front UAE Abu Dhabi
  • Movenpick Hotel UAE Ras Al-Khaimah - Al Hamraa Island
  • Seven Hotel UAE Dubai- Palm Jumeirah
  • Sail Tower KSA-Jeddah
  • Cairo Bank Egypt-New Cairo
  • Dolman city tower Pakistan-karachi
  • King Faisal Hospital KSA- Jeddah
  • Jizan Airport KSA-Jizan



Design Manager

Cladtech-int
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Conducted regular design reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members for skill development.
  • Developed product and model prototypes for specific testing purposes.
  • Presented professional artistic design proposals to clients across different industries.
  • Directed activities of staff to maximize service availability and play to teams' strengths.


Completed Projects:

  • Marina Gate2 UAE- Dubai- Marina
  • Boulevard Point UAE- Dubai-Downtown
  • One @Palm UAE- Dubai- Palm Jumeirah


Design Manager

D & E solation
02.2015 - 02.2016


  • Study & understand the Tender drawings & BOQ suggest the best suitable design, in line with all related parameters like estimation, structural requirement, available stock, production & site installation easiness.
  • Coordinated with clients to understand design requirements and objectives for various projects.
  • Identified service gaps, developing plans to strengthen or expand offerings.
  • Managed design projects from conception to completion with adherence to timelines and quality standards.
  • Applied time management strategies to deliver projects within tight deadlines.
  • Controlled expenses, advising on efficient use of resources to minimize unnecessary costs.
  • Implemented design trends and best practices to maintain modern, competitive visual aesthetic.
  • Developed product and model prototypes for specific testing purposes.
  • Allocated budgets to govern sensible decision-making with maximum Return On Investment (ROI).
  • Designed high-quality aesthetics, materials and functionality of components to meet precise brief specifications.
  • Conducted regular design reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members for skill development.
  • Developed and updated internal guidelines.


Completed Projects :

  • Sky View UAE- Dubai
  • Burj Vista UAE- Dubai

Senior Team Leader

Alumco L.L.C
Dubai
12.2012 - 02.2015
  • Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
  • Established team goals, delegated tasks and set clear deadlines.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
  • Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
  • Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.


Completed projects :

  • Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi- UAE
  • Credit Lenbanes Bank – Lebanon
  • Azizia Tower –KSA
  • Galleria Commercial Center-KSA
  • Golden Tower- KSA

Design Team Leader

Al Ghuriar
06.2008 - 05.2012
  • Specify our scope of work as an aluminum sub contractor; prepare a technical proposal for tendering based on primary structural calculation
  • Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
  • Oversaw field projects implementing engineering designs and maintained strict compliance with specifications and applicable codes.
  • assure the submission of shop drawings & calculations inline with project schedule date & quality
  • preparing the material take off for all approved material in line with approved shop drawings ,calculation
  • releasing fabrication orders to the factory for all BOQ items in coordinate with site team for site readiness & condition
  • releasing the installation drawings for site team guides & reference


Completed projects:

  • Novotel & ibis Hotel Al Fujairah UAE
  • Lacassa Building Dubai UAE
  • Kish Tower -Iran
  • Alghurair City- Dubai UAE King Saudi
  • Hospital KSA 17 Parcel- KSA
  • Btater Villas- Lebanon



Designer

Saudi Ben laden
Damascus, Syria
08.2007 - 06.2008
  • Coordinate between all technical trades, planning department & the site management to achieve the technical approvals, to be matched with construction schedules in time
  • Following up the construction progress at site and submit shop drawing
  • Prepare & review the architectural shop drawings and coordinate them with the Structure (concrete works &steel structure) mechanical & electrical drawings.
  • Preparing all material packages to be sent to the procurement department
  • Preparing all needed documents for attending weekly site meetings.
  • Obtain needed approvals for the material submittals
  • Preparing the lists of expected shop drawings & expected material with due dates
  • Preparing official forms (submittals, RFI & logs) for all trades
  • Responsible to control softcopy on main server & hard copy paper


Completed Project :

  • Premco Factory ( Syria industrial area )
  • Glass & Aluminum factory (Syria industrial area)
  • 8th Gate (Financial Syrian center on Beirut Road)


Education

B. Sc - Architectural Design

Syrian Faculty of Engineering
Damascus University's
09.2002 - 07.2007

Skills

  • AutoCAD (2D-3D): Professional
  • 3D max (V-Ray): Excellent
  • Photoshop (CS2): Excellent
  • Illustrator (CS2): Excellent
  • In Design: (CS2): Excellent
  • Microsoft office (word, excel, power point): Excellent
  • Acrobat Reader Professional: Excellent
  • Leadership skills
  • Project Management

Languages

Arabic: Mother Tongue
Native
English: (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Fluent

Personal Information

  • Place of birth: Damascus
  • Date of birth: 08/30/85
  • Nationality: Syrian
  • Marital status: Single

Custom

00971551231040

Affiliations

  • travel & get new knowledge & skills

Timeline

Technical Manager

Cladtech-int
05.2017 - Current

Design Manager

Cladtech-int
02.2016 - 04.2017

Design Manager

D & E solation
02.2015 - 02.2016

Senior Team Leader

Alumco L.L.C
12.2012 - 02.2015

Design Team Leader

Al Ghuriar
06.2008 - 05.2012

Designer

Saudi Ben laden
08.2007 - 06.2008

B. Sc - Architectural Design

Syrian Faculty of Engineering
09.2002 - 07.2007
Reem Al Adawi