Renad Jowaied
Abu Dhabi ,UAE
Summary
An ambitious and hardworking architect with 10 Years’ professional experience, working in diverse range of projects across a number of sectors for both public and private. Specialized in liaising and coordinating the approval process with Abu Dhabi local authorities’ departments to obtain infrastructure and building approvals & permits of the projects.
I have experience in architectural design process, sustainability requirements and certification process, standard and guidelines and liaising with local authorities for permitting and approvals of many major projects for government and private sector clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Permitting Specialist\ Permitting Manager
KEO International Consultants
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2023.01 - Current
- Heading all the authorities’ approvals and managing approval process to ensure that the required approvals are in place in a timely manner.
- Managing stakeholder relations, both internal and external throughout the life cycle of the programme and building strong trust-based relationships with the client and with key external utilities stakeholders.
- Managing correspondences and heading coordination meetings between the client and the utilities agencies.
- Coordinate closely with the client at program wide level to resolve and respond to general stakeholder’s issues/inquiries and ensure timely response to these issues/inquiries.
- Ensure effective coordination of the team internally to determine design needs and requirements to secure required approvals and assist in resolving stakeholder’s issues that affects the program delivery.
- Provide information, advises and support to the project manager and design team regarding local regulations of authorities.
- Assist in monitoring the programme delivery related to the utilities agencies and services providers against established baselines for required approvals and permitting.
- Peer review for authority submission layouts at each design stage submission to insure codes\ regulations compliance.
- Manage approval process through submission online or manual, follow up authorities for submitted applications.
Authority Liaison Architect
MZ Architects
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2018.02 - 2022.11
- Oversee and expedite the approval process from relevant authorities, ensuring all necessary approvals are secured for project progression, while also managing stakeholder relations to build trust and facilitate communication between the client, utilities agencies, and internal teams.
- Actively engage in resolving stakeholder inquiries and issues promptly, coordinating with the client and internal teams to ensure project requirements and design needs are met in compliance with local regulations, and aiding in the smooth delivery of the program.
- Monitor the program's adherence to approval and permitting requirements, provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, and conduct peer reviews of submission layouts to ensure they meet all codes and regulations, managing both online and manual submission processes to authorities.
Architect, PQP
Design and Construction Engineering
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2014.09 - 2017.12
- Authorities' Coordination: Oversee all necessary approvals from authorities, ensuring timely acquisition by coordinating technical and design aspects, managing the approval process, and maintaining an up-to-date register of permits and approvals.
- Estidama: Manage the compilation and submission process for Estidama Design Rating, ensuring documentation, calculations, and drawings meet the standards for 1 & 2 Pearls. Coordinate stakeholder inputs and review materials for compliance with Estidama and environmental standards.
- Design Preparation and Coordination: Prepare code analysis drawings and compile documents for DMT Concept and Detailed review in Abu Dhabi. Develop concept, detailed design, and tender drawings, alongside reports for various projects. Assist in team coordination and schedule management.
Architect
Tamareed Custom Decor
Abu Dhabi , UAE
2013.03 - 2014.08
- Assist in selecting and applying materials that fulfill sustainability standards according to Estidama & LEED criteria.
- Introduce a range of premium international finishes for custom use in hospitality, commercial, and residential sectors to numerous consulting firms.
- Prepare detailed drawings and manage interactions with clients, manufacturers, contractors, vendors, and designers to achieve project objectives.
Education
BSc of Architectural Engineering -
Jordan University of Science And Technology
Irbid, Jordan, 2012 2007.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- ALDAR
- Q Properties
- RDC
- Miral
- ADEK
- Al Baraka
- MODON
- IMKAN
- Bloom Holding
- Abu Dhabi Government
RAK Government - ADIO
- Musanada
- VVIP private owners
Selected Project Experiencce
- Reem Hills Phase 1&2, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Lagoons Villas, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Lagoons Community Buildings, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- SBY Island, Strategic Enhancement Project, Western Region, UAE
- ADEK Schools - 3 Locations - MBZ, AlFalah, Shakhbout, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- RA Accommodation, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Family Foundation HQ, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Al Qana Mixed Use Development, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- The Sail Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Soho Square, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Park View, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Center of Curiosity, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Yas Neighborhood Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Yas Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- ADEK Schools - 3 Locations - MBZ City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Residential Building - Rawdhat Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Residential Building - RBW9-16, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Residential Building - RBW2-40, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Residential Building - RBW4-12, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Residential Building- RBW5-8, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Office Building - RBW3-C4, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Royal Private Villas - Al Gurm, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Al Yahar Townhouses, Al Ain, UAE
- Structural Car Park, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Over 10 VIP & VVIP Villas in different Locations, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Al Haffar Police Training & Service city, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Certification
DMT Award - The certificate was awarded in appreciation of the contribution in improving Abu Dhabi building permit services and developing the approval procedure and electronic system.
Licenses And Certifications
ADM Registration
Estidama PQP
LEED GA
Timeline
Senior Permitting Specialist\ Permitting Manager
KEO International Consultants
2023.01 - Current
Authority Liaison Architect
MZ Architects
2018.02 - 2022.11
Architect, PQP
Design and Construction Engineering
2014.09 - 2017.12
Architect
Tamareed Custom Decor
2013.03 - 2014.08
BSc of Architectural Engineering -
Jordan University of Science And Technology
2007.09 - 2012.06