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Mohamad Abdelqader Alahrash

Mohamad Abdelqader Alahrash

Cairo

Summary

Experienced Design Manager with a diverse background

in the Real Estate Industry, Construction & Architectural Design.

Responsible for anticipating and delivering the market desired products throughout the predesign and construction phases of projects; overseeing all design issues across the board of the company's portfolio projects.

Furthermore, Managing, reviewing and coordinating architectural/engineering projects and proposals; developed in-house or by consultants; assist in the qualification of consultants during pre-design and pre-construction services and assist in the preparation of project milestone schedules and cash-flow forecasts.


Currently, overseeing the development process of: 110 Feddan Mixed-use project in New Zayed & 400 Feddan Project in Ras ElHekma - North Coast.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Design Manager

Redcon Properties
10.2023 - Current

- Manage design process all over project stages and coordination with consultants with BIM systems.
- Monitor project timeline, progress and deliverables and attend all coordination meetings.
- Manage engaging consultants “RFP” for all project requirements, scope, contracts and variation orders in all project phases "Concept, DD and IFC".
- Tracking project implementation, materials selection, suppliers list, invoices, shop drawings review and cost control.
- Follow up with design team and technical office on site to insure the “QC/QA” of projects.
- Coordination with development team for project strategy, market analysis, phases launching and prospects for coming projects.

Real Estate Design Development Manager

ALMARASEM DEVELOPMENT
09.2017 - 10.2023

Responsible for the planning, managing, directing, completion and coordination of all contractual requirements, design drawings, Project specifications.
Such responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:


  • Reporting Project Status Performance & Futuristic Developments through presentations prepared for the CEO Board meetings.
  • Contracts Administration.
  • Billings follow up.
  • Payments Verification.
  • Coordinating external Consultants, confirming all outputs are done to requirements and ensuring them being properly incorporated & processed in a timely manner.
  • Addressing design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
  • On/off Site Project Management.
  • Project Coordination & Controls.
  • Project Schedule Adherence.
  • Payments Verification.

Design Development Section Head

AlMARASEM DEVELOPMENT
09.2017 - 07.2021


Development of New Cairo and North Coast Areas:

  • Periodical Site Visits to coordinate Work progress, Monitor Performance and Report Variances (if existed).
  • Handle and managing Mock-up units, design follow-up, quotations and pricing.
  • Undertake Value engineering & Construction reviews during the various design stages & initiate corrective actions on any matters arising in.
  • Document & Generate Regular Project Records.
  • Handle the process of Preparation & Checkups done for the Project sold units prior to submissions with Clients through arranged procedures with the Sales & Customer Care Departments.
  • Assist in Feasibility Studies.
  • Use CAD softwares to meet design specifications for functional prototypes.
  • Brainstorm with consultants and designers to implement and refine new real estate products.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to define and document design requirements.
  • Develop high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
  • Collaborate with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Train and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Verify construction documentation to meet the company's requirements and vision.
  • Assist in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.

Technical Office Senior Architect

ALMARASEM CONSTRUCTION
09.2012 - 09.2017
  • Verify construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Attend team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Communicate with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Research materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Review detailed shop drawings.
  • Coordination between different disciplines.

Senior Design Architect

Arab French Consultants AFCO
08.2008 - 05.2011
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
  • Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Generated / reviewed technical drawings
  • Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

Architectural Designer

Arab French Consultants
09.2006 - 07.2008
  • Create graphic renderings and models using CAD softwares.
  • Engage with clients to determine needs and requirements for custom homes.
  • Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure.
  • Advise clients on issues and options negatively affecting completion dates and suggested ways to keep project under budget.
  • Research building codes and requirements and applied to design planning.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary team to design hospitality, residential and commercial projects in Sharm El-Shiekh and Cairo.
  • Coordinate all architectural construction documentation and drawings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Design

Faculty Of Fine Arts - Helwan University
Cairo, Egypt
05.2003

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Building Codes and Permits
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Architectural Design Review
  • Architectural Design Development
  • Design Concept Verification
  • Furniture Selection
  • Freehand sketching

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Intermediate
B1

Softwares

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk 3D MAX (Vray & Corona Render engines).
  • McNEEL Rhinoceros 3D.
  • Adobe Photoshop.
  • Google Sketchup.
  • Autodesk SketchBook Pro
  • Autodesk Revit (Basic Knowlage).
  • Microsoft Suite.

Featured Projects

Real Estate Development & Design Management

  • Fifth Square Residential Complex (New Cairo).
  • Fifth Square Mall (New Cairo).
  • Palm Bay Rotana Resort (Marina Al-Alamein).
  • 5th Square Club Houses (New Cairo).
  • ALMARASEM Sales Center (New Cairo).


Construction

  • Mivida Residential Complex (New Cairo).
  • ALMARASEM Hospital (New Cairo).
  • INMA Mall (New Cairo).
  • New Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Azhar University (Cairo).


Architectural Design

  • MGM Grand Resort (Sharm Elshiekh).
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina (6th Of October).
  • Julie Ville Royal Peninsula (Sharm Elsheikh).
  • Julie Ville Golf & Resort (Sharm Elsheikh).
  • Helnan Marina Sharm Beach Cabanas.
  • Sharm Elsheikh Intl. Conference Center & annex.
  • Novotel (Sharm Elsheikh).
  • Maritime Hotel.
  • Sheraton (Luxor).
  • Al-Luxor Hotel.
  • Winter Palace New Annex (Luxor).
  • Staybridge Suites City Stars (Cairo).
  • Petrosport Club & Stadium (New Cairo).
  • Dufry Convenient Store (Cairo Intl. Airport).
  • Sultan Qabous private villa (Sharm Elshiekh).


Architect / Interior Designer

  • Private Residences (Cairo - Sharm Elsheikh).
  • Renovations of Omar Abdul Aziz Mosque (Cairo).

Timeline

Senior Design Manager

Redcon Properties
10.2023 - Current

Real Estate Design Development Manager

ALMARASEM DEVELOPMENT
09.2017 - 10.2023

Design Development Section Head

AlMARASEM DEVELOPMENT
09.2017 - 07.2021

Technical Office Senior Architect

ALMARASEM CONSTRUCTION
09.2012 - 09.2017

Senior Design Architect

Arab French Consultants AFCO
08.2008 - 05.2011

Architectural Designer

Arab French Consultants
09.2006 - 07.2008

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Design

Faculty Of Fine Arts - Helwan University
Mohamad Abdelqader Alahrash