Rahil Mansoor Shaikh
New Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Dynamic Site Architect with a proven track record of driving sustainable design initiatives and coordinating trades effectively, including leadership in the architectural efforts for Africa’s tallest tower at DAR-AL-HANDASAH. Expertise in Revit, coupled with strong team collaboration skills, consistently enhances project efficiency and innovation. Adept at creating innovative design solutions tailored to client needs, while ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the project lifecycle. Notable achievements include successfully managing projects from inception to completion, optimizing costs, schedules, and quality control.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Site Architect
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
New Cairo, Egypt
08.2019 - Current
- Technical Lead, Senior Site Architect for the 'Iconic Tower of Egypt,' also known as the tallest tower in the African continent, and Crescent Hotel Towers for the CBD project in the New Capital of Egypt.
- Total area = 644,250 sq. m for 18 high-rise towers.
- Tasks include shop drawing reviews, material submittal reviews, method statements, site clarification reports, material and site inspection reports, RFIs, and so on, in accordance with continuous contractor-client, and consultant coordination.
- Ensured that contractors met proper standards, specification requirements, cost controls, and time requirements, along with value engineering.
- Ensured all the architectural work is coordinated with the onsite MEP team in accordance with the builder's work shop drawings.
- Reviewed diverse façade designs including DGU, ACP, and pertinent curtain walling systems for high-rise buildings.
- Inspected job sites during construction phase to monitor progress against approved drawings and specifications.
- Identified potential problems early on in order to minimize delays or additional costs associated with changes in scope or design intent.
- Educated team members on new technologies available which could improve efficiency throughout the design process.
- Provided technical guidance on all phases of the construction process from pre-design through completion of construction activities.
- Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
- Analyzed project requirements to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of building materials, techniques, safety standards, industry trends.
- Consulted with clients to determine spatial or functional requirements of structures.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently.
Architect
Katerra (US Based Company) and ANA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Developing detailed IFC drawing issued for construction from Revit software's with BIM coordination
- Tru by Hilton, California Revit Modelling & Drawing detailing
- Alexan- Gateway Apartments, Washington Revit Modelling & Drawing detailing
Architectural Engineer
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
Pune
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Ministry of Finance, Madinah Hajj City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Total Area: 950,550 sq. m.
- Reviewing submitted shop drawings and material submittals against the IFC drawings, specifications, local codes, statutory requirements, and international best practices.
- Method Statement approval, Material Inspection Report, Request for Inspection, Site Clarification Report, Proposal for Design Change, and MEP Coordination as Site Supervision for Project Management.
- Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client.
- King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Area 750,440 sq. m.
- Makkah Haram Expansion, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Areas 1,450,700 sq. m.
- NAS Arena and Dubai Concorde Terminal Extension Design and Review.
- Researched building codes and zoning regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Inspected completed installations in order to verify conformance with design specifications.
- Ensured that all engineering activities complied with established safety standards.
Assistant Architect
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
Pune
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Designing and developing schematic phase drawings received from 'Perkins & Wills' till final issued for construction drawings on Revit software's with BIM coordination
- Managed all phases throughout the project scope, design, and project coordination meetings.
- Revit modelling, Working drawing detailing, BIM coordination, Model handler, MEP coordination in design issues, Façade detailing, BOQ preparation
- Provided solutions to resolve complex design issues that are technical in nature
- Reported to the Design Director in a timely and accurate manner
- Preparation of presentation documents with outstanding narrative and graphics
- National Guard Health Affairs Specialized Hospitals in Regions, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Police Command Centre at Angola, Africa
- Mall at Algeria, Africa
- Infra projects at Angola, Africa
Architect
Mitimitra Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Academic Phase 1 for IIT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Competition Presentation drawings, Resolving & Designing, Tender Drawings, GFC in process, Site visit & Co-ordination
- Thane Municipal Corporation(Auditorium At Thane) Working Drawings & Detail Drawings, Consultants & Contractor Co-ordination, Site visit & Co-ordination
- MKSSS (Commercial Complex At Karvenagar,Pune) Project handler Architect, Design Development & Drawing detailing, Consultants & Contractor Co-ordination, Assistance in Tender preparation, Site visit & Co-ordination
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Allana College of Architecture
Maharashtra, India04-2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Dr. D.Y Patil ACS College
Pune, India06-2006
Secondary School -
Dr. D.Y.Patil Public School
Pimpri03-2004
Skills
- Design skills and knowledge
- Thinking and reasoning skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamworking skills
- Green building
- Sustainable design
- Design development
- MEP coordination
- Architectural design
- Revit expertise
- Site supervision
- BIM management
- Revit Architecture 2020
- Navisworks Clash Detection 2020
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Archicad
- AutoCAD proficiency
Professional Highlights
- Technical Coordinator - Oversaw design review of technical shop drawings and material submittals for the tallest residential, commercial, and hotel buildings in the New Capital of Egypt
- Senior Architectural Technical Engineer for the Iconic Tower of Egypt, the tallest building in Egypt
- Design review for High-Rise Commercial and High-Rise Residential Towers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
- Complete coordination of interiors for five-star luxurious guest rooms, fully furnished apartments, and Gold Suites for Raffles and Fairmont Hotels, collaborating with respective operators
- Worked on notable institutional buildings in India, specifically the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) at Gandhinagar
- Design and Development: Consolidated experience from design to issue for construction drawings, ensuring compliance with Dar specifications, site safety, and construction progress as an architectural consultant during site supervision
Addresses
Current :B-7, Group 73, Building 17, Apartment 24, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt,
Permanent : Flat no.6, Building-1, Udhyam Nagar, Pimpri, Maharashtra, 411018, India
Merits & Awards
- Hosted and volunteered ZONAL NASA 2008 and ANNUAL SAARC NASA 2009 for around 108 colleges
- Several awards in School for handwriting and drawing competitions
- Letter of appreciation from Client Ministry of finance, KSA for Madinah Hajj City Project
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
- Arabic
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing cricket
- Football
- Sketching
- Painting
- Travelling and exploring new places
- Reading books
Personal Information
- Passport Number: Y4889089
- Date of Birth: 11/03/88
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Site Architect
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
08.2019 - Current
Architect
Katerra (US Based Company) and ANA
01.2019 - 07.2019
Architectural Engineer
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
03.2015 - 01.2019
Assistant Architect
DAR-AL-HANDASAH (Shair & partners)
09.2013 - 03.2015
Architect
Mitimitra Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
05.2011 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Architecture -
Allana College of Architecture
Some College (No Degree) -
Dr. D.Y Patil ACS College
Secondary School -
Dr. D.Y.Patil Public School
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