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Curriculum Vitae
Adnan Saeed
DAE Architecture, B-Tech Civil Engineer
Contact: +971 (0)50 969 3548 -- arch.adnansaeed@gmail.com
PROFILE:
A resourceful civil engineer with over fifteen years’ experience in architectural
and landscape practices from the initial conceptual stage, through feasibility
study and to detailed design. Solid record of health, safety and environmental
focus when working on projects. Committed to personal and professional
development.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task.
Independently handling clients, subcontractors, & statutory authorities.
Absolute and accurate knowledge of estimation and materials.
Good designing aptitude with On-site construction background.
Familiarity with building codes, design specifications and construction
administration.
Comfortable with freehand drafting, and communications.
Excellent English comprehension.
Well organized and hardworking team player.
AREA OF EXPERTISE:
Project
Management
Plan activities and maintain a baseline and sequential flow
of the project along with the subsequent resources
required & the coordination between all the stake holders.
Design
Development
Architectural & Landscape: Develop all the aspects of the
project right from concept generation up to producing.
The approach of design ensures a thoughtful concept,
client’s aspiration, function clarity and aesthetical value.
Inspection &
Supervisory
Experience in execution of the construction activities,
human and resource management. Ability to read
drawings well and to resolve issues pertaining to the
execution of the design.
Costing Verification and calculation of the running bills and
generating cost reports and its tracking.
Documentation Established ability to maintain project flow documents
and presentations.
Communication Ability and experience to communicate well with people
through conference calls and emails.
Experienced with On-site
construction as well as
Architectural & Landscape
office-based work…
“ Two years of experience in
Building Construction,
Supervisory & Estimation.
Five years in Building
Designing & Drafting.
Eight years in Designing
& Construction of
Landscape works.
Plus nine years in Client
Consultation & Project
Management.”
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) Civil Engineering
Government College University, GCU Faisalabad.
Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Architecture Technology
Government College of Technology, GCT Lahore.
Professional Development:
NEBOSH Diploma of Environmental Management
SHEilds FZ-LLC, Dubai. (In progress)
Certified Professional Building Designer (CPBD)
Trade Testing Board. DG-TEMT, Government of KPK. PIMS.
Diploma in Landscape Architecture
Trade Testing Board. DG-TEMT, Government of KPK. PIMS.
Certificate in Horticulture & Landscaping
Directorate of Floriculture (Training & Research) Government of Punjab
Floriculture and Landscaping Training Center, Lahore.
CAREER:
2010-Present: Dhabi Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi
Presently working with Dhabi Contracting LLC for multiple
positions in the Technical Department as assigned by the
project managers on various construction projects.
2008 - 2009: Emirates General Contracting LLC, Fujairah
Worked with Emirates General Contracting LLC as
Architectural Engineer on various projects.
1999 - 2008: Greenland - AMA, Lahore
Involved in general consultancy and contractual practice
on turnkey basis, by leading the small private company
independently as Design Build Professional & performed
multiple tasks for numerous small scale projects.
2001 - 2008: Proto Associates, Lahore
Worked for Proto Associates on project basis as Freelance
Associate Professional for numerous building design and
construction projects.
1995 - 1998: Rockscape - Sarmad Mansoor & Associates, Lahore
Started the professional career with Rockscape and
worked on numerous architectural, landscape, interior
design and construction projects as Associate Architect.
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Curriculum Vitae
Designer
Creator
Thinker
Conceptualist
Artist
Technologist
Constructor
Illustrator
Crafts Person
Fetcher
Pupil
Teacher
Listener
Junior
Creative
Idealist
Man
Author
Planner
Drafts-man
EXPERIENCE:
Dhabi Contracting Projects Experience:
Ruwais Housing Complex Expansion
(Architectural Coordinator Role - Dec 2014 to date)
Address: Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Client: ADNOC
PMC: Hill International
MPD Consultant: Dar al-handasah
VD Consultant: Altorath Consulting Engineers
Nature of Project: Construction of 663 Villas
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 2,800,000,000/-
Emergency Response Center
(QS / Architectural Engineer Role - 1 Year)
Address: Jabal Dhana, Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Client: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
Consultant: Tangram
Nature of Project: Construction
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 110,000,000/-
Military Officers Accommodation
(Architectural Associate Role - 03 Months)
Address: Abu Dhabi Gate City, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Client: Command of Military Works (CMW)
Consultant: Khatib & Alami
Nature of Project: Construction of 240 Villas
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 370,000,000/-
786 Residential Units
(Architectural Coordinator Role - 1 Year)
Address: Al Ghayathi, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Client: Musanada
Consultant: ATKINS
Nature of Project: Construction of 433 Villas.
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 600,000,000/-
Dubai Metro: Car Park & Related Facilities
(Architectural Engineer Role - 2 Months)
Address: Al Qusais, Dubai. UAE
Client: RTA - Dubai Municipality
Consultant: CRHI Consultant Engineering
Nature of Project: 2366 Car park space at G+2+Roof Floor.
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 350,000,000/-
NBAD Building
(Project Coordinator Role - 2 Years)
Address: ADNEC Capital Center, Abu Dhabi. UAE
Client: National Bank of Abu Dhabi
Consultant: Architecture Planning Group (APG)
Nature of Project: Construction of 4B,G,M+15
Project Value: Contract Value: AED. 137,825,000/-
Emirates General Contracting Projects Experience:
Grand Private Residence
(Architectural Engineer/ Designer Role - 2 Months)
Address: Fujairah. UAE
Client: Mr. Khammas (Owner EGC)
Nature of Project: Designing of Villa B+G+M+1
Extension of LULU Hypermarket
(Architectural Engineer - 6 Months)
Address: Fujairah. UAE
Client: EMKE Group
Consultant: Design Concepts
Nature of Project: Construction of 2 story building
Accomplishments:
Prepare and oversee the preparation of architectural plans specifications, & drawings
Plan, create, redesign spaces and prepare presentation.
Review tender and shop drawings for discrepancies.
Coordinate with subcontractor’s design team for the development of submittals.
Preparing and submitting the finalized drawings to the concerned officials.
Produce as-built drawings upon completion.
Manage and direct drafters and give them feedback.
Execution of all civil works as per contract drawings and specifications.
Resolve issues pertaining to the execution of the design.
Overview concrete works and its proper handling.
Supervising and coordinating various subcontractors’ works.
Quantities measurements & calculation for client invoicing & subcontractors Payments.
Preparation of weekly look ahead schedules from master program & site requirements.
Project quality documentation completion of QC records liaising with surveyor for
construction and checking of dimensions.
Project progress measurements and submission of same control of variations.
Responsible for day-to-day execution of works, interaction with client and
consultant, reporting progress and requisitioning.
Work closely with office and On-site team during all the phases of project.
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Curriculum Vitae
Web-master
Sketcher
Achiever
Mediator
Visualizer
Communicator
Punctual
Happy
Employer
Hard Worker
Buyer
Seller
Doer
Inspirer
Photographer
Employee
Proto Associates Projects Experience:
Design Projects -- Architectural: Residential/ Commercial Building
(Freelance/ Associate Professional Role - 6 Years)
Commercial market design at, Multan Road Lahore
Residential building design at, Wahdat Road Lahore
Private girls high school design at, Multan Road Lahore
Multipurpose Ware-House design at, Multan Road Lahore
Design more than 50 private residence that executed successfully
Rockscape Projects Experience:
Design/Build Projects -- Architectural: Interior Design/ Landscaping
(Associate Architect/ Supervisor Role - 4 Years)
14 acre private farm house Landscape at, Bedian Lahore
4 kanal private residence Interior and Landscape, West Wood Colony
30’ Dia Monumental Fountain at, Services Officers Club, Lahore Cantt
16 acre private farm house Landscape at, Melsi
100’ high fountain at, Tonally Tanks Murree
Cascading type waterfall at Jheeka Gali mountain, Murree
Numerous other residential and commercial projects
SUPLIMENT EXPERIENCE:
Greenland AMA Projects Experience:
Multifamily Projects -- Architectural, Interior Design, Landscaping
(Proprietor/ Design Build Professional Role - 8 Years)
Involved in full-time general consultancy and contractual practice on turnkey
basis. Being the single point contact on the project or joins the owner’s pre-
selected contractor team as sub-contractor, by leading the small private
company independently.
-- This role not only supplements my experience but also allow me to take
more responsibility then a typical civil engineer.
Responsible for overall coordination, client consultation, management and
project execution. Including production of design, 3D visualizations, working
drawings and presentations. Design/build numerous projects in the
community and received the substantial recognitions:
Renovation, Interior and Landscape of 4 kanal Duplex private
residences, Gulberg III Lahore.
Show-room design of Honda Atlas Motorcycles at, Saghian Lahore.
Landscape of Askari Housing Society at, Zarar Shahid Road Lahore.
Landscape of LG warehouse and display center at, Lahore.
Mosque design at, Shad-Bagh Lahore.
Suzuki Motorcars Show-room design at, Badian Road Lahore.
Small commercial building design at, DHA Lahore.
Private Farmhouse design at, Barki Road Lahore.
Commercial building design at, Walton Cantt Lahore.
Numerous other small scale residential and commercial projects.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Computer Applications:
Multimedia – PEAK Solutions, Lahore.
AutoCAD – Punjab Computer College, Lahore.
Microsoft Applications – Using since 1996
Linguistics - English, Urdu, Punjabi, Deutsch-1.
Driving Permit - United Arab Emirates.
MEMBERSHIP:
Associate: Institution of Engineers Pakistan, IEP
Member: Pakistan Green Building Council, PGBC
Affiliate Member: Royal Institute of British Architects, RIBA
Student Member: Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, CIAT
PERSONAL INFO:
Date of Birth : January 03, 1974
Place of Birth : Lahore
Nationality : Pakistani
Current Location : Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi - UAE
Residency Status : Employment Visa
Interests:
Green building science, New technologies, Landscapes, Photography
Portfolio:
Available online: http://goo.gl/gWuGcd
References:
To be provided on request.