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RITESH GARATIKAR
Tel: +971 56 945 2991
Email: ritesh.rga@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL MILESTONES
 A highly experienced Architect / Project Manager with 16+ years experience having comprehensive
understanding of Project Management and Design practices and their implementation in the construction and
retail sectors.
 Proven expertise and leadership in managing multiple high value projects across various industry sectors in
India and the Middle East.
 Direct exposure to design, execution and project management in aviation, healthcare, residential, corporate,
retail and F&B.
 Possess the rare advantage of having been entrepreneur and successfully led a design consultancy for 5 years in
Mumbai, India.
EXPERIENCE
Division Nine Interior
Design LLC (Dubai)
Projects Manager July 2014 to Present
Project Management
F&B, Retail
Division Nine Interior Design LLC is an interior fit-out company with 8+ years of interior
design-build experience in the Middle East and South Asia. Special focus on fit-outs in the
F&B sector across the UAE.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Initiate, manage and deliver multiple projects in liaison with clients, consultants,
authorities, contractors and vendors. Report directly to the Managing Director.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Lead and manage a 30+ strong team across verticals such as Design, MEP, QS, Safety
and Execution towards successful completion of projects.
 Develop and closely monitor project plans along with related timelines.
 Identify, anticipate and mitigate risks and/or delays (if any) to ensure timely
completion of projects.
 Initiate and participate in internal reviews of Value/Cost/Time Engineering processes.
 Monitor and control performance of sub contractors and quality of work periodically.
 Advise on clients’ payments and variation orders through the project life cycle.
 Successfully close out and handover projects within planned timeframes.
PROJECT PROFILE:
•Carluccio’s
Client: Landmark Group

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Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 1.5 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
•Pie face (flagship store)
Client: Landmark Group
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.75 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
•Jamba Juice (flagship store)
Client: Landmark Group
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.75 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
•Pizzaro
Client: Q - Gourmet
Location: Emaar Boulevard and Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Dubai
Project Cost: AED 1.0 million each
Coordination with: Emaar RDT, CML, Trent, Nakheel, Trakhees, Dubai Municipality,
DEWA, Dubai Civil Defense
•Nar Café
Client: Al Khayyat Inevstments
Location: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 3.0 million
Coordination with: Aldar, Voltas, Vindico Retail, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
•Burgerfuel
Client: Al Khayyat Inevstments
Location: The Souq at Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Project Cost: AED 0.6 million
Coordination with: Abu Dhabi Municipality, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Baltek RGA
Consultants
(Mumbai)
Design Manager August 2010 to July 2014
Architectural Design,
Interior Design-Build,
Project Management
Residential,
Corporate, Retail,
Construction
Baltek RGA Consultants (BRC) is a design studio and PMO experienced in residential,
corporate and retail design-and-build interior projects. Special focus on residential
township development projects.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Manage design and project timelines and implement the same on site to ensure
successful delivery of projects.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Lead architectural/interiors division from preliminary design through final design

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drawings of the project.
 Assist in preparation of tender documents, working drawings and GFC drawings.
 Advise execution team on design and project management.
PROJECT PROFILE:
Architecture –
•Bhimashankar Hills – Villas & Apartments
Conceptualization, design and project management of 50 acre township with 500 villas,
Apartment blocks and Clubhouse.
•Belle Verte County - Villas
Design and project management of township with 51 villas.
Interior Design-Build –
•Office for Options Group (USA) at Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
•Office for “Tea Culture of the World” at Avior, Mulund (W), Mumbai.
•Office for “Kanalytics ” at Goregaon (W), Mumbai.
•Office for “Neu Krystal Glass” at 360˚, Mulund (W).
Uranio Overseas FZE
(Dubai)
Retail Project Manager March 2009 to April 2010
Project Management
Retail
Uranio Overseas FZE represents global fashion brands in the Middle East with a network
of 33 stores(and counting) across U.A.E., QATAR, KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, JORDAN, EGYPT,
IRAN and SAUDI ARABIA.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Coordinate shop design and construction from concept through to implementation and
liaise with consultants , contractors and authorities. Work closely with the project team
of Diesel SpA (Italy), Fred Perry (U.K.), Custo Barcelona and Bimba Y Lola (Spain) on
designing and detailing of stores.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Research and document information to assist in finalizing store locations.
 Initiate projects by generating New Store Opening Proposals, Design Briefs and
Budgets, New Store Opening Procedures and Tenant Manuals.
 Review concept designs and execute changes in accordance to the brands’ retail
standards.
 Co-ordinate with Mall Design Review Teams for approvals of pre-concept and
technical submittals.
 Plan projects in terms of fit-out schedules, third party deliverables and final
handovers.
 Engage in the tendering process from preparation of BOQ through awarding of
contracts.
 Monitor and control project progress in terms of quality, schedule, logistics and third
party deliverables.
 Close projects efficiently by facilitating timely and smooth store openings and
maintaining all project records.

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Simplex Infrastructures
(Dubai)
Senior Architect Manager November 2008 - March 2009
Execution, Monitoring
and Controlling
Residential,
Construction
Simplex Infrastructures is a leading service provider for infrastructure and construction in
India, Qatar, Muscat and U.A.E. They are the main contractors for the $ 50.0 mn.
FORTUNATO Project for AL-TAJIR REAL ESTATE LLC in Dubai.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Coordinate with project architects (U+A Architects) and consultants (Whitby & Bird,
U.K.) regarding specific deliverables of the project and ensure flawless execution of the
same on site in coordination with the in-house projects team.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Responsible for managing and reporting financial budgets and site progress.
 Presentation of deliverables to Consultants and Clients for approval.
 Participate in internal coordination and review of Value Engineering processes.
 Monitor and report performance of sub contractors and quality of work periodically.
 Plan projects in terms of fit-out schedules, third party deliverables and final
handovers.
 Engage in the tendering process from preparation of BOQ through awarding of
contracts to subcontractors.
 Assist in Quality Analysis / Quality Control.
CH2M Hill (India)
Ltd.
Assistant Architect Manager July 2008 - November 2008
Monitoring and
Controlling
Aviation
CH2M Hill is a global leader in full-service engineering, construction and operations
functioning as Program Managers for the $ 4.0 bn. C.S.I.A. (CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MUMBAI) Project for M.I.A.L. (Mumbai International Airport
Limited) in Mumbai, India.
ROLE OBJECTIVE:
Engage actively in the Value Engineering process as part of the Design Team to
review/approve technical deliverables and if necessary suggest corrective/preventive
measures to achieve efficient execution of the project.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Responsible for implementing and monitoring established QA / QC processes for
design and 3rd
party deliverables.
 Participate in development of delivery schedules, monitor, manage and report on
project schedule status.
 Manage and report project financial budgets, performance status and estimates.
 Review and approve technical and quality standards of designs.
 Integrate key components of A&E services for efficient project work flow.
 Manage and report on performance and quality of 3rd party deliverables.
 Identify and mitigate risks that may compromise project budget, schedule and / or
performance.

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Previous Experiences
Ritesh Garatikar Architects Proprietor August 2003 to July 2008
Entrepreneurship,
Residential, Corporate,
Retail, Construction
 Initiate and manage complete design and documentation process of projects from
conceptualization, design development, execution through final handover.
 Devise plans for project execution and monitor the same through completion.
 Retail: Arrow, Guess, Levis, Ermenegildo Zegna, Gant, Gini & Jony,
 Corporate: HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Indiagames, Orionid Software, Maximus
Event Mgmt., SOL, Medimanage, SVC Bank, FACE Entertainment, GlassWall System
Pvt. Ltd., Parle International Ltd.,
Mandviwala Qutub & Associates Senior Architect January 2001 to August 2003
Healthcare, residential
 Lead a team of 2 architects and 3 draftsmen from planning and conceptualization to
supervision and completion of large scale residential complex projects.
 Function as on-site Design Coordinator for 200 bed WOCKHARDT HOSPITAL at
MUMBAI, INDIA in technical collaboration with HARVARD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,
U.S.A. responsible for integration of architectural design and other related services.
SJK Architects Architect June 1998 to January 2001
Institutional
 Collaborate with leading ecological experts and services consultants to design
ENGINEERING COLLEGE at WARANGAL, INDIA on a 28 acre plot, to achieve an eco-
friendly design by optimizing natural light and wind applications.
 Design, plan and manage execution of various corporate interior projects.
Dilip Kulkarni & Associates Architect March 1998 to June 1998
Institutional
 Design, plan and manage execution of various corporate interior projects
predominantly in the banking sector.
EDUCATION
G.D. Arch. (Equivalent to Bachelors in Architecture)
PMP ® (Project Management Professional)
MBA (Strategic Leadership)
L.S. Raheja School of Architecture, Mumbai, 1998
PMI ® Project Management Institute, 2009
Andrew Jackson University, Birmingham, 2009 - 2011
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
MS Office, MS Project, PrimaVera, Revit Architecture, Autocad, 3D Studio, Adobe Photoshop, Light Room,
Vectorworks, Renderworks, SketchUp
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth :
Nationality :
9th
July 1976
INDIAN
Driving License:
Current Location:
India, UAE
Dubai