Resume, UAE, Architect, Design, Manager, Project Manager, CV, Abu Dhabi

1. D e n n i s D e l l i n g e r, A I A , R A
UAE
+971.55.552.4076
dennyd.dellinger@gmail.com
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Architectural Design Manager
Profile
Senior Project and Architectural Designer Manager specializing in project delivery and design construction documentation
processes for high-end, fast-track, complex projects. Recent experience includes the Middle East, as a Sr. Project Manager on the
prestigious Foster designed Masdar Institute. A team leader and problem solver with strong interpersonal skills, led the
successful completion of industrial and commercial projects. An effective communicator with a collaborative management style
combines to oversee and direct large teams of employees, consultants, stakeholders, and agencies. The result is delivering
multiple projects simultaneously, on time and budget.
Key Areas of Expertise
Constructability Reviews Project Management Design Management
RFI Change Order Process Middle East Design + Building Practices Culturally Sensitive Leadership
Quality Control Documentation Sustainability + Green Building Office Operations
Career Highlights
Managed the design and construction of over 400,000 sq. m. of multi-use and commercial development in Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates. Successfully ensured design integrity, permit compliance, and budget adherence.
A high-level of expertise on construction document control RFC/RFI processes, ensuring that comments are fully
incorporated at each stage of construction prior to moving forward.
Adept at managing multi-culturally diverse teams, managing communication among team members, consultants and
stakeholders; and effectively coordinating Civil, Structural, MEP, Lighting, Landscape, and Fire and specialty consultants.
Currently AIA member, Middle East Chapter, and AmCham Abu Dhabi ; Registered US Architect and NCARB Certified.
Professional Experience
Senior Project Manager
RW Armstrong, Abu Dhabi 2009-12
Orchestrated the design integrity and construction of 2 high-profile projects designed by award-winning international design
firms.
Selected Projects:
Senior Design Manager, The Masdar Institute (Built)
RW Armstrong is the Architect of Record for the Masdar Institute MIST1B designed by Foster and Partners Architects.
• Oversaw the construction of a 70,000 sq. m., $250M sustainable university complex including laboratories, classrooms,
residences and a multi-use hall, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Ensured the design intent was preserved and avoided opportunities for the contractor to claim variations.
• Managed the RFI processes from the contractor, coordination with the design architects, structural and MEP engineers,
preparation of provisional variation orders, responses to variation requests from the contractor.
Senior Design Manager, Masdar Headquarters Building, Masdar City (Unbuilt)
RW Armstrong is the Architect of Record for the Masdar Headquarters Building designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architects.
• The Headquarters Building is an international award-winning sustainable office building design for Masdar City.
• Senior Design Manager overseeing the review and coordination of design architects’ drawings, coordination with
structural engineers, MEP engineers, and permitting team. Assured design comments were incorporated.
• Managed on site construction administration for the 120,000 sq. m. foundation and under slab utility work: $50,000,000
construction cost, prior to project termination.
Jack Rouse Associates, Cincinnati and Abu Dhabi, 2008
Project Manager for Architecture
Selected Projects:
Design| Project Manager, Ferrari World Theme Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Jack Rouse Associates was the attraction designer and executive producer for the park, a 250,000 sq. m. theme park with 80,000
sq. m. under roof per level, on 3 main levels.

2. D e n n i s D e l l i n g e r, A I A , R A
UAE
+971.55.552.4076
dennyd.dellinger@gmail.com
Linked In
• Coordination with interior designers, structural and MEP engineers, coordination with code consultant working with the
British Standards resulting in fire and life safety compliance with design and regulations.
• Fast track project coordination with multiple teams of production architectural firms for different attractions.
Principal
Dellinger Architects Cincinnati, Ohio, 1985-2008
Owner and Principal-in-charge of all aspects of running an architectural firm including marketing, administration, management,
supervising and directing a staff of up to 15 for over 20 years. Planned, permitted and built over 500 projects.
• Accountable as principal for production and technical standards; implemented training seminars and mentored interns
and staff on documentation and procedures. Developed staffing plans for proposed and current projects.
• Implemented Marketing and Business Development efforts; built strong customer relationships, referrals and loyalty.
• Programming, building code and zoning code compliance, including appeals and variances, historic review board
approvals, site planning, architectural design, interior design.
• Gem of the Queen City 2008 - Special Recognition by Cincinnati City Council for Community Service.
Selected Projects:
Commercial/ Industrial
Retail buildings - shopping centers, convenience stores, restaurants, car dealerships
Industrial projects – manufacturing, food processing, warehouses
Corporate office projects and tenant fitouts
Transportation facilities – truck terminals and maintenance shops
Residential
Multi-family residential, conversion of 11 story hotel to luxury apartments
Single family residences - new construction, additions and renovations
Condo conversions, row house style units
Adaptive reuse, loft style apartments
Real estate development projects
Jackson Brewery - mixed adaptive reuse project, 65,000 sq. f. (unbuilt)
Single family house in historic district, new construction
2 family residential units, new construction and renovation
Loft apartment conversions
Professional Qualifications
NCARB Certificate (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards)
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Connecticut,
New Jersey, Missouri, Tennessee
American Institute of Architects - Middle East Chapter
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture and Art
Technology
Proficient in: Microsoft Suite, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint; Aconex
Working knowledge of: AutoCADD, Google Sketch-Up
Affiliations
International - Member: AmCham Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi Networking Group; Abu Dhabi Cruisers Assoc.
United States - Member: Over the Rhine Chamber of Commerce