Mohammad Anchassi is seeking an internship or intermediate position as an architect, designer, or project coordinator. He has 19+ years of international experience as an architect, including managing projects ranging from $10 million to $1 billion USD involving shopping centers, hotels, high-rise buildings, banks, offices, villas, schools, government buildings, an embassy, and a museum. He is LEED Green Associate certified and working towards additional LEED and project management certifications from SAIT in Calgary.

1. Mohammad Anchassi, LEED Green Assoc., Senior Architect
4214, 4000 Somerset Crt SW ♦ Calgary, AB T2Y 4J3
Cell: 403.650.7922 ♦ Home: 403.873.6184
Email: moh_anchassi@hotmail.com
Objective
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position as intern/intermediate architect, designer, project
coordinator with a forward-thinking organization, wherein I can utilize my skillset pertaining to
concept, schematic and final design and gain Canadian industry experience.
Summary of Qualifications
 Senior Architect with 19+ years of experience with a world-class architecture consulting firm
 Projects involved in, managed, or designed between 1996-2014 include 4 shopping centers, 9
hotels, more than 15 high-rise towers (residential and commercial), 2 banks, 4 office
headquarters, 4 villa compounds, 4 educational buildings, 4 governmental buildings, 1 embassy,
and 1 museum, with construction costs ranging from $10 million to $1 billion USD
 Competent with international design codes/standards: NFPA, IBC, Metric handbook, and ADA
 Familiar with sustainability requirement & LEED rating system
 Familiar with building codes in Canada, including NBC, ABC, Calgary bylaws
Education
2017 (expected) Preparing for LEED AP exam
2018 (expected) Applied Project Management Certificate
SAIT Calgary, AB
2014 Building Code (National-Alberta-Calgary Bylaws)
SAIT Calgary, AB
2014 Revit
SAIT Calgary, AB
2011 LEED Green Associate Certificate
GBCI USA
1996 Architectural Engineering, B.Sc.
Beirut Arab University Beirut, Lebanon
Technical Skills
Bentley Micro Station/2D&3D; AutoCAD 2D; Revit (fundamental/advanced); MS office
software and knowledge to related applications in design/drawing production
MS Project to prepare schedules, project preliminary cost, project planning and monitoring
Profession Registration
Academic certification from the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is in process
(BEFA). Membership with the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) will be obtained
automatically after BEFA accreditation.

2. Work Experience
Mar.2014 – Present Multinational retailing corporation
Crew Member - Unprofessional position Calgary, AB
Awards: Shining Star (employee of the month), for preparing a full study for the corporation.
1996 – 2014 Khatib & Alami (CEC)
Positions held: Dubai, UAE & Beirut, Lebanon
1996-2001: Architect
2001-2005: Project Architect
2005-2011: Senior Project Architect
2011-2014: Senior Architect / Deputy Manager of Concept Design Section
Roles and Responsibilities within these positions:
 Team Leader responsible for preparing, pre-design phase, programming, concept design,
schematic design; design Development, obtaining building permits, construction documents,
following up projects during construction and specifications
 Coordinated with other disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Transportation, and
Landscape) to implement necessary engineering systems that would affect the architectural
design and develop the approved concept design accordingly
 Responsible for approval of design and development documents throughout project construction
 Maintained regular follow-up with the projects stakeholders and conducted necessary
negotiations until approvals are obtained.
 Reviewed all standards and codes and prepared relevant documents for the various submissions;
prepared technical reports of design stages for submission to clients and internal design team.
 Prepared proposals for projects space program/components and related calculations based on
variable standards, codes, guidelines and client requirements
 Coordinated with specialist consultants, operators (especially Hotels & Retail) and presented to
the clients; familiarity with design guidelines of Hilton, Accor, Ramada, Millennium hotel chains.
 Managed the development and implementation of project design, specifications, and
schedule in line with project agreement, company instructions, and guidelines
 Organized and monitored the coordination and follow-up process with team leads to ensure
compatibility of design output and its consistency among design deliverables
(Management Experience)
 Reviewed the Request for Proposals and indicate the deliverables, scope of work, and man hour
estimates for the design process, including project scheduling, budget assessment, fee proposals,
the preparation of work plans; supported marketing/business development activities for the office
 Participated in project management procedures, including project initiation, planning, monitoring,
controlling, closing, and risk management during design stages
 Design Work Planning, Distribution, Monitoring Progress of Work and QA/QC of deliverables to
ensure compliance with Project requirements.
 Responsible for preparing/updating checklist and code of practice documents. Advised staff in the
use of international codes/standards. Participated in staff recruitment, evaluation, and training
Official responsibilities of each title, recommendation letters and references are available
upon request