Sherif Murad

Experience

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  Union Properties

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2006

  Project & Design managed award winning land developments in Dubai, U.A.E. Both project were delivered prior forecasted expected delivery datesDuties delegated as client representative.Uptown Mirdiff Development-- (Shopping Mall 400,000 sq ft of lettable space) I Dubai, U.A.ELand Use: Mixed-use development Agreed project objectives, scopes, Client design briefRepresented the client's interestProvided advice on the management of projectsOrganized the meeting of various professional people working on a projectThe Green Community, Dubai, U.A.ELand Use: private mixed-use residential development consisting of Luxury, Townhouses, Terraced Apartments, Mid-rise buildings + [ District Cooling, Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Shopping Mall, natural man-made Lake, recreational spaces, parks, outdoor retail, Gyms, outdoor swimming pools. Fact(s) about the delivered development:Facility managed by the Developer.Design by K&A Architectural ConsultantsA design award winnerScope:Managed several fit out packages Carried out risk assessmentAssisted in the insurance of most all the aims of the project are metEnsured quality standards are met and according to all specifications agreedManaged the complete close-out & snag(s) during DLP, received an appreciation letter from a client for outstanding performance. Show less Involved in pre-Design & Construction meetings on behalf of the Client/DeveloperAssisted in the scope analysis/creation and assigning construction packages to several trades & fit-out contractors Luxury villas, Terraced Apartments, Town-houses, apartment block's complete fit outs management including Managed the completed Defects Close-out program for several mid-rise residential blocks [DLP] Program review and negotiation with contractors Handed-over all O&M manuals to facility management Facilitated BMS control systems sign offsQuality control management of documents and site related activities Site spot checks, quality standards review, random inspections and bi-weekly report issuance to the client Managed snags and defects close out for the Green Community's complete Phase 1 Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2003 - Jun 2006

  • Project Engineer / Project Manager

    Mar 2003 - May 2003
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  NAGA Architects, Engineers, Designers, Planners

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2003

  Internship

  CAD Draughting3D RenderingFree-hand SketchingSpace Planning

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  American University in Dubai (Official)

  Apr 2006 - Feb 2007

  Assistant Studio Director

  Employed as Assistant Studio Director by the American University in Dubai. This Academic position was parallel to a Project Manager role with Union Properties pjsc in Dubai.

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  EllisDon

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2008

  EllisDon Project Management for Nakheel

  Assigned as a Development Code Administrator assisting the development review board to regulate a development code designed by world class Urban Master Planner–Calthorpe Associates for Jumeirah Village master Development - both the design & project implementation and build-out of a USD $13-Billion master planned, mixed-use, transit-oriented project in Dubai (Down Town Jebel Ali Development). Both projects are located in Dubai, U.A.E.Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developments_in_Dubai#Downtown_Jebel_Ali Show less

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  Reef Real Estate Investments

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2010

  Developments & Design Manager

  Assigned as the Development & Design Manager - Client Rep. for Reef Investments on several land developments with a total value of: USD 478 million.• Prepared the development/concept plan• Identified lots, evaluated and assisted with property acquisition• Assisted the project design (from market and budget perspectives)• Prepared capital and operating cost budgets• Assisting with zoning/rezoning and, technical design approvals related to planning • Prepared applications to the building permit department EllisDon & JAFZA • Helped prepare marketing materials and coordinating marketing/application processes• Helped design a transparent procurement process and construction contract• Assisted with monitoring and reporting on construction costs (but this may transfer to the project manager)• Ensured All plans for the property management were in place • Issued RFP’s to several Architectural Design Consultants such as: SRSS, Aedas, NAGA• Assessed Design Consultants & Contractors Show less

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  Educational Institution

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  Design Development Director - Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski Hotel

  Appointed to managed the complete design & build out for a design award winning 3 Story, 245 Rooms Hotel Global Hoteliers since 1897 Kempinski - five stars plus luxury Hotel located in New Cairo, Egypt Please feel free to book your next holiday online by visiting: www.kempinski.com

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  Mackeen Holding

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2014

  Development Manager

  Developments and design managed a well known and respected lot's postcode using extensive international design & developments experience to change the use of a grade II period listed building.Developed on the investment criteria to maximize incoming annual rental yields through advanced feasibility studies, in detail - driving the investment lot from initial market feasibility to acquisition,to building or plot transformation through change of use, architecture, interiors, re-branding, market pitching and outsourcing consultants, with complimentary contract administration for almost 30 JCTs. Show less

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  SHERIF MOURAD LTD

  Oct 2014 - now

  Director
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  STONEFORCE LIMITED

  May 2015 - Jul 2015

  Commercial Manager

  Contract

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  Keepmoat Group

  Jun 2015 - Sept 2015

  Design Management

  Outsourced & appointed by Keepmoat to design manage the construction to close-out phase [Stages 5-7 RIBA] of five primary and infantry schools located within the borough of Harrow, London. Delivered all SEN/SEP Schools within the contracted practical completion date, and achieving maximum client satisfactory.

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  Willmott Dixon

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2016

  Design Management

  Project: Privately held design award winning residential development -132 Residential Unitslocated near the Beetles Old Vinyl Factory, LondonValue: 32 M GBPScope: Managed the overall design process for a mixed-use build-out implementation for a development comprising of private residential and commercial units overlooking the new cross-rail station Chaired design meetings on behalf of WDH, liaised with all contracted parties to ensure consistency of information to maintain the construction flow and meet the contracted PC date.Ensured implementation of ER requirements are respected & incorporated by consultants Managed the coordination between lead Architect, Structural Engineers, Designers, in meetings with All (Statutory bodies, Met Police, Council Planners, Client representatives, Service providers)Resolved M&E/Structural design related issues translated to the reduction of procurement cost, considerable amount of cost saving(s) to manpower hire, and choice of construction materials Advised client representative, construction manager, NHBC, M&E, Lead Architectural consultant, structural engineer, through issuing marked-up drawings on CAD, soft & hard copies on numerous occasionsAssisted in the preparation of design criteria, MEP, Planning trackers, Building Control, NHBC, CODE, SBD, Network Rail TrackersResolved several site technical issues through relevant design knowledge, skills and experienceMaintained design within cost restraints fully incorporating client’s requirementsManaged the planning process to project’s deliverables Overseen, facilitated secure by design meetings and ensured design compliance Ensured adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for key stages of project Managed & coordinated submission's delivery of all technical & coordinated dwgs to building controlAttended All & kept a crystal clear record of all technical incoming/outgoing communications to and from the developer Show less

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  Christian Dior Couture

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

  Design Management

  Contract Project: Christian Dior RetailLocation: 106 New Bond Street, LondonReviewed & managed day-to-day technical design issues of Retail's designed fit outs Resolved to Report to Dior/CGLDeveloped DDA proposed design ensuring all required parameters are met according to authorities codes and requirementsAttended design technical meetings with the main contractor and Client Resolved technical design issues recorded through a progress registry tracker updated on weekly basis covering all design aspects of the retail area Show less

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  AECOM (incorporating Davis Langdon, An AECOM Company)

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Pre-construction Design Management

  Contract Project Location: 20 Farringdon Street, LondonUse: Commercial Offices Building Value: Confidential CDM - Design ManagerEnsured all design submissions and technical information are available on file, and to reflect consistency with required project parameters Generated several design/document controlled distribution forms Assisted with the preparation of received design submission packages including Architectural, MEP & Structural design

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  McLaren Construction Group

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Design Management

  Contract

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  City Sq.

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Design Management

  Contract

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  Westgreen Construction

  May 2017 - Nov 2017

  Design Management

  Contract