DEVOBROTO DAS

Experience

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  Bechtel Corporation

  May 1997 - Dec 2000

  Project Architect

  Project:• Dubai International Airport Terminal -1.Responsibilities:• Responsible to provide architecture support to the site office.• The major assignments undertaken included• Renovation and extension of the existing Terminal 1.• Coordination of the packages for lifts escalators and moving walkways.• Coordination for development of all architectural enclosures for Flight and Baggage Information Display units.• Coordination of the design of all check in, passport, sales and information counters.• Received appreciation from the program manager for valuable contribution to the project. Show less

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  Government of Dubai, Department of Civil Aviation - Eng'g Projects Division

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2006

  Senior Architect

  Responsibilities:• As a Senior Architect in the Project Section played a major role in the completion of Phase 1 of the Dubai Airport modernization program working closely with International Bechtel.• Reviewed all design drawings, architectural shop drawings, and technical submittals from consultant and contractors, reviewed scope of work and specifications, coordinated with end users and generated weekly progress reports.• Involved in the design coordination for the construction of offices for airlines and oil companies.• Coordinated the design and field work for various jobs like• Renovation and completion of the departure lounge and food court in Terminal 1.• Extension of the existing multilevel car parking for arrivals and departures at Terminal 1.• Renovation of the existing passport and baggage hall in Terminal 1• Site works for the construction of the new arrival and departure lounges at Terminal 2.• Renovation of executive jet hangars.• Renovation of the Emirates first and business class check in hall in Terminal 1.• Received citations and appreciations from Dubai Immigration for valuable contribution and completion of various works crucial for the airport operation during Dubai IMF event. Show less

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  Sama EC Harris

  May 2006 - Jan 2009

  Senior Design Coordination Manager

  Responsibilities:• Coordinated the design of Dubai Creek-front development project. This signature project comprised of mixed land use development such as retails, hotels, cinema, public plaza, open landscaped gardens, museums, restaurant, heritage buildings and residential units, all integrated around the Dubai Creek.• Coordinated the design and construction of the Labour Village which was to set standards for all similar future developments. The labour village comprises of 13 residential buildings, clinic, supermarket, multipurpose hall, mosque, landscaped courts, plazas and play areas to accommodate 10, 000 workers.• Independently handled the project with minimal supervision and intervention from the central team.• Managed the finalization of the design package and coordinated with consultants and contractors for construction of the project including landscaping, sewerage treatment plant, central gas system and CCTV.• Received a personal letter of appreciation from the CEO of Sama ECH for successfully completing the project in a professional and cost-effective manner and setting new standards in labour accommodation. Show less

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  Bechtel Corporation

  May 2009 - Sept 2011

  Senior Architect - Design Package Lead

  Project:• New Doha International Airport (NDIA) – Construction of a 600, 000 sq. m passenger terminal complex to cater to 50 million passengers per year. The complex consists of 4 concourses, 41 contact gates, 2 runways (4.8 km and 4.2 km long), the Emiri terminal and an 80 mts tall control tower with associated infrastructure.Responsibilities:• Manage the Contractor’s designer: Define the contractor’s design scope, clarify queries, resolve technical issues, chair bi-weekly design meeting and document proceedings, provide regular engineering inputs to the contractor and monitor and report design progress.• Documentation review: Coordinate with the contractor for finalizing design deliverables, review design deliverables related to architecture, manage the contractors design deliverables , resolve design issues and close out design phase by holding necessary workshops and meetings.• Liaise with Client and their consultants on design issues, document reviews and third party approvals.• Design changes: Manage all project change to ensure that change is incorporate in design milestones. Responds to all technical queries.• Identify and resolve all interface issues with other construction packages.• Provide engineering/technical support to the Project Delivery team• Coordinate design with all local approval authorities.• Inspect mock-ups and samples to ensure conformity with design project. Show less

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  Hill International, Inc.

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2020

  Role and Responsibility in Design Phase:- To ensure the project meets its design objectives and is in line with Clients vision by following:-1.Review the architectural design and specifications from Concept to Tender stage of Airport Terminal building and ancillary structures as submitted by Design consultants in coordination with Senior Design Manager in line with Airport, International and local codes.2. Compile multidisciplinary review comments at each design stage and share with Client. Thereafter re-compile all comments from Client and other stakeholder, before issuing to Consultants.3.Organize and engage Client and stakeholder in design workshop meeting at design development stages or / as and when required. Ensure implementation of all comments by the design consultant before the next submission stage.4.Seeking approval from Client and Stakeholder at the close of every design stage, after the comments are fully and satisfactory implemented by the design consultant.5.Conduct interdisciplinary coordination of Architectural and Electro-mechanical, way finding and advertisements, waste-management, facade systems, interior design and ICT drawings and other field such as BHS systems.6. Manage the process of additional design changes as and when requested by the Client.7.Organize, coordinate and conduct workshop meetings for sustainability to ensure project seeks LEED GOLD certification, per Clients expectations. Construction Phase Show less Bahrain International Airport - Airport Modernization Program (AMP)The Bahrain International Airport Modernization Program is to build a state of the art 200,00 sqmts Airport Terminal catering to 14 million to keep race with the demands of today’s aviation growth. The project is also aimed for LEED certification.In order to cater for the additional passenger traffic prior to the commissioning of the first phase of the New Midfield Terminal planned for 2020, some modifications and upgrading plans needed to be implemented to ensure optimum use of the existing Terminal Building facilities. To achieve levels of service B the AMP includes new curbside integrated with landscaping, arrivals and departure halls, transfer areas, transit hotel, state of the art baggage handling facilities, passenger loading bridges, lounges etc.Responsibilities:• To spearhead the LEED certification process through Green Building Certification Institute - US.Manage the Main Consultant design development from concept stage to tender stage, clarify queries, resolve technical issues, chair bi-weekly design meeting, and to ensure design developments are in line with the Clients direction.• Manage the Consultants sub –consultants such as Interior Designer, Signage and Retail consultants to ensure all designs are in line with the main consultant and are coordinated and to ensure design developments are in line with the Clients direction.• Seeking regular approvals from the Client at all design stages.• Review of all design deliverables related to architecture and ensures coordination and interface with electromechanical disciplines during the design stage.• Review of contractors deliverables such as technical submittals, technical quires, shop drawings related to architecture and ensures coordination and interface with electromechanical disciplines during the construction stage. Show less

  • LEED GA / Pearl Qualified Professional -UAE / Architectural Manager

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2020

  • Architectural Manager

    Oct 2011 - Oct 2011