GSAS refers to the Global Sustainability Assessment System, the
first performance-based system in the MENA region, developed for rating the green buildings and
infrastructures.
The primary objective of GSAS is to create a sustainable built environment, considering the specific
needs and context of the region.
The groundwork of GSAS begins with the comprehensive review of best practices from established
international and regional sustainability rating systems.

Buildings Design

Position: Engineering Manager (Three Metro Stations elevated and at grade on Green Line Elevated and Red Line North Elevated Lines) on D & B contract.

Accomplishments: Contributed in reducing the overall cost to the Employer by 12% achieved with technical management of the D&B Contractors regarding projects delivery, value engineering, change management, BIM clash detection registers closure and compliance with Employers Requirements.

Key duties: Reporting to the Project Director. Managing engineering department consisting of 18 engineers: Civil, Structural, Architectural & MEP. For technical issues performed the function of the Engineer under the FIDIC contract. Managed inputs for specialist technical peer reviews. Managed technical audits of the D&B design process and reported findings to the Employer. Monitored and communicated on design progress. Managed review process and responded feedback to the contractor on raised RFI's, Method Statements and responded with ERS's through Aconex. Provided technical assistance to the interface management team in coordination with the Rail Systems contractors. Provided technical support to the stakeholder management team in securing various permits for the works. Submitted reviews and recommended on adequate staffing - resourcing of the Engineering Dept.

Accomplishments: Managed delivery of the pre contract for “Dara Development” in Fox Hills, Lusail, Qatar, on time and within a budget that was an instant success at the 2013 City Scape Exhibition in Doha as all 1000 units located in 53 buildings were sold out in first three hours of the Exhibition. Successfully managed all new Real Estate developments that resulted in a reduction of cost in pre-contract consultancy fees by 34%.
Key duties: Act as the client representative entirely responsible for leading all new projects in pre contract stage from inception, consultants management, providing support for small projects, preparation of design briefs for all RFP's, tender preparation evaluation, technical coordination, evaluation of proposed consultants, Managed all architectural concepts current and future intended for development by Barwa. Assisted with the department's annual business plan. Contributed with the highest possible standard of advice on technical issues as to ensure successful delivery of projects. Suggested to the management on new development possibilities, options, concepts and hi level cost estimates. Evaluated received consultants invoices against actual performance. Defining the risks and providing the ways of their mitigations in timely and professional manner focusing on Barwa's business interest and its projects. Represented the owner's (Barwa's) design interests and provided technical leadership on mega projects assuring that all design documents produced by consultants and sub consultants are of the highest quality and within the context of schedule and budget. Managed pre contract stages including coordination with project stakeholders and others external and internal parties to achieve project milestones targets up to construction documents and selection of contractors. Conducted Management review meetings as to update higher management. Ensuring smooth communication between the consultants and contractors in post contract stages.

Reporting to the Project Director, Overseeing and managing design and engineering progress of facilities, building and structures. Managed complete pre contract consultancy services from conceptual design to tender documents, coordinated between architects, engineers, sub-consultants, stakeholders and tenants. Directly supervised a team of 18 engineers in the preparation of technical drawings packages. Ensured quality of submittals was according to in house quality procedures before issuing to the Client. Conducted and chaired design meetings and arranged cross disciplines reviews concerning submittals as well as Building Code Analysis, i.e. Managed architectural design teams in preparing submittals on time and within budget. Prepared: reports, studies, analysis, meeting minutes, close out the report and followed up invoices with the Client. Responsible for preparing conceptual design proposals using 3d Max, Auto CAD, Revit 9, Photoshop and Power Point and presenting to the Client for approval.