DIYA AL MALAH
Ottawa,ON
Summary
I have 25 years’ experience in providing architectural, Project Management and Construction Management services. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering & master’s degree in Building Engineering & Construction management. Throughout my career, I was involved in several large-scale projects conducted by international construction & Engineering firms. I was involved in variety of commercial, residential, and institutional projects, including complex healthcare projects and high-rise buildings. I have a distinctive understanding of healthcare projects multidisciplinary design process through all its stages (project briefing, master planning, schematic design, design development and construction documentation). I have excellent knowledge in construction methods and building codes and regulations including Ontario Building Code (OBC), Canada National Building code (NBC), International building code (IBC), American Institute of Architects guide lines for healthcare facilities (FGI), and American Disability Association (ADA).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PRINCIPAL / LEAD DESIGN MANAGER & LEAD TECH. ARCHITECT
HOK
04.2020 - Current
- Main involvement is Center Block Rehabilitation (CBR) Project; the largest, most complex heritage rehabilitation project ever undertaken in Canada is also the first major renovation to Canada’s main parliament building since 1916
- This project was motivated by a great vision based on innovation, state of the art technology, outstanding architecture, and sustainability
- The design will address all architectural & engineering aspect the building such as: rehabilitation, modernization, seismic solution, safety, accessibility, and the public / official’s requirements
- In this position I provided overall Design Management services for delivering the entire project design and construction documentations
- This includes managing the multidiscipline coordination process that included more than 25 specialty consultants in addition to the main engineering consultants
SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SENIOR PM
Stantec
02.2015 - 04.2020
- Providing project management & architectural services for several healthcare construction /design projects
- Main duties were:
- Prepares initial fee proposals and adheres to established scope of services
- Negotiates additional services fees with Clients for additions to project scope and / or revised responsibilities
- Establishes detailed work plans to meet project milestones and continually monitors progress
- Monitors the time spent by staff at all levels during all project phases and modifies the project work plan to conform with the fee, budget and schedule, or takes other action to correct situations where tasks extend beyond the project fee, budget and/or schedule
- Prepare and manage owner / Architect agreement, project schedule, and project budget parameters and organizes work activities to be in conformance
- Takes responsibility for rectifying variances from established project goals
- Negotiates final Agreements with clients and consultants
- Manages the financial performance of projects by proper allocation of resources, timely initiation and resolution of critical tasks, and effective decision making
- Participating in shaping projects design concepts to meet client expectations and adheres to these concepts in the execution of the work and in assignments to junior staff
- Manage the design process from conceptual design through detail stage
- Responsible for preparing work plans including staff projections and resource leveling
- Responsible for financial monitoring of projects, including review of invoices, receivables collection, and scope compliance
- Manage the work efforts project team on a day to day basis and functions as the primary facilitator of communication with the Client and other members of the project team
- Directs and supervises work of junior level staff in preparation of drawings, studies, models and other project tasks
- Monitor progress, identifies issues for resolution, develops strategies for presentation to client, informs Principal in Charge and / or related discipline leader of issues and recommended course of action
- Actively participated in strategic discussion with senior management on issues that affect the Firm’s performance, perception in the marketplace, client satisfaction and profitability
- Communicates lessons learned on projects
- Plays leadership role in conveying lessons learned to the office
- Emphasizes and maintain a customer / client focus and future relations
PROJECT MANAGER
Versatek Building Corp.
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Site based position, responsible for two 6 story hotels & 12 story residential building
- Below is a list of main duties
- Project planning and scheduling
- Establish milestones and perform critical path analysis
- Search and negotiate with vendors
- Prepare RFQ and PO for project’s various trades
- Monitor project performance indices to insure meeting schedule and budget
- Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients
PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT
Stantec
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Providing Project Management Consultancy Service for healthcare design projects
- Below is a list of main duties
- Operating web-based management system for project tracking and control
- Participating in preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Preparing project’s proposals and cost estimates
- Preparing payments structure and follow up
- Setting up document control & submittals procedures
ASSOCIATE/SENIOR ARCHITECT
Stantec
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Main involvement: Sirda Research and Medical Center -419 beds, located in Qatar
- The Project was a Design-built contract executed in a fast-tracking environment
- Construction cost exceeded 3.5 billion dollars
- In this role, I managed the healthcare design team to successfully deliver an approved schematic design package
- During initial construction phase I was a key player in coordinating between 39 specialized consultants and the multi-headed Client team
- I’ve also assisted the GC in reviewing construction documentation, client comment, and preparing change orders claims
- Below is a list of main duties
- I was part of the core team that initiated Stantec office in the Middle East region in 2007
- Managed communication procedures between Middle East offices and USA headquarter office
- Assisted in business development and marketing process
- Acted as the healthcare architect and planer for several projects
SITE MANAGER / SENIOR ARCHITECT
Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee
06.2005 - 03.2007
- I was responsible for the design, development and delivery of 11 sport venues including: Football, Basketball, Karate, Judo, Taekwondo, Tennis, Soft tennis, squash, Body Building, Weight lifting and Chess
- Below is a list of main duties
- Managed construction & maintenance activities that was excited over 320,000 sq.m site
- My direct team consisted of 32 personals
- Sub-contractors team exceeded 100 personals
- Coordinated with major Games/Event stakeholders, such as: Sports, IT, Media, Broadcast, Logistics, Protocols, etc
- Managed and supervised decommission of all construction contracts
- Designed, developed and scoped all overlay requirements for the build of event/games requirements
- Prepared design & construction schedules
- Supervised drawing production, transmittals and appropriate approvals
ARCHITECT / PROJECT COORDINATOR
ACG- Architectural Group / Mawshour
05.2000 - 05.2005
- Led design development process for several high-rise buildings, ranging from 20 to 50 story heights
- Below is a list of main duties
- Supervised construction permits issuing procedure
- Led communications with governmental agencies (i.e
- Electrical / water department and civil defense)
- Participated in conceptual design, interior design, and site supervision for variety projects
Education
Master's - Building Engineering & Construction Management
Concordia University
Montreal05.2012
Bachelor's - Architectural Engineering
Applied Science University
Amman07.2000
Skills
- MAIN COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Microsoft office suite
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Photo shop
- Sketch-Up
- Pert master
- Primavera 6
- Several PM web based (Aconex , smart sheet, etc)
- Crystal ball –Risk analysis
- EzStrobe – Simulation software
- Micro Cyclone - Simulation software
Languages
LANGUAGES
- English & Arabic
English
Full Professional
Timeline
PRINCIPAL / LEAD DESIGN MANAGER & LEAD TECH. ARCHITECT
HOK
04.2020 - Current
SENIOR ASSOCIATE / SENIOR PM
Stantec
02.2015 - 04.2020
PROJECT MANAGER
Versatek Building Corp.
03.2013 - 10.2014
PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT
Stantec
06.2011 - 06.2012
ASSOCIATE/SENIOR ARCHITECT
Stantec
01.2007 - 11.2009
SITE MANAGER / SENIOR ARCHITECT
Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee
06.2005 - 03.2007
ARCHITECT / PROJECT COORDINATOR
ACG- Architectural Group / Mawshour
05.2000 - 05.2005
Master's - Building Engineering & Construction Management
Concordia University
Bachelor's - Architectural Engineering
Applied Science University
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