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Faisal Majdalawe

Faisal Majdalawe

San Mateo,CA

Summary

Dynamic and highly skilled Interior Designer and Construction Project Executive with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. Experienced in managing teams and collaborating with clients to develop innovative, functional, and cost-effective design solutions. Strong expertise in demountable partitions, acoustical treatments, and window coverings, with a deep understanding of leading product lines including MAARS Living Walls, DIRTT, Mecho Shade, and Springs Window Fashions.

Overview

8
8

Years of professional experience in the US, total 13 in industry

3
3
Certification

Work History

Construction Project Executive

Pivot Interiors
03.2024 - Current
  • Direct and oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial bid evaluation through final closeout, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction.
  • Assess bid opportunities and make go/no-go decisions based on project scope, budget, and strategic alignment.
  • Lead pre-construction planning, including scope definition, cost modeling, risk analysis, and schedule development.
  • Develop accurate budgets and competitive proposals while identifying cost efficiencies and value engineering solutions.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, and stakeholders, providing guidance and resolving issues throughout the project.
  • Oversee procurement, subcontractor negotiations, and material logistics to support timely project delivery.
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress reporting to maintain budgetary and schedule compliance.
  • Conduct site reviews to verify installation readiness, coordinate phasing, and address field challenges, including field measurements and documentation.
  • Prepare and maintain daily reports to track progress, site conditions, and project milestones.
  • Utilize project management tools such as Bluebeam, Procore, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to streamline communication, document management, and project tracking.
  • Finalize project documentation, including warranties, O&M manuals, and closeout packages.

Areas of expertise:

Demountable Partitions, Acoustical Treatments, Window Coverings.

Product Lines:
MAARS Living Walls, DIRTT, Mecho Shade, Springs Window Fashions.

Construction Solutions Project Manager

Pivot Interiors
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • ( Demountable Partitions, Acoustical Treatments, Window Coverings )
  • MAARS LIVING WALLS, DIRTT, FRAMERY, MECHO SHADE, SPRINGS WINDOW FASHIONS.
  • Management and responsibility for the pre-construction phase (planning and scope of work close-out).
  • Analyze project plans, specifications, and relevant documents to determine the scope of work and prepare cost estimates.
  • Performs reviews of construction documents for conformance with the construction drawings and specifications.
  • Conduct thorough, accurate cost estimations for commercial construction or remodeling projects, ensuring project profitability.
  • Assist in estimating a competitive bid proposals that meet client requirements and project specifications.
  • Reviews design feasibility and conduct plan review, cost analysis & value engineering.
  • Perform site and project analysis (site verification, phasing of installation, order entry, request installation quotes, etc.).
  • Evaluate project risks and identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings and presentations to discuss project estimates and proposals.
  • Create submittal documents ensuring compliance with the construction drawings and specifications.
  • Generate RFI’s based on the requests from the architect or GC while tracking if it has a cost impact.
  • Generate and review RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and any other project related items that require resolution.
  • Prepare subcontractors agreements and purchase orders.
  • Write progress reports, meeting notes, special issues report, and other forms of communication.
  • Control change order requests and required approvals per the budget and schedule.
  • Submit final close-out documents, O&M, warranty at completion of the project.

Assistant Construction Supervisor

BPR Hotels
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Overseeing the construction activities that take place on-site ( Tiling, Drywall, Painting, Electrical, Millwork, Wallpaper and Furniture installation ).
  • Supervising the sub contractors and staff while maintaining a safe work environment ( Main contact for subs ).
  • Resolving day-to-day problems on the job site and inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications ( resolve discrepancies & recommend solutions ).
  • Review the plans and discuss any issues found with the Project Manager/ Designer.
  • Attend construction meetings with sub contractors and management.
  • Coordinate furniture deliveries and installations.
  • Working under the codes and regulations.
  • Monitor and approve work tags.
  • Ensure site protection - employees and subcontractors are working under company / OSHA requirements.
  • Daily site reporting.
  • Create a complete project punch-list.
  • Working on multiple projects at the same time.

Design & Fabrication Assistant

Blueprint Studios
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • Design & assist in the creation of the environment’s tradeshows, exhibitions, events and custom fabrications of the agency’s big-name clients.
  • Submit floor plans, technical drawings, rendering for the tradeshows, exhibitions, kiosks and all the custom fabrications.
  • Furniture Knowledge/Expertise.
  • Product Development / Creating Technical Drawings for new and current products.
  • Prepare Design and tech drawings (3D rendering and detailed technical and assembly drawings/ instructions) for all the custom fabrications and furniture.
  • Research materials and order samples from suppliers.
  • Monitor projects progress and supervise the production process.
  • Maintain company QA/QC procedures.
  • Design, draft and execute events custom fabrications ( Trade Shows, Kiosks, Photo Ops and Props ).
  • Furniture Designer.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The University of Petra
Jordan
06.2012

Skills

  • Strong organizational and supervisory skills
  • Project execution
  • Construction management
  • Strategic planning
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Communication skills
  • Project estimation and bidding
  • Contract management
  • Budget development

Certification

  • N C I D Q (in progress) : 4092776
  • O SHA : 26c00138488
  • PROCORE Project Management : 4UJJWQ0XNAIV5

LANGUAGES

Arabic | Native
English | Advanced

Timeline

Construction Project Executive

Pivot Interiors
03.2024 - Current

Construction Solutions Project Manager

Pivot Interiors
03.2020 - 03.2024

Assistant Construction Supervisor

BPR Hotels
04.2019 - 03.2020

Design & Fabrication Assistant

Blueprint Studios
11.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Interior Design

The University of Petra

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • F.majdalawe@gmail.com
  • California, United States
  • 6509969969
  • Feb 12, 1989
  • Www.linkedin.com/in/fmajdalawe
Faisal Majdalawe