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Imran Mulla
Projects Director at A4 Advisory & Consulting
Vereeniging, South AfricaWork Experience
Projects DirectorFull Time
A4 Advisory & Consulting
Oct 2016 - Present -8 yrs, 8 months
- Job Details:Responsibilities: Head of multi-disciplinary consultancy division, Project manager, Lead architect, Client liaison, Business development manager, Marketing manager Major Achievements: • Oversaw all departments, including Architecture, Engineering Services and Internal Development Projects for a 37% annual revenue increase. • Restructured Companies Corporate Image, which bolstered the team spirit as well as positive client base responses. • Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style. • Oversaw up to 12 projects at a time without sacrificing standards. • Set project time lines and kept teams on task to complete milestones according to schedule. • Negotiated and finalized contracts with new and existing customers. • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships. • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs and policies. Notable Projects : • New Mixed Used Development Comprising Sedtrade Offices, Sedgars Store, Sedgars Sports & Warehousing Project. o Client: Fredock Trading (Pty) Ltd. o Project Value : R 195 Million o Duration : 2014 to Current (Completion December 2019) o Sedtrade Offices, Sedgars Sports Offices & Warehouse Components Complete. o Responsibility : Lead Consultant & Project Manager o Involvement on project from Inception of project, land acquisition, design development, feasibility. o Currently involved in construction monitoring and supervision for New Sedgars Retail store of 14000sq.m. • Letsatsi Hub (Mixed Use Inner City Development, Bloemfontein) o Client: Sedtrade Consortium (Pty) Ltd. Project o Value : Approx. R1,105 Billion o Duration : 2014 to Current (Completion December 2025) Responsibility : Lead Consultant & Project Manager o Involvement on project from Inception of project, land acquisition, design development. o Currently involved in rezoning, feasibility and detail design development.
Director / ArchitectFull Time
Urban Edge Architects
Jun 2002 - Sep 2016 -14 yrs, 3 months
- Job Details:Responsibilities: Office manager, Principal architect, Project manager, Client liaison, Business development manager, Marketing manager Major Achievements: • Responsible for securing and maintaining major blue chip clients through timorous delivery of quality service • Assisted with the creation of the marketing strategy and advertising initiatives that were used to promote the company to the public. • Developed and maintained positive relationships with employees, thereby creating a very strong team spirit that fostered efficient project delivery. • Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs. • Tracked trends and implemented enhancements that both challenged and refined the company's product offerings, which placed us as one of the leading companies in the region. • Successfully collaborated with leading local and international consultants to deliver on major infrastructure projects. (See Notable Projects below) Notable Projects : • Multiple Projects at O R Tambo International Airport - Johannesburg • Client – Airports Company South Africa Mr. Riaan Swanepoel (+2782 336 6641) o New International Pier Development – Approx. R 400 Million Extension of existing retail to incorporate a further 4,500 sq.m, and new international boarding gates to accommodate the new A380 Airbus aeroplane. o New Multi Storey Parkade with Public Transport Terminus – Approx. R 170 Million o Johannesburg International Trade & Exhibition Center – Approx. R 20 Million o New Multi Storey Parkade 2 -Approx. R 350 Million Expansion of existing parkade development Corporate & IT Office Upgrade – Approx. R 15 Million o Internal Upgrade & renovation to Existing Corporate & IT Offices at the Airport Management Offices. o Retail Mall Optimisation Project – Approx. R 69 Million o Upgrade and refurbishment of existing International departures terminal including retail outlets. o Airside Corridor Upgrade Project – Approx. R 5 Million o Upgrade & Refurbishment of existing airside link corridor with new air bridges and ancillary services. • Completion: Above projects successfully completed for the period 2002 to 2015. • Responsible for Project Management, Conceptual design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration. • New Auditorium and Engineering Block for Vaal University of Technology o Client – Vaal University of Technology o Prof. Piet Swanepoel (+2772 596 9881) o New Auditorium Block on 4 levels with 22 Lecture theatres & New Engineering Block, Labs & Offices for VUT Vanderbijlpark Campus. Project Value: R175 Million. o Completion: Auditorium successfully completed in December 2010, with Engineering Block completed in October 2011. o Responsible for Project Management, Conceptual design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration. • Garankuwa, Central City & Temba City Shopping Centres o Client: Public Investment Corporation (PIC) o Mr Panos Zagaretos (+2783 320 6893) o Upgrade of Existing Shopping Centre’s for the PIC in Pretoria North. Value: Approx. R300 Million. o Completion : Projects successfully completed in 2006 o Design team undertook to revitalise these existing facilities on behalf of the PIC. o Responsible for Project Management, Conceptual design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration. • Ushaka Marine Park – Retail Component o Client: Durban Marine Theme Park (Pty) Ltd o Appointed as joint architects with our associate company in Durban for the new Theme Park. o Mixed use entertainment and educational facility, consisting of an aquarium, water park, retail and an office block for SAAMBRA (Marine research) o Value: Approx. R 650 million o Completion: Successfully completed in July 2004. o Responsible for Conceptual design, Design Development, Technical Documentation, • FNB Soccer Stadium (Soccer City) o Client :FIFA & SAFA o World Cup 2010 South Africa main Stadium in Johannesburg. o Value: Approx. R2 Billion. o Completion: Successfully completed in 2010. o Appointed as joint architects on development with Boogertman & Partners. o Responsible for Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration. • Sizwe Ntsaluba Office Park o Client : Sizwe Ntsaluba VSP o Mr Cassim Gasiep (+2782 389 7701) o New ‘A’ Grade Head Office for Sizwe Ntsaluba on Rivonia Road overlooking the main N1 Freeway. o Value: Approx. R50 Million. o Completed Project successfully in July 2007 o Responsible for Conceptual Design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration. • Milpark Mews Residential & Commercial Development o Client : Golden Tattoo o Mr Hashim Bham (082 442 4939) o Upgrade of the existing Milpark Galleries Shopping Centre, and the development of 340 residential units. o Value: Approx. R150 Million. o Completed Project successfully in December 2008 o Responsible for Conceptual Design, Design Development, Technical Documentat
ArchitectFull Time
HMV Architects
Apr 2000 - May 2002 -2 yrs, 1 month
- Job Details:Responsibilities: Architecture, Consultant co-ordination, Client liaison, Site Supervision & Administration Major Achievements: • Supervised preparation of technical drawings by architectural technicians to ensure quality standards were achieved • Met with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals, and facilitated expedited approvals of development proposals • Mentored less experienced architects and trained architectural personnel to increase productivity and bolster morale in the office. Created new and innovative approaches to problems and discussed them with project managers, to achieve quick turn-around times for deliverables. • Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinated with team members and reviewed project schedules, to ensure open communication lines between all consultants and contractors. Notable Projects : • New Domestic Terminal at O R Tambo International Airport o Client : Airports Company South Africa o New Domestic Terminal at O R Tambo Internal Airport. Value: R450 Million. o Completion: Project was successfully completed in February 2003 Appointed as joint architects on development. o Responsible for Conceptual Design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration.
Junior ArchitectFull Time
Cassim Kadwa Architects
Nov 1996 - Mar 2000 -3 yrs, 4 months
- Job Details:Responsibilities: Architecture, Consultant co-ordination, Client liaison, Site Supervision & Administration Major Achievements: • Worked with clients to facilitate involvement and effective communication between project parties. • Designed and drafted project blueprints. • Prepared project documentation and submittal packages. Adhered to company design best practices as well as local requirements and national building codes. • Completed site appraisals before and after construction. • Oversaw work of subcontractors, conveyed updates and managed deliverables. Notable Projects: • Kokstad Supermaximum Prison – Kwazulu Natal. o Housing component to the Kokstad, Kwazulu Natal Super-maximum Prison. o Value: R303 million o Responsible for Conceptual design, Design Development, Technical Documentation & Project Administration.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
University of Kwaulu Natal - DurbanJan 1996
Activities
Student Architect at M.A.Gafoor Architects
Student Activity
Feb 1992 - Oct 1996 -4 yrs, 8 months
Skills
- • Highly motivated, self-driven & passionate architect and project manager
- • Excellent Project and Team Management proficiency
- • Highly proficient at leading a multi-dimensional team structure.
- • Strong team leader
- • Sound and acute knowledge of varied built environment project typologies
- • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- • Highly proficient in AutoCAD & Microsoft Office Suite
- • Able to work under pressure
- • A keen eye for detail, as well as the ability to see the bigger picture of a project
- • Versatile, flexible and adaptable to varying circumstances
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Languages
English
FluentArabic
Beginner
Training & Certifications
Professional Architect
South African Council for the Architectural Profession·2001