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Tawfik Orabi

Senior Design/Project Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Work Experience

  • Senior Design/Project ManagerFull Time

    Expo 2020

    Dec 2016 - Sep 2019 -2 yrs, 9 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en Design development and associated the Vice President of the Exhibitions and Programming department in reviewing the public realm’s Thematic districts design submittals. Forthright delivery of the architectural and technical scope symbiosis with the intellectual property and content development. • Design development and project lead of delivering The Visitor Centre value of US$3,000,000. • Creative and technical architectural & MEP management of Fifteen Exhibit spaces to 89 Artisan Kiosks, 22 F&B Pavilions, 8 Operation utilities Pavilions, & 101 Art Installations’, My scope value of US$100,000,000 out of US$600,000,000. • Ensured site readiness and best practice for above scope through managing several teams within stakeholders, PMC, Consultants and contractors from design to delivery.
  • Senior Design Manager / Theme Park Art DirectorFull Time

    Hill International

    Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 -2 yrs, 3 months

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:https://www.hillintl.com Implemented strategy assisting the MotionGate and Bollywood theme parks team in collaboration with the project Senior Executive Creative Director and CEO communicated with multinational vendors and contractors for the Internal spaces' Fit- out and theming, props & Scenic elements fabrications scopes with value of US$140,000,000 containing 2 Rides' pre-shows, 34 retail and dining outlets, Lapita Hotel guest rooms FF&E package and 3 Fine Dining restaurants. Problem-solving for design clashes & scope gaps. Simultaneously managed multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced acquisition environment and ensured that all IP measures, value engineering and variation orders follow the codes and specifications, and do not affect the deliverable or budget. • Key Intellectual Property for above scope: Dubai Parks and Resorts, DreamWorks, Sony and Colombia Pictures, LIONSGATE, Hollywood and Bollywood.
  • Head of Design and Delivery - Interior and FF&EFull Time

    Trends Haus

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2014 -2 yrs, 1 month

    Bahrain , Manama

    • Job Details:http://trends4you.de Devised complete departmental functionality formulating detailed feasibility reports, setting strategies, profit and Loss case studies. Rebuilt the production and project management setup methodology. Implemented process- oriented workstreams for multiple teams across the theming and construction delivery. • Developed a strong relationship with FF&E suppliers across Germany Italy & China. • Managed a team of 8 ID & PMs’, 60 labors’ Joinery factory to deliver contracts value of US$120,000,000. • Led the interior design, theming & art direction, FF&E, OS&E procurements, and fit-out services in three parallel countries, for Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark in Bahrain. ARAMCO & JACOB’s HQ in KSA, Qatar Embassy and British Club in Bahrain and Giovani Boutique apartments in Dubai.
  • Head of Design and Delivery - Interior and FF&EFull Time

    Julfar Enterprises

    Jul 2007 - Jul 2012 -5 yrs

    United Arab Emirates , Dubai

    • Job Details:http://julfarenterprises.com/contact-us/ Expanded the company platform from Advertisement and Digital Media and started a new interior fit-out and exhibitions division. Provided diversified services from interior design and project management to a full turn-key solution for Joinery, Civil, MEP, firefighting, including maintaining authorities’ approvals to fulfil one- stop-shop requirements of project delivery. Engaged with several sectors of construction business spanning Retail and Fit-out, High rise and offices. • Successfully managed a startup team of 4 ID & PMs, 20 Labors in the first two years, and increased to 10 ID&PMs, 40 labors in addition to project managing external resources. • Managed the ID packages of Princess Tower, FF&E ADNOC’s-HQ, and 3 fine dining in Armani Hotel. • Design detailing and construction management of 3 retails and F&B at Ferrari World theme park. • Design and project management of 3 luxury houses in Emirates hill of a contract value US$60,000,000.
  • Education

    • Master's Degree in Architectural - Scenography

      Faculty of fine arts

      Jan 2000 

    Achievements

    . H O T E L S . Radisson Blu Hotel Apartments Interior design and IFC team head for the FOH areas including the main lobby, guest rooms, pool area, and the penthouse In association with KLING and Zaro Architects Sports City, Dubai, UAE-2017/2018 Lapita Hotel / Marriott FF&E Design manager for the guest rooms and the Fine Dining outlets Client: DPR, Dubai Parks & Resorts in association with Marriott Hotel operation management, Dubai, UAE-2016 Kempinski Palace of Emerald Design manager for the lobby and recreation area Giovanni Boutique Suites Interior design Principle, FOH and recreation areas team lead, GYM, SPA, Project budgeting and construction Management Senior Interior fit-out engineer and FF&E design manager for detailing and specify the material finishes, and offsite and onsite construction management

    Skills

    • Budgeting
    • Project Management
    • AutoCAD
    • adobe creative
    • Interior Design
    • Theme Parks
    • Events & Exhibitions Management
    • Entrepreneur
    • Resourcefulness
    • Design Development (DD)
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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • Russian

      Intermediate
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