karim elsharkawy

Senior Architect (Technical Office)Full Time

• Job Details:Process flow of my duties and responsibilities: • Support communication between project team, clients, vendors, contractors, consultants, and building and permitting officials • Coordinate all technical matters related to contracts, scheduling, materials approval, invoicing, claims and change order. • Review project drawings and technical specifications for the requested project materials. • Conduct and document site visits, process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction • Prepare materials submittals for approvals by contacting the subcontractors in order to submit samples for approvals. • Lead weekly progress meetings to discuss the actual progress of works. • Lead for kickoff meetings discussing preconstruction activities, submittals and procedures. • Reviewing the B.O.Qs which submitted by the subcontractor and compare its prices with the other B.O.Qs from other companies for decision making, backfilling quantities to determine the most suitable levels to save the project cost. • Price analysis of the bids submitted by the bidders. • Negotiate with bidders in order to get their best and final offers • Identification, scheduling and procurement of the project construction materials to meet the requirements of the established program of work and the specifications as defined in the contract. • Review and assess contractors’ and subcontractors’ pre-qualifications, inspect their showrooms, workshop/factory as and when required • Identifies and compiles from contract documents all quantities and specifications of materials required for the project. Studies materials prices as shown in the budget and recommends substitute materials where in his opinion they would be more advantageous to the project. • Liaises with Managing Office on such materials as are to be ordered by them, confirming specifications, quantities, and delivery schedules. • Places firm orders with the nominated suppliers, follows up on shipments and monitors deliveries to site, expediting with suppliers/forwarders as necessary to meet schedules. Approves invoices for payment against goods duly checked and received. • Monitor the construction of the exterior & interior building treatment • Co-ordinate and assist QS & Contracts Manager to ensure complete scope and package development is provided to the façade subcontractors. • Implement and manage productivity measures and reporting format. • Follow-up with Site Engineer efficient usage of materials to minimize wastage and supervise materials storage area. Projects Handled • Working on Marassi (package 85&91) – sidi abdul Rahman project (Owner Emaar misr) Brief: the most private luxury resort in north coast Egypt, Hassan Allam awarded and handled 2 packages: Package 85 of total cost (Grand Total Basic & Optional scope 343,587,856 L.E), the scope is Construction and Finishing Works for 67Villas, 24 Townhomes,12 Chalets + Master plan, Infrastructure, Roads, Hardscape, & Swimmable lake for Blanca Phase#1 + Mock-up Villa Package 91 of total cost (Grand Total Basic & Optional scope 233,332,489 L.E), Construction and Finishing Works for 30 Villas, 39 Townhomes + Master Plan, Infrastructure, Roads, Hardscape, & Swimmable lake for Blanca Phase #IV.