Gilbert Azzi

Highly accomplished and results-driven Design Manager and Co-Founder with over a decade of progressive experience in interior architectural projects. Proven expertise in leading design and execution phases for institutional, recreational, and commercial sectors, with a strong focus on interior design finishing. Adept at project management, cost control, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, turnkey solutions from inception to handover.

Fluent in English and Arabic, with intermediate French proficiency.

Design Manager & Co-Founder - Studio-4contracting - Mississauga, Canada

(2021-05)

• Co-founded Studio-4contracting, a specialist interior design finishing and execution company, establishing its operational framework and market presence.
• Lead all design and execution aspects for diverse interior architectural projects, ensuring adherence to client specifications, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee project lifecycle from conceptualization through to final handover, managing client briefs, design development, site supervision, and quality control.
• Drive strategic vendor relationships, prepare comprehensive Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and manage Request for Proposals (RFPs) to optimize project profitability.
• Coordinate effectively with operations, site teams, consultants, and clients to ensure seamless project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Project Manager - Melon Exhibitions Support Services FZ LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2019-05 - 2021-05)

• Managed end-to-end project execution for exhibition and interior fit-out projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
• Directed financial aspects, including vendor selection, BOQ preparation, and pricing strategies.
• Coordinated project planning and cost control in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
• Facilitated communication and coordination among office, site, consultants, and clients.
• Managed procurement and subcontracting processes.

Interior Design Coordinator - Scratch Interior Decoration Works LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2017-01 - 2019-04)

• Managed the entire project process from client brief to design, site visits, and project delivery.
• Served as the main conceptual designer, fulfilling all design concepts.
• Coordinated both design and execution phases of projects.

Interior Design Coordinator - Amana Contracting & Steel Buildings - Dubai, UAE

(2014-05 - 2016-12)

• Contributed to the coordination of interior design projects within a large contracting environment.
• Assisted in managing project processes for both design and execution.

Interior Design Draftsman - Grow Architecture - Beirut, Lebanon

(2011-02 - 2013-08)

• Developed design concepts based on client requirements.
• Produced detailed execution drawings.
• Coordinated project processes for design and execution phases.

Intern - Construction Supervisor - Buildwell Construction - Lebanon (at UNIFIL)

(2010-07 - 2011-01)

• Gained practical experience in construction supervision on-site.

Master's Degree - Interior Architecture - Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (2008 - 2013)