Laila Nagi

Results-oriented Architectural Technical Office Engineer with over 4 years of expertise in delivering high-fidelity shop drawings, comprehensive technical documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination for large-scale projects. Specialized in GRC and steel fabrication detailing, fixing systems, and precise quantity surveying (BOQs). Proven track record in streamlining construction workflows, minimizing site discrepancies, and reducing RFIs through rigorous technical oversight and BIM-integrated coordination.

Committed to delivering constructible and cost-effective solutions for complex architectural challenges.

Technical Office Engineer at E.MAK – for Swimming Pools & Water Features (Al-Kharafi Group) (2025-03 – Present)

• Managing technical office operations for prestigious coastal developments, including D-Bay, Silversands, Areba, and Hacienda, focusing on luxury swimming pools and complex water features.
• Produced 70+ high-precision coordinated shop drawings integrating architectural, structural, and MEP requirements to ensure seamless execution.
• Led multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection to deliver execution-ready, clash-free drawings, significantly reducing field rework.
• Prepared detailed BOQs and quantity take-offs for specialized materials, providing critical support for procurement and budget control.
• Managed technical submittals, design revisions, and as-built documentation, ensuring 100% compliance with consultant specifications and project standards.
• Facilitated technical solutions for site teams, resolving complex constructability issues and maintaining the design intent during the construction phase.

Technical Office Engineer (Back Office – GRC Projects) at Al Omran Urban Studies – for Ashbilla Arts (KSA) (2021-08 – 2025-03)

• Successfully led the technical documentation team for the King Salman Tunnel project, overseeing complex GRC and steel detailing and coordination.
• Developed precise steel fabrication drawings and specialized fixing/anchoring details, ensuring structural integrity and seamless installation of GRC and architectural components.
• Delivered 500+ comprehensive fabrication and shop drawings, maintaining 100% accuracy in production detailing and significantly reducing on-site assembly errors.
• Extensively utilized Revit and AutoCAD to generate high-quality 3D models and 2D documentation for major projects, including The Avenues and Jeddah Airport Gate.
• Prepared accurate Material Take-offs (MTOs) and BOQs, contributing to effective cost control and streamlined procurement for steel and GRC elements.
• Collaborated with production and site teams to resolve technical challenges, ensuring that installation methods align with project codes and safety standards.

Technical Office Trainee at Al Forat Contracting

• Exposure shop drawings and workflow.

Site & Technical Trainee at Hayah Karima Initiative

• Creating drawings as a build and inventory for a primary school expansion and renovation Project.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architecture – Alexandria University (2021)