Pamela Kortbawi

• I am a grade "A" Senior Architect: I have more than 18 years of experience in the field of construction and architecture amplified by formal education and distinguished by specialized training.

 I have worked for 13 years as a Technical Engineering manager in SEG Qatar on various big scale projects: VB02 residential tower (Pearl Qatar), Navigation tower (Dafna), Doha Bank headquarter (Cornice), Mondrian 5 stars Hotel (Hotel, Lagoon area), and on Darwish Tower (West Bay).For the past 2 years I am working as a  Design/ Technical manager with IMAR Qatar on Fairmont hotel (Crescent tower @ Lusail marina)

Previously, I have worked in the design field for 4 years on various projects: residential, commercial, and schools.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Project Design manager at IMAR- Qatar (IMAR Trading & Contracting)

Aug 2020 Till Present date

 Design manager for Fairmont 6* Hotel – Katara Twin Hotel Project – Fairmont Hotel - Cresent tower at Lusail Marina- 

My task covers:

• Manages multiple projects through interaction with Architects, consultants and sub-contractors.
• Leading a design team of design coordinators and architects.
• Monitors design progress, identify areas of concern, making sure planned design schedules are met.
• Identify areas of concern checking if design complies with the government standards and regulations preparing relevant RFIs and letters.
• Review design change and highlight as necessary assisting in the preparation of Variation orders and claims where applicable
• Ensures that all steps within the project are documented and meeting with Quality Control Standards.
• Monitor the preparation of shop drawings making sure that deadlines are met and that submissions as per quality standards.
• Initiate and monitor the coordination amongst the different Engineering trades advising about action plans and mitigation routes.
• Monitor and review sub-contractors’ submittals: materials, method statements, shop drawings, progress reports, execution plans, etc… Propose alternate solutions without compromising the project change management protocols and quality.
• Follow up with the construction team to solve all technical problems that may arise during construction.
• Assist in preparation of mockups to show its aspect and resolving interface details between various finishes.
• Follow up with the consultant for shop drawings submittals and approvals.
• Conduct regular coordination and follow up meetings with the Client representative, Supervision consultant as well as sub-contractors

Senior Architect working as a Technical manager at SEG- Qatar (Societe d'Entreprise et de Gestion)

May 2007 Till Aug 2020

Technical manager handling various projects simultaneously. My task covers:

• Studying the project’s construction drawings and specifications 
• Managing a team to prepare all material submittals and shop drawings as per Tender drawings and Specs in
• compliance with the project’ s budget
• Coordinating procurement of Long Lead Items.
• Participating in solving site problems by creating appropriate architectural details
• Assuring full coordination between various trades (Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical)
• Implementing the Project Specifications per the Conditions of the Contract and the International Standards
• Following up on the Schedule of works 
• Managing different Sub-Contracting and Supplier for the proper implementation.
• Coordination between subcontractors through technical meetings
• Preparing all materials packages for pricing. Making technical and commercial comparisons. 
• Coordinating with selected suppliers and subcontractors to prepare and submit the architectural material.
• Checking compliance of materials with spec, drawings and local authorities’ codes.
• Handling the final phases of the Contract including as built drawings, operation manuals, and warranties

PROJECTS: 

 

-Darwish residential tower, Qatar(3B+G.F+32 FL : Residential Bldg)Consultant and client representative : MZP – Darwish holding-Boulevard Mall, Qatar(B+G+M) : Al Shamal roadConsultant: Dara

Client: Shk. Saoud Bin Addullah al Thani

- Mondrian Hotel.

West Bay

Lagoon, Qatar(2B+G.F+P1+P2+ 25 FL : Hotel Bldg)Consultant and client representative : South & West Architecture- VB02 Tower -Viva Bahriya, The Pearl Project, Qatar(2B+G.F+ 22 FL+3T+ CHALET)Consultant and client representative: South & West ArchitectureGeneral consultant: UDC (United development company) with Dar el Handasah as Project management consultant  -Doha Bank Project- DOHA, QATAR- 3B+G+M+25 at West BayClient : Doha BankConsultant: Adil Jaidah & Associates

 -Navigation Tower –West Bay, DOHA, QATAR-(B1+G+50=2T) Doha, Qatar (209.15m)Client representative : Hill InternationalConsultant : MZ &PartnerProject Architect at AEC- Lebanon (Associated Engineering Company)

July 2005 till Dec 2006

Senior Architect working as a Design manager & Technical manager handling various large scale projects. 

Education:Master’s degree in architecture from the Lebanese University - (2003). Computer skillsAutoCAD (2D & 3D): Excellent

P6: primavera: Good

Adobe Photoshop: Very Good

Word & Excel: Excellent

LanguagesEnglish, Arabic & French (excellent spoken, read &written)