Kareem Emarah

Technical Manager and Architect with 20+ years of experience in technical management, design and construction coordination, construction documentation and project delivery across hospitality, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in the Middle East. Currently managing Technical Construction Coordination for the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Shura Island at Red Sea Global, with strong experience in multidisciplinary coordination, constructability review, design compliance, interface management, stakeholder engagement and Aconex-based documentation workflows.

Technical Manager - Red Sea Global - Umluj, Saudi Arabia

(2024-11)

Grand Hyatt Hotel, Shura Island HC1, 430-key luxury hospitality development

• Lead Technical Construction Coordination across architecture, structural, MEP, façade, interior fit-out, landscape, FF&E, specialist systems and hotel operator requirements.
• Manage technical reviews of shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, method statements, technical reports and mock-ups against project specifications, hospitality standards and applicable codes.
• Resolve multidisciplinary clashes, constructability constraints, package interfaces and contractor coordination issues before site execution.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, specialist suppliers, project management teams and stakeholders to support technical decisions, delivery progress and issue closure.
• Support project governance through technical reporting, issue tracking, coordination workshops and Aconex-based approval workflows.
• Review technical performance requirements including fire and life safety, accessibility, acoustics, waterproofing, façade systems, fit-out details and operational functionality.

Technical Team Manager - Arab Consulting Engineers, ACE Moharram Bakhoum - New Cairo, Egypt

(2022-05 - 2024-11)

Radisson Collection Marsa Alam, 530-key hospitality development

• Led technical design coordination, constructability reviews, technical submissions, material approvals and multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination for a major hospitality development by TMG.
• Managed design packages from schematic design through detailed design, tender documentation, multidisciplinary coordination and construction support.
• Reviewed shop drawings, material submittals, equipment data sheets, method statements, installation details and contractor deliverables against specifications and applicable codes.
• Coordinated architectural, structural, MEP, façade, interior design, landscape and specialist systems disciplines to ensure design integration and constructability.
• Prepared installation plans, technical methodologies, procedures, engineering reports and construction-support documentation for site teams.
• Coordinated clients, consultants, contractors, operators, engineers, vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Established tracking procedures for engineering documentation, approvals, technical comments and project correspondence.

Senior Architect - Arab Consulting Engineers, ACE Moharram Bakhoum - New Cairo, Egypt

(2021-04 - 2022-04)

CELIA New Administrative Capital, 500-feddan residential development by TMG

• Reviewed technical documents, shop drawings, materials and site submissions against project requirements, specifications and applicable codes.
• Coordinated architectural interfaces with structural, MEP and infrastructure disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Reviewed contractor RFIs, technical proposals and alternative solutions to support timely responses and issue closure.
• Participated in technical workshops, design reviews and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Supported construction teams through technical clarifications, quality assurance and resolution of site-related conflicts.

Senior Project Coordinator - Arab Developers Holding / Porto Group - Cairo, Egypt

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

Porto Assiut, EGP 4.5 billion mixed-use development

• Managed coordination activities between consultants, contractors, corporate departments and external stakeholders from planning through construction stages.
• Monitored project progress, action logs, deliverables and stakeholder commitments to support timely project delivery.
• Facilitated communication between design, construction, commercial and executive management teams.
• Coordinated project meetings, recorded key decisions and followed up on closure of outstanding actions.
• Supported management reporting, project planning, risk identification and resolution of project interfaces.

Senior Design Architect - Dar AlMimar Architects, Design and Engineering Consultancy (DMA) - New Cairo, Egypt

(2018-07 - 2020-01)

Mountain View iCity, New Cairo

• Led architectural coordination through site inspections, drawing reviews, material approvals, technical responses and monthly project reporting.
• Managed architectural design reviews and technical evaluations during construction phases.
• Reviewed shop drawings, finishing materials and mock-ups for compliance with project requirements and design intent.
• Coordinated technical solutions between site teams, contractors and design stakeholders.
• Supported quality assurance activities and resolution of technical and constructability issues.

Site Architect - Dar AlMimar Architects, Design and Engineering Consultancy (DMA) - Egypt

(2015-06 - 2018-06)

DMG Headquarters and residential / interior works

• Supervised architectural and interior finishing works, shop drawing review, materials, site inspections, technical responses and 3D detailing.
• Supported façade and fit-out coordination for the DMG Headquarters project.
• Reviewed contractor shop drawings and material submissions for compliance with approved design documents.
• Conducted site inspections to verify quality of architectural finishes and alignment with approved drawings and specifications.
• Coordinated technical issues among consultants, contractors and client representatives and prepared related technical reports.

Construction Drawings Architect - Dar AlMimar Architects, Design and Engineering Consultancy (DMA) - Cairo, Egypt

(2010-09 - 2015-05)

Selected projects: Grand Aton Hotel, Golden Park Hotel, Mountain View HydePark, Madinaty All Seasons Park Mall and Kuwait Energy.

• Prepared architectural construction drawings, detailed sections and technical documentation for hospitality, residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Developed 3D models and technical details to support design coordination, drawing production and construction implementation.

Junior Architect - El Ghoneimi Architects, Design Office - Cairo, Egypt

(2006-09 - 2010-08)

Selected hospitality projects: Helnan, Sonesta and Xperience hotels

• Prepared architectural drawings, construction details and 3D models for hotels, residential and commercial units.

B.Sc. - Architecture - Helwan University, Cairo (2000 - 2006)