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AR. AHSAN JAFRI

AR. AHSAN JAFRI

ACHITECT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Rawalpindi

Summary

A distinguished Architect and seasoned Project Management Leader based in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results on complex projects.

Notably, I successfully managed the GB House V-VIP Suites project in Islamabad with a budget of 350 Million and the impactful MALALA FUND USA SHANGLA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Project valued at 300 Million. I also led the design and execution of the expansive QTECH Industries Special Economic Zone facility in Hattar, spanning 16 acres. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in the creation of the prestigious Soroya Mall and 7-star hotel in Sialkot, costing 450 Million, as well as the colossal 700,000 sqft Fauji Foundation Hospital project with an estimated value of 300 Billion.

My proficiency in Architectural Design, advanced tools, and strategic project management is complemented by active engagement in professional associations such as PCATP and IAP.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Head Architect, Projects Manager

NAA, NA & Associates, NA & Associates
Islamabad
04.2016 - Current
  • Created policies and procedures for company and delivered company-wide training to employees.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients.
  • Verified that organization maintained open-door policy so employees could openly discuss ideas and make suggestions.
  • Recruited, trained, and developed high-performing and customer-focused team from scratch.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Oversaw audio and video recording and mixing for high-quality studio output.
  • Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, staff and vendors for smooth project processes.
  • Collaborated with design teams in promotional materials development to market studio activity.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase studio visibility and reach more clients.
  • Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
  • Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication information.
  • Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
  • Kept accurate budgets with all expenses tracked and accounted for.
  • Negotiated vendor and supplier contracts to secure optimal rates for studio services.
  • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
  • Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
  • Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
  • Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Prepared detailed fee estimates used to coordinate with architect-engineering firms for design services.
  • Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.

Design Engineer

Alyarmok Group, Alyarmok
Sharjah
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Conducted engineering studies on design for products, associated and subsystems components and structures.
  • Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
  • Selected sustainable production materials in alignment with client budget parameters.
  • Worked with fabricators to test prototypes and develop production processes.
  • Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

Architect

Comsian Consulting
Islamabad
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.

Architectural Intern

New Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad, CAPITAL
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
  • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Organized and maintained blueprint files.
  • Worked with district personnel, building contractors and inspectors.
  • Performed research on structures and materials.

Architectural Intern

NESPAK, Engineering Services
Islamabad, Capital
06.2012 - 07.2012
  • Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
  • Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
  • Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
  • Calculated cost estimates for smaller to larger projects
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects
  • Performed research on structures and materials

Education

Master of Science - Project Management

Riphah International University
RAWALPINDI
08.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural And Building Technology

Comsats University Islamabad
Islamabad
06.2009 - 07.2014

Additional Architectural Course

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design.- Higher Secondary School
Harvard University, Graduate School Of Design
08.2009 - 11.2009

Skills

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Software

Architecture 3D Design Softwares

Architecture 2D Design Softwares

Architecture Visualization Softwares

BIM Software's

Project Management Softwares

Documentation Software's

Accomplishments



  • RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION- Rohtas Fort, Research Survey for tourism development and improvement of the outstanding universal heritage, Research Project for Department of Archeology, Pakistan, 2015
  • Sirkap & Dharmarajika, Taxila, Research, documentation, land survey, and overlay drawings of Sirkap, Dharmarajika, Mohra Muradu, and Konala Stupa research Project for UNESCO, 2015
  • Architectural Documentation of Asghar Mall College, Documentation project, 2009
  • Sehria-e-Khurbuza, Research and Reconstruction Drawings, 3rd-year Documentation Project, 2011
  • POE, Post Occupancy evaluation, COMSATS Institute of information Technology, Building Address: EE Department, Park Road, Islamabad Dec 19, 2013
  • Rawat Fort, Research And Documentation
  • Community development Program Informal Settlements G7-3, 3rd-year Studio, 2011.



CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOPS

  

- Building Control Systems, attended 3 days’ Workshop organized by Dubai Municipality (United Arab Emirates) on 20th to 22nd Oct, 2015.

- Worked with Dr. Umair Qureshi, in Eco Environmental Problems, Green, Sustainable, Faith-Based Solutions on international forum on Sustainability and Green Living held on Oct 2ND, 2013.

- Attended Green and Sustainable Building, Round Table conference in Islamabad.

- Attended IAP (Institute of Architects Pakistan) Lecture Series, Islamabad (2010 to 2014).

Additional Information

  • Senate of Pakistan, Redesigning of Senate Hall Presented To Chairman Senate of Pakistan (Design Approved, Islamabad, Pakistan).
  • National Textile University, 2nd Prize in NTU National Design Competition Organized Under PCATP (2nd Prize, Faisalabad, Pakistan).
  • Martyr’s Monument Proposal, Monument Design Proposal Presented to Chief of Army Staff AT GHQ Rawalpindi 2015 (For Shuhada of Saneha-e-Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan).
  • Thesis published in ADA magazine volume 29th (Thesis Revitalization of Sabzi Mandi (Fruits and Vegetables Market) i-11-4, Islamabad, Pakistan). - Honors in Architectural thesis Revitalization of Sabzi Mandi (Fruits and Vegetables Market) i-11-4, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • Awarded by HEC (Higher Education Commission) on maintaining good academic result throughout the degree in February 2015.
  • Winning Design presentation, Group 5. IAPEX. Design Charrette. IAPEX 2013, Convention Centre Islamabad.
  • Project Displayed (International level). 3rd-year Design Studio Project, in Morocco.
  • First position. 3rd-year Design Studio, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology. - Certificate of Merit. Final year Design Studio, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

CERTIFICATIONS

  

- BIM Archi-CAD Skill development Workshop on Building Information Modeling Workshop, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad (30th Nov, 2018).

- Sculpture Design Workshop. Design Development through various mediums, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad.

Affiliations

- Member PCATP, Pakistan Council Of Architects And Town Planners (Active).

- Licensed Architect, CDA (Capital Development Authority) (Active).

- Affiliate Member IAP, Institute of Architects, Pakistan (Active).

VOLUNTARY AND PUBLIC-INTEREST WORK

  

- Worked as an organizer Pak-China Business Forum. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is organizing this program to promote University-Industry collaborations in business and economic sectors for the mutual benefit of both the countries. 27th-30th March 2015, 2014, 2013.

- Worked as a part of Social Awareness campaign, creating graffiti-based works of art on a wide range of subjects such as health, nature, food safety, and happiness. Organized by Tetra Pak Pakistan.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  

- Full Name: Syed Ahsan

- Father Name: Syed Mujeed Ul Hasan

- CNIC No: 37405-7746268-1

- Passport No: Active

- Civil Status: Married

- Birth date: January 15, 1991

- Citizenship: Pakistani

- Home Town: Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ar-ahsan-jafri/80/89a/623

Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/ahsanjafri

Issuu: https://issuu.com/ahsanjafri/docs/portfolio

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ahsanjaffery

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahsanjafri/

Interests

Travelling

Research

Welfare Work

Restoration

Hiking

Driving

REFERENCES

  

- Associate Professor Ar. Uzma Zain

Head of Department Architecture & Design.

Comsats Institute Of Information Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

C: +92.034.5858.4195

Email: uzmazain@yahoo.com

- Asim Hameed, B.Arch - M.Arch

Architect Barcelona Spain.

Architecture & Design, CIIT, Park Road, Chak-Shazad, Islamabad 44000, PAK.

C: +92.333.470.2820

T: +92.51.904.95.141

Email: asim.h@comsats.edu.pk

- Syed Asim Bukhari

M.Sc. (Bio), M.Ed. (Gold Medalist).

International Community School, Abu Dhabi.

C: +92.33.35527.5976

Email: asimbukharipk@gmail.com

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Timeline

Master of Science - Project Management

Riphah International University
08.2016 - 04.2018

Head Architect, Projects Manager

NAA, NA & Associates, NA & Associates
04.2016 - Current

Design Engineer

Alyarmok Group, Alyarmok
09.2015 - 04.2016

Architect

Comsian Consulting
08.2014 - 01.2015

Architectural Intern

New Islamabad International Airport
06.2013 - 08.2013

Architectural Intern

NESPAK, Engineering Services
06.2012 - 07.2012

Additional Architectural Course

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design.- Higher Secondary School
08.2009 - 11.2009

Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural And Building Technology

Comsats University Islamabad
06.2009 - 07.2014
AR. AHSAN JAFRIACHITECT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL