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Jad Mounzer

Jad Mounzer

Senior Architect & Urban Planner
Doha,Qatar

Summary

A dynamic Architect & Urban Planner acquiring over 15 years of experience in design development management, project management and consulting. My wide and strong experience in architecture and planning enable me to conceive and manage challenging projects with success. Architecture isn’t only about creativity and design; it acquires managing skills essential to conduct multidisciplinary projects. Recognized as expert, energetic, creative and achiever team leader who exceeds expectations in the development and achievement of projects.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Senior Architect - Project Design Manager

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants
04.2023 - Current

Responsibilities

  • Lead full design lifecycle for large-scale projects , from client brief interpretation through concept, schematic, detailed design, authority approvals, tender documentation, and site coordination.
  • Direct a multidisciplinary team of 7+ architects and engineers, providing hands-on daily guidance on design quality, documentation standards, and project workflows.
    Orchestrate coordination between structural, MEP, civil, and specialist consultants to deliver fully integrated, buildable design packages.
  • Enforce design quality and code compliance through structured review cycles, ensuring alignment with QCDD, NFPA, and international architectural standards.
  • Manage project schedules and design deliverable milestones, proactively identifying risks and resolving cross-discipline conflicts to maintain program.

Key Projects

  • The View Hospital: 3B+G+15F — General Hospital | BUA: 94,890 m² | Specialist healthcare facility with complex MEP and fire & life safety requirements.
  • Korean Medical Centre: LG+G+M+8F — Ambulatory Healthcare | BUA: 44,195 m² | Outpatient facility requiring phased authority approvals.
  • Antigua Beach Resort: G+4F — 5-Star Marriott Hotel | BUA: 16,100 m² | Luxury resort with bespoke guest experience design.
  • Twin Gardens Luxury Residential Complex: B+G+10F | BUA: 66,950 m² | Premium residential development with extensive landscape and amenity design.

Senior Architect - Project Design Manager

Erga Qatar
11.2014 - 03.2023

Responsibilities:

  • Appraised client briefs and led design development across all stages, concept, schematic, detailed design, tender documentation, and site follow-up for projects exceeding 100,000 m² BUA.
  • Built and managed high-performing design teams of up to 10 architects and engineers; mentored junior staff and established best-practice documentation workflows.
  • Coordinated proactively with structural engineers, MEP consultants, infrastructure specialists, and authorities to guarantee delivery of fully coordinated packages.
  • Designed and produced fire and life safety drawings in full compliance with NFPA standards and QCDD local codes across all project typologies.
  • Managed quality control processes to maintain design integrity, code adherence, and on-time delivery across concurrent multi-million QAR projects.
  • Reported directly to the Executive Director on program, budget exposure, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring executive visibility over design progress.

Key Projects

  • Al Rayyan Hilton Hotel: B+G+6F — 5-Star Hotel | BUA: 28,100 m²
  • Hilton Embassy Hotel: 3B+G+14F — 4-Star Hotel | BUA: 26,000 m²
  • The Plaza Hotel: 3B+G+8F — Hilton 5-Star Luxury Hotel | BUA: 100,500 m²
  • Water Front Mix 34: 3B+G+31F — Hilton 5-Star Hotel + Water Park | BUA: 55,000 m²
  • Hilton Panorama Hotel + Townhouses: B+G+38F — 5-Star Hotel | BUA: 103,000 m²
  • Al Waab Commercial & Residential District: 2B+G+3F | BUA: 152,000 m²
  • Smash Academy (Qatar Tennis Federation): B+G+3F — 5-Star Leisure Club | BUA: 62,000 m²+ Newton School: B+G+2F | BUA: 29,000 m²
  • Aayan Hotel Apartments & Park Development: 2B+G+44F | BUA: 160,000 m²

Senior Architect

Rebeiz & Associates
05.2014 - 10.2014

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivered architectural design, site planning, and construction administration for the Sheraton 5-Star Hotel renovation project.
  • Maintained project scope, and schedule in accordance with program requirements; reviewed progress sets and shop drawing submittals.
  • Authored RFI responses and site observation reports; assessed and incorporated consultant design changes into live project documentation.

Project Architect

Fouad Samara Architects
09.2010 - 04.2014

Responsibilities

  • Prepared design concepts and design alternatives across multiple project typologies; managed sub-consultant coordination, design schedules, and tendering processes.
  • Coordinated with firm partners and senior architects from all design stages to meet client-specific requirements.
  • Managed quality assurance of production outputs and deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate package submissions.
  • Provided regular progress, and quality reports to the General Manager to proactively mitigate risks affecting project timelines.
  • Supervised and mentored a team of three architects; distributed workloads and coached the team on efficient design development processes.

Junior Architect

BARKA, S.a.r.l.
08.2008 - 07.2010

Responsibilities

  • Helped plan and design buildings along with a team of Architects. brainstormed project ideas, completed design drawings in AutoCAD and assisted in reviewing project proposals.
  • Attended client and design review meetings with senior architecture staff.
  • Presented conceptual design proposal & Submitted Permits for approval.
  • Produced detailed drawings for execution and costing purposes.
  • Completed full coordination with other disciplines for multiple projects in progress.

Education

Masters in Urban Planing -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon
10.2010 - 05.2012

Masters in Architecture -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon
10.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor in Architecture -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon
10.2005 - 05.2008

Skills

Design Development & Concept Leadership

Project Management (Concept to Handover)

Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

Fire & Life Safety Design (NFPA / QCD)

Authority Approvals & Permitting (Qatar)

Tender Documentation & Procurement

Building Code Compliance

Revit AutoCAD BIM Coordination

Problem-solving

Certification

UPDA Certified Architect - Grade A

Affiliations

Order of Engineers & Architects Lebanon

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Architect - Project Design Manager

LACASA Architects & Engineering Consultants
04.2023 - Current

Senior Architect - Project Design Manager

Erga Qatar
11.2014 - 03.2023

Senior Architect

Rebeiz & Associates
05.2014 - 10.2014

Project Architect

Fouad Samara Architects
09.2010 - 04.2014

Junior Architect

BARKA, S.a.r.l.
08.2008 - 07.2010

Masters in Urban Planing -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
10.2010 - 05.2012

Masters in Architecture -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
10.2008 - 07.2010

Bachelor in Architecture -

Faculty of Fine Arts & Architecture, Lebanese University
10.2005 - 05.2008
Jad MounzerSenior Architect & Urban Planner