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Louis Saghbini

Louis Saghbini

Architect
Jacksonville,FL

Summary


An accomplished architect with over 15 years of experience with a career delving into various facets of architecture design, construction, project management, and specialized and general contracting. Recognized for a visionary approach to design and sincere commitment to preserving historic architecture, the privilege of managing and executing over 51 diverse projects has been humbling. Emphasizing green design and sustainability while maintaining an eye for luxury, striving to create environmentally responsible and innovative solutions, leaving a positive impact on both the present and future. As an Architect, Visionary, and Design Innovator, every opportunity to collaborate on multidisciplinary developments is embraced, always striving for personal and professional growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Principal Architect

Own Business
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2011 - Current
  • Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
  • Prepared detailed fee estimates used to coordinate with architect-engineering firms for design services.
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs.
  • Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
  • Performed complex architectural and design assignments, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Conducted pre-planning studies for new construction and renovations to buildings and facilities that included specialized functions.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve structure sustainability and design.
  • Researched zoning laws and building codes to verify conformance with regulatory agencies.
  • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations to scrutinize projects against established architectural criteria.
  • Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored and analyzed project costs and resource allocation to mitigate overages.
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
  • Designed lighting systems for buildings by considering energy efficiency, task lighting and ambient lighting.
  • Determined project costs and made adjustments to keep projects within budget.
  • Designed custom furniture adapted to floor plans, working closely with multiple furniture vendors.
  • Analyzed and applied new technologies to improve functionality of designs.
  • Assessed energy efficiency of building designs and made recommendations to improve performance.
  • Inspected contractor and sub-contractor work to verify construction met quality standards and complied with building codes.
  • Solicited bids from contractors and negotiated to secure best possible prices.
  • Created detailed plans for construction projects within equipment specifications and budgeting.
  • Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.
  • Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.
  • Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
  • Devised innovative strategies to reduce construction costs while meeting strict quality standards.
  • Designed acoustic properties of buildings by determining materials and construction techniques to reduce noise transmission and improve sound quality.
  • Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
  • Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision
  • Maintained quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, illustrations and documentation
  • Communicated with vendors and contractors to incorporate input into project designs

Construction Project Manager

Own Business
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2012 - 07.2022
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
  • Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
  • Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
  • Budgeted for various types of reconstruction plans such as hospitals, historical building and streets.
  • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Facilitated new store construction by developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
  • Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
  • Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
  • Reviewed project scope, required materials and labor pricing to develop competitive bids.
  • Identified special circumstances and constraints in order to develop effective alternatives or solutions.
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
  • Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
  • Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $300K to $50 Million.

General Contractor

Own Business
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2012 - 06.2022
  • Maintained optimal cost controls by making affordable supplier purchases and negotiating lower prices.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
  • Assessed Multi trade project plans, spoke with clients, or designers and visited job site to better understand project scope and client desires.
  • Created insightful reports to document progress and expenditures for improved forecasting.
  • Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.
  • Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
  • Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Developed construction plans, schedules and budgets to achieve stakeholder objectives.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
  • Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols.
  • Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
  • Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality and time constraints,
  • Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams.
  • Resolved conflicts between contractors, suppliers and subcontractors to eliminate workflow disruptions.
  • Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
  • Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
  • Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
  • Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
  • Led design and development of residential and commercial buildings.
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
  • Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase use of recycled materials.
  • Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
  • Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
  • Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select most cost-effective contractors.

Exclusive Agent

Pacific Modern Homes
Beirut, Lebanon
11.2011 - 09.2017
  • Collaborated with Regional Sales Managers to make strategic sales decisions.
  • Developed relationships with clients and potential clients to improve business growth.
  • Improved sales techniques and made sales pitches to 60 potential clients per quarter.
  • Increased global footprint by building product and promotion launch plans into international markets.
  • Motivated salesforce to achieve sales goals through incentives and rewards.
  • Traveled from Lebanon to GCC to reach customers in international markets.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

Executive Producer

Frame By Frame Production
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2006 - 11.2009
  • Made presentations to investors, financiers and other project stakeholders to obtain project funding.
  • Applied accounting and financial management acumen to every area of film production.
  • Determined project budgets to estimate and control overall project costs.
  • Supervised creation process to verify on brand, impactful and relevant content.
  • Collaborated with legal department to draw up contracts for artists and crew members.
  • Supervised production team of 50 workers to identify problems and provide effective solutions to maintain team productivity.
  • Selected artists, directors and crew members to work on films, television shows and albums.
  • Reviewed finished product to determine quality and readiness for release.
  • Approved procurement of needed services, resources, equipment and supplies.
  • Implemented quality control measures to verify compliance with artistic and technical standards.
  • Kept key stakeholders informed of status and vision through milestone updates and work-in-progress presentations.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.

Construction Superintendent

Saghbini Group
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2001 - 11.2011
  • Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
  • Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Identified and reviewed proposed change order requests.
  • Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
  • Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
  • Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
  • Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Maintained tight construction standards while instructing, contractors on quality control.
  • Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
  • Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.

Education

Master of Science - Global BIM Management

University of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
05.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Notre Dame University
Louayze, Lebanon
10.2006 - 01.2012

Skills

Architectural and Interior Design

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Accomplishments

2017 • First prize winner of the municipality of Deir AI-Ahmar design competition.
2011 • A new future for Charles Helou station workshop.
2011 • Participated in the Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Turkey & Lebanon, bio-climatic architecture study trip.

2011 • Participated in PLEA 2011 (Passive Low Energy Architecture) workshop in Louvain, Belgium.

2011 • Certification of formation: "Gestion des crises d'exception, s8curit8 eau et Snergie". Organized by "le REMOS", "WEERC-NDU", "L'IPEMED" and "HCFCD".

2010 • Participated in the urban transformation in Beirut.

2010 • Participated in the sustainable architecture competition, organized by the Order of Engineers and Architects in Beirut.

2009 • Awarded "Most Creative Member of the Year 2009" by NDU's student affairs office on founders day 2009.

2006 • Recognition from the government of Canada through its ambassador in Lebanon
"Louis de Lorimier" for volunteering in the millitary evacuation of more than 15,000 Canadian civilians from Lebanon during the 2006 Lebanese war.

Certification

Parametric Design with Visual Programing in BIM

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Timeline

CanBIM foundations applied foundations. - Practicum (AL1)

08-2022

Autodesk Revit Certified Professional Certification

07-2022

Bently Systems, Synchro Pro

05-2022

Parametric Design with Visual Programing in BIM

07-2021

Master of Science - Global BIM Management

University of Barcelona
05.2021 - 05.2022

Construction Project Manager

Own Business
02.2012 - 07.2022

General Contractor

Own Business
01.2012 - 06.2022

Exclusive Agent

Pacific Modern Homes
11.2011 - 09.2017

Principal Architect

Own Business
01.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Notre Dame University
10.2006 - 01.2012

Executive Producer

Frame By Frame Production
02.2006 - 11.2009

Construction Superintendent

Saghbini Group
02.2001 - 11.2011

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