CATHERINE J PATANI-AJMANI
Location: Qatar, Visa: Husband Sponsorship
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Professional Summary
Skills
Over 15 years of professional architectural and civil engineering experience in the Facilities Management,
PM/CM, Construction industry, dealing with As-Built Verification and Inspections for an International World Class
Airport and facilitating the building permit application requirements from certain authorities for the opening of the
airport; renovations and construction of various projects such as medium to high-rise building, commercial,
industrial and residential; design and planning application, conceptual analysis, research development and
feasibility studies, client project management, tender documents and architectural specification preparation,
site supervision and inspection, project consultancy, interior design and furniture lay-outing, model-house
making, basic landscaping.
Work History
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AutoCAD
Project Scheduler
Primavera (P6)
Aconex
Frontpage
Adobe Professional
snagR
Aconex
3D Max
Microsoft Office
Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Duty Free (QDF) - PMCM
Profession
Seconded from KEO International Consultants, Doha, Qatar
Architect
Architect / Lead Engineer (May 2017 to September 2019) - PMCM for all Qatar Duty Free Shops’ Retail and Food
and Beverage Concession
Education
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Designated as HIA-QDF PMCM for all architectural scope of Qatar Duty Free Concessionaire’s Stores,
Shops and Food and Beverage Restaurants.
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Directly Coordinates with QDF and liaise with Brand Suppliers/QDF Buyers for a feasibility assessment of
any Proposed Shop or Restaurant for renovation prior to project conceptualization.
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In-charge of coordinating the design team effort to complete a project promptly and successfully and is an
integral part of the building process from beginning to end. Reviews and authorizes created designs to meet
client specifications, assists in design solutions, review time estimations, and act as an intermediary
between the client and the site delivery team. Ensures that the team is working effectively and within
schedule
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Provides architectural advice on site for the site team and ensure the architectural designs are executed as
designed.
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Follows up with Site Engineers to ensure that all facilities are built as set on the latest/updated architectural
shop drawings and assists as required for redesigns of facilities in case the client requested any
amendments in the design.
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Approval of layout of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and
approval.
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Administers preparation of drawings and conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to
monitor compliance with plans.
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Solves any problem or issue that might arise on the site through the execution of the project relevant to the
design of the buildings and projects.
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Supports the project team all the way to completion and even after to provide technical advice to resolve
problems related to design.
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Ensures all local regulations are met including Qatar Civil Defense Department (QCDD).
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Ensures the permits to work are in place and available on site. Performs all other duties as may be directed
by the Project Manager from time to time.
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Review of Handover submitted documentation. Prepares project documentation, writing minutes of
meetings and preparing reports.
Résumé Catherine J Patani-Ajmani / Page 1 of 3
• Bachelor of Science
in Architecture
Mapua Institute of
Technology,
Manila, Philippines,
2000
• Primavera 3
Dubai, UAE, 2010
• Primavera 6
Doha, Qatar, 2012
• Project Management
Professionals Edition 5
Doha, Qatar, 2013
• First Aid
Practitioner–
Hi-Field Certified
Doha, Qatar, 2014
• NFPA 101 Fire and
Life Safety Code
Training –
Doha, Qatar, 2014
CATHERINE J PATANI-AJMANI
Location: Qatar, Visa: Husband Sponsorship
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Hamad International Airport-Facilities Management Projects Department
Architect/Lead Engineer – Project Manager designated for QACC FM Projects,
October 2015 – May 2017, Project: Qatar Aircraft Catering Center Facility (QACC)
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Designated by the HIA-FM Management to handle all minor projects and current major expansion projects
for Qatar Aircraft Catering Facility.
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Directly coordinates with the SVP/Client to prepare all concept designs for the major expansion of the
existing QACC Facility. Represents the Client/SVP in coordinating with the Design Consultants for the Major
Projects.
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Prepares all minor projects’ documentation from Scope of Work, Method Statement, BOQ listing, drawings,
for Tender Documentation and approval of Procurement. Manages the Projects until the final handover
Hamad International Airport-Facilities Management
Architect/Lead Engineer – As Built Team Audit Verification, October 2013 – October 2015
Project: Hamad International Airport, Site Wide Scope
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Team’s Lead Engineer for the As Built Audit for the project wide scope. Responsible for leading team of
engineers by various disciplines on accommodating the respective site inspection for cross verification with
the submitted final As-Built drawing.
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Representing Client's, and handling the weekly report and delivering presentation constantly to top
management.
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Attends Defects Committee Weekly Meeting along with all the Facilities Management Managers.
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Submit Planning and Scheduling for the As-Built Team to the management on weekly basis.
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Responsible for every semi-annual look ahead of the team’s site wide schedule.
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Conducts training and technical orientation for the Facilities Maintenance Management Contractors of
various Facilities in preparation of their contractual obligations for the As-Built Drawings update and
revisions.
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Coordinates with all Facilities Maintenance Managers of all facilities of Hamad International Airport
KEO International Consultants, Doha, Qatar
Senior Architect – Project: Abraj Quartier - Towers 1 & 2, The Pearl-Qatar
KEO International Consultants, Doha, Qatar
September 2013 – October 2013
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Assigned for a month to assist the review of the Construction Drawings to align with the Project Planning
schedule.
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Coordinates with both Client and Contractor to revise necessary updates on the Construction drawings.
New Doha International Airport
Lead Engineer / Site Architect – Passive Fire Engineering Management and Building Permit Processes,
April 2012 – August 2013
Project: New Doha International Airport, Site Wide Scope
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Leads the team of Fire Engineering Inspectors for the site audit and inspection for the authorities’ final
approval as part of the Building Permit processes for the opening of the airport.
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Liaise with various authorities for the permit application process for the opening of airport.
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Supervises Engineers and Site Inspectors on the daily designated tasks.
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Ensures Team’s daily inspection reports are attended with immediate attention.
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Coordinates with the Contractors team of representatives in ensuring any problem that arise be given a
quick resolve.
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Follows up with all Engineers and Site Inspectors that all inspections are always according to the
regulations mandated by the Ministry and the codes.
Résumé Catherine J Patani-Ajmani / Page 2 of 3
RELEVANT
PROJECT
EXPERIENCE
• QA-QC Architect for
Lusail Palaces
Project
• Condition Survey for
HIA Facilities
Maintenance
Management, Doha,
Qatar
• Abraj Quartier
Towers 1 & 2, The
Pearl, Doha, Qatar
• NDIA-IIA, Fire & Life
Safety, Doha Qatar
• CP 92 Warehouse
IIA Services, Doha
Qatar
• Audit for FM
Provider, Doha,
Qatar
• Sheik Bu Saeed
Residential Interior
Design, Ain Khalid,
Qatar
• Falcon City World of
Wonders, Dubai,
UAE
• Jumeira Village
South II, Dubai, UAE
• Amir Ghazalleh Villa,
Dubai, UAE
• Al Ain Park and
Wildlife Theme Park,
Al Ain, UAE
• Lusail Infrastructure
Design
Development, Lusail,
Doha Qatar
• Palm Jebel Ali,
Dubai, UAE
• Nick Dolorfino’s
Residential Rest
house,
SamutPrakarn,
Thailand
• 68-storeys Twin
Tower, Financial
Building, Guadalupe
Business Center,
Manila Philippines
CATHERINE J PATANI-AJMANI
Location: Qatar, Visa: Husband Sponsorship
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New Doha International Airport
Site Architect – Passive Fire Engineering Management and Building Permit Processes,
KEO International Consultants, Doha, Qatar
March 2011 – April 2012
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Coordinates with the Contractors team of representatives for the site inspections for the passive fire
engineering requirements.
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Conducts Test Inspections with the Contractor for every required Inspection phase.
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Ensure QAN (Quality Action Notice) issued to Contractors are addressed and actioned without delay.
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Ensures all local regulations are met including Qatar Civil Defense Department (QCDD).
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Ensures the permits to work are in place and available on site. Performs all other duties as may be directed
by the Senior Fire Engineering Manager from time to time.
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Review of Handover submitted documentation. Prepares project documentation, writing minutes of
meetings and preparing reports.
Infrastructure Project for Falcon City, World of Wonders
Project:, Dubailand, Emirates Road, UAE
Site Architect (Infrastructure Design)
Hyder Consulting Ltd., Dubai, UAE, February 2009 – February 2011
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Represent the Client’s site meetings for Infrastructure Network Services coordination with the Contractors
and Project Subsidiaries.
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Coordinates with the Contractors team of representatives for the site inspections as necessary.
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Reviews and approves Submission Drawings by the Contractor and sub-Contractors.
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Provides solutions in any clashes of networks services to Site Engineers.
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Monitors any site changes and rectifications and ensure it aligns the current Construction Drawings.
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Reviews and Approves the Architectural Construction Drawings submitted by Contractors as the Client
Representative.
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Attends coordination meetings and provides update of the infrastructure design network revisions.
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Performs all other duties as may be directed by the Resident Engineer from time to time.
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Reports directly to the Client’s Project Manager
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
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Arab Architects – for Lusail Palaces Project, Lusail, Qatar
Lead QA-QC Architect, March – April 2021, Lusal, Qatar
Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting Est., Dubai, UAE
Technical Office Engineer/Architect, July 2007 – January 2009
Project: Infrastructure Project for Falcon City, World of Wonders, Dubailand, Emirates Road, UAE
Architectural Civil Engineer, December 2006 – June 2007
Project: Infrastructure Project for Jumeira Village South II, Emirates Road, Jebel Ali Free Zone, UAE
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Al Haseeb Rasoul Company, Sharjah, UAE
Architect, October 2006 – November 2006
Project: Amir Ghazalleh Villa, Abu Dhabi, UAE (12 Storeys Villa with commercial establishments)
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Shaefer and Thompson Limited, Makati, Philippines
Architect/Project Consultant, January 2006 – August 2006
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PetroEnergy Resources Corporation, Mandaluyong, Philippines
Junior Planning Engineer, January 2003 – August 2006
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Mapua-Yuchengco Group of Companies, Philippines
Institute Architect, January 2000 – December 2002
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