Permanent Work Authorization. No Visa Sponsorship Required

Mazin Khosho

900 W. Argyle St., #603 Chicago, IL 60640

Home: 773.334.9406 Mobile: 773.698.2821

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Architect and project manager with 15 years of experience in both residential and comercial design and project management seeks an architectual position at a growing firm.

KEY SKILLS

· Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite

· Fluent in Arabic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architect (Part-Time) August 2008 - Present

Howard Alan Architects, Inc., Chicago, IL.

Architectural firm that specializes in architecture integrated with solar and other alternative energy systems.

· Design residential zero net energy housing construction drawings. with average project budgets of US$300K.

· Design four story concrete (mixed Commercial & Residential building) construction drawings. Average project budget of US$2.25M.

· Ensure that materials are cost-effective while maintaining efficiency goals and client satisfaction

· Prepare project schedule and budget under supervision of manager

· Consult with contractors and management to ensure drawings are in compliance with state code

Interior Designer Sept. 2006 – Nov. 2007

Al-Bayareq Décor Company, Amman, Jordan

Boutique architectural firm specializing in private client interior design with average project budgets of US$500K.

· Consulted with private clients on style, design goals, and budget

· Prepared interior design drawings for various residential villas and commercial companies

· Successfully completed three residential design and construction projects on schedule and within budget

Project Architect December 2005 - July 2006

Amic, Baghdad Iraq

American/British general contract company focused on military projects with average budgets of US$12M.

· Managed site for US military-funded sewer construction project to ensure adherence to construction regulations and code

· Negotiated and managed agreements with subcontractors

Project Architect/Project Manager August 2004 - June 2006

KBR, Inc., Baghdad, Iraq
United States federal government contractor specializing in civil projects with an average project budget of US$5.5M.

· Provided on-site supervision of civil projects (security towers and fences) in the Baghdad Green Zone

· Liaised between KBR and Iraqi contractors to manage design and review plans for accuracy

· Ensured that procedures and contractual time schedules were consistently adhered to

· Monitored progress against schedule and produced weekly status report to US management

Project Manager 2001 - 2004

Al-Mayass General Contracting Company, Baghdad, Iraq

Private general contractor in Baghdad, Iraq with major contracts from CARE International..

· Designed and managed construction for multiple primary health care centers

· Liaised between design and constructions teams to effectively complete Al-Hay Water Project within budget and on schedule.

· Remodeled hospital

Project Manager 1998 - 2000

Al-Waleed Company for Trading and General Contracts, Baghdad, Iraq

Private general contractor based in Baghdad, Iraq; primarily focused on CARE International contract of US$1.5M

· Restored nine schools in the Baghdad governorate

· Restored three health centers in the Babylon government and six water treatment projects

Architect/Owner 1993-2006

La-Modernism for Architecture and Design, (Al-Hadatha), Baghdad, Iraq

· Managed company finances and oversaw operations staff of seven

· Designed and managed construction of 10 private villas

· Designed and managed the rehabilitation and expansion of a hotel of 120 rooms and 25 suites

· Consistently completed projects on time and within client budget

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering 1993

University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq

Largest public university; Architecture school ranked #1 the Middle East.

Professional Development/Affiliations

Republic of Iraq Engineers, Union, Baghdad, Iraq 1993-2003