LEE WILKINSONAddress: 85 B Street, Villa 29 D, Mirdif, Dubai - UAE

Contact: +971 557618610 / 42856346 ● Email Id: leemwilkinson@hotmail.com / lee-wilkinson@hotmail.co.uk

A competent Architect with a successful career spanning 12+ years

SENIOR ARCHITECTProject Design ~ Effort Estimation ~ Contract Management ~ Bid Management ~ Risk Mitigation

Seeking a challenging senior managerial position with an organization of repute to utilize acquired techno-managerial skills & knowledge

CAREER SYNOPSIS

Significant exposure in preparation / compilation of detailed proposal documents for design / construction projects encompassing detailed design, drawings, written submission and cost analysis leading to streamlined SOPs, preparing design and budgeting templates to be used in bid proposal process

Proven ability in preparation, negotiation and variations of contracts related to construction works in compliance to FIDIC contract documents

Well conversant with building codes, standards and regulations for design, construction, mechanical, structural and electrical including US and British standards

Skilled in production and management of budgets for project cost and OPEX, including forecasting of P&L across assigned projects (Minimized non-budgeted man hours to 8% from 43% during 2013 through accurate forecast of projects and allocation of resources)

Acknowledged for well-defined understanding of the business-technology interface with capacity to identify and align clients’ emerging technology needs with products and services

Distinguished for efficient management of major projects like• Helmand Regional Distribution Centre (HRDC) for Supreme Food Service (for United States DoD contract)

- Helmand Province, Afghanistan ($ 43 Million)• SAIC Maintenance Facility for SAIC – HRDC ($ 10 Million)• Mixed Use Regeneration Cavendish Square for Swindon Borough Council / Leehampton Developments -

Cavendish Square, Swindon ($20 Million)• UK and Sharjah Airport Distribution Centre for JAFCO - Sharjah Airport International Freezone (AED 1.5

Million) Polished leadership skills with ability to motivate teams to increase productivity    

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUPREME GROUP | DESIGN & ENGINEERING MANAGER (DEPARTMENT LEAD) | OCT 2010 – JUN 2014

Accomplishments Reduced cost for production by 80% ($50k to $10k) through elimination of inefficiencies and optimized utilization of

resources Participated and won major bids like

• Site services for Mongolia’s first wind farm project (Contract awarded by Clean Energy worth $2 Million over 3 years)

• Deliver catering services for UNOCI’s multinational military staff at the regional headquarters in Daloa, Bouake and Abidjan (Contract value $14 Million per year (3+1+1))

• Fuel supply and storage by the Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA-E) in Afghanistan (Contract value $550 Million over 2 years)

• US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the first ever Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) program in Panama (Contract value $96 Million over 5.5 years)

Played key role in design / development of various projects including 10,000 man camps in hostile environments like Afghanistan, Mongolia, Somalia and throughout Africa, construction / upgrade of Supreme owned facilities

Set up refrigerated cross dock facility at Sharjah airport for distribution of Supreme assets to global locations

Accountabilities

Spearheaded POC activities for construction, engineering and maintenance projects encompassing preparation of bid proposals / RFIs for contracts in MENA region

Led a team of Subject Matter Experts in managing operations related to architectural, civil, structural, mechanical as well as electrical engineering design, procurement and construction

Involved in end to end management of assigned projects related to design / construction of residential complexes, power generation & distribution, water supply networks & drainage systems

Drafted / implemented Contractual Agreements for projects followed by evaluation / approval of contract change orders and variations

Defined project and material specifications based on project requirements. Evaluated / approved construction designs, drawings, specifications and deliverables across projects

Worked on design / construction of sewerage treatment plants, temperature controlled warehousing, offices, medical facilities, schools, bulk fuel storage facilities including upload / download as well as 6m litre tanks, road networks, force protection measures, hotels and military facilities in hostile environments

Maintained regular interaction with suppliers pertaining to maintenance of delivery schedules across project sites Liaised with external consultants for scope, fees and QC requirements Evaluated / mitigated corporate risks across multiple projects to ensure smooth functioning of project operations Prepared detailed budgets with investment approval aimed at enhancing market penetration and subsequent revenue

generation Interacted with clients, end users and Contractors for resolution of design related issues Involved in recruitment, grooming and mentoring of new team members based on project requirements Monitored performance of team members and rendered productivity enhancement feedback. Conducted training

sessions for team members based on identified training needs Ensured compliance to project delivery schedules and other SLA parameters across assigned projects Enhanced client satisfaction through prompt resolution of issues and qualitative service delivery Maintained updated knowledge of FIDIC contracts with certification Enhanced profitability and converted the construction department into a self sustaining unit since inception

ROTHERHAM DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL | CLERK OF WORKS / PROJECT MANAGER | AUG 2009 – SEP 2010

Accountabilities Involved in design, quantification of programs and ensured compliance to quality parameters across assigned projects Interacted with clients and consultants for preparation of detailed, quantified and programmed full business case for

board approval Ensured compliance to Building Regulations, British Standards as well as Health Building Notes and Memorandums

FJ ARCHITECTS | SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST | OCT 2004 – MAY 2009

Accomplishments Core member of the team to design renovation to Glen Farm, Farnley Tyas, winning the West Yorkshire Built In Quality

Award for 'Best Extension 2006' Distinguished as the youngest person to be promoted to 'Senior' level in the history of the company

Accountabilities Involved in planning, tender, building regulations, production of drawings, details and specifications Prepared POC for client throughout consultation, feasibility, design and build as well as technical details using AutoCAD Maintained updated documentation for approvals by local authorities pertaining to planning, fire and building regulations Represented the client and managing contractors across project sites Designed proposals including layout, façade, materials and finishes for client approval Worked on onsite alterations and designed amendments to facilitate construction process Led a team of SME's to complete multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion

ProjectsRetail and Mixed Use Two £3m Toys R Us flagship stores – Southampton & Brent Cross, London £20m Cavendish Square Shopping Centre, SwindonLeisure £2.5m Campsmount School &Leisure Centre, Doncaster £1m Grimethorpe Gym & Community Centre, BarnsleyCommercial £2m Haribo Offices and Canteen, Haribo Factory, Pontefract £10m Edison Park Office Development, Swindon

Residential £5m Woodlands Village Residential complex, Wakefield

TRIBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICIAN | JUN 2002 – SEP 2004

Accomplishments Recipient of internal award for qualitative service delivery across surveys

Accountabilities Involved in surveying schools throughout the north of England with a view to creating DFES information used to decide

future school budgets for the development of additional facilities Converted collated data into detailed AutoCAD files with embedded attribute information for each individual room to

ascertain use, dimensions, condition and department Developed lisp routines, reducing time frame required to produce finished documents for client distribution

ACADEMICS

Education B Sc. (Hons - Architectural Design and Technology), NEWI, University of Wales 2003

Professional Development FIDIC Contracts Microsoft Projects Level 1 & 2 Management Skills & Techniques for Engineers ERP software training on Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 AutoCAD 2000/2004 – 2010

Advanced First Aider Microsoft Office Microsoft Projects 2013 Primavera P6 v8.3 Causeway Estimator and CAD Measure

Date of Birth: 22nd September 1980 | Nationality: British | Passport Details: 511117576 valid till 2024References: Available on Request