Background

With over 10 years of experience in design, construction and project management, I bring a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, team leadership, and risk management along with a wide set of technical and organization skills. My career highlights include leading high-profile projects in which I played important roles as design manager, design coordinator, project manager, and site surveyor in residential, retail, offices, hospitality and restaurant projects in Italy, France and Saudi Arabia.

Job experience

• June 2024 - present
  Design and project manager
  Self employed professional
  

  Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

  • Oversaw and coordinated the development of six travel-centric restaurant projects in Milan and Rome with a total budget of $9M, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Acted on behalf of the investor as the primary project management liaison, serving as the central point of coordination between stakeholders, five client brands each with their
  own unique branding parameters, the local design firm, and local construction teams including civil, MEP, and millwork trades.
  • Led the integration and coordination of complete construction documentation, aligning each brand’s design standards and operational requirements with local codes, regulations, and technical constraints.
  • Ensured seamless execution and readiness for client operations upon handover.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing terms that saved investors an average of 16% over the project duration.
  • Delivered architectural design services in Jeddah, including a private restaurant project exceeding 1,200 sqm.
  • Conducted a full laser scan survey, led pre-design, and developed the interior design in close collaboration with the client through continuous feedback and design refinement. Additionally.
  • Prepared pre-design concepts and a professional service proposal for a general contractor for the development of two 20-storey mixed-use residential and commercial towers.
  • Managed project delivery and design coordination, in collaboration with an engineering firm, for the conversion of a 17th-century palace in Sicily into a boutique hotel.
  • Conducted detailed laser scan surveys and utilized point cloud data to develop accurate BIM models, ensuring effective integration of architectural, MEP, and structural systems throughout both design development and construction phases, while preserving the historic fabric of the building.
  

• January 2023 - May 2024
  Project manager, construction
  Sogeco Group
  

  Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

  • Led and provided project management services for large and complex full fit out and
  renovation projects including Audemars Piguet House in Milan (total project value of
  $22M) and Off-White boutique in Paris (total project value of $1.5M) within an active retail environment.
  • Served on both occasions as Chief Project Manager, acting as the key liaison between the General Contractor, site management team, and all design and construction stakeholders.
  • Directed coordination of the construction design set, integrating structural, MEP, and millwork packages, and ensured alignment between design intent and on-site execution.
  • Oversaw all phases of construction, from initial systems installation through to final furniture placement, maintaining strict quality and schedule control.
  • Coordinated with an international client team, including the engagement of a Canadian firm for a specialized security system component.
  • Contributed to the successful early delivery of the project, achieving completion two months ahead of schedule.
  • Managed site operations across all phases while maintaining strict quality, safety, and schedule control.
  • Executed a phased construction strategy for the Off-White Boutique project that allowed it to remain operational throughout the renovation, coordinating multiple night-shift operations to minimize disruption and ensure business continuity.
  • Successfully delivered the project in line with client expectations while maintaining uninterrupted retail activity.
  • Conducted risk assessments and ensured compliance for both Audemars Piguet Milan and Off-White Paris, coordinating complex site logistics and client meetings to align progress, design, and operations with client expectations.
  

• June 2021 - January 2023
  Design manager
  MPM Engineering
  

  Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

  • Managed a $21M multi-scale residential renovation project, overseeing 400 units on behalf of the design team. Delivered complete design development and construction documentation, coordinated structural and MEP integration, supervised on-site construction, and provided weekly progress reports to property management. Verified work quality and progress to authorize costs and payments, ensuring high-quality outcomes delivered on time and within budget.

• December 2013 - June 2021
  Design and project manager
  Self employed professional
  

  Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

  • Executed estimations, tender projects, business plans, and construction management for new structures, existing buildings, and listed historical structures across various sectors, including residential, hospitality, restaurants, and retirement facilities. Projects included a new timber-structure residential building in Liguria, the conversion of a derelict stone building in the Emilia hillside into a restaurant and inn, multiple targeted renovations in Hilton and privately managed hotels from Milan to Sorrento, a student housing proposal in a converted ex-industrial building in Milan, and a new timber-structure retirement village in Emilia.

Education

• Polytechnic University of Milan
  Master of science
  

  2012 - 2014

  Architecture, Design and protection of existing and ancient buildings
• Polytechnic University of Milan
  Bachelor
  

  2009 - 2012

  Architecture, Sustainable architecture design