Maitha Al Mutawa

Architectural Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Innovative and detail-driven Emirati Architectural Engineer with a strong background in high-profile residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Experienced in managing design processes, overseeing site execution, and maintaining alignment with client objectives and project budgets. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary coordination, value engineering reviews, and supporting executive decision-making to ensure quality delivery and operational success.

Career highlights

Ensured Architectural Integrity: Acted as design custodian, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with project briefs across all stages.

Validated Construction Alignment: Participated in site inspections, validating construction against design intent and flagging execution discrepancies.

Key skills

Skills
Architectural DesignTechnical ReviewProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementSite CoordinationInspectionsValue EngineeringCost ControlConcept DevelopmentFeasibility StudiesConsultant LiaisonContractor LiaisonAutoCADSketchUpAdobe SuiteLumionBIM (Building Information Modeling)Sustainability & LEED/Passive House DesignStructural Analysis Software (e.g., ETABS, SAP2000)Computational Design (e.g., Grasshopper, Dynamo)Facade Engineering

Professional experience

Senior Executive - ArchitectNov 2022 - Jan 2025
Dubai Holding Real Estate | Dubai

• Acted as design custodian to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with the project's brief across all project stages. • Conducted in-depth technical reviews of architectural packages, highlighting risks and resolving potential delays. • Participated in site inspections to validate construction against design intent and flag execution discrepancies. • Led value engineering workshops and coordinated consultant input to protect project vision while optimizing costs. • Prepared executive-level reports, design summaries, and official documentation to support leadership decisions. • Served as key liaison between consultants, contractors, and internal departments to drive project efficiency.

  • Acted as design custodian to ensure architectural integrity and alignment with the project's brief across all project stages.
  • Conducted in-depth technical reviews of architectural packages, highlighting risks and resolving potential delays.
  • Participated in site inspections to validate construction against design intent and flag execution discrepancies.
  • Led value engineering workshops and coordinated consultant input to protect project vision while optimizing costs.
  • Prepared executive-level reports, design summaries, and official documentation to support leadership decisions.
Assistant ArchitectDec 2019 - Nov 2022
North25 | Dubai

• Supported project managers by reviewing consultant designs, attending coordination meetings, and issuing technical comments. • Conducted regular site visits to monitor construction progress, report issues, and align site execution with approved design packages. • Participated in feasibility assessments, space planning studies, and production of concept proposals. • Assisted in managing cost proposals and contractor claims through value engineering and scope optimization. • Facilitated stakeholder coordination and documentation workflows across planning, design, and execution phases. • Played a supporting role in procurement and material submittal reviews to ensure compliance with project vision and specifications.

  • Supported project managers by reviewing consultant designs, attending coordination meetings, and issuing technical comments.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor construction progress, report issues, and align site execution with approved design packages.
  • Participated in feasibility assessments, space planning studies, and production of concept proposals.
  • Assisted in managing cost proposals and contractor claims through value engineering and scope optimization.
  • Facilitated stakeholder coordination and documentation workflows across planning, design, and execution phases.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Architectural EngineeringJan 2014 - Jan 2019
University of Sharjah