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DIRAN PETROSSIAN - Chief Architect

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CITIZENSHIP Greek and Lebanese

BIRTH DATE 26 July 1953

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Architecture graduated 1978 from the American University of Beirut (A.U.B.) Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (T.E.E.)

  • Holder of C' Degree for Architectural Designs from the Ministry of Public Works.

EXPERIENCE

Thirty years (30) of professional experience in various commercial and military projects particularly in the Middle East region (Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, Libya, Bahrain, Oman, Lebanon) and Greece.

10/09-Present AMTEK, Athens Greece.

Responsible for the management of the Architectural design work and coordination, of onshore commercial facilities of the New Marina at Darnah Port in Libya.

11/00 - 10/09 AVP Architects Athens, Greece

  • Chief Architect-Responsible for the design and renovation of the EUROBANK Branches, work involved the design, coordination with Electromechanical works and survey.

  • Design for AGRICULTURAL BANK - Main Headquarters, the design consisted as preliminary design and preparation of expression of interest for the costumer.

  • NAVARINO Hotel Resort - Greece, I was involved in the project for the landscaping design. PETROTHALASSA - Housing Compound, design, review, survey and quality monitoring of the projects.

  • CITY PLAZA CINEMAS - 10 theatres, design, coordination, procurement of materials, material submittals and survey.

  • Involved in design of several other projects such as, EDOEAP" Seven floors building with three basement-parking.

  • MUSEUM of Modern Art of Athens, Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation.

  • Development of High Riser compound (35 Floors) high, for A' class office use, in Sofia BULGARIA

06/99 - 11/00 DOMORINTHOS Athens, Greece

  • Chief Architect-Responsible for the design, coordination, preparation for bidding tenders.

  • Olympic Airways Hangar, and Olympic Airways Cargo, the design was checked against

  • ADA, ICAO, IATA as well as DIN regulations. Exhibition Center in Kavala, Greece.

  • Ministry of Education. National Statistics Service of Greece.

05/98 - 12/98 APEX Athens, Greece

Chief Architect-Responsible for the design and coordination for the Development of "Four Seasons" Hotel resorts in Egypt.

11/97 - 05/98 HOCHTIEF AE (NAIA) International Athens Airport

Senior Architect- involved in Tender Preparation for Architectural Finishes, Constructions subcontract, Site Surveying for Finishing Applications, preparation of shop drawings, material submittals and review of contractors shop drawings.

11/94 - 04/98 BENSPO HELLAS/ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, Athens, Greece.

Chief Architect-Responsible for the design, coordination, preparation for bidding tenders.

Responsible for the Architectural Department design and preparation of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and feasibility studies for various projects for the US army,Navy and Air Force, Kitchen Renovation at Building 3, Gymnasium Expansion & Renovation, Relocation of Antenna (46R), Chaplain's Office, Renovation Science Lab at D.O.D. School, SCIF Building, Ship's Store Building 50, Replace Exterior Wall and Roof Bldgs 47/82, Replace Roof Building 70, CPO Club Kitchen Renovation Bldg 18, Renovate Hangar Spaces at Fujairah, Upgrade Fire Station C5- 94, C20-95 Construct MWR Storage.

05/94 - 11/94 ELLENIKI TECHNODOMIKI SA. Athens, Greece.

Chief Architect-Responsible for the preparation of Shop Drawings for the U.S. NAVY NSA SOUDA BAY (CRETE), a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Southwester - North Site, Dog Kennels, Sewage Treatment Plant, Construct Addition & Repair Bldg1, Medical dental Clinic, Construct Maintenance Building, NEXTMART building.

11/93 - 05/94 BENSPO HELLAS/ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, Athens, Greece.

Chief Architect-Responsible for the design, coordination, preparation for bidding tenders for the following facilities, Sports Facilities Outdoor Stadium, Health Services Clinic, Central Food Services Building, American Embassy of Greece, Ambassadors Residence Renovation Renovation of Embassy's Toilets and Bathrooms, Offshore Gas Distribution Facility-Saudi Arabia.

09/90 - 11/93 AMES Ltd, ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS, Pallini, Attika, Greece.

Senior Architect- I was involved in preliminary studies, design development and execution drawings for various project such as:

  • Residential and Administrative City in Riyadh, the project consist of several facilities,

  • Pre-School, Mess Hall, High ranking Officer's House, NCO House, Mosque (500-men)

  • Mosque (250-men), Doctor's and Nursing Dining, Fire Station.

  • Islamic University in Madinah, the project consist of several facilities, Library (Support Facility), Faculty of Sharia, Faculty of Al-Deen, Faculty of Al-Quran, Faculty of Islamic Education, Faculty of Dawa, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Faculty of Languages

06/87 - 05/90 LOUIS TABET, BUREAU D'ARCHITECTURE, Beirut, Lebanon

Design Architect - involved in preliminary studies, design development and execution drawings for various project such as, Mr Charbel Aouad, Chalets at Faqra- Lebanon, Mrs Mrad - Matta, Chalets at Faqra-Lebanon, Mrs Azar & Boulos, Chalets at Farya-Lebanon, Center Commercial Bauchrieh (Mercedes Dora), Beirut-Lebanon, Mr Makarim Makari, Villa At Enfe-Lebanon, Centre Investco, Mar Nicolas, Beirut- Lebanon, C.C.M.O. Bank Rabieh Branch, Rabieh-Lebanon.

01/85 - 05/87 ARGOTEC SAL, Beirut, Lebanon.

Design Architect - involved in design studies, procurement, submittals of materials, and supplying of all necessary pre-fabricated FRP equipment for housing, villas, hotel centers and buildings.

04/80 - 05/84 AL-ISTISHARIYOUN, CONSULTANTS GROUP, DESIGN CONSULTANTS, CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGERS.

Beirut, Lebanon. Design Architect - involved in preliminary studies, design development and execution drawings for various project such as, Yarmouk University in Jordan (Phase 1 & 2), Postal Complex for Ministry of Interior-Oman, Kuwaiti Embassy- Oman, Sorgex Hill, Housing Compound-Oman, Cultural Center for the Ministry of Education- Abu Dhabi.

05/78 - 04/80 ETEC. STUDIES TECHNIQUES S.A.L., Beirut, Lebanon.

Design Architect - involved in preliminary studies, design development and execution drawings for various project, Yambu, Government Complex for Ministry of Interior-Saudi Arabia, Car Parking Sheds-Saudi Arabia, Villa Younis, Laklouk- Lebanon, Army Headquarters, Ministry of Defense in Saudi Arabia.

   
STAVROS POLITIS - Team Leader/Manager

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CITIZENSHIP Greek and American

BIRTH DATE 13 October 1947

EDUCATION

Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, BSCE 1969, Emphasis on Structure, Hydraulic and Soils.

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 35 years experience in design, construction & project management for a variety of major projects in the U.S.A., Saudi Arabia and Greece that included civil structural assignments for steel & concrete structures.

EXPERIENCE

8/97 – Present AMTEK, Athens, Greece.

Team leader with respect to structural and civil aspects for EPC proposals in the field of Gas and Oil, Power Generation, Seawater Desalination, Mining, Waste, Water Treatment Plants, Onshore Plant Facilities, Pipe Racks, Equipment Foundations, etc. in the Middle East and Africa. Responsibilities included FEED endorsement and/or deviations. Also, acted as team leader for the structural design of onshore commercial facilities of the New Marina at Darnah Port in Libya. In the domestic area managed Tender construction documentation and contract implementation for several turnkey projects located at the new Spata International Airport outside Athens. Projects include the Goldair VIP Lounge at the main passenger terminal building, DHL handling facilities, and a Cargo Warehouse building. Also, was involved in the design Tender package of a new aircraft maintenance hanger servicing the A300 Airbus, for the Hellenic Aerospace Industry in Tanagra.

12/83 - 7/97   AMES LTD., Athens, Greece.

Principal-in-charge of design/liaison for the "Islamic University of Madinah", totaling over U.S $3 billion of construction. The project incorporates all aspects of A/E services including building designs, civil works, utilities, landscaping, FF&E, BOQ, specifications. For the domestic Greek market designed Shipping HQ building, Aircraft Maintenance facilities and hangars, airport Catering facilities, Hotels and Resort complexes.

12/83 - 7/97   AMES LTD., Athens, Greece.

Principal-in-charge of design/liaison for the "Islamic University of Madinah", totaling over U.S $3 billion of construction. The project incorporates all aspects of A/E services including building designs, civil works, utilities, landscaping, FF&E, BOQ, specifications. For the domestic Greek market designed Shipping HQ building, Aircraft Maintenance facilities and hangars, airport Catering facilities, Hotels and Resort complexes.
 

8/77 - 12/83 FRANK E. BASIL, INC., Washington, D.C.

Project Engineer, Chief Structural Engineer, on foreign assignment in Athens. Coordinated and participated in all design aspects of several projects for the Saudi Arabian Government, using American standards as a basis of design. Such projects were the Royal Saudi Air Force Complex & Air Force Academy a Al Kharj, the Highway Patrol System, the Riyadh Hilton, Youth Clubs & Sport Complexes, all in Saudi Arabia. Trained client junior engineers from MODA during the design execution.

3/74 - 8/77 STARRETT BROS. & EKEN, New York.

New York Construction Superintendent - Supervised for general contractor high rise housing from foundations to finish trim and coordinated all trades. Construction included precast elements for superstructure work.

1/71 - 2/74 CODES WEIDLINGER-ASSOCIATES, New York, New York Design Engineer - Preformed preliminary studies and final designs for various reinforced concrete and steel structures, prepared plan drawings, details, and instructed draftsmen as to their final presentation, checked and approved shop drawings, coordinated designs with architects and other specialists.

U.S. Codes and Standards, British Standards, and Eurocode requirements.

   
DIMITRIS GIOTOPOULOS - Chief MEP Engineer

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CITIZENSHIP Greek

BIRTH DATE 1969

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering Technological Institute of Athens 1993

  • Master in Energy Management System Technological Institute of Piraeus

EXPERIENCE

15 years of experience in designing various commercial and industry projects in Greece and in the Middle East (Libya). Member of ΕΕΤΕΜ Technical Insitute, ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) and IAEE (International Association for Energy Engineers).

2009- Present ΑΜΤΕΚ Engineers and Architects.

  • Partner and MEP department Head Engineer, for the following projects:

  • New Marina Buildings and Infrastructure in Darnah, Libya.

  • Rehabilitation Center in Loutraki, Greece.

  • New Office Building for the Ministry of Finance in Igoumenitsa, Greece.

  • Hydrazine and Aircraft Fuel Maintenance facilites for the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI).

  • HAI Fuel Tanks Fire Fighting.

  • Renovation of "Castro" hotel in Mikonos Island, Greece.

  • Renovation of Hellenic Palace Hotel Mechanical Rooms in Lasithi, Krete.

2004 - 2009   C&M ENGINEERING S. A.,Design Firm, Greece

MEP Design Coordinator and Construction Supervisor for various building projects with additional duties for submission of the design for Building Permit as Engineer of Record, and the installation and operation permits to government authorities where implemented, for the following projects:

  • Hydraulic intake station and pump house for water supply from Pinios river to Lake Karla.

  • General Agrinio Hospital Greece.

  • Outpatient Clinic.

  • New tobacco factory of PAPASTRATOS S.A. in Aspropirgos Greece.

  • Newspaper Printing Building for Naftemporiki S.A.

  • Audi Show Room and Service Complex with underground parking facilities in municipality of Amarousio, Athens Greece.

  • New Photovoltaic Panels production factory for Next Solar S.A. in Tripoli Greece.

  • Bred production factory of Karamolegkos SA in Roumania.

  • Theater Hall in the city of Kalamata Greece.

2004 ΤΕΑΜ Μ-Η Ltd, Design Firm, Greece

  • Mechanical Installation Designer for the following projects:

  • Prestigious Office Building Complex for Agrotiki Insurance Company S.A

  • Office Building Complex for 2004 Olympic Comittie.

  • Underground Parking Area for childrens Hospital in Athens Greece.

  • Underground Parking Area "Ριζάρη"

2003 EMGroup, Design Firm, Greece

  • Freelance consultant and MEP coordinator in the project:

  • Renovation of Basket Ball Hall in the Eliniko Olympic Complex. 2001 - 2002 ΑΝ.Τ.Ε.Μ Ltd, Design Firm, Greece

  • Freelance mechanical designer for the following project:

  • Tennis Olympic Complex. 1999- 2001 YORK HELLAS S.A.

  • Sales Enginner in the Applied Engineering Department with duties the selling of HVAC equipment to major Greek Construction Companies and responsible for article publication to the press.

1998 - 1999   NEDAS ΑΤΟΕ, Construction Company, Greece

Construction Engineer with responsibilities to coordinate and control design and subcontractors, also to evaluate vendors offers and purchase of equipment for the following projects:

  • Tiletipos S.A. Office Building.

  • Construction of MEP installations in Erikos Dinan Hospital Mechanical Room.

1995- 1998    ΤΕΑΜ Μ-Η Ltd, Design Firm, Greece

  • Mechanical Designer for the following projects:

  • Hania Krete General Hospital

  • Renovation of Archaiological Museum in Thessaloniki.

   
GEORGE ALEXOPOULOS - Project Manager

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CITIZENSHIP Greek

BIRTH DATE1965

EDUCATION           

  • Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering 1992 Aristotelio

  • Polytechnic University School.

EXPERIENCE

18 years in construction, project management and design for commercial and military projects in Greece and Middle East. Member of Technical Chamber (TEE) of Greece.

2005 - Present ΑΜΤΕΚ Engineers and Architects, Design firm, Greece

Partner and Company Project Manager for the following projects:

  • New Marina Buildings and Infrastructure in Darnah, Libya.

  • Rehabilitation Center in Loutraki, Greece.

  • New Office Building for the Ministry of Finance in Igoumenitsa, Greece.

  • Hydrazine and Aircraft Fuel Maintenance facilites for the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI).

  • HAI Fuel Tanks Fire Fighting.

  • Renovation of "Castro" hotel in Mykonos Island, Greece.

  • Renovation of Hellenic Palace Hotel Mechanical Rooms in Lasithi, Krete.

FOCAL PROJECT MANAGERS Ltd, Consulting firm, Greece

Freelance design review and Quality Assurance for building technical evaluate and supervision for the following projects:

  • IKEA Shopping Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. Review of M&E design of constractor offers proposed for construction.

  • Review of M&E design for a 5 star Hotel "Seascape" in Peloponese, Greece.

  • Review of M&E design for a new football stadium in Athens, Greece.

  • Technical report the evaluation of fire fighting measures for life safety and pass protection, Mall Athens, Greece.

  • Technical study for Groupama - Phoenix S.A. for potential office relocation.

  • Supervision for the new Leroy Merlin complex at the Athens International Airport.

1996-2005     EMPEDOS S.A., Constraction firm in Greece

Assistant Project Manager responsible for controlling and managing subcontractors, submission of proposal for subcontractor selection, control and update progress schedule, submission of payments to the client, managing of commissioning procedures, and participation in meeting for the following projects.:

  • General Hospital in Agrinio, Greece.

  • General Hospital in Volos, Greece.

  • General Hospital in Hraklio Krete, Greece.

  • Law School Educational facility in Thraki, Greece.

  • Rehabilitation Center, Amphlohia, Greece.

Construction Supervision in the project:

Clay production Facility in Grevena, Greece. The project included installation of silos, bucket and belt conveyors, industrial filters, piping and automation and instruments controls, Scada, LPG and specialized equipment as crushers, cyclones, furnaces, palletizing machines, etc

ERGOKAT S.A., Construction firm in Greece

Electrical and Mechanical Installation Construction Supervision in charge of organizing subcontractors work schedule, review and approval of subcontractors payments, acceptance of materials, preparation and execution of M&E installation testing.

  • General Hospital in Thiva, Greece.

  • Praktiker store in Athens, Greece.

  • Compact disc production factory of Intersonic company in Athens, Greece.

ΑΜΤΕΚ Engineers and Architects, Design firm, Greece Part time Electrical Designer for the following project :

  • Adaptation of electrical installations Olympic Athletic overlays at the following locations:

  • Galatsi Olympic Complex Ano Liosia Olympic Complex Goudi Olympic Complex Vouliagmeni Olympic Complex International Broadcasting Center

Design Supervision preparation of As Built drawings for M&E installations the following projects:

  • Prestigious 16.000m2 Interamerican S.A. office building with 7 storey underground parking area, amfitheater in the 1st floor 5 storey offices in the upperstructure and helipad. Euroclinic hospital in Athens, Greece.

  • Aigli restaurant and multifunctional building in Zapio Athens, Greece.

  • BEQ Establishment quarters.

1992 - 1996   E.Kalathakis - A.Skotidas Brothers, M&E Subcontractor Construction firm

Junior Engineer assigned duties for construction including proponent supervision, of materials, preparation of As Built drawings, preparation and execution of testing. For the following projects :

  • Mercedes Benz building in Kifissia, Greece.

  • Famar factory in Inofita, Greece.

  • Eurest Inflight Catering facility in Iraklio Krete, Greece.

  • Pepsico factory in Inofita, Greece.

  • Goulandris Natural History Museum in Kifissia, Greece.

  • Shopping Mall in Marousi, Greece.

  • Educational Center of National Bank in Glyfada, Greece

  • Supermarket Makro Cash and Carry in Palini, Greece.

  • Supermarket Makro Cash and Carry in Thessaloniki, Greece


 

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