Rahul Salve

I am a professional and highly organized Architect and Interior Designer with 6+ years
of experience. Strong experience in project management, retail store design, and
project execution. Hard-working COA registered graduate.

In the last six years, my architectural and designing talents have leaned toward retail
design and planning also gaining hands of experience in fit-out details and project
management. It also showed me how to adapt to changing environments while
maintaining solid and friendly relationships with co-workers. Throughout my
experiences, I have been directly involved in over 50+ retail projects (EBO), 20+ SIS, and
50+ residential projects. I have worked for companies like Superdry, Replay, Metro
Brands, Tata Trent Hypermarket, and Inorbit Malls.

Shubharamabh Architects - August 2020 - Present

Asst. Manager - Design and Projects

Design Co-ordination.
Design execution for rollout.
Creating MAT Codes for the new requirements.
Checking BOQs & preparation of NOAs.
Making Budget for SIS and EBOs.
Preparation of entire design docket for retail and residential projects.
Understanding Marketing and VM requirements
On-site project measurements and site survey.
Planning procurement for all materials.
preparation of BOQs.
Understanding client requirements and budget.
Project presentations for clients.
One point coordination with Client, contractors, and supply team.
Managing day-to-day activity on site.
Making workforce reports and daily targets achievement chart.
Conclude with all the internal customers the design proposal received from the Brand.
Get approval for all items localized from the International Partner.
Price Negotiation with the procurement team.
Ensure all Technical details required by the Commercial/EPC team are provided.
Validate the quantities for the rate analysis done by the Supplier.
Follow-up with the procurement team for early/timely closure of request raised.
Site Progress Report.
Publish the weekly report for all ongoing sites with detailed photos.
Updating of PERT basis the progress of work at the site.
Highlight issues you may see on account of the work in progress.
Monitoring of Maintenance & Store build-up in progress.
Publish the report of observations made during all visits to stores.

Inorbit Malls - February 2020 - August 2020 ( Layoff Covid - 19 )

Executive - Design & Delivery

Assisting the Head of Design & Development functions for the shopping malls.
Preparing Design Briefs and also doing conceptual planning of projects.
Coordinating with different consultants and operators for the concept, schematics, and design
development.
Processing approvals and Issuing Design Clearances.
Interacting with internal Liaison Team / Consultants and studying local regulations.
To coordinate with the Leasing department, Projects Team, Site Engineers, Legal, and Finance team.
Work closely with the Leasing Department / Operators from a technical point of view.
Monitor drawing delivery schedule, checking working drawings, Site Supervision, and Finishing
Details for all Brands.
Design Management, Project Management, Fit out Approvals and Documentation, etc.
On-site coordination, Monitoring, and Site Supervision.

Trent Hypermarket Pvt Ltd - June 2019 - February 2020

Executive - Projects

Design and implementation with project manager, marketing, procurement, and MEP teams.
Store design and planning as per hypermarket guidelines.
Designing new store design and developing new fixtures.
coordination with the Tesco team for planning and designing the implementation pack.
Designing internal and external signages.
Preparing BOQ and targeting fit-out targets as per company requirements.
Coordination with Marketing and VM team for a better visual experience of the store.

Metro Brands Ltd - September 2018 - June 2019

Executive - Projects

Creating and processing a complete design docket with architectural and services drawings.
Creating concepts for all four brands.
Managing on-site coordination and execution.
Coordination with VM and marketing teams for internal approval of layout and design.
coordinating with the projects team, contractors, and vendors.
Design Coordination and on-site planning.
Design execution process for smooth fit out
Checking BOQs and creating POs.
Making Budget for SIS and EBOs.
Price Negotiation with the vendors. finalizing RC, updating budget for all four categories.
Site Progress Report.
Publish the weekly report for all ongoing sites with detailed photos.
Highlight issues you may see on account of the work in progress.
Monitoring of Maintenance & Store build-up in progress.
Publish the report of observations made during all visits to stores.

Srujan Interiors and Architects - April 2017 - September 2018

Architect & Interior Designer

Creating architectural and interior drawings for mass housing and residential interior projects.
On-site project measurements and site survey.
Planning for all materials.
preparation of BOQs.
Understanding client requirements and budget.
Project presentations for clients.
One point coordination with Client, contractors, and supply team.
Managing day-to-day activity on site.
Making manpower reports and daily targets achievement chart.

Intertek Architects - November 2015 - April 2017

Junior Architect & Intern

Assisting the senior architect for a government building.
Master planning of residential townships.
Preparing tender drawings and working drawings.
Coordination with site supervisors and mep vendors.
Creating architectural drawings and sets for the site.

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) - BVCOA - 2016

Thesis - Redevelopment of APMC Market and Terminal.
National Association of Students of Architecture - Rubens Trophy.
Educational site visits - Nepal, Rajasthan, and Goa.