Alessio Calda msc

A dedicated professional with international experience in architectural design and projects leadership.

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About

My name is Alessio Calda I help people to meet and exceed their goals. Clients and business owners enjoy working with me because I can point them to best services and resources for human resources and business operations. I have repeated success in leading design and PM contracts, managing multiple projects at same time, and interacting with office and site activities, I have proven track record of success in formulating business proposals, managing workload and staff of any level, attending technical and managerial meetings, increasing business, conducting researches, and leading cross-functional teams. I possess solid management and relationship building skills as well as ability to analyse issues, deploy continuous process improvement, and incorporate initiatives to streamline operations. I am articulate communicator with fluency in English and Italian as well as good command over German and French. Below are some of my key project that I have completed: ~ 4 Stations of New Metro in Doha Client is Main Contractor awarded by public authority. ~SFSF (strategic food security facility) at Doha new Port Mesaieed - Qatar, 550,000 s.m. of plot area. ~Luxury Palace and ancillary buildings in Rayyan - Qatar, 20,000 s.m. on B+G+1 level. Additional Specializations: ~ Management of dynamics in project groups ~ H&S planning on construction site (IT Dlgs 81/'08) ~ project management (specialization at Bocconi Univ. - Milan) ~ Energy saving in buildings (spec. Casaclima - Bolzano) ~Fire-fighting in buildings (IT - DM 818/'85) Registered at Qatar Professional Engineers Committee - Architect grade “A” n° 6368 Registered at Architects Register - enrollment n° 690 – Province of Cuneo (Italy)

Experience

  • Senior project manager at STARCHING
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Project Manager for Data Centers – Milan (Italy) Managing teams dedicated to Data Centre Design and Work supervision: • Managing Design services integrating Architectural, Civil, Structural and MEP Design for specific contracts • Managing the team assigned to QA/QC and Design Review contract • Coordinating teams of 7 to 10 people to meet contract requirements, deadlines and internal costs and budget • Dealing with subconsultant, negotiating offers and achieving appropriate performances • Dealing with clients and design partners to fulfil contracts • Responsible for correct budget management of the contract, including internal/external costs, invoicing, incoming payments. Key projects • Data Centre Building in Zurich Switzerland (Nov. 2021- present), 12,000 s.m. BUA , plot area 10,500s.m., IT capacity 14MW, Ideal Efficiency Index 0.6. , 3floors , total building height 25m. 12 customer rooms, 2 loading bays, Hexaload system. Private client. Integration with city district heating power plant in same plot. Management and coordination of the whole design phase including Urban planning, underground services, coordination with public bodies.. Project Cost- Confidential • Data Centre Building in Milan Area (May 2022 – present) 24,500 s.m. BUA, plot area 190,000 s.m. IT capacity 48 MW, Ideal efficiency index 0.6, single floor, total building height 9m. 8 customer rooms, 4 loading bays. Private client Part of Municipality urban plan (Piano Attuativo). Management and coordination of the whole design phase including Urban planning, underground services, coordination with public bodies.. Project Cost- Confidential

  • General Manager at PRAS Qatar L.L.C.
    Sep 2011 - Aug 2022 · 11 yrs

    As General Manager at Pras Qatar l.l.c., I manage the P&L of a new architectural and engineering company, as sister company of a medium-big engineering office of Rome (Italy). I lead the start-up of a new company in middle east market by reviewing the optimal business model, searching sponsor and related agreements, making business plan for ROI in 4 years. I track optimal client types and more profitable niche of activity to ensure business development with study of local entities and stakeholders. I negotiate and define contracts definition in line with local standard and FIDICC. I discuss and coordinate the activities between company cross functional teams, including 40 architects, structural, and MEP engineers as well as local resources and sub-contractors in Rome HQ. I assist the construction phases in strict coordination with the contractor for timely completion of the project. Below are some of my key project that I have completed during this tenure: ~ SFSF (strategic food security facility) at Doha new Port Mesaieed - Qatar, 550,000 s.m. of plot area. ~ 4 Stations of New Metro in Doha Client is Main Contractor awarded by public authority. ~ Luxury Beach Villa at The Pearl (Qatar) 1,600 s.m. on B+G+2 levels. ~ New Office Building in Energy City – Lusail (Qatar). 6,500 s.m. on 3B+G+M+3 levels. ~ New 5 stars Hotel in Doha (Qatar). 250 Bedrooms + common areas.

  • Partner and Business Development Manager at Gestione Energie S.R.L
    Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 · 1 yr

    As Partner and Business Development Manager at Gestione Energie S.R.L, I devised and defined business plan model (matrix) in line with clients’ situation as well as determined potential customers in terms of activity sector. I administered marketing activities, portfolio creation of clients, and relationship building to increase the business of organisation. I negotiated and finalised contracts that involved discussing and compromising on contract terms in order to reach a final agreement with clients. I designed, Controlled and managed installed plants (maintenance planning, Vegetable oil supply, permits and approvals planning, periodical documentation, staff leadership), while representing company in front of authorities. Below are some of my key projects that I have completed during this tenure: ~ Castim 2000: Contract definition and facility management of production plant in Vezza d’alba (CN)

  • owner and technical director at Alessio Calda architetto
    Apr 1997 - Jul 2011 · 14 yrs 4 mos

    I founded and run my design and project management consultancy office, specialized in architectural design, interior design, H&S and PM and consultancy to contractors for foreign markets, based in ) Italy. My main commitment was a long-term consultancy with Fashion Firm Miroglio S.p.a. for retail Interior design including survey, concept and detail design of fit out and loose furniture in shops or selling points for the company’s trademarks Elena Mirò, Caractere, Dream, Mytime, Diana G., C’est comme ça.

  • project management consultant at Hydra Bagni & Martini Prefabbricati
    Jun 2007 - Dec 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    As Project Manager Consultant Medole at Hydra Bagni & Martini Prefabbricati I performed Project Management and Technical Coordination of prefabricated production. I supported the realization of new production plants in Oman and Qatar to ensure seamless working operations. I spearheaded entire project operations of Italian and foreign contracts to complete it within defined timeline and budget. I managed contracts and offers across foreign countries, such as UK, Europe, and Middle East by cooperating with different team members. Below are some of my key projects that I have completed during this tenure: ~ Qatar Foundation – Students Housing, QATAR. Production and supply of 1,200 Bathroom pods ~ HDB Hotel Eze-sur-Mer - 4-star hotel - FRANCE. Production and supply of 16 Bathroom Pods ~ Hotel Podazzera Vigevano (PV) – ITAY. Production and supply of 42 Bathroom Pods ~ Novotel Hotel in Cardano al Campo (VA) –ITALY. Production and supply of 212 Bathroom Pods