I am Shima Dehghani, an architectural design and project management professional with 8+ years of international experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects. I thrive at bridging creative design and technical delivery, coordinating across teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to align design outcomes with project goals while maintaining a strong focus on quality and feasibility. I am adept at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing documentation and QA/QC, and translating client needs into robust architectural and construction solutions. My approach combines rigorous technical detail with a collaborative, creative mindset to ensure designs are both deliverable and inspiring.

Shima Dehghani

I am Shima Dehghani, an architectural design and project management professional with 8+ years of international experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects. I thrive at bridging creative design and technical delivery, coordinating across teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to align design outcomes with project goals while maintaining a strong focus on quality and feasibility. I am adept at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing documentation and QA/QC, and translating client needs into robust architectural and construction solutions. My approach combines rigorous technical detail with a collaborative, creative mindset to ensure designs are both deliverable and inspiring.

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I am Shima Dehghani, an architectural design and project management professional with 8+ years of international experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects. I thrive at bridging creative design and technical delivery, coordinating across teams, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. I enjoy collaborating with clients and stakeholders to align design outcomes with project goals while maintaining a strong focus on quality and feasibility.

I am adept at coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, managing documentation and QA/QC, and translating client needs into robust architectural and construction solutions. My approach combines rigorous technical detail with a collaborative, creative mindset to ensure designs are both deliverable and inspiring.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Manager | Technical Project Lead at GEG Engineering
June 1, 2021 - Present
Led architectural concept and schematic design for a multimodal mobility hub; coordinated integration of public, transport, and hospitality functions in line with NEOM guidelines. Oversaw multi-disciplinary design coordination (architecture, interiors, MEP, landscape); managed design packages, deliverables, and QA/QC.
Architect | Site Manager, Freelance at Freelance
February 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
Designed and supervised construction of private villas and multi-functional buildings in Tehran and Mazandaran; managed budgets, contractors, suppliers and on-site architectural detailing.
Business Analyst at Qatar National Bank (QNB), Tehran Office
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016
Liaison between Tehran HQ and clients; managed sponsorships and international meetings.
Teaching Assistant at Shariati University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Assisted senior faculty in thesis evaluations and design courses.
Architect Engineer at Scale Consultancy Engineering Group
January 1, 2009 - February 1, 2013
Supported design and execution of high-end villas and residential towers; assisted project leadership with supervision and design development.
Design Manager / Technical Project Lead at GE Engineering
June 1, 2021 - Present
Led architectural concept and schematic design for multimodal mobility hub; coordinated integration of public, transport, and hospitality functions in line with NEOM guidelines; managed design packages, deliverables, QA/QC, and cross-functional coordination; mentored junior staff and aligned design outcomes with project goals.
Architect | Site Manager, Freelance at Freelance (Tehran, Mazandaran, Iran)
February 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
Designed and supervised construction of private villas and multi-functional buildings in Tehran and Mazandaran; managed budgets, contractors, suppliers, and on-site architectural detailing.
Business Analyst at Qatar National Bank (QNB) – Tehran Office
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016
Liaison between Tehran HQ and clients; managed sponsorships and international meetings.
Architectural Engineer at Scale Consultancy Engineering Group
January 1, 2009 - February 1, 2013
Supported design and execution of high-end villas and residential towers; assisted project leadership with supervision and design development.
Architect | Site Manager (Freelance) at Freelance
February 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
Led architectural design and construction documentation for private villas and multi-functional buildings in Tehran and Mazandaran. Oversaw site coordination, budgeting, procurement, and coordination with contractors and suppliers. Ensured QA/QC and alignment with design intent, while delivering projects within deadlines. Mentored junior staff and maintained clear communication with clients and stakeholders.

Education

MSc in Engineering for Building Retrofitting at University of Genoa
September 20, 2021 - December 20, 2024
MSc in Architecture Engineering at Azad University of Tehran
February 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
BSc in Architecture Engineering at Shomal University
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2009
MSc in Engineering for Building Retrofitting at University of Genoa (UniGe)
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
MSc in Urban Development & Climate Policy at Azad University of Tehran
February 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
BSc in Architecture Engineering at Shomal University
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2009
Associate Degree in Architecture at Dokhtar e Karaj Technical College
September 1, 2004 - February 1, 2007
MSc in Architecture Engineering at Azad University of Tehran
February 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014
BSc in Architecture Engineering at Shomal University
September 1, 2007 - September 1, 2009
Associate Degree in Architecture at Dokhtar Karaj Technical College
September 1, 2004 - February 1, 2007
MSc in Engineering for Building Retrofit at University of Genoa (UniGe)
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

MSc in Urban Development & Climate Policy
February 1, 2012 - September 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Government, Media & Entertainment