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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.…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

Architect, Project Manager, Designer, +4

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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.…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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

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.