SYNOPSIS
Construction Manager - Licensed (B) Builder in Commonwealth of Virginia
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Afghanistan, developing construction skills progressing from tradesman in
plumbing, carpentry and framing to supervisory position working
independently running crews and managing all aspects of projects; planning,
execution, reporting, hiring workers and controlling daily progress to meet
schedule milestones. Owned and operated construction business [Class B
License] for six (6) years operating in Northern Virginia and hands-on
management of every aspect of running and operating a small construction
business.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD.
March 2009 to date.
YASMIN ARA LLC - AFGHANISTAN.
General Contractor and Certified Agent for PSC WWTPs.
"Operations Manager": - Official representative of Pollution Control
Systems (PSC), U.S.A. in Afghanistan managing and overseeing manufacture
production, transportation, installation, commissioning and operation &
maintenance of packaged Waste Water Treatment Plants in numerous locations
throughout Afghanistan. Also Project Manager for the design and
construction of all associated waste water collection systems including
pipe work, manholes, lift stations etc. In addition to the WWTPs also
manage and operate the complete Yasmin ARA LLC Sandwich Panel Manufacturing
Plant in Kabul producing a variety of sandwich panel profile to suit
client's requirements.
October 2004 - March 2009.
S.O.M.E. Inc. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES.
Class B License Construction Company - General Contractor.
"Owner and Operator":- Completed numerous residential and commercial
construction projects of various scale developing leads through trade
recommendation services (i.e. Service Magic). Undertook all aspects of the
construction projects from estimating, procurement, organizing all
necessary permits and scheduling of inspections, follow-ups, hiring of
specialist subcontractors when required for larger scale projects.
Developed client relations and working with them to produce the quality
product they expected. In addition I managed all the necessary financial
aspects of running a small business, billing, cash flow, material
purchases, payrolls and regulatory business accounting.
April 2002 - September 2004
YASMIN ARA LLC - AFGHANISTAN.
General Contractor
"Project/Construction Manager":- Developing new construction company in
Afghanistan and responsible for all coordination, customer consultation,
material selection and procurement to meet the specifications and U.S.
Standards in a market with limited availability of western construction
material. Hiring and instruction of Afghan National workforce, developing
trade skills through hands-on training methods and translation and
interpretation of the necessary client's requirements and specifications
into Dari and as such producing quality work and productivity from a local
workforce. Project Manager as key subcontractor to Perini Corporation on
major ANA garrison Projects under the USACE at Pul-e-Charkhy and Darulaman,
Kabul.
June 1996 - March 2002.
CREATIVE CONTRACTORS & REMODELING Inc. - VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES.
General Contractor
"Construction Manager":- Hands-on Project Management focusing on the
plumbing, carpentry and framing aspects of the building process as well as
having general knowledge of all other aspects of the building and
construction projects undertaken by the company.
February 1983 - May 1996 - Midas International Automotive Systems -
Virginia, Maryland & Florida.
Automotive Industry Technical Supplier
"Area Manager" :- Started out as a 'Certified Technician' and was promoted
through company to 'Location Manager' and finally to 'Area Manager' and was
responsible for the recruitment and training of new Technicians and
managing Supervisors and depot Managers, production activity reporting,
financial oversight and accountancy, and responsible for the monitoring,
procurement and deliver of components in order to maintain required stock
levels for all depot locations under my control.
Education & Qualifications.
Graduated Northern Virginia Community College - General Studies - 1983
Potomac Senior High - Maryland - High School Diploma - 1981
Other Courses: Internal Company Courses.
* Midas International Management Skills
* OSHA E.H.S.
* Licensed Class B Builder Certification
External Courses.
(i) Fairfax County Adult Education College - 'Reading & Understanding
Construction Plans' - 2000
Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office applications.
Languages: Fluent in Dari (Farsi), English, basic Pashto and basic
practical knowledge of spoken German.