Ahmad Mian (B.Arch., B.Com)

Project Coordinator

**** ******* ******** ● Mississauga, Ontario L5J 2G4 ● 647-***-**** ● acuzax@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE:

A high-energy, enthusiastic engineer with 12 years of experience in the planning, estimating, scheduling and construction of diverse projects including residential, commercial, public and LEED

Detailed knowledge of project management including ability to read blueprints, cost control, scheduling, building codes, health and safety standards, specifications, procedures and applicable contract legislation

Professional management, organizational, problem recognition and problem resolution skills

Excellent written/ oral communication skills, strong interpersonal, negotiating skills, critical and analytical thinking skills and ability to work independently

Proficient with project management and graphic software such as MS Office 2013, MS Project, AutoCAD 2012, Photoshop 2007, CorelDraw 2007and Sketch up 7 RELEVENT EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager

DeMan Construction Corp., Mississauga 2013 – (Present) DelMonte - covered area: 6500m2, Budget: $5.97 million June 13 – Apr 14 Aren’t we Naughty - covered area: 780m2, Budget: $0.98 million Apr 14 – Jan 15 Forever-21 - covered area: 2300m2, Budget: $1.53 million Jan 15 – July 15 Nissan-Woodbine - covered area: 2200m2, Budget: $0.87 million July 15 – Mar 16

Managed multiple projects (< $10 million/project) and delivered as scheduled (on time and budget)

Generated work within the assigned project to create extra revenue on top of the project cost

Supported activities through project tender closeout for multiple commercial construction projects

Established trustful relationship with the client and the consultant, this helped to work smoothly as a team and met all deadlines

Prepared presentation on design proposals for various projects that boosted the approval process

Maintained database and reconciled data within limited resources, with more efficient output

Created healthy reputation among the project team to steer the project and deliver the assigned tasks effectively

Preformed other cross functional administrative responsibilities as required on smaller projects Project Coordinator (Volunteer)

Mehboob Bangash Architects, Toronto 2012 – 2013

Managed projects through all stages of design and construction in terms of function, quality, budget, and schedule in coordination with clients and vendors

Collected, corrected and maintained construction-related documentation, transmittals, asbuilt drawings and safety reports on as need basis

Coordinated contracts, negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers and general contractors

Monitored project budget activity, scope of work, identified variances, flagged issues and forwarded or delegated concerns to the appropriate individuals

Project: Delmonte

Cover Area: 6500 m2

Budget: $5.97 million

Scope: Interior renovations to existing base building for new 10,200 sf. Food plant including 70,000 sf. of cooler space.

While guidelines and schematics had been established for the space, completed the design and engineering for the renovations and also managed the permit application process. Responsible for the renovation and construction work required to ready the space for Delmonte’s operations, including numerous large coolers throughout the plant area.

Other work completed included concrete curbs for the coolers, urethane floor topping in work areas to increase durability and longevity of the floor, new electrical and mechanical work to support processing and packaging equipment, a new exterior waste water treatment building to process waste water from plant, as well as kitchen and office renovation work.

Deliverables: Finished base building, commissioned utilities, Building occupancy permit

Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, with CFIA approved quality.

• Drafted project scope, assumptions and constraints. Developed / obtained project quote. Presented quote to the stakeholder for approval. Identified risks and provided their possible remedies.

• Presented construction plan to the client and stakeholders. Developed construction schedule. Participated in WBS with sub trades to avoid any “Extras- Change orders” at later stage. Coordinated on site with staff and sub trades, Developed RAM (responsibility Assignment Matrix). Obtained project plan approval.

• Coordinated with stakeholders, preformed procurement of material and machinery. Executed action plan. Obtained and manage resources on site as per site requirement and project plan.

• Delivered status report. Provided vendor management. Managed changes to scope, schedule and budget.

• Commissioned all installed utilities. Invoicing and billing to sub trades and client. Formalized and obtained final acceptance of project from the City Inspection Department. Received Sign off project acceptance from the client. Documented lesson learned and shared with the project team.

Project: Aren’t we Naughty

Cover Area: 780 m2

Budget: $0.98 million

Scope: Interior and exterior renovation to an existing retail building for an “Aren’t we Naughty” outlet at Queensway, Etobicoke, Ontario. Including all new stucco exterior and sign, new pavement through the parking lot, and all new interior finishing, including flooring, ceiling and walls and interior display millwork.

Deliverables: Renovate the existing outlet to give it a new look with new technologies and modern fit out fixtures.

Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget with quality finish.

• Reviewed project drawings, developed scope of work. Preformed WBS. Requested and analyzed quotes from sub trades, Obtained approvals. Issued work orders.

• Developed project schedule. Executed action plan. Procured material and machinery. Approved shop drawings. Obtained project time lines / schedule from sub trade. Developed team schedules.

• Executed tasks defined in the project plan. Obtained resources through procurement plan. Communicated with stakeholders. Analyzed and approved project change notices. Obtained approvals from client.

• Continually monitored price and availability of material / resources. Maintained project inventory. Updated project files. Monitored site progress and measured staff performances.

• Obtained client/ customer feed back. Documented lesson learned. Cleared all project invoices and payables. Obtained closing documents. Archived project documents. Obtained project acceptance from the client.

Project: Forever-21

Cover Area: 2300 m2

Budget: $1.53 million

Scope: Interior renovations to an existing two story retail space within the Dufferin Mall, Toronto, Ontario. Scope of work included to prepare the space for the new Forever-21 retail location. Work completed included a new elevator and two new escalators, new drainage lines under the floor, new Mechanical and electrical work, as well as necessary structural reinforcement to support new HVAC, elevator and escalators.

Deliverables: Renovate the existing space to incorporate new interior furniture/ fixture layout design.

Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget. Project hand over / transfer to Interior fit out General contractor.

• Drafted WBS to develop scope for the Sub trades to acquire quotes. Drafted project scope, obtained approval from the client, developed project schedule and project plan. Identified project risk to all concerned stakeholders. Issued work orders.

• Develop management plan, budget plan and procurement plan. Worked closely with all sub trades to study inter relationship with other sub trades to identify overlapping of scope. Identified lack of project details and acquired further details to minimize change requests in future. Controlled schedule to avoid any lose of time during construction. Procured material and machinery. Approved shop drawings

• Preformed day to day communication with potential stakeholder. Executed tasks defined in the project plan. Obtained resources through procurement plan. Implemented approved changes on site. Recorded all communication and executed changes. Recorded all communication and executed changes

• Monitored and assessed results of corrective actions / approved changes. Delivered status report. Updated project files. Monitored site progress. Ensured quality standards are met. Monitored and measured staff performances. Managed changes to scope, schedule and budget.

• Archived day to day activity. Cleared all project invoicing and billing to sub trades and client as per contracts. Received Sign off project acceptance from the client. Documented lesson learned.

Project: Nissan (Woodbine)

Cover Area: 2200 m2

Budget: $0.87 million

Scope: Interior renovations to an existing Nissan showroom, Toronto, Ontario. Scope of work included demolition of tower elements and some portion of over hangs. New building envelope (ACM) panels and new entry element.

Deliverables: Up grade the premises as per NREDI, DCD (project design)

Responsibility: Assigned as a project manager; responsible for delivering the project scope on time, on budget, as per project DCD (Design Criteria Document)

• Gathered project constraints and assumptions, coordinated with all high-level stake holders, Defined high level scope and perform project assessment. Identified project risks and their remedies.

• Presented revised project plan to stakeholders, developed project schedule, budget and other integration plans; developed WBS; redefined scope and prepared project plan.

• Communicated with stakeholders; Implemented approved changes; Executed tasks defined in the project plan; ensured exact execution of the plan in adherence to quality and scope planning. Also perform conflict resolution. Obtained and managed resources.

• Assessed results of corrective action; Ensured quality standards are met; Managed changes to scope, schedule, and budget; maintaining risk register and keeping an eye on vendor that he is adhering to his contract. Measured project performance

• Archived documents; Measured customer satisfaction; Obtained administrative closure; Documented lessons learned; Obtained final acceptance of deliverables. updating organization process assets

acuzax@r.postjobfree.com Ahmad Mian (647) 786 - 6064 Project Engineer

ARAMCO, KAUST (Platinum LEED Project) Saudi Arabia Covered Area: 496000m2 Budget: $3 billion 2009 -2011

Assisted project manager and 3 senior project engineers to administer successful development and implementation of project schedules, project manual and contracts

Supervised, interpreted and implemented contract plans specifications by coordinating contracted site activities for 5/24 buildings along with building envelop, furniture and signage of all buildings

Resolved work problems and recommended measures to improve productivity by 16.4%

Coordinated and supported 32 contractors/ subcontractors for installation of all furniture, fixture and equipment as per the end user client request/ approval

Worked with 8 project management team members, 4 client representatives and 57 vendors to coordinate activities like supply, expediting materials to site, installation, commissioning and testing, monitored work orders, purchase orders and change orders

Researched, developed and recommended facility maintenance standards, procedures and technical training requirements as a result of lesson learned on site

Maintained records of approved drawings, working drawings, as built drawings and work orders

Created various project presentations, reports, minutes of meeting and site documentations

Achieved nomination for “project lesson learned committee”, where 2 proposals were approved Site Engineer

ARCHCORP, AMSA (Atlantis Hotel) UAE

Covered Area: 120800m2 Budget: $230 million 2008 -2009

Coordinated, approved and monitored program activity of fast track 4@ G+16 storey buildings and achieved timely completion and handover to client

Inspected work performed by 16 subcontractors to ensure quality and conformity with project manual, project plans, specifications and standards

Coordinated multi-site work flow processes through procurement, shipping, transit, receiving, staging, and installation hence significantly saved time

Ensured construction plans met guidelines, specifications, safety regulations and building codes

Conducted field inspection (RFI’s), RFP, prepared punch lists, approved mock-ups, selected samples and ensured timely response to all action items at site

Proactively established relationships and liaised with management, clients, contractors, subcontractors and vendors; tracked and reviewed project documents; contracts and specification

Performed other assigned duties as deemed necessary by project manager/ resident engineer Others 2003 -2008

Service Corp. Pakistan as a Country Project Architect

Nayyar Ali Dada as a Project Architect

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION:

Volunteer at the OAA information booth for IIDEX Canada 2012 Enrolled in in-house Management Certificate Program (L-3), IRG, Pakistan

Export Control 2012

Labor Charging 2012

Code of ethics and business code 2012

What leaders do 2008

International Project Management (UofT), Canada 2015 Bachelors of Architectural Design, National College of Arts, Pakistan 2003 Bachelors of Commerce, Punjab College of Commerce, Pakistan 1998

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