Project Design
Resume:
Emal Karanzai **************@*****.*** ************@*******.***
Cell (USA): 413-***-**** Home (Holland): +316********
**** ***** ***** ******, **** B Dublin, CA 94568
OBJECTIVE
Looking for an Architectural AUTO-CAD Drafter position or similar with a well-established
architectural/engineering firm where my years of technical expertise, know-how, and can-do attitude can be
fully utilized.
PROFILE
Dynamic professional with over 5 years of experience in architectural and engineering firms Possessing
strong verbal interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with great attention to detail High level of energy and
enthusiasm with a commitment to team work 3+ years of experience as a Auto-CAD Drafter 2 years of
experience as a Project Leader/Engineer/Auto-CAD Drafter Relevant experience estimating, managing
budgets, and supervising small to mid-size projects Good designing aptitude with solid imaginative
powers Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs; computer literate, and a quick and capable learner Decisive
and effective leadership skills Efficient problem-solving capabilities
EXPERIENCE
DHV-Consultancy and Engineering Eindhoven, The Netherlands
06/09-10/10
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER/DRAFTSMAN
Work alongside lead Architect on creating final structural designs and submit finalized design to the
concerned senior officials
Prepared documents for approval by the zoning authority and make changes in compliance with
regulations
Prepared contractual and constructional documents
Advised and informed third parties during the construction phases about the tentative schedule
and progress
Divided the whole design in sufficient number of subparts and designing each subpart
independently
Consulted with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks to make
modification of the design
Office liaison for important client contact and coordination
Bouke Verhaagen Architecten Arnhem, The Netherlands
06/08- 06/09
ASSOCIATE PROJECT LEADER
Responsible for managing on mid-size projects (500,000€ - 1.5 million €) from the initial stages of
conceptual design to implementation and completion
Corresponded directly with clients and all related parties, including structural engineers, installation
engineers in the assignments
Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities for a team
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
Ensured project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately in data management
database
Reported and forecasted budgets and made appropriate changes to stay within budget without
compromising the integrity of the project
Recorded field measurements; plotted drawings; and set up layouts and finalized blue-prints on
Auto-CAD
Researched contractors for prices, affiliations, and contractual work
Royalhaskoning-Consultancy and Engineering Nijmegen, The Netherlands
05/07- 06/08
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER/ASSOCIATE PROJECT LEADER
Responsible for managing small to mid-size projects ($100,000€ - $1.5 million €) from the initial stages
of conceptual design to implementation and completion
Corresponded directly with clients and all related parties, including structural engineers, installation
engineers in the assignments
Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities on a specialized for a team of 4
people
Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to client
Ensured project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately in data management
database
Reported and forecasted budgets and made appropriate changes to stay within budget without
compromising the integrity of the project
Recorded field measurements; plotted drawings; and set up layouts and finalized blue-prints on
Auto-CAD
Researched contractors for prices and affiliations
Emal Karanzai ************@*******.***
Cell (USA): 413-***-**** Home (Holland):
7102 Cross Creek Circle, Unit B Dublin, CA 94568
SBH – Architecten & Adviseurs BNA Bv Arnhem, The Netherlands 01/07-
05/07
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/INTERNAL PROJECT COORDINATOR
Provide support to lead architects on creating final structural designs and submit finalized design to
the concerned senior officials
Prepared documents for approval by the zoning authority and make changes in compliance with
regulations
Prepared contractual and constructional documents
Advised and informed third parties during the construction phases about the tentative schedule
and progress
Divided the whole design in sufficient number of subparts and designing each subpart
independently
Consulted with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks to make
modification of the design
Office liaison for important client contact and coordination
Contact and negotiate with contractors for estimates, materials, and services
Recorded field measurements; plotted drawings; and set up layouts and finalized blue-prints on
Auto-CAD
Claus en Kaan Architecten Amsterdam, The Netherlands
06/05 – 01/07
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER
Provide support to lead architects on creating final structural designs and submit finalized design to
the concerned senior officials
Prepared documents for approval by the zoning authority and make changes in compliance with
regulations
Prepared contractual and constructional documents
Advised and informed third parties during the construction phases about the tentative schedule
and progress
Divided the whole design in sufficient number of subparts and designing each subpart
independently
Consulted with the engineers during the design phase and using their feedbacks to make
modification of the design
Office liaison for important client contact and coordination
Contact and negotiate with contractors for estimates, materials, and services
Recorded field measurements; plotted drawings; and set up layouts and finalized blue-prints on
Auto-CAD
EDUCATION
Diablo Valley College, General Studies San Ramon, CA 01/ 2011-
05/2011
HBO Bouwkunde, Avans Universit, BS in Architectural Engineering City of ’s-Hertogenbosch
2002 – 2005
MBO Bouwkunde, Rijn en Ijsselcollege, AA in Construction Engineering City of Arnhem
1997 – 2001
MAVO, Volwassen Educatie, High School Diploma City of Doetinchem
1996 – 1997
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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