Engineer Project
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Curriculum Vitae
Reza Kamalizad
Reza Kamalizad
Mobile: +1-949-***-****
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California
(valid Work Authorization – do not require sponsorship – legally able to work in USA)
Email: *************@*******.***)
OBJECTIVE:
To be in a position that offers strong challenges and a high level of responsibility. To improve my Civil Engineering and management skills and knowledge and be employed in a company where my experience, skills, and abilities will be an asset.
CAREER SUMMARY TO DATE:
BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering – Science Major
Over 14 years’ experience Projects (Rail, Road, Infrastructure, Plant, Civil, Construction, Bridges, Planning)
Experienced in major projects feasibility, preliminary and definitive studies including options, cost analysis, approvals
Highly experienced in road, rail and other infrastructure design and construction
Area manager, senior project engineer, project engineer and site engineer in
different projects including five Rio Tinto major expansion projects
Extensive experience and knowledge in development and management of tender packages up to $1.2B
Highly experienced in general civil site work including industrial, commercial and municipal
Experience and comprehensive knowledge of concrete construction works
Extensive knowledge of civil works contracts, schedule of rates and contract variations
High level understanding & knowledge of Geotechnical Engineering
Extensive experience in safety (committed to zero harm and safety culture in the workplace) and environmental management.
Experienced in construction management and delivery of major projects safely, on time and on budget or under budget.
Qualified in planning and scheduling, quality control, cost control, progress reporting, safety evaluation and compliance management
Experienced in earthworks and drainage detailed designing
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
MGJV Contracting – July 2017 – Current
LAMP – Project – LAX – Los Angeles, California
Project Manager
Project Details:
Obtain permits – Lawa and LA City
Submit Contractor Packages
Prepare RFI's
Liase with client and attend design mettings
Managing various civil packages
Estimate, prepare and submission documentation
Maintain and monitor deliverables and milestones as per contract
Manage procurement activities and deliverables
Manage subcontractor packages
Commercial management, claims and variations
Produce project specific plans and procedures
Prepare and manage procurement claims
Prepare and submission of progress claims
Prepare project plans such as Traffic Management Plans
Maintains HSE focus to ensure HSE requirements are achieved
Contract management and budgets controlling/monitoring
Manage KPI’s and provide status reports of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
Prepare and present project presentations such as constructability
Contract management and budgets controlling/monitoring
Whitesprings Australia Ltd, August 2014 – June 2017
Senior Project Manager– Full time – Various Civil Projects
Projects Details:
Bulk earthworks consisting of a 16 metre high embankment lift with rock protection and a diversion drain; 130,000 cubes of material.
Bulk and detailed earthworks consisting of a 4 metre embankment lift of a downstream tailings dam.
Modifications, extensions, dismantling and reinstating of underdrainage plant and equipment, waste fines and decant pipework. Approximately one and a half million cubes of materials
Drainage works including installation of culverts, construction of drains, source and installation of the rock protection
Bulk and detailed earthworks for tailing dams embankments
Developing oil farm
Miscellaneous rehabilitation
Main Tasks:
Managing various civil and earthworks packages
Estimate, prepare and submission of tender document
Maintain and monitor deliverables and milestones as per contract
Develop cost data and Client’s reports
Manage procurement activities and deliverables
Manage subcontractor packages
Commercial management, claims and variations
Produce project specific plans and procedures
Prepare and manage procurement claims
Prepare and submission of progress claims
Prepare project plans such as Mass Haul Management Plan and Traffic Management Plans
Maintains HSE focus to ensure HSE requirements are achieved
Contract management and budgets controlling/monitoring
Manage KPI’s and provide status reports of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
Prepare and present project presentations such as constructability
Prepare and submit TQs (technical queries)
Deliver high level senior management reporting and reviews
Monitor and manage scope variations
Deliverance of scopes of work within and under budget
Commercial management, claims and variations
Preparation of burrow pit management plans
Preparation and review of ITPs (Inspection Test Plans) and NCRs as part of project's Quality Management Plan
Prepare project reports (Daily, weekly and monthly)
Calibre Global December 2011– July 2014 (Various Projects as per below)
Area Manager– Full time (Yandi Sustaining Project – Rio Tinto Expansion Projects) - New Processing Plants, Mine associated Infrastructure Including Powerline, Camp Village, Rail and Road
Value: $1.6B
Managing various civil and earthworks packages
Overseeing and review the design and other technical deliverables, geotechnical investigation and preparing major earthworks packages up to $A300M
Analysis reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
Produce project plans and technical reports
Overseeing Railway design and attend design review meetings with the Client
Prepare technical specifications
Prepare project plans such as Mass Haul Management Plan and Traffic Management Plan
Prepare major packages contracts including scope of work, contract schedules, method of measurement and variations schedules
Provide cost estimates for various packages and variations to original scopes
Project deliverables reporting
Maintains HSE focus to ensure HSE requirements are included in design and procurement
Contract management and budgets controlling/monitoring
Liaise with clients and interface management with other project Packages/Parties involved in the project
Manage KPI’s and provide status reports of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
Undertake other Studies for Rio Tinto (Client) such as B&S feasibility and preliminary design and prepare reports
Prepare and present project presentations such as options study and tenders review
Prepare TQs (technical queries) responses and Site Instructions (including cost estimates)
Prepare packages risks tables for the client
Manage other team members and provide mentoring for junior staff
Deliver high level senior management reporting and reviews
Review and evaluate tenders and provide evaluation and recommendations reports to the client
Review designs and manage scope variations
Deliverance of scopes of work within and under budget
Commercial management, claims and variations
Leading road design team
Leading geotechnical investigations including ground-breaking and non ground-breaking investigation - such as cut and fill slopes, locating burrow pits, excavation ability and suitability of material (foundation, fill, rock protection, etc.) and material grade, foundation conditions, soil composition and other material characteristics such as soils PI, LL, LS, PSD in accordance with project specifications
Project specific risk reviews
Preparation of borrow pit management plans
Preparation and review of ITPs (Inspection Test Plans) and NCRs as part of project's Quality Management Plan
Review of traffic impact studies – prepare reports for project director
Assist draftsmen in design concept and make sure design is specific required standards
Regular site based meeting with construction workers, contractors, project team and Project Director
Option studies and associated costs and risks for bridge structures, arch structures and different alignments
Senior Project Engineer/Area Manager – Full time (Hope Downs 4 Rail and Road
May 2010 – December 2011
Project – Rio Tinto Expansion projects -Rail and Road Design and Construct
Project consisted of a 52km railway extension from the existing Railway to the construction of two major bridges over creeks, construction of the access roads and construction/operation village and associated infrastructure such as optic fibre and powerlines. Also included in the Project is the construction of a new a Siding, as well as the extension of an existing Siding.
Value: $800M
Involved in FES, PES, DES and Implementation phases of the Project
Involved in Hydro Geo and Geotechnical investigations, earthworks and drainage design and construction management
Produce detailed project plans and reports
Prepare technical specifications
Prepare various packages scope of works
Oversee Rail Engineering Design and Construction management
Prepare contract packages schedules
Provide cost estimates for various packages
Prepare and update project's Risks Reviews
Responsible for assessment and reviewing the inspection test plans (ITPs)
Prepare project deliverables and tender packages
Provide data and durations to the planner in development of Definitive Study and Construction Implementation Schedules.
Calculate cost and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data as part of Definitive Engineering Study phase of the project
Inspect site to collect required design or design modifications parameters
Liaise with other engineers and designers to ensure integration of design and that the civil engineering design meets requirements
Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering, mass haul and design documents
QA, OH&S
Successful delivery of 8 packages with the overall value of $200M
Develop and train junior Civil Engineers.
Oversee Road and Railway design for 52km Railway line and roads up 100km in varying conditions
Preparing mass haul management plans
Preparation of traffic management plans
Commercial management, claims and variations
Technical road specifications such as – product availability and investigate suitable products suitable for the scope of works and climatic conditions
Leading road drainage design such as – culverts, storm water drainage, levy’s and diversion drains
Attend Project meetings
Prepare project reports (Daily, weekly and monthly)
Preparation of borrow pit management plans
Preparation of schedule of rates and methods of measurement and other contract schedules
Preparation of testing requirements and frequency tables
Deliver project packages on time and within or below budget
Prepare project completion reports and commercial analysis to the Client
Senior Project Engineer/Site Engineer – Full time (Brockman 4 Plant and Rail – Rio Tinto Expansion projects)
March 2008 – April 2010
New Processing Plants, Mine associated Infrastructure Including Powerline, Camp Village, Rail and Road
Value: $2B
Modification to earthwork and drainage design during construction
QA, OH&S
Reviewing contractors progress claims and variations
Issuance and closing of non conformance reports
Cost estimate and issuance of the site instructions
Responsible for responding Technical Queries (TQs)
Responsible for assessment and controlling the inspection and test plans (ITPs)
Providing technical support to the contractor and inspectors
Preparing weekly and monthly reports
Conducting progress meetings with the team and EPCM contractors
Identify safety and environmental hazards in the working environment and eliminate or control them
Provide status reports of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly
Calculate cost and determine feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data as part of Definitive Engineering Study phase of the project
Inspect site to collect design or design modifications required data
Liaise with other engineers and designers to ensure integration of design and that the civil engineering design meets requirements
Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering, mass haul and design documents
Design reviews and scope variations
April 2006 – February 2008
Project Engineer/Site Engineer – Full time (Lang Hancock Rail and Hope Downs Project – Rio Tinto Expansion projects) Rail and Road
Involved in detailed earthworks design and implementation
Enabling works such as Geotechnical and Hydro Geological investigations and site establishment
QA, OH&S, claims and variations
Responsible for responding Technical Queries (TQs)
Responsible for assessment and controlling the inspection and test plans (ITPs)
Providing technical support to the site contractors and inspectors
Preparation of the weekly reports
Estimate and preparation of the Site Instructions
Conducting progress meetings with the contractors
Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards
Senior Site Engineer – Full time
September 2004 – Feb. 2006
Polssar Construction Co., Tehran, Iran
Prepare budgets and breakdown for payments; schedule of values.
Update progress of as constructed items on site with field inspectors for monthly payment submissions.
Provide technical assistance to construction personnel (Change Orders, RFI’s, project submittals and close out documentation)
Develop organizational assessment report.
Daily site reporting to project manager
Ensure understanding and maintain commitment with respect to the Business Excellence Framework.
Site Engineer/supervisor – full time
Dec. 2002 – August 2004
Nudeh Engineering Department
Supervision of constructing the projects such as 300-person rest house, meeting building, and gas station
Directing and supervising activities of work crews engaged in preparing and applying concrete for fabricating, covering, and reinforcing structures
Checking the welds such as type of electrode, position of welds and type, length, and size of welds
Supervising during placing and welding of base plates and connections
Controlling during erection of the columns.
Mahan Road Constructing Co.
March 2000 – October 2002
Civil Engineer Internship – full time
Became familiar with road construction activities and functions as well as related equipment (such as loader, grader, roller)
Supervision of road construction activities such as constructing drainage systems, compacting, and grading
Site preparation and establishment
Project cost analysis, analysing scope changes and project delays
Constructability reviews and project take offs
Plan and scheduling the works in relation with the resources
Quality assurance and quality control.
ACADEMICS:
Bachelor Civil Engineer- Major in Science
Australian Engineers certification
PROFESSIONALS:
Training Course in Introduction to Safety in Design presented by InterSafe
Tilt-Up Work Safely course by Master Builders Association of Australia
Basic Fire Awareness by ETC
Senior First Aid
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent time management skills
Able to lead and direct team
Creative problem solver
Excellent communicator and team player
Continuous drive for improvement
Able to adapt to many environments, and interact with a diverse group of individuals
Willing to travel and be flexible in trying new things
Excellent cost management skills
Ensure understanding and maintain commitment with respect to the statutory and corporate responsibilities for Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental.
Carry out my duties as required in Company's Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and policies and associated procedures, including:
Identify safety and environmental hazards in the working environment and
eliminate or control them where it is within the scope of my ability and authority.
REFEREES:
Geoff Swan, Construction Manager – Calibre Global, Level 1, 93-95 William Street, Perth WA 6000, Ph: +61-419-***-***
Nick Jakov, Lead Structural Engineer - Level 2, 93-95 William Street, Perth WA 6000, Ph: 043*-***-***
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