PROFILE
Project coordinator/estimator with over * years of experience in commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects / M.Sc. in Building Engineering, Construction Management from Concordia University (GPA of 3.98) and Bachelor in Civil Engineering / Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, able to follow instructions, prioritize work to meet the deadlines
Specialties:
QS and cost estimation, bidding, project scheduling and control
MS project / Primavera P6 / MS office suite(Excel, Word, PP, Visio)
Reading/interpreting engineering drawings and contract specifications
EDUCATION
Master in Construction Management (Concordia University, Montreal, QC) Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2016
Average (GPA): 3.98
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran) Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2009
Top 0.35% in the country-wide university entrance exam with more than 300,000 applicants
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Estimator/Consultant January 2016 – Present
Mazifa Construction Company, Toronto, Canada
Provided concept and elemental estimation of residential and commercial buildings
Supported the team in the quantity take-off on materials
Organized the estimation process
Contract Coordinator/Negotiator (TRAC, Montreal) March 2015 – June 2016
Negotiated and reached an agreement with the client
Held meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their interests
Kept track of meeting minutes and record of progress reports
Project Coordinator/Estimator July 2013 – January 2014
Abo-Energy Construction Company (Construction Manager), Tehran, Iran
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant ($0.5 million): This project consisted of the installation, commissioning and testing of a new 8.3 MWe natural gas fired co-generation system. The project was granted to Abo-Energy Company as the construction manager in a cost-plus-percentage contract.
Saved 20 percent of the company’s profit
Performed the quantity survey and cost estimation of civil works and piping
Provided the project base-line curve, project progress and earned-value reports
Preparation of RFI, daily inspections and punch lists
Managed sub-contractor’s work progress, progress certificates and approval of their invoices
Helped in in-situ piping collision detection and negotiation based on the isometric drawings
Daily material and workforce planning
Assistant Project Manager March 2011 – June 2013
Ravaq Omran Asia (Construction Manager), Tehran, Iran
Commercial, residential, recreational construction development ($1B): A 150 hectares of development in design and early construction phase. The project consisted of 8 sub-projects including the largest retail mall and theme park in Middle-East, 3 hotels, an entertainment street, a research center, and a residential tower. The project was granted to Ravaq Omran Asia as CM Agency.
A multi-national project including Forrec (Canada), NORR (Canada), Woods Bagot (Australia), Aurecon (Australia), Ramboll (Denmark), etc. (http://www.hezaroyekshahr.com/en/consultants.html)
Delivered assistance in quantity survey and cost estimation
Assisted in drafting and preparation of RFIs, RFPs, tenders, cash flows and preliminary schedules
Provided assistance in review the design for compliance with engineering principles and standards
Approved progress certificate and issued invoices (Up to 1 million $/month)
Helped in approval/amendment of contracts of 2 general contractors and 5 engineering consultants
Assisted with the selection of 3 engineering consultants and 2 contractors
Construction Coordinator March 2009 – September 2009
Rah-Gostar-Khazar-Ab Company (General Contractor), Sari, Iran
Highway construction project: A 10 Km existing highway needed to be widened in order to address the market demand and the population growth with minimal effect on the existing traffic.
Surveyor March 2007 – April 2008
Taghe-Paie Company (Engineering Consultants), Tehran, Iran
Internship – Land Surveyor June 2005 – September 2005
Polhar Company (Engineering Consultants), Sari, Iran
COMPUTER SKILLS
Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, MS Project, AutoCAD Civil 3D, PC Traverse, Unity 3D, Arc view/GIS, MS office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio)
PLANNED ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
PMP, P.Eng., Serious games (Unity Game Engine), Futsal, Painting
References Available Upon Request.
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