Project Manager
Resume:
Ardi Arbab
Tiburon, Ca ****0
Cell: 415-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position in the Civil Engineering and General Construction field. Seeking exposure to commercial development projects, including all phases of construction.
Qualifications:
Over 20 years of experience in construction and project management
Experience in selecting, managing, evaluating and training staff
Excellent Leadership in presentation and pre-construction meetings
Strong communicator with excellent negotiation and bidding skills
Excellent planning and time management skills to complete high quality projects
Skilled in usage of computer programs such as Microsoft Office, QuickBooks and Microsoft Project
Bilingual. English and Farsi
Education:
Tehran University Civil/Structure Engineering.
UC Berkeley Extension Courses to prep P.E.
College of Marin, Math. & English Major.
Landmark Education Courses in Leadership, Communication and Relationship.
Professional Experience:
Pole Construction Corporation (2004-2016) San Francisco, CA
General Contractor/President/Construction Manager
Residential & Commercial buildings up to 12 Stories & 80,000 sqft including Health Care Facilities, Outpatient Clinic, Dental Offices and Educational Facilities
Responsibilities & accomplishments include:
Reduced turnover 19% by creating a motivating atmosphere for workers to take part in, and by encouraging workers to obtain certificates and participate in construction courses
Managed several projects simultaneously through on-site and off-site supervision
Supervised10-15 workers at each job site
Negotiated with inspectors, architects and subcontractors
Maintenance of daily contact and frequent meetings with clients to ensure 100% client satisfaction and to discuss details of design and cost-effective options
Administration of all aspects: reviewing blueprints, estimates, proposals, bidding, selection of subs, preparation of subcontracts, submission of RFI’S, change order preparation, detail changes, leadership of superintendents, scheduling, punch list, obtaining final inspections & certificate of completion and submitting dossier to clients.
Matrix Seismic Corporation (1999-2004) San Francisco, CA
Construction Manager
Residential & Commercial Brick Building Retrofit
Responsibilities & accomplishments include:
-Increased sales by 10% by completing projects in a time/budget-efficient manner
-Led meetings with owner, architects and subcontractors
-Produced Bid Packages for up to $ 6,000,000 projects.
-Selected Sub-Contractors.
-Provided and implemented estimates, schedules and cost control options.
-Prepared requests for information, including detail suggestions.
-Prepared change orders and invoices.
-Established strong relationship between the company, architects and engineers involved.
-Processed building permits.
-Gained access to more jobs through excellent referrals.
-Found and selected suppliers and subcontractors.
Absolute Company (1994-1999) Tehran, Iran
Chairman of Board/Construction Manager for commercial buildings
Residential & Commercial high-rise buildings
Responsibilities & accomplishments include:
-Budgeted projects to meet needs of all parties involved
-Interviewed project engineers for hiring purposes
-Established a strong relationship with subject matter experts in industrial construction
-Coordinated major projects involving commercial buildings, major road constructions and etc.
- Managed the project at the city of Esfahan for a hospital with two thousand beds
-Project Engineer for a 26 story building at Mellat Bank Central Offices
Nargan Consulting Engineers (1986-1994) Tehran, Iran
Head of Supervision Department
Residential & Commercial projects ranging from $500,000 to $4000,000
Responsibilities & accomplishments include:
-Managed 24 employees (drafters, tracers, architects & design engineers) at the central office
-Managed and supervised 86 engineers, technicians, journeymen, and drivers at 6 jobsites around the country
-Managed construction for 26” pipe lines & pump stations between refineries
-Selected & purchased machinery for agricultural plant & negotiation with offshore contractors (i.e. Bayer from Germany, Gaseo from Italy)
Hamsoo Consulting Engineers (1982-1986) Tehran, Iran
Project Engineer
Land Development including Project Financing, Subdivision Costs, Site Plan and Steel structure Design for Printing Complex of Iran. Designed 600,000 sq ft storages, plant area, four-story administration building, restaurants, and laboratory.
Buda Company (1979-1982) Tehran, Iran
Construction Manager
240,000 sq ft in twelve story concrete building, PCC, RCC, at Tehran Central Post Office.
Affiliations
Member of Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
Member of Society of Iranian-American Professionals (SIP)
References Available upon request
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