Engineer Project Management

VENUS GHASEMZADEH

*** **** ******* ****** ********* 3708, Chicago, IL 60611 - 312-***-**** – *****.****@*****.*** Results oriented Civil Engineer with extensive hands-on experience who brings good organizational and communication skills combined with flexibility required to work in a team environment. Experience in project management focusing on bridges, heavy highway constructions, and the oil & gas industry. Knowledge in commissioning and validation of multiple projects, preparation of technical reports, and documentation of activities and correspondence. Highly motivated, resourceful professional with proven ability to deliver excellence, establish authentic relationships, and implement new ideas. CORE COMPETENCIES

Team Leadership

Cost Estimate

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Cost Control

Surveying

Relationship Management

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Persuasive Communicator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Omega & Associates, Chicago, IL 2015 - 2016

Construction Engineer, Circle Interchange Flyover, IDOT

• Construction engineer on the circle interchange representing IDOT; all construction management tasks covered by daily assignments on a $60 Million dollar contract for a new flyover ramp from Northbound Dan Ryan Expressway to the Westbound Eisenhower

• Performed daily inspection of construction work to ensure compliance with the contract specifications

• Reviewed construction drawing and specifications

• Maintained project documentation of contract quantities

• Monitored installation of concrete, asphalt, steel and other various construction materials

• Performed survey layout

• Communicated with clients, contractors and staff on projects

• Monitored traffic control and protection

Pacer Promec Energy Corporation (PPEC), Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada 2014 - 2015 Project Engineer (Canadian Natural Resources Limited Horizon Project)

• Performed daily quantity takeoff from technical drawing

• Prepared daily/weekly project reports required by the client

• Developed monthly invoices and verified cost codes on timesheets and submitted to payroll daily

• Drafted RFIs and NCRs

• Implemented a process to expedite getting invoice approvals from the client Pacer Promec Energy Corporation (PPEC), Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada 2014 - 2014 Project Manager Assistant (Kearl Lake Oil Sands Project)

• Coordinated with project management team and construction team to identify, quantify, track and report RCO (Request Change Orders)

• Generated and tracked daily labor, equipment and material for invoices

• Prepared weekly Earned Value Analysis to track the progress of project schedules and report to top management

• Prepared daily and weekly reports required by the client

• Changed order pricing review and reconciliation for RCO approvals resulting in a total cost savings of $0.5M CERTIFICATIONS

IDOT Certification of Documentation 2016

Engineer in Training (EIT) 2014

Registered with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta) Venus Ghasemzadeh 2

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management) 2014 Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec

Associate's Degree in Architecture 2007

Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction (graduated with highest distinction) TECHNICAL SKILLS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office & Project

Timberline

Cmap

RS Means

Etabs

OTHER

• Languages: Fluent in English & Farsi and proficient in French

• Hobbies: Yoga, Tennis, Traveling, Photography

• References: Available upon request

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