ASYA GHAVAMI Senior Project Manager

A: *** Westview Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 P: 917-***-**** E: ad2xx8@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven senior construction project manager with over 16 years of experience in overseeing construction and design projects. Specialized in large-scale interior renovation projects in the luxury residential and commercial sector. Skilled in collaborating with key stakeholders, optimizing processes, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

KEY SKILLS

● Project & Vendor Management

● RFI & Submittal Documentation Administration

● Read & Interpret Construction Documents

● Takeoffs, Estimating & Quality Control

● Interior design & Concept Development

● Costs and Contract Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Project Manager I&G Group New York, NY 2012-Present

● Oversee the successful delivery of multiple large-scale construction projects for commercial and residential clients in the tri-state area with approximate $10m in sales annually.

● Key communicator between ownership, clientele and project team

● Spearhead bid management and job estimating functions, collaborating with subcontractors, vendors, and trades.

● Initiate contract negotiations, procure materials and equipment, and develop contract scope of work while assessing risks, potential delays, and value engineering opportunities.

● Create and manage project scope, takeoffs, budgets, schedules, and ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

● Develop and monitor RFP, RFI, submittal logs, change-order logs, punchlists, and close-out documentation efficiently.

● Communicate and collaborate with trades and vendors to address changes, additional work, or discrepancies

● Prepare AIA contracts, requisitions, COI and administer all proper permit/city documentation

● Manage client and vendor relationships, ensuring timely project delivery within budget and exploring future opportunities.

● Supervise the entire lifecycle of design-build projects, including design development, client presentations, construction documentation and management through completion

● Identify cost-saving opportunities through extensive research, client and supplier negotiation.

● Collaborate with and mentor internal and external teams to drive project results and manage risks Interior Designer Garrett Singer Architects Englewood, NJ 2012

● Oversaw the full lifecycle of large-scale hospitality construction projects, including initial client meetings, budget structuring, design and concept development, documentation filing, and execution.

● Partnered with clients to create desired floor plans, FF&E selections, and construction drawings and details for their establishments.

● Prepared full construction document packaged for BID distribution, permit submissions and construction.

● Coordinated decor and installation elements with general contractors and managed procurement with vendors.

● Managed overall success of each project from inception to completion. Interior Designer SBLM Architects New York, NY 2011-2012

● Structured complex design presentations and design drawings for clients within the higher education, hospitality and fine dining space

● Developed plans, renderings, technical drawings and FF&E selections.

● Partnered with clients in formulating conceptual packages according to their needs

● Ensured project deliverables are met and project remained on schedule and budget Interior Designer Carlton Architecture +Interior Design New York, NY 2007-2011

● Designed projects for corporate, retail and not-for-profit industries and clients including GE Headquarters, NBC Universal, First Reserve and Phil & Co.

● Generated large complex construction drawings packages

● Spearheaded interior space marketability improvement initiatives, assisting clients efficiently position their brands, signage, and logos into spaces

● Selected and supervised engineers, vendors, expediters and contractors during the lifecycle of each project

● Conducted site assessments for leasing of new space and fabricated analysis programs using BOMA guidelines for potential properties

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art in Interior Design Fashion Institute of Technology 2007 CERTIFICATIONS

● LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

● National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)

● OSHA Certification

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● Proficient in softwares: AutoCAD/3D, CAD, Accurender, NXT, Adobe, Creative, Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Acrobat), Sketchup, Microsoft Office, OS/Mac OS)

● Strong communication and negotiation skills

● Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities

● Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines REFERENCES

Available upon request

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