HOUMAN AZARI, P.E.

*** *. ******** *****, *******, CA, 92807 C: 714-***-**** E: adyrl9@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houman-azari-608a1385/ PROFILE

Civil Engineer with 8 years experience in water industry. Construction Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in reinforced concrete construction, residential and industrial sectors. Demonstrated superior problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, integrity as well as mission-focus under pressure. A dedicated team player known for projecting a positive attitude and determination to “getting things done” on schedule and on budget.

I am interested in a challenging Engineering career position to leverage my experience in Civil Engineering.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Civil Engineering

• Water Engineering

• Process Engineering

• Construction

• Project Manager

• Analytical Skills

• Underground Utilities

• Water/Wastewater Treatment

• CIP

• Communication & Teamwork

• Detail Oriented

• Data Analysis

• Organized

• Schedule & Budget

• Microsoft Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, Gate 5, Irvine, CA (11/2021 – Present)

• Managing the Gate 5 infrastructure demonstration Project design teams.

• Responsible for leading and coordinating multi-discipline engineering companies, University of Stanford, and UC Irvine.

• Developing the innovative, scalable, and sustainable infrastructure that transforms the waste to renewable energy, clean water, and construction material by producing bio-fuel from solid waste and generating energy and ash as the byproduct.

• Collaborating with Santa Margarita Water District, Chiquita WRP to install the demo-size/proof of concept plant to treat 0.5 MGD Wastewater with CBUMF technology, and process 6 wet tons/day of sludge cake with Gate 5 infrastructure.

Engineer B/PM, Collection System Engineering, Austin Water, Austin, TX (06/2018 – 11/2021)

• Analytical studies related to the condition assessment of existing water and wastewater mains, and define new water main CIP projects. Including prioritizing and scoping projects, preparation of cost analysis and negotiating proposals from consultants to implement for Renewing Austin Program (RAP).

• Project managing/sponsoring, reviewing plans, overseeing projects related to construction and rehab/relocation of water and wastewater lines and experience leading technical and engineering teams.

• Managing and sponsoring 15 water & wastewater line rehabilitation and relocation projects valued up to $50 million.

• Experience in developing and presenting information contained in a variety of statistical and technical spread sheets, reports, maps, correspondence, manuals, procedures and other written materials for current and upcoming projects.

• Collaborating with Williamson County, TX to implement water & wastewater lines relocation projects. Houman Azari, P.E. C: 714-***-**** E: adyrl9@r.postjobfree.com Staff Civil Designer, Souder, Miller & Associates, Las Cruces, NM (09/2016 – 09/2017)

• Design duties included preparing preliminary engineering reports (PER), development of technical specifications, construction drawing review, preparing take-offs, opinion of probable construction cost

(OPCC), bid process documentation, submittal review to ensure compliance with design specifications and preparing construction permit applications for water and wastewater projects.

• Resident project representative (RPR) duties included conducting on-site observations, documenting daily contractor progress, ensuring compliance with plans and specs, reviewing progress schedules, payments, participating in progress meetings, preparing and tracking record drawings, reviewing contractor submittals, reviewing change order requests, and ensuring project startup and close-out was completed efficiently and effectively.

Masters Researcher, University of Texas at El Paso, TX (06/2015 – 08/2015)

• Collaborated in preliminary design study with Hazen and Sawyer, DPC for the 60 MGD Jonathan Roger WTP

• Performed ozone demand and decay tests to determine ozone decay kinetics

• Performed Jar Testing for optimized coagulation and organics removal

• Analyzed water quality for evaluating chemicals and prepared daily and weekly data results reports Project Manager, MAPNA Group (Iran`s Ministry of Energy), Iran (12/2012 – 06/2013)

• Supervised improvements of the 960 MW Gas Turbine Annex roof at the Pareh Sar Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP)

• Managed all assigned jobsite field management personnel to ensure effective job performance

• Managed crew of 7 skilled technicians for repairing the roof and corners for avoiding leakage

• Repaired 54,000 square foot, complicated metal roofing system ensuring drainage and insulation

• Responsible for budget, safety, schedule and quality assurance

• Successfully completed a $700,000 fast-track construction project on-time and within budget Resident Project Engineer/Manager, POLODEJ Construction Co., Iran (07/2004 – 09/ 2012)

• Supervised construction of the 3 reinforced concrete cooling towers of the $210 million, 954 MW Shirvan Combined Circle Power Plant (CCPP) project and the $120 million, Rasht Hospital project

• Supported the Superintendent and Project Manager in providing leadership for assigned areas of responsibility

• Ascertained and assured work quality was in accordance with plans and specifications

• As required, maintained daily logs, reports, and documenting all jobsite activities and events

• Successfully completed the company’s first reinforced concrete hospital building project

• Responsible for coordination between Project Manager and construction engineers to ensure a successful project with limited equipment and manpower Envr. Health & Safety Supervisor, POLODEJ Construction Co., Iran (03/2002 – 07/2004)

• Construction of the 3 reinforced concrete cooling towers of the $200 million, 972 MW Fars CCPP project

• Responsible for safety and compliance of more than 200 workers

• Enforced jobsite safety procedures to comply with all safety regulations and the company Safety Program

• Maintained a clean, orderly jobsite

Resident Engineer, Residential Construction, Iran (10/2000 – 03/ 2002)

• Supervised a turnkey project of 12-unit Multi-Family Construction project through all phases

• Responsible for coordination between vendors and subcontractors

• Responsible for safety of workers and keeping the jobsite clean and orderly

• Responsible for monitoring budget, schedule, and quality assurance Houman Azari, P.E. C: 714-***-**** E: adyrl9@r.postjobfree.com

• Successfully completed $7 million construction project on-time and within budget Assistant Engineer, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute (10/1996 – 10/2000)

• Designed and installed a pilot scale of a Polymerization unit, including 4 Polymerization reactors

• Completed the project on-time and within budget

• Successful testing and operation of the unit

TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Ph.D. Research Assistant, UTEP Civil Engineering (08/2015 – 09/2016)

• Characterization of Coarse Backfill Materials for Prevention of Corrosion of MSE Metallic Wall Reinforcement (TXDOT 5-6359-01 Project), Advisors: Soheil Nazarian, Ph.D., PE & W. Shane Walker, Ph.D., P.E.

Teacher’s Assistant, UTEP Civil Engineering (09/2013 – 12/2014)

• Water and Wastewater Engineering

• Water and Wastewater Laboratory

• Thermal-Fluids

Teacher’s Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Iran (01/1993 – 07/1994)

• Thermodynamics

• Fluid Mechanics

SERVICES AND AWARDS

• Water Environment Federation (WEF) Collection System Committee Member (2023)

• CWEA, Member (01/2022 – Present)

• ASCE, Member (08/2018 - Present)

• Center for Transportation Infrastructure Systems (CTIS), UTEP, El Paso (08/2015 – 09/2016)

• UTEP - Department of Civil Engineering Research Award, El Paso (Summer and Fall 2014)

• Sharif University - Student Science Committee, Chemical Engineering College, Iran (1990 – 1993) CERTIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (P.E.), Texas, No. 136709

• Professional Engineer (P.E.), California, No. 94984

• AW PPE Compliance

• NSC defensive Driving

• NSC First Aid, CPR & AED

• City of Austin Ethics

• City of Austin Cyber Security

EDUCATION

M.S. Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) 2014 Thesis: Simulation of Heat and Mass Transfer in Suns River Solar Distillation B.S. Process Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1994 Thesis: Production and Recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (P.E.T.) Bottles

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