SAMUEL ISKANDER
***************@*****.*** 647-***-****
**** ********** **** ****** ******, Mississauga, ON https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-iskander/
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Project Management & Coordination
• 9+ years of experience coordinating and managing multidisciplinary construction projects in consultancy and contracting.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects including data centres, residential towers, malls, and commercial buildings from planning to handover.
• Managed projects ranging from $20M to $30M, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Skilled in site supervision, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control.
• Qualified Ontario Building Code Practitioner with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experienced in risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and structured project management methodologies.
CERTIFICATIONS
• BCIN Certified - House 2012 & Small Buildings 2012 (#509703) – 2025
• OACETT Associate Member (#00926819) – 2025
• WHMIS – 2025
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training (OHSA) – 2025
• Construction Professional (PMI-CP®) – 2025 (Pursuing)
• Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®), PMI – 2021
• Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI – 2020 EDUCATION
• Humber College, Toronto, ON
Engineering Skills Enhancement Bridging Program – 2025 (Pursuing)
• Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Cairo, Egypt Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering – 2016 LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Crew Leader, Habitat for Humanity GTA – Mayfield Build Site, Caledon, ON 2025 (Ongoing)
• Leading volunteer teams in construction activities, promoting safety and collaboration.
• Supporting Habitat’s mission to provide affordable housing through community-driven projects.
• Mentoring new volunteers by providing guidance, hands-on training, and fostering an inclusive team environment.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Senior Project Coordinator, Group Consult International (GCI), Dubai, UAE November 2024 – June 2025
• Acted as the primary site representative for a 30MW data centre project (G+2), ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Reviewed shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements for accuracy and alignment with specifications.
• Coordinated with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
• Monitored schedules, resources, and daily progress reports for management and clients. Senior Project Coordinator, Future Art Engineering Consultancy, Dubai, UAE April 2019 – October 2024
• Coordinated major residential and commercial projects, including a G+2P+13 Residential Tower, a G+8 Building, and a B+G+1 Mall.
• Supervised construction from mobilization to handover, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reviewed contractors’ payments, structural inspections, and approvals with authorities.
• Conducted risk assessments and applied mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns. Project Coordinator, Eagle Building Contracting, Dubai, UAE November 2016 – March 2019
• Prepared tender documents, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates for large projects.
• Supported project budgeting, claims, and cost adjustments.
• Developed project schedules and coordinated with suppliers for accurate bid submissions. Applications & Systems
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Project Management Tools: MS Project, Primavera P6
• Design & Drafting: AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, PlanSwift
• Data & Reporting: Aconex, progress tracking templates, risk registers, stakeholder management logs, RACI charts, Gantt charts
Technical Skills
• WHMIS, OHSA, BCIN, PMP, PMI-RMP certified.
• Quantity take-offs, cost estimation, tender preparation, and bid evaluation.
• Reviewing shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals for compliance.
• Preparing project reports, budgets, and documentation for clients and authorities.