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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Examined and interpreted contractual papers, requests for information (RFI), and modifications to designs to verify the completion of work according to specified requirements• Evaluated project expenses, including materials, change orders, and payments, as well as schedules, highlighting issues for prompt resolution• Coordinated constructability reviews at every stage of the design process to decrease execution expenses and mitigate the risk of disruptive delays and claims• Reviewed work, materials, and methodologies to ensure compliance with the specifications outlined in the contract documents• Prioritized safety and maintained high-quality standards during value engineering• Compiled daily, monthly, and other site reports, which encompass the monthly progress reports• Prepared financial reports detailing the advancement of contracts, change orders, and payments• Received, evaluated, and endorsed contract baseline schedules for approval

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

• Conceptualizing and preparing the schematic design, including floor plans, 3D modeling of Interior and Exterior construction projects, layouts, and as-builts by using AutoCAD software • Assisting Senior Architects and Interior Designers in selecting materials and presenting and visualizing projects in several stages to clients

Tehran, Iran

• Lead the design process, from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring design integrity and compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.• Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and requirements, translating them into architectural designs.• Reviewed and approved design proposals, drawings, and specifications to meet project objectives and standards.• Conducted meetings with clients to present designs, discuss project updates, and gather feedback• Monitored project progress and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines and project goalsStay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in architectural design, integrating innovative approaches into project workflows.• Ensured all legal, health, and safety obligations were followed and incorporated into the project planning and execution phases.

Tehran, Iran

• Reviewed documents for design requirements on active construction projects• Participated in preparing, analyzing, and post-award managing tenders and contracts, sending Request for Proposals (RFPs) for bidding, gathering bid responses, and compiling summary tables.• Managed the design team from early proposal stages to prototyping and final production• Assessed requirements for consultant resources and coordinated reports and materials as required for municipal applications, including official plan amendments, zoning by-laws amendments, site plan agreements, and all others for consultants• Conducted regular progress review meetings with the contractors and consistently updated stakeholders on project status• Maintained project timing and schedules and adhered to departmental processes• Liaised with the project managers, interior designers, structure designers, and mechanical and electrical engineers on all applicable projects and coordinated work schedules using (MS Projects)• Examined, analyzed, and provided feedback on materials, claims, delays, change orders, and payments submitted by contractors• Ensured the timely review of submissions to prevent project delays caused by late approvals and responses

Tehran, Iran

• Developed construction drawings for building envelope systems using Auto Cad• Delivered detailed drafting support at all aspects of the design production process• Provided technical support for Project Architects and Interior Designers during coordination with sub-consultants and authorities• Collaborated with quality control during all phases of technical drawing• Conducted research about feasibility studies for material selections• Coordinated between all disciplines in the preparation of conceptual design, construction documents, and contract administration • Tracked construction progress in delivering tasks on schedule and ensured projects delivered in scope and were completed on time allocated to the completion of the project • Liaised closely with site supervisors to promptly survey site requirements• Contributed insight for alternative methods that should be considered when issues were detected with staffing or other constraints

Tehran, Iran

• Operating computer-assisted design (CAD) software in designing, preparing, and producing detailed drawings per contract documents and specifications• Drawing detailed structural engineering designs along with architectural blueprints for different high-rise and mid-rise construction projects • Participating in the drafting meetings regarding the maintenance timeline and • Supporting drafting issues with the generation of shop drawings• Providing documentation package, including architectural drawings, contract documents, sketches, plans, and electronic correspondence and organizing files in the respective folders

Master'S Degree, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Architectural And Building Sciences/Technology