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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

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.
• 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.
• 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

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

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