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Eskişehir, Turkey

TEV Eskişehir Tuna Orhan Nail İzgi Anatolian High School Project – Indoor Area: 4,000 s.q.m., Main Building, Landscape Design, and Infrastructure Works Project ManagementDuties: • Ensuring coordination with the Sigma Center Office in Istanbul among the Client (Turkish Education Foundation - TEV), Project Design Firm, Excavation-Ground Improvement Contractor, and main contractors, as well as developing new management concepts.• Close monitoring of the tender processes, preparation, tendering, and evaluation stages in coordination with the Sigma Center Office, using the selected tender model (turnkey unit price) and applying the evaluation and scoring methods according to the EU central bank’s tender evaluation criteria.• Preparing a draft schedule and requesting the Contractor to prepare a detailed work program in Primavera to update it periodically until the end of the project. • Reviewing, interpreting, and managing contracts from the point of view of FIDIC (Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils) conditions of contract.• Preparing a method statement template, reviewing the reports prepared by the Contractor using this template, and developing new concepts, such as incorporating health and safety hazards related to that construction and synchronizing and monitoring it with the health and safety unit.• Reviewing and interpreting technical specifications, approved materials list, and material submittal forms along with attachments (test results, technical data sheets, certificates, etc.) and presenting them to the Administration. Ensuring the compatibility and performance of the material with the surrounding or structural elements when installed.• Receiving and managing construction inspection requests, conducting the final acceptance at the end of the project.• Preparing Non-Conformity Reports (NCR).• Controlling shop drawings and coordinating with the Project Design Firm for solutions when issues arise on-site.

Eskişehir, Turkey

Duties: • Participating in the international architectural design competition for the Yeonsu Youth Center in Seoul, Korea as a joint venture (JV) with the South Korean Architecture Firm called Jimmune Architecture & Urbanism (jimmune.com). Managing the organization and delivery as a team leader.• Took part in the international architectural design competition for the Carbon Positive Affordable House in the USA.• Participating in the international architectural design competition for the Cluj Napoca Science Campus in Romania, which included the faculty, science center, and research-development center projects.

Sariyer, Istanbul, Turkey

Projects:1. SixSenses Hotel (Kocataş Mansion) and facility buildings, restoration project (Investment: Al-Fardan Group, Qatar)2. Wedding Facility Buildings, Restaurant, and Landscape Project (Istanbul Bosporus)Duties: • Ensuring the synchronization of stone walls, partition walls, laminated wood (CLT, etc.) and structural steel.• Managing field elements (equipment, material flow, stock area, etc.), coordinating meeting processes, cash flow (cost, budget tracking), and communication flow (e-mail, comments, technical reports). Monitoring and organizing the construction performance (the performance of the subcontractor’s teams).• Preparing the schedule and updating it periodically until the end of the project. Determining the resource requirements and planning manpower and the duration of activities (installation, etc.). • Reporting project details, progress, risks, and opportunities to the administration.• Selecting materials according to the contract, specifications, and construction method, and providing detailed solutions. Obtaining permits and licenses for details and mockups from appropriate authorities. Preparing as-built drawings.

Eskişehir, Turkey

Projects and Duties:• Gwangju City Main Library, Gwangju, South Korea: Participated in an international architectural competition with a futuristic concept inspired by nerve cells. Designed an algorithm-controlled drone system based on serotonin, dopamine, histamine, and adrenaline for the library. Managed and supervised a diverse team of 26 professionals, including architects, interior designers, urban planners, landscape architects, animation graduates, and structural engineers.• Sports Citadel, Turin, Italy: Participated in an international architectural design competition with a concept inspired by the geological formation of the Alps during the geological struggle period. Managed a team consisting of an architect and an interior architect, focusing on creating a building with a fighting spirit.• The National Concert Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania: Participated in an urban design and landscape competition involving the acoustic, stage lighting (light bridge), and stage sightline aspects of the National Concert Hall. Utilized Revit software and BIM system for project preparation.• The Disruptive House, Chicago, U.S.: Participated in an international architectural competition to design an affordable house with a cost of up to $250,000. Utilized Revit software and BIM system for project preparation.• Various Architectural Concept Projects: Designed and delivered several projects, including the Industrial High School and The Wood Products Factory, using Revit software and BIM system.• Visiting Lecturer at Anadolu University: Taught the Ecological Planning course during the 1st season of 2016.

Eskisehir, Turkey

Eskisehir City Hospital Project – 30,000 sq.m. Exterior Facade Clips System / Porcelain TilesDuties: • Coordinating technical and organizational aspects of the project and providing necessary support and training.• Planning the project delivery and collaborating with engineers and architects to determine project specifications.• Scheduling and overseeing all construction operations to meet deadlines.• Negotiating contracts with external vendors for profitable agreements.• Obtaining permits and licenses from appropriate authorities. • Determining resource requirements (manpower, equipment, and materials) within budgetary limitations. • Acquiring equipment and materials and monitoring stocks to address inadequacies in a timely manner. • Hiring sub-contractors and staff, assigning responsibilities, and providing guidance when needed. • Supervising the work of laborers and scaffolders and offering guidance as required. • Evaluating project progress and preparing detailed reports. • Ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and reporting issues as necessary.• Managing day-to-day activities, implementation, and technical consultants engaged on client assignments. • Managing field elements and defining clear roles and responsibilities for staff. • Creating a cost-effective plan and managing collaborative works. • Ensuring smooth cash flow management. • Preparing shop drawing solutions and managing risks associated with the project. • Drafting contracts and handling disputes, seeking alternative resolutions when needed. • Staying under budget by comparing costs incurred to estimates and controlling expenses. • Procuring necessary equipment and materials.

Eskisehir, Turkey

Eskisehir Chamber of Commerce, Fair and Congress Center Project, 30,000 sq.m. (LEED Gold Certificate)Duties: • Organizing and synchronizing stage systems, including stage mechanical, sound - acoustic, screening, and lighting systems.• Implementing on-site passive fire protection solutions.• Preparing method statements and detailed solutions for Structural - secondary steel and intumescent painting application.• Administering subcontractors.• Preparing the application package of the gypsum board (Knauf).• Organizing and monitoring finishing works, such as floor-wall covering and ceiling.• Organizing and monitoring exterior-interior wall applications, such as aerated concrete, brick, and gypsum board.• Managing tasks within the scope of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).• Organizing and monitoring plaster works, including plastering and rendering.• Organizing and monitoring fibercement and sandwich panel applications on the facade, following the Jotun color system.• Organizing and monitoring aluminum joinery and composite coating applications (Schüco).• Organizing and monitoring insulation works.• Organizing and monitoring industrial floor coatings.• Organizing and monitoring door systems, such as spiral doors, metal doors, wooden doors, etc.• Organizing and monitoring modulo (stand) application instead of light filling on the roof.• Designing, organizing, and monitoring on-site application of curved-flat formwork panels (H20_Doka, plywood).• Preparing facade scaffolding program.• Organizing and monitoring acrylic-based exterior painting and coating works.• Organizing and monitoring electrical passenger elevators, panoramic elevator, and escalator applications.• Organizing and monitoring suspended ceiling systems, such as Wood, Metal, Acoustic, Barisol.

Ashgabat / Turkmenistan

Projects:2017 Asia Olympic Sport Complex - 1,300,000 sq.m. Summer Sport Building, including 4000 Spectator Indoor-Outdoor Tennis Courts Building, Monorail (line, bridge, switch, stations, maintenance building), and 45,000 Spectator Olympic Stadium (construction area is 100,000 sq.m.).Duties: • Producing shop drawings and specifications for the construction team.• Working closely with other professionals, including landscape architects, surveyors, civil engineers, and electrical-mechanical engineers.• Identifying customer requirements and attending meetings on site.• Assisting in coordinating architects, technicians, and craftspeople.• Liaising with local authorities and regulatory bodies regarding building regulations (GOST, SNIP).• Writing design and technical reports.• Coordinating the specification of the nature and quality of materials required.• Checking drawings for accuracy and errors.• Assisting in coordinating publications and archiving (DCC) and free-area (to share documents), including As-builts.• Producing working drawing packages, mood & sample boards, and 3D visuals.• Utilizing Conject network software for organizational tasks.• Preparing and transmitting method statement submittals (MSS).• Preparing and transmitting requests for information (RFI).• Preparing and transmitting inspection requests (IR).• Preparing and transmitting material approval requests (MAR) and material comparison reports.• Preparing and transmitting drawing approval requests (DAR) for shop drawings.• Preparing and transmitting change requests or orders (CR).• Downloading request for proposal (RFP) files on the Conject network.• Preparing and transmitting progress payments.• Preparing and transmitting as-built drawings.• Preparing and periodically updating schedules.

Ashgabat / Turkmenistan

2017 Asia Olympic Sport Complex - 1,300,000 sq.m.Business Tower (Sport Ministry Building) - 31,920 sq.m.Duties:• Conducting research and developing innovative ideas for new products and production systems.• Participating in the creation and planning of new production processes.• Enhancing the design, performance, and efficiency of existing products.• Preparing professional progress reports for project managers and clients.• Compiling test qualification schedules and reports as needed.• Considering factors like cost, safety, and time constraints during project planning.• Providing technical support to the project team and regional teams.• Writing detailed and summarized project progress reports.• Organizing and facilitating meetings for project steering/operating committees.• Coordinating day-to-day operational aspects of the projects.• Monitoring all work to ensure compliance with schedules.• Managing and overseeing subcontractors, consultants, and third-party suppliers within each project.

Moscow-Vladivostok / Russia

• APEC Far East Federal University (500,000 sq.m.) / Medical Faculty Project (50,000 sq.m.)

Bagram / Afghanistan

• U.S. Air Force, Bagram Air Base, Passenger (Pax) & Cargo Terminal Project

Eskisehir / Turkey

Eskisehir Tax Office Project, 30.000 sq.m.

Eskisehir / Turkey

Building Certification Office, Historical Odunpazarı Houses Restoration Office

Edirne / Turkey

Selimiye Mosque, Historical Edirne

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Trakya University , Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Architecture, Edirne.

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