Gizem Ozsu
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with diverse experience in manufacturing and Building Management Systems (BMS), skilled in leading multi-disciplinary teams in competitive environments. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership abilities, complemented by a proven track record in driving successful project outcomes. Experienced in planning, execution, and ensuring delivery of projects on time and within budget. Passionate about fostering a safe and collaborative environment, building strategic relationships, and empowering teams to achieve common goals. Focused on results-driven performance with a knack for problem-solving and motivating teams to implement positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Westmill Industries
Abbotsford, BC
08.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage mid- to large-scale projects, ensuring full alignment with contract documents and specifications.
- Manage project execution from initiation to successful completion, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations, and maintaining client satisfaction through respectful liaison with contractors and consultants.
- Oversee project launch and closeout processes, ensuring seamless transitions and complete documentation.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timelines are met, and stakeholder communication is consistent.
- Collaborated with internal clients and department management to define project scope and determine the optimal approach, utilizing superior organizational skills to create and maintain project schedules with clearly identified milestones and critical path items.
- Handle insurance arrangements, submittals, shop drawings, and material compliance to meet contract specifications.
- Administered contracts by preparing clear and concise change orders, providing instructions to contractors, maintaining a smooth workflow, and avoiding disputes.
- Provided leadership and oversight to external professional consultants and contractors, ensuring that work aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Manage project financials, including budgets, reporting, forecasting, and invoicing.
- Lead project review meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are informed, and project objectives are on track.
- Implement quality control procedures, conducting inspections to verify compliance with contract documents, and approved shop drawings.
- Supervise project managers, engineers, and team leads, providing feedback and conducting performance appraisals.
- Prepare detailed Scope of Work documents using Microsoft Project and SharePoint for various trades.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
Project Engineer
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.
Surrey, BC
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed project budgets, schedules, and reporting, ensuring alignment with client needs and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated project plans, schedules, and documentation, working closely with internal teams to address scope changes, and resolve issues.
- Collaborated with clients to ensure project specifications were met, from initial design to execution.
- Prepared detailed specifications and worked with draftsmen to produce shop drawings.
- Collaborated with internal clients and department management to define project scope and determine the optimal approach, utilizing superior organizational skills to create and maintain project schedules with clearly identified milestones and critical path items.
- Prepared project documentation, including specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), addenda, Council reports, and briefings, applying thorough knowledge of construction contract law, CCDC documents, and public tendering practices.
- Consulted with outside agencies and the City’s Development Department to ensure the timely acquisition of necessary permits and utility approvals.
- Managed project execution from initiation to successful completion, ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations, and maintaining client satisfaction through respectful liaison with contractors and consultants.
- Administered contracts by preparing clear and concise change orders, providing instructions to contractors, maintaining a smooth workflow, and avoiding disputes.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve project challenges, drawing on knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural disciplines, as well as materials and construction methods.
- Managed and resolved disputes and claims that arose during the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution while minimizing project delays.
- Provided regular written and verbal project status reports to stakeholders, utilizing seasoned communication skills to keep all parties informed and aligned.
- Conducted detailed cost tracking and reporting, including establishing realistic budgets, forecasting final costs, reviewing invoices and progress draws, and maintaining up-to-date project cost reports to track commitments, expenditures, and available or received funding.
- Effectively responded to public inquiries, handling questions and concerns professionally, with clear, informed communication.
Project Engineer
Paramount Components Limited
Abbotsford, BC
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided a cost analysis for pre-production and post-production, including scheduling, and production performance reviews.
- Collaborated with clients and production teams to address design and manufacturing challenges.
- Conducted quality assurance and inspections, ensuring adherence to production schedules and customer requirements.
- Provided CAD support for engineering drawings, and assisted in troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
Mechanical Engineer Co-op
Purdys Chocolatier
Vancouver, BC
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed departmental budgets and schedules in alignment with production strategies.
- Worked closely with various departments to resolve operational issues and ensure compliance with safety policies.
- Assisted in the continuous improvement of production systems, researching new products, and equipment.
- Managed spare parts procurement and failure tracking, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production operations.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
ILAC College
Vancouver, BC07-2022
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
BSc
Afyon Kocatepe University06-2018
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Financial Reporting
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Contract Management
- Subcontract Management
- Risk Management
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Staff Development
- CAD Design
- Engineering Drafting
- Design and specification planning
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Team collaboration and leadership
- SOW development
Professional Development
- [Relevant Certifications or Training]
- [Any other courses or workshops attended]
Timeline
Project Manager
Westmill Industries
08.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Project Engineer
Paramount Components Limited
01.2022 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineer Co-op
Purdys Chocolatier
09.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
ILAC College
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
BSc
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