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Mehran Aghaei

Mehran Aghaei

North Vancouver BC,British Columbia

Summary

Dynamic Senior Estimator/Project Manager at Renzo Construction with a proven track record in cost estimation and contract negotiation. Adept at adapting to changing project requirements while maintaining a positive attitude. Recognized for implementing process improvements that enhanced efficiency and accuracy in estimates, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Estimator/Project Manager

RenzoConstruction
Burnaby, British Columbia
02.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Reviewed drawings, specifications, and other documents to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
  • Performed quantity take-offs from blueprints, sketches, or written instructions. Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers, and architects.
  • Participated in pre-bid meetings with potential contractors or subcontractors when requested by clients. Consulted with clients, vendors, or architects to make estimates and resolve conflicts.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules, and objectives, and optimize plans. Established cost monitoring procedures and reporting systems.
  • Worked closely with the finance department to align project estimates with overall budgetary constraints.
  • Implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of estimation department.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
  • Updated and maintained database of suppliers and contractors.
  • Consulted with architects, engineers and owners to clarify project requirements.
  • Analyzed completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs, determining reasons for discrepancies. Attended site visits as necessary in order to gain an understanding of the conditions at each job location.
  • Attended site visits as necessary in order to gain an understanding of the conditions at each job location.
  • Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
  • Researched industry trends related to labor costs, material prices and other factors which may affect the cost of a project.

Estimator

Fair Trade Works
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepare estimates for construction projects.
  • Analyze plans, specifications, and other documents to determine the scope of work and required materials.
  • Develop accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
  • Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions, and verify measurements.
  • Review subcontractor bids, and negotiate terms with subcontractors.
  • Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms
  • Prepare detailed reports of estimated costs and projected timelines.
  • Directed and negotiated change orders and claims for contractors, suppliers and architects.
  • Present estimate to required parties when required
  • Review of completed estimates vs.
  • The estimates for improvement of accuracy of future estimates
  • Participate in estimate/project handover meeting with Operations

Estimator

Knight Signs
Delta, British Columbia
09.2018 - 02.2023
  • Developed estimates/bids for industrial Signage projects (residential and commercial)
  • Reviewed plans, specifications and blueprints
  • Reviewing all tender documents to develop scope requirements and preparing the compliant budget and tender proposals
  • Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and developing preliminary construction schedules using labor calculations

Estimator/Project Management

Pid Group Construction
Burnaby
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Managing and executing projects to deliver the project on schedule, on budget, and in accordance with the project specifications
  • Ability to generate estimates from plans and specs in a timely manner
  • Manage resources, cost control, monthly progress estimates, contract change management
  • Excellent communication with the client, consultants and sub-trades to ensure any problems are addressed quickly to ensure the project stays on budget
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

Estimator/Project Coordinator

T.O. Persian Co
, Iran
10.2010 - 05.2015

Manager, Design & Engineering Unit

Orfiran.co
, Iran
06.2010 - 09.2012

Education

Construction Estimating (upgrade) -

BCIT
BURNABY
01.2018

bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Azad University
IRAN
01.2002

Skills

  • Independent
  • Team player
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Work under pressure
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability to changing project requirements
  • Able to work effectively under short deadlines
  • Positive attitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • AutoCAD
  • On-Screen Take-Off
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost estimation expertise
  • Change order management
  • Design-build experience

Certification

  • Fall Protection
  • WHMIS
  • Certified Professional Engineering Association (P.Eng) - Iran

Personal Information

Title: Estimator

Languages

Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Timeline

Senior Estimator/Project Manager

RenzoConstruction
02.2024 - Current

Estimator

Fair Trade Works
02.2023 - 01.2024

Estimator

Knight Signs
09.2018 - 02.2023

Estimator/Project Management

Pid Group Construction
06.2015 - 08.2018

Estimator/Project Coordinator

T.O. Persian Co
10.2010 - 05.2015

Manager, Design & Engineering Unit

Orfiran.co
06.2010 - 09.2012

Construction Estimating (upgrade) -

BCIT

bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Azad University

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