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Parisa Yousefzadeh

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Construction professional with 5+ years of experience managing all phases of new construction projects, from preconstruction to closeout. Holds a Master’s degree in Building Engineering - Construction Management from Concordia University, with expertise in quality control, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration. Dedicated to delivering high-quality projects on time and within scope while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

VPAC Construction Group
Vancouver, British Columbia
07.2022 - Current
  • Preparing tender documents, including drawings, specifications, conditions of contract, and schedule of line items.
  • Gathering received quotes and conducting competitive bid analyses.
  • Assisting with preparing scopes of works in regards to the drawings and specifications.
  • Scheduling trades, interviews, and reviewing quotes and scopes of work with individual trades.
  • Help prepare the Scope of Work (SOW) and Supplemental Conditions documents for trade partner subcontracts.
  • Tracking the process of contract execution.
  • Estimating, quantity take-off, and value engineering.
  • Reporting project updates to the client, along with schedule updates, a potential change order report, financial status, and roadblocks.
  • Budget health check review and creating cash flow for forecasting.
  • Collaborated with the project manager and the superintendent to identify and address potential construction issues.
  • Supported the implementation of project-specific safety plans by reviewing, coordinating, and monitoring compliance.
  • JHSC member and First Aid Level 1 certified.
  • Documented and tracked action items, updates, and decisions during project team meetings.
  • Managed project change processes, including identifying change events, submitting change notices, and tracking approvals.
  • Maintained and updated project documentation, including drawings, revisions, site instructions, and change orders.
  • Issuing site instructions to responsible trades and updating drawings and sketches accordingly.
  • Performing quality control and quality assurance, creating a deficiency list. Implementing QR codes for different parts of the building to facilitate the creation of deficiency items.
  • Track and manage trade payment applications, ensuring that required documentation is complete.
  • Serve as a liaison between architects, trades, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, project staff, and clients to resolve issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Create and manage submittals and RFIs for the duration of construction.
  • Assist in project closeout, preparing records such as RFIs, warranties, As-Builts, and O&M manuals.
  • Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at the company level.

Cost Estimator

Quality Cabinet
Vancouver, British Columbia
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Analyze project specifications and blueprints to prepare accurate cost estimates for kitchen cabinet production.
  • Gather and assess material, labor, and overhead costs to create detailed cost breakdowns.
  • Collaborate with sales, design, and production teams to align estimates with project requirements and budgets.
  • Track cost fluctuations, and maintain an up-to-date database of material and labor pricing.
  • Assist in developing pricing strategies to enhance profitability and competitiveness.
  • Ensure estimates are delivered on time, with high accuracy, and attention to detail.

Project Coordinator

TARHEAKHAR CONSULTANT ENGINEERING
Shiraz, Iran
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Efficiently oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely, budget-conscious execution, while maintaining quality standards. Monitor costs, progress, and compliance with contracts, reviewing architectural and technical details.
  • Engage in project development, including scope definition, preconstruction planning, cost estimation, and design review. Contribute to budgets, value engineering, and accurate quantity assessments.

Education

Master of Engineering - Building Engineering - Construction Management

Concordia University
Montreal, QC
08-2021

MBA - Marketing

Islamic Azad University
Shiraz, Iran
06-2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Islamic Azad University
Shiraz, Iran
02-2017

Skills

  • Procore
  • Bluebeam
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)
  • Autodesk (Revit, Navisworks, Dynamo, AutoCAD)
  • RapidMiner
  • Super Decision
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Strong communication
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Project Coordinator

VPAC Construction Group
07.2022 - Current

Cost Estimator

Quality Cabinet
03.2022 - 07.2022

Project Coordinator

TARHEAKHAR CONSULTANT ENGINEERING
10.2016 - 01.2019

Master of Engineering - Building Engineering - Construction Management

Concordia University

MBA - Marketing

Islamic Azad University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Islamic Azad University
Parisa Yousefzadeh