Saif Tawfik
Whitby,Ontario
Summary
Structural Engineering BEng candidate at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU, 2026, 3.98 CGPA) with experience in SAP2000, AutoCAD, concrete and steel design, and bridge engineering. Leadership roles as VP Finance of CECU and VP within CSCE and ICE, with a track record of coordinating student teams and technical initiatives. Hands-on field experience in construction quality assurance and materials testing, supported by recent awards in bridge design and geodetic sciences. Interested in graduate structural engineering roles in building and bridge design, with a part‑time, after‑hours MEng in Structural Engineering planned so as not to conflict with full‑time work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner & Manager
Medium Term Rental Company
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - Current
- Managed 14-unit portfolio with over $2M in assets; maintained 95%+ occupancy through tenant relations
- Spearheaded 8+ value-add renovation projects; coordinated 15+ contractors while ensuring building code compliance
- Performed market analysis and financial modeling, secured financing for property acquisitions and capital improvements
- Applied Real Estate Development knowledge (TMU Minor) to optimize cash flow and long-term ROI
Project Manager - CEN 100
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Managing cohort of 30+ first-year engineering students; tracked schedules and achieved 100% project completion rate
- Acted as primary liaison between students and faculty to align project deliverables with engineering course objectives
- Mentored teams on practical project management, technical communication, and design problem-solving
- Completed Project Leadership Certificate through formal junior PM training program
Research Assistant
Dr.Khaled Sennah - Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Researched orthotropic plate theory application to bridge deck design; analyzed structural performance and optimization strategies
- Performed numerical modeling and literature reviews; evaluated real-world structural behavior across complex loading scenarios
- Supported development of academic publications through data compilation, analysis, and presentation preparation
Field Quality Assurance Technician
AllRock Consulting LTD
Etobicoke, ON
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Executed quality assurance testing on concrete strength, rebar placement, asphalt compaction, and soil stability
- Conducted field inspections ensuring structural components met engineering specifications and building codes
- Performed laboratory analysis (grain size, compaction) supporting construction quality control processes
- Prepared detailed technical reports for client review and project documentation
- Nuclear Gauge Certification obtained through hands-on field training
Education
BEng - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
04.2026
BEng - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
04.2026
Skills
- Concrete & Steel Design
- Bridge Design
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Project Management
- Numerical Modeling
- Quality Assurance
- SAP2000
- AutoCAD
- SkyCiv
- ETABS
Websites
Languages
Arabic (Fluent), English (Fluent)
Certification
- Project Bits: Financial Literacy Certificate - The Canadian Foundation For Economic Education & The National Bank Of Canada - Nov 2023
- Team Coordination Badge: Level Up Program - Toronto Metropolitan University - Sep 2024
- Self-Awareness Badge: Level Up Program - Toronto Metropolitan University - Dec 2024
- Self Management Badge: Level Up Program - Toronto Metropolitan University - Dec 2024
- Financial Literacy Badge: TMU Leadership x Pennydrops - Toronto Metropolitan University - Dec 2025
- Project Leadership Certificate – CEN 100 - Toronto Metropolitan University - Dec 2025
- LEED Green Associate Certification - U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - Apr 2026
Awards
Entrance Scholarship - $2000 - Toronto Metropolitan University - Sep 2021 - Merit-based scholarship awarded for high school average exceeding 90%., Timber Fever Design-Build Competition - Honorable Mention - Moses Structural Engineers / Toronto Metropolitan University - Sep 2022 - National design-build competition for architecture/engineering students. Team designed and constructed timber community pavilion, earning Honorable Mention for innovation and structural design., John D. Barnes Geodetic Sciences Fellowship - $600 - John Duncan Barnes - Dec 2024 - Prestigious scholarship awarded to graduate students in geography/GIS programs. Selected for academic excellence and demonstrated achievement in geospatial sciences., Nick Barbieri Memorial Award - $1009 - The Concrete Forming Association of Ontario - Dec 2025 - Awarded for academic excellence in concrete technology., EXP Bridge Design Award - $500 - EXP: Engineering, Architecture, Design and Consulting - Dec 2025 - Highest mark in Bridge Design and Construction course (97.22%), Dean's List - 6 Consecutive Semesters - Toronto Metropolitan University - Dec 2026 - Academic honor for maintaining 3.98 CGPA across 6 consecutive semesters.
Timeline
Project Manager - CEN 100
Toronto Metropolitan University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Research Assistant
Dr.Khaled Sennah - Toronto Metropolitan University
05.2025 - 09.2025
Field Quality Assurance Technician
AllRock Consulting LTD
04.2024 - 08.2024
Owner & Manager
Medium Term Rental Company
01.2023 - Current
BEng - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University
BEng - Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Toronto Metropolitan University