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Saima Rasheed

Calgary,AB

Summary

Goal-driven Construction Manager dedicated to providing high-quality construction services to discerning clients. Offering first-rate construction management and field supervision expertise. Skillful in working with architects, inspectors, designers and subcontractors to accomplish high-quality project work

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Contractor

Maximus Group Self Employed Services
03.2016 - 03.2023
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
  • Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
  • Attended 10-20 on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
  • Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
  • Created schedules and roadmaps for projects with budgets ranging from $50000 to $300000.
  • Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with architects and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions.

Director of Interior Design

Maximus Group
10.2011 - 05.2016
  • Managed procurement and installation of modern and bespoke furnishings, applying clients' requested parameters to product selection.
  • Created budgets and architectural options for residential and commercial clients with a wide array of financial resources.
  • Maintained compliance with related health and safety guidelines while planning interior and exterior designs.
  • Met with clients to walk through ideas and determine factors affecting planning interior design needs.
  • Authored multi-site organizational plans to efficiently divide workforce and material assets.
  • Consulted with construction contractors, architects, electricians and plumbers to achieve safe and compliant design paradigms.
  • Oversaw construction work on-site to confirm adherence to design plans.
  • Subcontracted installation of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, artwork and furniture.
  • Participated in construction planning and management phases, incorporating interior design requirements into floor plans and blueprints.
  • Advised clients on interior design choices such as space and color allocations, layout and coordination of furnishings.
  • Planned aesthetically pleasing and functional space arrangement, optimizing efficient use of space while maintaining worker satisfaction.
  • Created commercial design plans to be practical, aesthetically pleasing and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity and increasing sales.
  • Estimated costs of material requirements and labor, and worked with client on approvals

Senior Manager, Marketing and Sales

Alghurair Giga
02.2009 - 08.2011
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
  • Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
  • Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
  • Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan.
  • Carried out and developed social media, e-blast and public relations campaigns.
  • Boosted my team and made record sales in the new housing project.
  • Advised and made policies to bring the customers on the company side and made them stakeholders.
  • Sold 180 units in the commercial project of Defence Residency .

Senior Manager Projects

Bahria Town Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 09.2009
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • looked after a Cafe a Spa and all the club facilities under bahria town management.
  • worked on the interior design and marketing campaign of the 300 bed international standard hospital and 3 continental restaurants.
  • Supported the sales team with multiple marketing and sales strategies.
  • Received two Appreciation certificates and cash prize of 200000 directly from Mr. Malik Riaz the Chairman Bahria town

Education

High School Diploma -

National Council For Interior Design Qualification
Singapore
10.2011

MBA - Marketing Management

Arid Agriculture Institute of Management
Rawalpindi
06.2000

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Labor Oversight
  • Renovation
  • Material Needs Determination
  • Material and Equipment Procurement
  • On-Time Project Delivery
  • Creative Solutions
  • Contract Preparation
  • Project Requirements
  • Project Support
  • Production Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Construction Best Practices
  • AutoCAD
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Building Repairs
  • Project Planning
  • Price Proposals
  • Construction Site Management
  • Project Leadership
  • Project Coordination

Websites

Accomplishments

    Appreciation letter from Armed Forces ASC center Noshehra for the completion of multiple construction and renovation projects.

Timeline

Construction Contractor

Maximus Group Self Employed Services
03.2016 - 03.2023

Director of Interior Design

Maximus Group
10.2011 - 05.2016

Senior Manager, Marketing and Sales

Alghurair Giga
02.2009 - 08.2011

Senior Manager Projects

Bahria Town Pvt Ltd
02.2007 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

National Council For Interior Design Qualification

MBA - Marketing Management

Arid Agriculture Institute of Management

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