Wassim El-karaouni
Exterior renovation expert
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. Knowledgeable in many aspects of exterior cementitious finishes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Plast-on Wall Systems LTD
Calgary, AB
03.2020 - 11.2023
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Applicator/ Project Management
Plast-all Stucco Systems Inc
Edmonton, AB
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained strong education on latest methods and techniques for EIFS and conventional stucco applications through experience and manufacturers specifications
- Calculated areas for treatment to accurately estimate square footage pricing and material costs.
- Verified clients received outstanding service to extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Inspected areas prior to application to confirm removal of debris and obstacles.
- Applied and installed approved EIFS systems according to building specifications.
- Reviewed blueprint, materials and safety protocols and executed professional results.
- Managed multiple personal for onsite projects.
Foundation Specialist
Foundation Building Experts
Ottawa, ON
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Installed lath and other forming materials to prepare for structural and cosmetic repairs.
- Mixed, spread and patched concrete to specifications.
- Applied fast set mortars to various types of structures including overhead driveways and underground structures.
- Obtained critical knowledge of materials and application of specialized materials.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality and code standards.
Education
Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School
Gloucester, ON05.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget Administration
- Safety Protocols
- Conflict Management
- Expense Reports
- Staff Training
- Staff Retention
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
- Site Safety Coordinator
- Sales and Marketing
- Performance Improvement
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Building Codes and Regulations
- Client Relations
Timeline
Project Manager
Plast-on Wall Systems LTD
03.2020 - 11.2023
Applicator/ Project Management
Plast-all Stucco Systems Inc
03.2018 - 01.2020
Foundation Specialist
Foundation Building Experts
01.2013 - 01.2017
Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School
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