DARA GHANIZADEH
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Supervisor and Coordinator
N1 Exclusive Pty Ltd
2066, NSW
10.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members when required during the course of a project's execution.
- Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
- Conducted risk assessments for each project and developed strategies for mitigating risks.
- Developed project plans and managed resources to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to secure necessary materials or services at competitive rates.
- Created presentations summarizing findings from completed projects which were presented at executive level meetings.
- Marked materials with grade or acceptance status.
- Made adjustments to equipment or calibrated instruments to required tolerances.
- Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations or standards when executing projects across multiple regions.
- Monitored performance metrics such as cost, timeline, quality control and customer satisfaction levels.
QHSE Manager & Internal Auditor
Highcorp Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate such workplace hazards.
- Inspected facilities and job sites to identify and correct potential hazards and verify safety and regulation compliance.
- Led weekly safety discussions with department supervisors to increase safety awareness.
- Conducted post-accident investigation and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Guided, wrote, revised and developed various site health and safety management programs.
- Reviewed safety legislation to determine necessary changes in safety requirements.
- Completed quarterly and yearly audits.
- Executed successful compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs.
- Built positive working relationships with other department managers through effective communication.
- Evaluated physical and digital records to determine potential risk and check compliance with guidelines.
- Contributed to large-scale risk assessment initiatives and promoted improved business procedures and controls.
- Maintained detailed database of compliance data, activities and actions taken.
- Developed audit programs and internal control systems to identify areas of risk.
- Conducted interviews with management personnel to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Documented audit findings in formal reports presented to senior management team.
- Maintained a database of records related to ISO certifications and audits conducted.
Junior Project Manager
Highcorp Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
12.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted meetings and prepared reports to communicate project status with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developed project calendars and budgets to gauge progress and overall team success.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Procured and organized project documents, reports and files.
- Provided financial support by preparing invoices and estimates for projects.
- Scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs for company equipment.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
- Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
- Oversaw changes and coordinated change orders and contract reviews.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Gathered contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for company.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Conducted walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with homeowners.
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Coordinated extensive planning, development of project milestones and budget for complex contracts.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Resolved labor, design and tool issues during construction projects.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Project Coordinator
Mr.Epoxy
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Established and maintained quality performance metrics to meet objectives.
- Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
- Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.
- Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
- Administered contract change requests and resolution.
- Managed subcontract administration and compliance and coordinated contract closeouts.
- Inspected contract work operations to check compliance with plans and specifications.
Architectural Drafter & Contract Administrator
Orosi Pty Ltd
Randwick, NSW
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Prepared Revit drawings including plans, elevations, sections, and detailed drawings
- Contributed design ideas to projects in collaboration with team members
- Implemented energy-efficient components into design while maintaining aesthetics
- Considered safety standards and regulations in design
- Prepared contract documents for the building contractors
- Proactively shared any concerns regarding potential design issues
- Mentored interns to give them an understanding of the day- to-day duties in office
- Inspected contract work operations to check compliance with plans and specifications.
- Gathered contractor quotes for careful review to determine best options for company.
- Saved costs, pricing new and renewal contracts for all divisions.
- Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
Graduate Architect
Arsh4D Studio
, Iran
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared architectural 2D and 3D drawings
- Assisted senior architects and acquired thorough knowledge of building requirements
- Learned digital design techniques for creating models
- Engaged in various construction stages from drafting sketches to working with developers on site
- Accompanied architects to project sites
- Sat in on company meetings and asked relevant questions
Education
Certificate - ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Sydney01-2024
Certificate - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Sydney01-2024
Certificate - ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Sydney01-2024
Certificate - Confine Small Emergencies in A Facility
Allens Training
Sydney, NSW08.2023
Certificate - Provide First Aid, Emergency Life Support, And CPR
Catch Training
Sydney, NSW08.2023
Master of Arts - Planning
Macquarie University
02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Islamic Azad University of Urmia
01.2018
Skills
Design
- Sound understanding of DA process and requirements
- Excellent spatial planning understanding and a strong aesthetic sense
- Comprehensive design and construction knowledge
- Shifting between tasks and project scales, from master planning to shop drawings
Technical
- Proficient in Revit documentation
- Highly experienced in using AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite, 3DS MAX
- Sound understanding of the National Construction Code and Australian Standards
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Practical knowledge to prepare DA and CC drawings
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Schedule Management
- Project Coordination
- Data Collection
- Documentation and Reporting
- Technical Presentations
- Cost Analysis
- Budget Control
- Gantt Charts
- Vendor Selection
Individual
- Highly attentive to details and passionate about design
- Ability to work under pressure to meet assigned deadlines and time management
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Performance monitoring
- Personable character and clear communicator
- Confident leader and conscientious team player
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Strong organizational and presentational skills
- Ability to manage and run multiple projects simultaneously
- Stakeholder Relations
- Client Relationships
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
References
Upon request
Timeline
Project Supervisor and Coordinator
N1 Exclusive Pty Ltd
10.2024 - Current
QHSE Manager & Internal Auditor
Highcorp Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 10.2024
Junior Project Manager
Highcorp Pty Ltd
12.2022 - 10.2024
Project Coordinator
Mr.Epoxy
01.2021 - 11.2022
Architectural Drafter & Contract Administrator
Orosi Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
Graduate Architect
Arsh4D Studio
06.2018 - 01.2020
Certificate - ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Certificate - ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Certificate - ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
GCC
Certificate - Confine Small Emergencies in A Facility
Allens Training
Certificate - Provide First Aid, Emergency Life Support, And CPR
Catch Training
Master of Arts - Planning
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
Islamic Azad University of Urmia
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