FARID MEHRABAN

• Company Overview: Axis is a construction contractor operating throughout the commercial and industrial sectors. Axis is specialist in conventional metal roofing and sandwich panels. They have extensively demonstrated ability in handling large and complex roofing projects. Most notably are the major roofing projects that were completed for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. (www.axisconstructions.com.au / www.axismetalroofing.com.au)
• Review project plans, requirements and specifications
• Prepare accurate quantity take offs and materials pricing with high focus on details.
• Determine labor and construction equipment costs
• Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
• Manage preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
• Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
• Prepare shop drawings and as-builts
• Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
• Advised clients on various design options while considering cost implications, helping them make informed decisions about project scope and budget.
• Stayed abreast of industry trends and advancements in technology, incorporating new methodologies into daily practices when appropriate.
• Mentored junior estimators, contributing to their professional growth and development within the company.
• Consistently met or exceeded company profit margin goals through meticulous attention to detail during the estimating process.
• Established strong relationships with key industry partners, resulting in reliable partnerships and favorable terms on bids.
• Secured 3 big projects in 8 months of employment worth more than $12M

• Company Overview: LGR Roofing is metal roofing company operating throughout the commercial industrial, and residential sectors

(www.lochgarmanroofing.com.au)

• Submitted and followed up tenders
• Interpreted drawings, estimating, and pricing required quantities of building materials
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, securing best pricing for materials, labor and equipment.
• Liaised with directors and site men to make sure they are aware of projects scope of works, inclusions, and exclusions
• Placed material orders for suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintained relationships with potential and existing customers
• Identified new/alternative business opportunities
• Developed estimates and takeoffs while drafting detailed proposals.
• Identified and submitted variations
• Tracked project costs and expenses to monitor progress and identify and mitigate deviations from original estimate.
• Using technical drawing software(Auto CAD , Revit, Buildsoft ) to estimate and measure tenders , resulted in 40% saving on estimation time ,and 20% more accurate on material measuring
• Successful tenderer, increased LGR cash flow by around $10.M yearly

• Project Overview: West Karoun crude oil Pump Station was an ambitious project valued at over $95M with a variety of civil works such as earthworks, piling, piping, soil stabilization, drainage, Reinforced concrete structures, ,and about 10 Km road construction

(www.rampcogroup.com)

• Interpreted drawing, and estimated required quantities of building materials from approved plans and specifications
• Prepared budget estimates, tender documents and contract bills, evaluated tenders and variations and managed subcontractors contracts
• Responsible for calculations and production of work claims
• Minimized the cost of project nearly 10% amount by collaborating with on-site designers and the customer, without affecting the project quality
• Managed a specialized Excel Spreadsheet to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable,resulting in 25% saving on time of estimation

• Project Overview: Shahid Chamran was an Irrigation and Drainage Project , $45M in value, including construction of over150 hydraulic structures, a concrete main channel, and primary earth drainage of Gambooe area located in south of Iran
• Estimated over 150 hydraulic structures, including Drops, Penstocks, Culverts, Siphons, and Spillways
• Prepared over 150 shop drawings and as-builts
• Measured and estimated completed earthworks, including excavation, backfills, trims, and embankments
• Analyzed and offered the prices to the client for the new ordered works
• Prepared tender submissions
• Considered and approved subcontractors statements
• Undertook site visit, and evaluated as builts for reliable estimating and budgeting
• Claimed (around 5% total value of project) from the client for about three months halt in project execution because of some clashes in project's drawings and plans

• Project Overview: Concrete Structures Project involved erecting a four story office building, a surface water drainage System in an important industrial area as well as around 1 km retaining wall with 6m height
• Estimated concrete structures, including earthworks, reinforcement, formworking, concreting, and other executing activities
• Initially estimated and worked out material take offs of the retaining wall and preparing cutting lists
• Calculated mobilization, demobilization costs and man hour estimates
• Ordered machinery and materials required for different parts of project, based on initial estimation
• Daily Coordinated with client, subcontractors & general contractors
• 15% Reduction in consumption of bars with developing an excellent cutting lists; hence around 5% fall in total cost of project
• Assisted project managers in finding cost-effective solutions

• Project Overview: Construction of a multiple residential buildings
• Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports of the project
• Prepared initial estimating assessment of tenders
• Employed AutoCAD and Civil3D software to estimate earthworks, 35% saving the time of calculations with around 5% more accuracy
• Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on material and labor costs.
• Continuously improved estimating procedures by staying updated on industry trends and attending relevant training courses.
• Maintained an extensive database of unit costs, enabling quick reference during the estimation process for increased efficiency.