Highlights:

Skills:estimate, schedule, Construction, cost, planning, Design

Cost Manager 01/2018 - 10/2020
Rider Levett Bucknall, Boston, MA United States
Industry: Construction
Provided cost management services including cost forecasting and reporting, change management, closeout, administration, invoice validation, procurement management, earned value, and value engineering for large scale projects such as commercial, hospitality, health, airport, residential projects.
• Prepared and issued periodic cost reports from schematic through final construction documents. Carried out an earned value analysis of the project on a periodic basis. • Reviewed drawings and specifications to determine scope and quantities to calculate pricing • Determined quantities of materials in various trades by using estimating department software. • Communicated solicits and interacts with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.--
Cost Estimator 07/2017 - 01/2018
JDL Corporate Interiors, Inc., Boston, MA United States
Industry: Construction
Put the conceptual budgets together based on floor plans and held preliminary meetings with clients during the pre- construction phase. Worked closely with the Project Managers and oversee/assist bidding projects based on construction drawings that we receive during RFP’s. Analyzed plans and specifications, collected bids from subcontractors and performed a scope review before submitting pricing to clients.
• Ensured that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently, and client expectations are exceeded throughout the duration of the projects. • Obtained bids from sub constructors and ensure that the scope is covered. • Prepared multiple budgets for all phases of the estimate. • Developed cost and schedule estimates for multiple projects. • Did construction materials take off and negotiated with vendors. • Effectively communicated with all stakeholders.--
Project Architect/Project Manager 03/2012 - 07/2014
Emsas Construction Company, Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey
Industry: Construction
Led project teams to deliver $60M-$90M global construction projects in Eastern Europe. Improved project cost by $0.5M through careful monitoring and detailed analysis of the project progression. Guided the project teams to make data-driven decisions and coached my immediate supervisors to promote efficient communication between leadership and the bottom line which resulted in improved productivity and employee engagement.
• Facilitated the concept design, developed 3D models, and prepared architectural specifications and detailed drawings for the hotel projects. • Contributed project design team for the architectural design of Ikitelli Integrated Health Campus of 800,000 square meters in Istanbul, Turkey. • Developed cost and schedule estimates for multiple projects. • Monitored the fieldwork to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures and specifications. • Provided consulting to the project team on controlling change orders and submittals. • Developed shop-drawings ensuring timely problem-solving and implementing changes. • Did construction material take off on multiple projects and negotiated with vendors. • In order to create as-built drawings of the President Hotel in Belarus, where many undocumented changes had been implemented, I compared the structure with architectural/structural drawings, worked with subs and vendors, and then documented change orders.--
Project Architect/Project Manager 03/2011 - 03/2012
Brener Architecture and Design Company, Istanbul, Turkey
Industry: Construction
Core competencies include applying project management methods based on scope, schedule and budget accountability; providing consulting to the project teams to ensure design and construction process are executed in accordance with the requirements; leading subcontractor negotiations and monitoring change orders, RFPs, bidding and submittals.
• Facilitated creative problem solving through engaging the project team to address the design issues. • Contributed to concept design and built 3D models of smart residences, small houses, major corporate head offices, sports center and textile factory. • Provided project management throughout all phases of the projects including concept design, documentation, bidding, construction, and close-out--

Yeditepe University 09/2003 - 06/2008
Istanbul, , Turkey
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Architecture

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