·      11 years of experience (4 years with Metro) in project and construction management, project control, cost engineering, scheduling, risk assessment, and schedule delay analysis for private and government sector contracts covering transportation, educational, municipal, industrial, energy, and commercial projects.

·      My area of expertise includes Bus and Train Maintenance and Operations Facilities, Administration Office Facilities, Underground and Above Ground Utility Relocation, Compressed Natural Gas Fueling (CNG) Facility, Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Rehabilitation, Flood Control, Seismic Retrofit of Bridges, Roadway and Traffic Signal Improvements.

·      My strong ability to work with multiple clients, stakeholders, and contractors in addition to my, ethics, skills and professionalism has consistently earned me client commendations and repeated work.

·      Efficient and excellent communication skills gained by constantly improving my written and oral communication and people skills.

 

 

·   Master of Science in Construction Management, California State University, Long Beach, 2005

·   Advance Computer Networking, Computer Education Institute, 2001

·   Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Azad University of Iran, 1999

 

 

·   Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, 2014

·   Advance Project Management Certification, Bureau Veritas North America, 2010

·   Microsoft Certified Professional, 2001

 

 

·   Oracle Primavera P6 Web and Client V8.3

·   Oracle Primavera Contract Manager V14

·   Schedule Analyzer for the Enterprise (SAe) V3.0

·   Deltek Acumen, V5.1

·   EcoSys Enterprise Planning and Controls

·   Microsoft SharePoint 2010

·   Microsoft Project and Office 2010 (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

 

 

(1/2012 – present)Sr. Project Control Specialist (Cost and Schedule)

Marrs Services Inc, – full time consultant for Metro (LACMTA)

 

Primarily responsible for scheduling, project control, cost engineering, risk assessment, and schedule delay analysis of infrastructural construction projects related to transit projects.  Responsibilities, key contributions and accomplishments are:

 

·      Completed several major capital projects valued over $180 million with no delay claims or disputes.

·      Prepared budget, funding plan, expenditure plan, engineering estimate, and cash flow forecast for several projects and proposed corrective actions for deviations from the planed expenditure.

·      Reviewed and analyzed project’s cost and schedule performance and recommend corrective actions.

·      Developed resource loaded baseline schedules to include all disciplines and drawings; identified the critical path and updated the schedules on a monthly basis to monitor project’s progress; adjust the schedule and resources as necessary.

·      Developed quarterly, monthly and weekly progress reports included critical path analysis, cash flow forecast, cost and schedule variance analysis based on contract/project requirements and client needs.

·      Performed what-if analysis, developed and presented corrective action plans and mitigation strategies based on schedule risk assessment, project health, and critical path analysis.

·      Reviewed, monitored and tracked RFIs and Change Orders to evaluate any potential impact to the cost and schedule.  Participated and helped in change order negotiations.

·      Reviewed and analyzed contractors’ Time Impact Analysis (TIA’s) and prepared independent estimates of entitlement to time and money.  

·      Developed and maintained Project Management Plan (PMP) including Risk Assessment, Staffing Plan, Project’s Organization Chart and expenditure plan.

·      Worked with Project Managers and Construction Managers and liaising with other project groups to fulfill project-related responsibilities.

·      Provided training and guidance for junior schedulers and project team.

 

Significant Projects:

 

Ø       Emergency and Security Operational Control Center facility ($125 million)–Scope: a Design-Bid-Build, three-story, 114,000 square feet, Combined Rail, Bus and Emergency Operation facility, includes Administration Offices, Conference rooms, Break rooms, Electrical and Storage rooms.

Ø       Division 13 Bus Maintenance and Operations facility ($130 million)–Scope: a Design-Bid-Build, three-story, 442,655 square feet facility, includes Parking Structures for Buses and Employees, Operations and Maintenance Buildings, Administration Offices, Conference Rooms, Break Rooms, Electrical and Storage rooms, Gyms, Chassis Wash, Car Wash, and undergrounding above ground utilities. 

Ø       Capital Rail Program Projects ($403 million)–Scope: 56 Capital Light and Heavy Rail projects to improve and maintain Metro Rail Safety, Security and Operations such as,

v      Metro Blue Line Signal System Rehabilitation ($90 million)-Scope: a Design-Build project which involves the addition of 5 new interlocking, a siding track, installation of new Overhead Contact System, and the refurbishment of the Automatic Train Control and Wayside Signaling Systems.

v      Fire Control Panel Upgrade ($40 million)-Scope: a Design-Build project which involves refurbishment of all lines Fire Control Panels.

v      Carwash and Cleaning Platform at Division 20 ($25 million)–Scope: a Design-Bid-Build contract consisted of modifications to the existing cleaning platforms and carwash in Metro Red Line, demolition of existing facilities, removal and replacement of tracks, installation of a new concrete platforms and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment.

v      Metro Blue Line OCS Rehabilitation ($18 million)-Scope: a Design-Build project which involves refurbishment of the OCS of the entire line.

v      Metro Green Line Emergency Trip System (ETS) Replacement ($10 million)-Scope: replacement of Emergency Trip Switches (ETS) at fifteen passenger station platforms and four locations on the Metro’s Right Away.

v      Division 11 Body Shop Ventilation Rehabilitation ($ 3 million)-Scope: a Design-Bid-Build contract consisted of modifications to the existing Body Shop and carwash in Metro Blue Line Yard, demolition of existing facilities, and installation of new electrical and mechanical equipment.

 

(8/2007 - 8/2011) Project Manager/Scheduler

Bureau Veritas North America – full time consultant for Los Angeles County (LACDPW)

 

Responsible for overseeing design and construction phase including scheduling and project control of infrastructure construction projects related to roadway improvements, traffic congestion relief, flood control, seismic retrofit/replacement of existing bridges.  Responsibilities and key contributions are:

 

·      Completed more than 20 projects valued approximately $30 million on time and within the planned budget.

·      Implemented project planning & scheduling strategy, plans and procedures, reflected both company and contractor roles, responsibilities and expectations.

·      Evaluated critical path and developed a strategy and plan to improve the schedule to deliver projects on time.

·      Developed project’s objectives, Scope of work, risk assessment, staffing plan, baseline schedules, cash flow projection, trend analysis, funding plan and cost variance report.  Oversaw development of construction and technical documents and engineering estimate.

·      Assisted in preparation and/or obtaining right of way agreements, board reports, right of way acquisitions, procurement, construction and encroachment permits, and environmental clearance (CEQA and NEPA) and permits.

·      Coordinated with various departments/functions/3rd party agencies to facilitate on-time production and delivery of assigned goals.

 

Significant Projects:

 

Ø       Anaheim Street over Long Beach Freeway ($1 million) – Scope: Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.

Ø       Valley Blvd over Old Valley Road ($1 million) – Scope: Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.

Ø       First Street over White Ave, et al. ($2 million) – Scope: Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.

Ø       9^th Street over Pico Avenue ($4 million) – Scope: Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.

Ø       Vermont Avenue over LACMTA railroad ($3 million) – Scope: Bridge Seismic Retrofit project.

Ø       Tyler Avenue, et al. ($1.2 million) – Scope: Re-alignment of roadway and traffic signal Improvement.

Ø       Encina Road ($1 million) – Scope: Retaining Wall project.

Ø       Pathfinder Road from Fullerton Road to Brea Canyon Cutoff Road ($2 million) – Scope: Traffic Signal Improvement and Roadway resurfacing.

Ø       Cesar Chavez Avenue from Long Beach Freeway to east of Mednik ($4 million) – Scope: Reconstruction and resurfacing of the existing roadway pavement, reconstruction of sidewalk, curb ramps, driveways, curb and gutter, and loop restoration.

  

(1/2007- 8/2007) Project Coordinator/Scheduler

Carter Burgess (Acquired by Jacobs Engineering) – part time consultant for Los Angeles   County (LACDPW)

 

Responsible for monitoring and tracking Punch List Items and Close-Out phase of Metro Orange Line (3 months assignment to finalize this stage of project) and preparing Monthly Consultant Report.  Additional responsibilities are listed below.

·   Coordinated with contractor, all Metro Departments and third parties to monitor and report progress on outstanding items for Metro Orange Line.

·   Reviewed construction documents and labs reports in regards to issues arouse during/after construction.

·   Assisted in developing budget, expenditure plan, engineering estimate, and cash flow forecast for several projects.

·   Worked independently to prepare Monthly Consultant Report which included total staff planned hours and dollars, actual expenditures, monthly and to-date variances. The report provided budget information on each CWO and grouped the data by staff overall hours and dollars and by each firm (used P3 and excel to develop the documents).

 

Significant Project:

 

Ø       Metro Orange Line ($324 million) – Scope: a Design-Build Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project consisting of a 14-mile busway and an 11-mile multi-use path for both bicycles and pedestrians.

 

(10/2004-1/2007) Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

 

Lovco Construction Inc,

 

Responsible for assisting project managers in scheduling, estimating, coordinating and monitoring of construction projects related to educational, industrial, energy, and commercial projects valued in excess of $120 million.

 

·   Developed and maintained detailed construction schedules in coordination with Superintendent and Project Manager and submitted the schedules to the client for review and approval.

·   Documented potential schedule delays and analyzed the impact of the change on the contract milestones.  Promptly notified supervision to submit request for extension of time and/or additional costs as per terms of contract if necessary.

·   Tracked and controlled daily and weekly costs of Labor, Equipment and Materials for each project.

·   Analyzed and highlighted overall schedule impact of any variance/change orders.

·   Prepared unit cost analysis, material take-off list, current prices, source of procurement, cost estimate revisions and cost analysis before, during and up to the project's completion.

 

Significant Projects:

 

Ø       Valley Christian High School, Cerritos, CA – Scope: this project consisted of modernizing of the existing buildings including; classrooms, library, food service, gymnasiums. The modernization work throughout the campus included updating the fire life safety systems (fire alarm, fire sprinklers, door hardware and lighting) and Low voltage systems (Smart Boards, telephone system, fiber optic cabling, master bell system & wireless access). The existing Offices was demolished and replaced with new hardscape and landscape and the re-configuration of the adjacent parking lot. Value: $21 million.

Ø       Various Construction Projects within British Petroleum (BP), ConocoPhillips, and ChevronTexaco – Scope: a series of modifications and additions to the existing facilities including demolition of the existing concrete foundations and pipe supports, excavation of contaminated soil, soil import, and installation of the new foundations, platforms and associated pipe racks. The modification and renovation also included demolition of the existing office, storage and maintenance facilities and replace them with the new facilities. Systems renovation and addition included, installation of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems including installation of mechanical pumps, process piping, process controls, lighting, electrical power, instrumentation, and miscellaneous equipment. Value: $3-120 million

 

 

Name	Company	Position	Telephone	email
Ben Bootorabi	Hill Int.	Sr. Project Control Manager	(619) 274-2366	bootorabib@metro.net
Julie Owen	Metro	Sr. Project Control Manager	(213) 922-7313	owenj@metro.net
Marla Miller	Metro	Sr. Schedule Analyst	(213) 922-7630	millerma@metro.net
Rafie Zamani, P.E.	Metro	Sr. Resident Engineer	(213) 922-7298	zamanir@metro.net
Jim Yang, P.E.	Metro	Supervisor Engineer	(213) 617-7658	yangj@metro.net
Sholeh Ansari, P.E.	LACDPW	Sr. Project Manager		sansari@dpw.lacounty.gov
James Wei, P.E.	Metro	Sr. Project Manager	(213) 922-7528	weija@metro.net