Amir Karimzadeh

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About Amir Karimzadeh

Location: Tromsø, Norway
Current Role: Project Manager
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As a dedicated and knowledgeable Project Manager and Assistant Project Engineer with a strong foundation in civil engineering, I bring over two years of hands-on experience in managing and coordinating complex construction projects from inception to completion. My academic background includes a Master’s in Engineering Structures and Materials from the University of Stavanger and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Azad University.

 

 

♦ Professional Experience:

  • Project Manager/Engineer

    Maling og Flis AS, Tromsø (Jan 2023 – Present)

Tasks:
-Manage project budgets up to 2M, achieving completion on time and under budget by 10% through effective cost control and resource management.
-Cooperate & communicate effectively with the stakeholders, and other project participants
-Cost estimation, Project planning, and adhering to budget, timeline, and quality control plan
-Ensuring that building codes, regulations, and safety precautions are followed
-Ordering and procuring necessary supplies, tools, and equipment
-Frequent inspections on the construction site, and delivering project progress reports
-Quality Control and making sure projects are aligned with agreed-upon plans
-Utilization of CAD softwares and Microsoft Project
-Organizing project meetings & participating in the Negotiation with clients & stakeholders
-Lead multidisciplinary project teams to successfully complete construction projects
-Negotiate contracts and terms with clients and suppliers to improve project profitability and stakeholder satisfaction

❝ In my current role, I lead construction projects ensuring strict compliance with building codes, cost estimates, and timelines, utilizing my expertise in CAD software and project management tools. I ensure high standards of safety and quality control are maintained, alongside frequent site inspections and stakeholder communications.❞

 

  • Assistant Project Engineer

    Norges Rørleggerbedrift AS, Oslo (Apr 2022 – Jan 2023)

    Tasks:
    -Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
    -Performing the design/analysis and Create drawings
    -Assisting in management of projects, preparing cost estimation, and project scheduling
    -Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
    -Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
    -Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
    -Ordering necessary supplies, tools, and equipment

❝ Previously, I supported project management teams with design analyses, technical drawings, and project scheduling. My role was crucial in coordinating engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality and performance standards.❞

 

♦ Education:

  • M.Sc in Engineering Structures and Materials
    Specializing in Structural Engineering and Offshore Structures

    University of Stavanger (2019 – 2021)

    Thesis: “Lean Project Management in Construction: Methods and Implementation.”

    Course Highlights: • Project Management • Cost Estimation & Risk Analysis • Advanced Structural Design & Analysis of Steel and Concrete structures
    • Plastic Analysis of Structures • Material Technology • Marine Technology & Design • Marine Operations • Pipelines & Risers • Offshore Field Development
    • Finite Element • Offshore Wind Turbine • Concrete Technology

     

  • B.Sc in Civil Engineering

    Azad University, Graduated in the Top 10% (2014 – 2018)

    Course Highlights: • Civil Engineering Design • Construction Management • Cost Estimating & Surveying • Structural Analysis & Dynamics • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Construction Methods •Traffic & Materials Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Water Resource Engineering • Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
    • Concrete & Steel Structures Design and Analysis

    – Completed two projects on the Design & Analysis of Steel and Reinforced-Concrete Structures

     

  • Specialization in Construction Management

    Columbia University in the city of New York (2020)

    Course Highlight :
    • Construction Project Management
    • Construction Scheduling
    • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
    • Construction Finance

     

♦ Certifications and Skills:

  • PRINCE2 Project Management
  • Autodesk and Revit Certification
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and ANSYS among other technical tools.

♦ Licenses:

  • Norwegian Driving License
  • BIM Coordinator LinkedIn Learning Path
  • Civil Engineering CAD Technician Certificate