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About Amir Karimzadeh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: Troms\u00f8, Norway
\nCurrent Role: Project Manager
\nVisit my LinkedIn Page<\/a><\/p>\n

As a dedicated and knowledgeable Project Manager and Engineer, I bring years of hands-on experience in managing and coordinating construction projects from inception to completion. My academic background includes a Master\u2019s in Project Management from the University of NTNU, a Master\u2019s in Engineering Structures and Materials from the University of Stavanger, and a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Civil Engineering from Azad University.<\/p>\n

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\u2666 Professional Experience:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Project Manager\/Engineer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Maling og Flis AS, Troms\u00f8 (Jan 2023 – Present)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

    \u275d 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.\u275e<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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      Assistant Project Engineer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Norges R\u00f8rleggerbedrift AS, Oslo (Apr 2022 – Jan 2023)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

      Tasks:
      \n-Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
      \n-Performing the design\/analysis and Create drawings
      \n-Assisting in management of projects, preparing cost estimation, and project scheduling
      \n-Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
      \n-Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA\/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
      \n-Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel\u2019s performance) and report regularly on project status
      \n-Ordering necessary supplies, tools, and equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u275d <\/em>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.\u275e<\/em><\/p>\n

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      \u2666 Education:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        M.Sc in Project Management
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        Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU (2022 – 2025)
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        \nThesis:<\/strong> “.”<\/p>\n

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        Course Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        \u2022 Courses in:
        \n1. Project Management, Advanced Course
        \n2. Program and Portfolio Management
        \n3. Project Organizations
        \n4. Applied Project Management
        \n5. Finance for Science and Technology Students
        \n6. Risk Management in Projects
        \n7. Front-end of Projects
        \n8. Economics of Transport Infrastructure
        \n9. Traffic Engineering and ITS
        \n10. Timber Structures 1
        \n11. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Specialization Project
        \n12. Programming and Numeric<\/p>\n

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        M.Sc in Engineering Structures and Materials
        \nSpecializing in Structural Engineering and Offshore Structures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        University of Stavanger (2019 – 2021)
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        \nThesis:<\/strong> “Lean Project Management in Construction: Methods and Implementation.”<\/p>\n

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        Course Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        -Structural Integrity
        \n-Mechanical Vibrations
        \n-Life Extension of Structures
        \n-Numerical Modelling
        \n-Plastic Analysis of Structures
        \n-Offshore Material Technology
        \n-Mechanics of Solids, Advanced Course
        \n-Marine Technology and Design
        \n-Marine Operation
        \n-Pipelines and Risers
        \n-Offshore Field Development
        \n-Finite Element Methods, Advanced Course
        \n-Project Management 1
        \n-Project Management 2
        \n-Cost Estimation and Risk Analysis<\/p>\n

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        B.Sc in Civil Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Azad University, Graduated in the Top 10% (2014 – 2018)
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        Course Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        -Civil Engineering Design
        \n-Cost Estimating & Surveying
        \n-Structural Analysis & Dynamics
        \n-Geotechnical Engineering
        \n-Construction Methods
        \n-Traffic & Materials Engineering
        \n-Environmental Engineering
        \n-Water Resource Engineering
        \n-Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
        \n-Concrete & Steel Design<\/p>\n

        \u2022 Completed two projects on Design & Analysis of Steel Structures and Reinforced Concrete Structures
        \n\u2022 Recognized and Authenticated by the World Education Services
        \n\u2022 Recognized and Authenticated by “the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT)”<\/p>\n

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        Specialization in Construction Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Columbia University in the city of New York (2020)<\/em><\/p>\n

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        Course Highlight :<\/strong>
        \n\u2022 Construction Project Management
        \n\u2022 Construction Scheduling
        \n\u2022 Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
        \n\u2022 Construction Finance<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \u2666 Certifications and Skills:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • PRINCE2 Project Management<\/li>\n
        • PRINCE 2 in small projects<\/li>\n
        • Practical PRINCE2\u00ae with the Project Wizard<\/li>\n
        • Procore Construction Management Professional Certificate<\/li>\n
        • Google Project Management Professional Certificate<\/li>\n
        • Microsoft Career Essentials Certificate in Project Management<\/li>\n
        • LinkedIn Path “Getting Started as a Project Manager”<\/li>\n
        • LinkedIn Path “Getting Started as a Government Project Manager”<\/li>\n
        • LinkedIn Path “Getting Started as a Project Coordinator”<\/li>\n
        • LinkedIn Path “Construction Management”<\/li>\n
        • LinkedIn Path “Project Management Foundations”<\/li>\n
        • Autodesk and Revit Certification<\/li>\n
        • Design and Calculation Training for Heating, Floor Heating, Radiators – Pipe network calculation and hydraulic balancing, and more…<\/li>\n
        • Design and Calculation Training for Sanitary Piping, Waste water calculation, piping calculation and design, Wet room design, and more…<\/li>\n
        • Design and Calculation Training for Sprinkler System, Dimensioning and pipe network design, and more…<\/li>\n
        • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Project, and ANSYS among other technical tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          \u2666 Licenses:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          • BIM Coordinator LinkedIn Learning Path<\/li>\n
          • Civil Engineering CAD Technician Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \u2666 Languages:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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            • English<\/li>\n
            • French<\/li>\n
            • Norwegian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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