Saeed Aram
London,UK
Summary
Experienced construction professional with expertise in project planning, budgeting, and management across commercial and residential sectors. Proficient in advanced structural engineering drawings, UK building control regulations, and M&E systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in all phases of construction. Demonstrated success in managing subcontractors, overseeing site safety, and delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Skilled in cost estimation, materials management, and tender submissions to optimise project outcomes. Dedicated to driving excellence in construction projects while fostering strong client relationships.
Overview
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Construction Project Director
GNS Design & Build
City of London, www.gnsdesignbuild.com
2020.02 - Current
- Adapted quickly to unforeseen changes without compromising on the timeline or quality of the projects.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, optimising their performance on-site.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and processes.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delays in the project schedule.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delays in the project schedule.
- Supervised construction site activities to ensure safety compliance at all times.
- Led weekly meetings with clients, updating them about the progress whilst addressing concerns promptly.
- Mitigated potential risks proactively, avoiding any major disruptions in the workflow.
- Oversaw the transition from the design phase to the construction phase smoothly, preventing any delays or miscommunications.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of expectations and deliverables.
- Coordinated with multiple teams, enhancing overall project coordination and productivity.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, leading to favourable negotiation outcomes for procurement of materials.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies for successful project execution.
- Prepared detailed progress reports, providing transparency about the status of projects to stakeholders regularly.
- Reduced unnecessary expenditure through careful budget planning and control.
- Ensured quality adherence by conducting regular audits of construction material and workmanship.
- Improved project delivery timelines with efficient resource allocation and management.
- Drafted comprehensive project plans to guarantee timely completion of tasks.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Led site quality assurance management in conjunction with the QA Manager.
- Supported cost-effective working methods to reduce project outgoings and maximise potential profits.
- Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build a successful administrative team.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delays in the project schedule.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, leading to favourable negotiation outcomes for procurement of materials.
- Resolved on-site issues swiftly, minimising potential delays in the project schedule.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield 01/2019 - 04/2021
Energy Engineering - Engineering
City University of London
City of london 09/2007 - 08/2011
Skills
- Construction cost and budgeting
- Project planning & management
- Client's relations and services
- Advanced structural engineering drawings knowledge
- Steel beam, foundation and column installation
- UK building control regulation
- Insulation
- M&E (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
- Architectural drawings specifications
- Estimating cost and time
- Advanced building materials skills
- Materials ordering and management
- Quality Control
- Site safety management (H&S)
- Building, demolition and renovation
- Planning and design
- Construction project tender submission
- Subcontractor management
- Project planning
- Commercial construction
- Understanding complex projects
- Quantity Surveying
- Construction documentation management
Affiliations
- Playing piano
- Football
- Movies
- Fashion
Languages
English
Native
Farsi
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Timeline
Construction Project Director
GNS Design & Build
2020.02 - Current
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of Hertfordshire
01/2019 - 04/2021
Energy Engineering - Engineering
City University of London
09/2007 - 08/2011