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ALI ARJOMAND

Keller

Summary

Technical and detail-focused project architect with years of experience in design consultancy & construction of residential and commercial buildings including design-build and design-bid-build project delivery methods in the USA and the Middle East. A competent professional with proven skills in preparing schematic designs, design development, construction documentation and construction administration, while focusing on clients' project scope and budget. Motivated team leader with excellent time and project management skills. Familiar with specifications, materials, construction cost estimate and scheduling, construction methods, and remodeling of residential buildings. Effective communicator capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Sr. Architectural Job Captain

STUDIO INTERNATIONAL CO.
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with the project designer in developing project documents for High-End Villas
  • Reviewed & marked up of design/construction documents prepared by Drafters.

Sr. Plan Review Examiner

CITY OF DALLAS
02.2021 - 12.2022
  • Research and review complete residential building plans for proposed project to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and zoning requirements
  • Evaluate, resolve and respond to applicant's inquiries, complaints or concerns
  • Seek solutions to design and construction codes discrepancies
  • Coordinate with other involved departments in reviewing such as Engineering, Environment, Subdivisions, Water Dept etc
  • Organize and manage of drawings and information through platforms like Project Dox & Possie.

Architectural Project Lead (Studio Associate III)

TOLL BROTHERS INC.
04.2018 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with the project designer in developing project documents for High-End Villas & Apartment Complexes
  • Collaborated with construction manager to ensure projects' compliance with the designs
  • Documented of technical details
  • Reviewed & marked up of design/construction documents prepared by Drafters
  • Created, developed and ongoing maintaining of BIM models (or conversion of 2D plans or PDF's to 3D models) for projects
  • Performed Clash detection by Navisworks to mitigate obstruction issues prior to construction
  • Organized and managed of drawing files.

Pre-Construction Manager

HOME CREATION INC.
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Led planning of a construction project before the building begins
  • Estimates costs of construction, as well as participating in design decisions, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, scheduling, constructability reviews
  • Negotiated for project construction services
  • Contributed to the master planning of the residential communities of the company, all around the state and analysis of their site plans
  • Ensured projects' compliance with the designs in collaborating with construction manager.

Sr. Architectural Designer

HOME CREATION INC.
01.2012 - 02.2016
  • Performed conceptual design for development and construction document phases
  • Coordinated mechanical/roof plans and worked on code research, egress calculations, and value engineering updates
  • Ensured projects' compliance with the designs in collaborating with construction manager
  • Collaborated with CAD drafting, business/design development, and site/environment analysis
  • Contributed to project design and documentation of mixed-use, single & multi-family buildings such as: - Moore Retail/Office building - Moore, OK / 5,100 Sf
  • (2016) - Iftikhar House / 2 stories single family home - Norman, OK / 4647 Sf
  • (2014) - Fleetwood mixed use project - Vancouver, Canada (2013) - Downtown mixed-use building design competition (RFP) - OKC, OK (2012)

Construction Assistant Superintendent

HOME CREATION INC.
07.2009 - 01.2012
  • Ensured project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule in collaborating with superintendent & construction manager
  • Contributed to the development of a construction plan and to manage subcontractor activities
  • Overseed the building of houses and other projects
  • Worked closely with the superintendent to manage construction sites
  • Supervised workers, and meeting with clients
  • Tracked project progress, identify potential delays, and work with stakeholders to ensure that projects remain within scope.

Education

Certificate - Construction Management

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA

Certificate - IBC Multi-Family Plan Review 2021 IBC

BPI
Irving, TX

Master of Science - Construction Administration

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK

Master of Science - Architectural Engineering

IAU University
Iran

Skills

  • Construction Documentation
  • Digital/Physical Modeling
  • Schematic and Detail Design
  • Design & Build Projects
  • Materials and Specification Research
  • Client relationship and presentation
  • Design and Construction team Leadership & Management
  • Digital/Physical Modeling
  • Interior/Exterior Detailing
  • Multi-discipline Design Management
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Scheduling & Control Project
  • Code Research

Software Expert-in

• Revit
• BIM 360 Insight
• AutoCAD (2D/3D)
• 3DMax
• Navisworks
• Primavera 6 (Scheduling)
• Microsoft Office
• Autodesk Design Review
• Adobe Photoshop
• Bluebeam Revu

References

References are available upon request

Timeline

Freelance Sr. Architectural Job Captain

STUDIO INTERNATIONAL CO.
01.2023 - 12.2023

Sr. Plan Review Examiner

CITY OF DALLAS
02.2021 - 12.2022

Architectural Project Lead (Studio Associate III)

TOLL BROTHERS INC.
04.2018 - 01.2021

Pre-Construction Manager

HOME CREATION INC.
02.2016 - 04.2018

Sr. Architectural Designer

HOME CREATION INC.
01.2012 - 02.2016

Construction Assistant Superintendent

HOME CREATION INC.
07.2009 - 01.2012

Certificate - Construction Management

UCLA Extension

Certificate - IBC Multi-Family Plan Review 2021 IBC

BPI

Master of Science - Construction Administration

University of Oklahoma

Master of Science - Architectural Engineering

IAU University
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