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Alper Didin

Edgewater,NJ

Summary

As a skilled Facade Project and Design Manager with 15 years of industrial experience, I have a proven track record of success in managing the design, fabrication, and installation of complex building facades. Have a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results on time and within budget with expertise in system design. I am adept at coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution from start to finish.


I also bring years of experience in estimating and bidding process, during which I have successfully managed estimation projects for a diverse range of curtain wall projects, including commercial, residential sectors.


With excellent communication and leadership skills, I excel in managing cross-functional teams and motivating personnel to achieve project objectives. I thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and am committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

METAL YAPI North America
04.2021 - Current
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams as design, fabrication and installation teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
  • Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Managed and expedited complex projects worth over $150M in revenue within 3 years.


Reference Projects with this Position;

  • 310 East 86th St, New York NY (2022 - 2023) GC: Hunter Roberts
  • One Madison Ave, New York NY (2021 - 2022) GC: Aecom Tishman

DESIGN MANAGER

METAL YAPI North America
01.2018 - 04.2021
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
  • Monitored design progress, identified inconsistencies and took corrective action as needed.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.


Reference Projects with this Position;

  • 310 East 86th St, New York NY (2019- 2021) GC: Hunter Roberts
  • One Madison Ave, New York NY (2020 - 2022) GC: Aecom Tishman
  • 91 Pacific Ave, Brooklyn NY (2019-2020) GC: Urban Atelier Group
  • One Willoughby Sq, Brooklyn NY (2019 - 2021) GC: Gilbane
  • Turkevi Center (Turkish Consulate), New York NY (2017 - 2019) GC: Aecom Tishman
  • 42 Trinity Pl, New York NY (2016 - 2018) GC: Gilbane

BIDDING SPECIALIST

METAL YAPI A.S.
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Prepared bids and proposals to submit to clients and secure new projects.
  • Analyzed plans and specifications to identify scope and cost of projects.
  • Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
  • Gathered data on materials, labor and equipment costs to determine total costs of projects.
  • Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
  • Attended project meetings to provide updates and insights on project costs.


Reference Projects with this Position;

  • Turkevi Center (Turkish Consulate), New York NY (2017) GC: Aecom Tishman
  • 42 Trinity Pl, New York NY (2017) GC: Gilbane
  • Long Street Shoreditch, London UK (2016) GC: Aecom
  • East Village No.8, London UK (2016) GC: Mace

SENIOR DESIGNER

METAL YAPI A.S.
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients.
  • Analyzed component and system details to resolve design problems.
  • Developed shop drawings and material submittals with coordination of construction design drawings and specifications.
  • Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.


Reference Projects with this Position;

  • 160 Madison Ave, New York NY (2014 - 2015) GC: M.D. Carlisle
  • 60 Water St, Brooklyn NY (2013 - 2014) GC: Two Trees
  • 15 Renwick St, New York NY (2013-2014) GC: Bravo Builders

PROJECT DESIGNER

CUHADAROGLU ALUMINYUM A.S.
06.2011 - 07.2013
  • Identified design requirements for each project.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive shop and fabrication drawings, utilizing AutoCAD.
  • Attended site visits and meeting to gather information and data on project conditions and coordinate details with site staff.


Reference Projects with this Position;

  • Tour D2, Paris France (2012-2013) GC: Vinci
  • M9-D1D2 Residence, Paris France (2012-2013)
  • Zorlu Tower, Istanbul Turkey (2011 - 2013)
  • B/S/H/ Center, Istanbul Turkey (2011-2012)

PROJECT ESTIMATOR & DRAFTER

ALLIED METAL CORP.
10.2008 - 11.2010
  • Prepared take offs and project costs for bidding managers.
  • Reviewed building plans and specifications to prepare estimates for metal wall cladding.
  • Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project details and conditions for design documents verification.
  • Prepared all type of submittals including material, shop drawings, samples to the clients and clients' design team.

JR. URBAN PLANNER & DRAFTER

YD ARCHITECTS
06.2006 - 08.2008
  • Reviewed specifications to generate complex details of individual system components.
  • Reviewed and analyzed local and state government lan use codes and requirements.
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD for commercial and residential developments.
  • Organized the design documents to share with clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Yildiz Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
02.2007

Skills

    Facade System Design

    Design Management

    Project Management

    Submittal Management

    Status Meetings

    Specification Review

    Material Submittals

    Installation Supervision

    NCR and Field Fixes

    Performance Testing

    High-Rise Projects

    Proposal Preparation

    Scope Analysis

    Project Scheduling

Certification

PMP Candidate, Project Management Institute (2023)

Project Management Certificate, Yildiz Technical University CEC (2016)

Spoken Languages

English, Turkish

Timeline

SR. PROJECT MANAGER

METAL YAPI North America
04.2021 - Current

DESIGN MANAGER

METAL YAPI North America
01.2018 - 04.2021

BIDDING SPECIALIST

METAL YAPI A.S.
08.2015 - 01.2018

SENIOR DESIGNER

METAL YAPI A.S.
07.2013 - 08.2015

PROJECT DESIGNER

CUHADAROGLU ALUMINYUM A.S.
06.2011 - 07.2013

PROJECT ESTIMATOR & DRAFTER

ALLIED METAL CORP.
10.2008 - 11.2010

JR. URBAN PLANNER & DRAFTER

YD ARCHITECTS
06.2006 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning

Yildiz Technical University

PMP Candidate, Project Management Institute (2023)

Project Management Certificate, Yildiz Technical University CEC (2016)

Alper Didin