Najla Azizi

• Adeptly manage cost tracking for diverse construction projects (Condominiums, Commercial, Industrial) with expertise in CCDC2, CCDC5A, and CCDC5B contracts.
• Demonstrating technical proficiency alongside strong interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration with project teams, ensuring precise financial management and seamless project coordination
• Rigorously manage the end-to-end invoice process, ensuring accurate cost-to-complete projections by meticulously sorting, categorizing, and evaluating trade invoices.
• Enhancing accuracy and promoting effective communication within the project team through meticulous attention to detail and adaptability.
• Exceling in construction schedule management through monthly site visits, delivering insightful progress reports and promoting collaborative decision-making. Simultaneously, ensuring accuracy in sales and deposits data sheets, fostering trust and accountability through meticulous financial record-keeping
• Optimize project financial efficiency by preparing and submitting detailed monthly lender reports, building trust with stakeholders. Additionally, compiling preliminary reports for first draw releases, showcasing strategic thinking in seamless financial transitions.

Key Projects Delivered

Warehouse loft (Mixed used building, 11 storey, 138,015 sq. ft), Grid loft house (Mixed used building, 5 storey, 70,170 sq.ft), Ikore Elle (condominium, 15 storey, 320,818 sq.ft) , Bread Factory (condominium, 20 storey, 227,915 sq. ft), Queensway (Condominium, 11 storey, 311,949 sq.ft), Shercorp home (Condominium, 3-8 storey, 247,742 sq.ft), Bau house (Condominium, 32 storey, 233,609 sq.ft), Metroview ( Condominium, 15 storey, 356,672 sq.ft), Elbay (Residential,10 Blocks, 532,587 sqf), Montgomery meadows (Residential, 62 homes Bungalows with Lofts 450,000 sq.ft), 300 Atkinson Avenue (Residential, 16 Blocks,363,045 sqf), Carval Homes(Residential, 12 Lots 150,000 sq.ft), Essence Homes (Residential, 23 Detached Houses, 130,480sqf), Inverary Glen block 40 (Residential, 14 semi-detached homes 49,514 sqf ), Greenwich crown communities ( Residential, 30 Traditional Townhouse 123 urban stacked 7 rental units, 269,420 sq.ft), Mannet (Residential Rental, 9 storey, 219,142 sq.ft), Eldbron(Residential Rental, 6 storey, 75,875 sq.ft), Mapleview (Self storage, 8 single storey, 105,638sq.ft), 30 heritage (Commercial, self-storage, 165,247 sq.ft), Ford car dealership (2 storey, 24,240 sq.ft), 19 addisson Hall ( Industrial building, 111,306 sq.ft)

• Significantly contributed to major project execution by providing solutions and support, playing a central role in administrative and project coordination across all construction phases. Effective communication and organizational skills were instrumental in ensuring successful project outcomes
• Produced investor monthly reports, advising leadership on project events, showcasing strong communication skills. Orchestrated construction meetings, demonstrating organizational proficiency through the creation of issue tracking tools and organizational charts for efficient internal task monitoring.
• Collaborated on color selection and architectural changes, showcasing effective communication. Prepared persuasive marketing materials and partnered on immigration campaigns, engaging thirty potential buyers. Demonstrated adaptability in addressing project challenges.

• Handpicked to work on the Iran Mall Project (IMWD)- IIFC TOWER (Iran International Financial Center), 150,000 sqm and 350m building height (64 floors)
• The Iran Mall is one of the world’s top 5 malls with the total floor area of 1,700,000 sqm
• Coordinated the project in cooperation with architects and engineers, including NORR Architect Canada and WSP England
• Assisted in planning, quality assurance of custom projects, collected requirements, defined targets and objectives, monitored timelines, and maintained scheduling to improve the overall business flow and maximize efficiency
• Supervised and mentored 9 support staff members, built a positive team environment by sharing best practices & resources
• Compiled financial and other reports for management, coordinated documentation from architects, engineers & contractors
• Demonstrated strong facilitation & negotiation skills and established effective relationships with other departments
• Coordinated meetings for the CEO, arranged travel plans for over 40 international and 65 domestic trips
• Generated over 60 monthly and quarterly reports for the CEO, existing investors, and other stakeholders.

• Communicated amends, updates, cross references, zoning and related by-law texts and maps to Project Architect in construction cost planning process
• Prepared reports and presentations; assisted in preparing lender advisory reports
• Reviewed & updated contractors’ claims, budget, construction cost reports
• Updated project stats using On-Screen Takeoff
• Monitored and analyzed construction schedule by monthly site visits
• Prepared site progress reports for stakeholders.

Key Projects Delivered

Worked on multiple mixed use and residential projects elected projects including East Lake Industrial Center, Calgary, AB (9.6 acre); Einstein, Calgary, AB (residential - 4 storey – 4 floor plans from 500 to 1500 sq. ft); Studio on Richmond Phase 2, Toronto, ON (mixed use - 41 storey - 425 suites ranging from 641 sq. ft to 2408 sq. ft); The Tylor, 1220 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON (residential - 7 storey - 96 units); Treviso Phase 2, Toronto, ON (residential – 26 storey - 550 units -ranging from 507-1024 sq. ft); Alto @Atria, Toronto, ON (residential – 43 storey – 913 units); Alter, Toronto, ON (residential - 33 storey - 335 units ranging from 1285 to 1285 sq. ft); The Slater, Ottawa, ON (residential - 22 storeys - 178 units); 2 Old Mill, Toronto, ON (residential - 10 storey- 217 units - suite size ranging from 788 sq. ft. to 1935 sq. ft.).

• Provided direction and coordination of projects, including performance, administration, documentation, quality control, and customer contact
• Developed & updated schedule to ensure projects were functioning as planned & at the highest standard
• Facilitated meetings and workshops, prepared meeting minutes, collected, prepared, and presented information as required
• Developed and maintained strong business relationship with managers and other stakeholders, coordinated with consulting team members
• Informed the Project Manager about project status & potential issues that could impact project performance
• Managed & proactively solved product issues in the Design Department, fabric workshop, steel workshop, and warehouse.

• Produced construction documents of high quality using the Revit system, reviewed technical requirements, update drawings with relevant construction information
• Solved problems and provided solutions following company requirements
• Presented zoning requests to municipalities and met with the City staff to discuss proposed plans and inquiries of the Committee of Adjustment to confirm drawings submitted for permit application
• Maintained effective communication.