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NILOOFAR ASHTIANI

Glen Ridge

Summary

Innovative BIM Coordinator and VDC professional with 7+ years of experience driving digital construction strategies across multifamily, infrastructure, and high-tech projects. Proven expertise in BIM management, clash detection, and technology integration, with a passion for automation, AI, and emerging technologies in the AEC industry. Skilled at streamlining workflows, optimizing collaboration, and delivering high-quality coordinated models that align with project schedules and stakeholder needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Innovation & Technology Business Associate – Lead BIM Coordinator

ARCO – A Family of Construction Companies
07.2024 - Current
  • Lead integration of BIM and VDC processes to improve efficiency, collaboration, and innovation across enterprise-level projects.
  • Manage BIM coordination, clash detection, and model validation.
  • Develop and execute complex BEPs.
  • Explore AI-powered tools and automation workflows.
  • Working with web developers about painpoints in the field and promoting automation
  • promoting Our services and presenting them to get projects and clients

Designer / Carbon Ambassador

Stantec
11.2021 - 07.2024
  • Delivered BIM coordination, electrical layouts, and construction documentation.
  • Led electrical coordination for 400 North Lake Shore Drive.
  • Finalized specifications for $141M Offutt Air Force Base.
  • Initiated sustainability programs for the company

Designer

Architrave Ltd.
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Led design development for a healthcare competition project.

Project Engineer

RailWorks Corporation
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Managed RFIs, pay applications, change orders, and schedules.

BIM Coordinator

EnTech Engineering PC
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated BIM for Newark Liberty International Airport redevelopment.
  • Performed QA/QC and facilitated clash detection.
  • checking the work progress by using laser scan files

Technical Designer

Solomon Cordwell Buenz
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed design and construction documentation for mixed-use, retail, and educational projects.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL
12-2017

Master of Arts - Architecture

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
12-2017

Skills

  • BIM & VDC Management
  • Clash Detection & Resolution
  • BIM Execution Plans
  • Automation & Scripting
  • Construction Documentation & Specifications
  • Laser Scanning / Point Cloud Integration
  • Digital Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination
  • AI & Data-Driven Workflow Optimization

Technology And Tools

  • Revit / AutoCAD
  • Navisworks /ACC
  • Dynamo / Python
  • Rhino / SketchUp
  • Adobe Creative Suite / Bluebeam / Newforma
  • Point Cloud Processing

Timeline

Innovation & Technology Business Associate – Lead BIM Coordinator

ARCO – A Family of Construction Companies
07.2024 - Current

Designer / Carbon Ambassador

Stantec
11.2021 - 07.2024

Designer

Architrave Ltd.
05.2021 - 11.2021

Project Engineer

RailWorks Corporation
01.2021 - 05.2021

BIM Coordinator

EnTech Engineering PC
04.2020 - 01.2021

Technical Designer

Solomon Cordwell Buenz
01.2018 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Construction Management

University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

Master of Arts - Architecture

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign