Shahram Vafai
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with 20 years of experience in construction industry and proven leadership skills. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading team of over 65 workers. Proficient in carpentry, flooring installation, concrete work, framing, cabinetry, painting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
SHV Capital LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Thoroughly reviewed material proposals and negotiated contracts.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
Project Manager
Arthur St. Holdings LLC
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Construction Project Manager
Tal Development Corp.
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Put together estimates, specifications and other project documents.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Coordinated plans and specifications and mitigated risks with implementation of strict safety protocols.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Achieved maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Increased revenue by handling all operations and contractors effectively.
- Remained up-to-date on best housing and building practices and negotiated pricing and schedules.
- Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps.
Project Manager
Tal Property Holdings LLC
03.2008 - 07.2017
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
- Scheduled workforce needs with superintendents and allocated company resources to meet project requirements.
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- Achieved optimization by analyzing material and labor costs.
- Regulated and managed construction plans, materials, budgeting and staff to complete $4,000,000.00 Project.
- Read and interpreted blueprints in CAD/PDF before planning or delegating days work to team of 83 employees.
Education
Master of Science - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
New York College of Health Professions
Syosset, NY06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
SUNY At Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY06.1986
Skills
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Commercial Projects
- Building, Demolition and Renovation
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Knowledgeable in Construction Safety
- Management
- Project Manager
- Construction Oversight
- Team Building
- Communicate Effectively
- Project Scopes
- Project Development
- Construction Management
- Planning
- Project Management
- Administration
Certification
- Licensed Acupuncturist
- Certified in OSHA safety in Construction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
extra Curricular
Tri-Athlete, Competed and completed Multiple Olympic, Half Ironman and Full Ironman Distance races
Timeline
Project Manager
Arthur St. Holdings LLC
11.2020 - 02.2023
Construction Project Manager
SHV Capital LLC
10.2019 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Tal Development Corp.
09.2017 - 10.2019
Project Manager
Tal Property Holdings LLC
03.2008 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
New York College of Health Professions
Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
SUNY At Stony Brook
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