Arash Farnia

Experience

• 

  Rausk Co.

  Dec 2007 - Sept 2010

  Project Coordinator/Designer Intern

  Designed structural and Architectural drawings for ICI(Industrial, Commercial, and Intuitional) projects using Auto CAD in suburbs of Tehran. Performed twice weekly shop surveillance for Quality Control/Assurance. Key Achievements:• Managed 5 to 6 different projects simultaneously during prime Engineering stage, prior to construction stage• Performed inventory management insuring accurate quantity of material supplies to be used in the projects• Appraised proposals of various market supply vendors according to needs of the projects Show less

• 

  Saipem Canada Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Serve as sole Civil Engineer at construction site following completion of design-stage, while leading short and long-term scheduling through discipline supervisors to effectively manage direct structural activities. Resolve Civil/Underground subcontractor issues related to engineering drawings and constructibility, delivering daily on-site solutions via red mark-up drawings and site instructions. Maintain schedule by effectively managing on-site deliverables and meet with client weekly, ensuring close-out of punch items. Key Achievements:• Utilize Project Management Skills to collaborate with head Office Management team and on-site engineers• Perform role of technical office point of contact for all disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Piping, and Document Control during Field Engineering Manager’s 5-month hiatus• Package Coordinator, providing packages for construction team and provide method of statement for different tasks• Perform Health, Safety, and Environment meeting with direct staff on daily basis Show less Designed foundations and performed static and dynamic analysis in $0.5B upgrading project based on CSA, ABC, and NBCC as well as Geo-Technical Reports. Designed steel structures, pipe racks, pipe supports, platforms, and connection details based on CSA S16-09. Modeled and analyzed structures and foundations via SAP2000, MAT3D, FOUNDATION3D, LPILE, SP-COLUMN, SP-BEAM, and SP-MAT.Key Achievements:• Achieved notable progress in several stages of Lump Sum project by employing time management skills and meeting aggressive client deadlines• Developed paving and drainage strategy of process unit• Completed design stage of the project on time and on budget• Created foundation drawings for steel structure, equipment, and vessels Show less

  • Field Civil and Structural Engineer, EIT

    Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Civil and Structural Engineer, EIT

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
• 

  Candoo Design and Build Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Project Manager

  Managed and Oversaw construction sequence of 3 residential houses in Toronto. Provided on-site support to the trades and subcontractors and performed quality control on a daily basis. Negotiated the price and terms of contracts with the subcontractors prior to the final assignment of the job and coordinated them throughout the construction phase.Key Achievements:• Produced a long term schedule and cost break down of each project up to the expected end date;• Performed daily on-site meetings with the trades to ensure a safe job site;• Noticeable cost savings in selecting subcontractors and purchasing goods. Show less

• 

  Arklab.ca

  Jun 2015 - now

  Co-Founder

  -Architecture Design-Structural Design-Interior Design-Project Management