Abid Kara

Abid Kara

Project Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager at Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.

  • Education

    • Centennial College

      2012 - 2015
      Architectural Techonologist Architectural Techonology

      The Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building construction industry. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, you will learn to prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-use buildingsBuilding materialsConstruction methodsStructural designMechanical and electrical servicesBuilding codesContractsSpecificationsThe business environment for… Show more The Architectural Technology program will prepare you for a variety of careers in the building construction industry. Using state-of-the-art computer technology, you will learn to prepare designs and construction drawings for residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and multi-use buildingsBuilding materialsConstruction methodsStructural designMechanical and electrical servicesBuilding codesContractsSpecificationsThe business environment for providing design and construction servicesCo-op:Academically qualified students can enhance their education and gain valuable career contacts by working as paid employees in the architectural technology field for up to 12 months. Show less

  • Experience

    • Xana International Inc.

      Jun 2013 - Sept 2014
      Project Manager

      •Organization of site pre-construction•Finding general contractors, sub-contractor, general labor personal •Design drawings, construction drawings and making sure site goes according to design•Maintained a safe and clean job site•Generated Material listings, material cost, material buying•Inspected In-site evaluation and making sure of the time managed site work•Executed deficiency testing with or without client

    • Heather and Little Limited

      May 2015 - Oct 2015
      Estimator, AutoCad Design, Project Manager

      • Specification reading and interpretation• Created design and construction drawings according to the historic context of building• Handled in-site evaluations and made sure project deadlines were met• Generated material listings, material cost and material buying• Reviewing online bidding programs to find applicable projects• Custom fabrication of historic monuments and statues

    • Victor K. Han Architect

      Jan 2016 - May 2017
      Architect/Project Manager

      • Architectural Designing for Residential, Commercial, and Institution projects• Applications for permits, violations, new buildings, alterations• Attending site visits with clients and Inspection walk-throughs• Consulted clients/inspector requests, issues, and concerns• Managed live projects, material orders, and contractors • Projected Coordination and Meeting project deadlines

    • Building Violation Services

      May 2017 - Aug 2018
      Architect

      Architectural Designing for Residential, Commercial, and Institution projects• Applications for permits, violations, new buildings, alterations• Attending site visits with clients and Inspection walk-throughs• Consulted clients/inspector requests, issues, and concerns• Managed live projects, material orders, and contractors • Projected Coordination and Meeting project deadlines

    • Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.

      Aug 2018 - now
      Job Captain

      -Work, in review with the overseeing Project Manager or Manager, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the fee proposal, scope of work, schedule and staff allocation.- Ensuring an ongoing and consistent understanding among team members of deliverable and client expectations.-Prepare and/or coordinate drawings/documents. -Ensuring the work meets company expectations for project delivery, this includes adherence to company drawing standards and procedures, continually monitoring the project as it progresses, and advising the overseeing manager of any quality or accuracy concerns.-Attendance to offsite work, including, but not limited to, site visits and meetings with clients, consultants, contractors and municipalities.-Identifying issues of potential risk or concern in accordance with the Risk Management processes of the firm.-Identifying ways to improve the efficiency of the project management process, standards and procedures.-Working knowledge of applicable building codes and municipal by-laws. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C

      Canadian Red Cross
      Sept 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Helper

      Issued by NYC Blanket Drive on Nov 2016
      NYC Blanket DriveAssociated with Abid Kara