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Experience

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  Astaldi

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2012

  Technical Office Department - Technical Office Officer

  As a Technical Office Officer, I have undertaken crucial responsibilities that have contributed to the successful implementation of the project. My expertise spans project coordination and technical documentation.Key achievements in my role as a Technical Office Officer:*Preparing weekly progress reports, providing comprehensive insights into project advancements and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders.*Demonstrating expertise in preparing tunnel and station static & architectural shop drawings, contributing to precise construction plans and designs.*Conducting Architectural and Static project quantity takeoff, accurately estimating required materials and resources.*Managing the follow-up of approval processes for projects and reports from the municipality and the consultant firm, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.*Monitoring and supervising the archiving works of projects and reports. Show less

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  Renaissance Construction

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2015

  Technical Office Department - Cost Control, Planning & BIM Specialist

  As a Cost Control-Planning and BIM Specialist, I have played a vital role in effectively managing and coordinating various aspects of construction projects. My expertise spans budgeting, cost control, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes.Key accomplishments in my role as a Cost Control-Planning and BIM Specialist:*Preparing direct, indirect, and E&M opening budgets, ensuring comprehensive financial planning for construction projects.*Conducting regular budget revisions, enabling continuous alignment with project requirements and financial objectives.*Investigating the reasons for budget fluctuations, analyzing both increases and decreases, and provided detailed reports to stakeholders.*Performing loss analysis and proactively communicated findings to construction sites, facilitating proactive problem-solving and cost optimization.*Monitoring financial aspects of all construction sites, comparing performance, and generating comprehensive reports, while aligning expenditures with budgeted codes.*Conducting budget and weekly report controls, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.*Providing technical support to construction sites, offering expertise in BIM, ERP, budget management, and weekly reporting.*Facilitating orientation training for personnel assigned to construction sites, ensuring their readiness and compliance with project requirements.*Demonstrating proficiency in managing the 5D (BIM) process, effectively coordinating and preparing BIM projects on Revit.*Maintaining coordination between the design and BIM departments, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration. Show less

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  Yapı Merkezi

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

  Project Coordination Department - Project Coordination Specialist

  As a Project Coordination Specialist, I have successfully managed and supervised diverse infrastructure projects, with a focus on culverts, bridges, tunnels, irrigation channels, diversion channels, clean water passages, and cable passages. My role has involved overseeing critical aspects of project execution and ensuring compliance with project requirements.Key contributions in my role as a Project Coordination Specialist:*Monitoring the production and arrival processes of culverts, while conducting quality control checks to ensure adherence to project specifications.*Demonstrating quick and decisive on-site decision-making skills, promptly addressing infrastructure-related issues, and reporting significant matters to the project management & head office when necessary.*Preparing application projects for infrastructure and engineering structures, facilitating smooth project implementation.*Resolving challenges encountered during project execution, effectively coordinating with relevant stakeholders to find efficient solutions.*Developing comprehensive infrastructure detail projects tailored to site requirements, enhancing the precision and success of on-site applications. Show less

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  Parsons Corporation

  Feb 2017 - May 2018

  Building Information Modeling Specialist

  As a BIM Specialist, I have been involved in various infrastructure and superstructure projects, taking on responsibilities that include the preparation of reinforcement, formwork, and detailed application projects using Revit and Autocad software.Key contributions in my role as a BIM Specialist:*Creating detailed reinforcement and formwork designs, ensuring the structural integrity and efficiency of infrastructure and superstructure components.*Utilizing Revit and Autocad programs to produce comprehensive application projects, streamlining the construction process and enabling seamless collaboration among project stakeholders.*Conducting meticulous quantity takeoff and controlling project quantities, contributing to accurate cost estimation and effective resource management.*Preparing well-organized project submission packages and diligently addressing revisions requested by the employer, while actively overseeing the approval process.*Demonstrating expertise in Autocad Civil 3D for highway route works, such as section-plan-profile preparation and excavation-backfilling calculations, ensuring optimal road design and alignment. Show less

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  GEODATA S.p.a.

  Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  Building Information Modeling Specialist

  As I continue my engineering education, I have also been working as a contract-based (part-time) BIM Specialist, contributing to metro projects undertaken by the company. In this capacity, my responsibilities involve the preparation of static and architectural application projects using Revit and Autocad, along with conducting quantity takeoff works.My role as a BIM Specialist encompasses:*Collaborating with the project team to develop detailed station and tunnel designs, utilizing Revit and Autocad software for precise and efficient modeling.*Conducting thorough quantity takeoff works to accurately estimate the materials required for the construction process, ensuring effective project budgeting and planning.*Performing static analyses and creating comprehensive static calculation reports. Show less

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  TALU CONSTRUCTION

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

  Technical Office Engineer

  As a Technical Office Engineer, I have played a crucial role in providing comprehensive technical support to construction sites, ensuring the smooth implementation of various systems such as BIM, ERP, Budget management, and preparing tenders.Key accomplishments include:*Preparing tenders and developing tender budgets, effectively contributing to the project acquisition process.*Examining weekly progress reports and delivering concise and informative reports to management, facilitating informed decision-making.*Conducting quantity surveys for progress payment, ensuring accuracy in measurement and invoicing.*Preparing static, geotechnical, and hydraulic calculation reports for both infrastructure and superstructure projects, thereby ensuring the structural integrity of constructions.*Coordination with subcontractors, overseeing subcontracted works, and maintaining efficient communication channels to achieve project goals.*Managing the coordination and approval processes for infrastructure and superstructure detail projects, shop drawings, and other technical drawings.*Conducting thorough technical evaluations and providing appropriate responses to RFIs (Requests for Information) from consultants, fostering effective collaboration.*Leading the organization and execution of the process of converting IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) projects into shop drawings, promoting seamless project execution. Show less

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  Yapı Merkezi

  Mar 2022 - now

  As a Senior Cost Control Engineer, I have been responsible for various key tasks that involve effective financial management and cost control. These include:*Reviewing and approving invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgetary constraints.*Preparing comprehensive cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts, covering direct, indirect, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) budgets, to facilitate efficient project planning and execution.*Conducting regular budget revisions to ensure ongoing alignment with project requirements and financial objectives.*Developing and maintaining robust cost control databases, enabling precise tracking and analysis of expenditure.*Collaborating with cross-functional teams and departments to ensure seamless coordination and adherence to cost control measures.*Investigating budget fluctuations, identifying underlying reasons for both increases and decreases, and providing concise reports to project management for strategic decision-making.*Coordinating project cost data with accounting and purchasing departments, with a primary focus on issue identification and resolution to ensure smooth financial operations.*Verifying cost coding accuracy in alignment with the project's CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) and proactively ensuring Contractor and Sub-Contractors implement the agreed CBS into their reporting procedures.*Offering continuous support and guidance to construction teams, assisting with reporting structures, requirements, forecasting, and timetable management, all while promoting transparency in financial matters.*Establishing and maintaining periodic cash-flow analysis based on actual and forecast figures, effectively monitoring currency fluctuations to mitigate potential risks.As a dedicated and results-oriented Senior Cost Control Engineer, I am committed to optimizing financial efficiency, promoting cost-saving initiatives, and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve project success. Show less

  • Budget & Cost Control Chief

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Senior Cost Control Engineer

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024
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  NUROL HOLDİNG A.Ş.

  Apr 2024 - now

  Budget & Cost Control Chief