Maryam Khorramiazar, MSc., P.Eng.

Experience

• 

  Geranesh, General Contractor

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

  Civil Engineer

  • Prepared quantity take-offs and determined costs of materials, labour and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, drawings, and specifications for larger buildings such as the Tabriz 300-bed hospital and Ahanchi five-story commercial parking lot• Closely worked with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain highly competitive prices• Assisted in overall construction coordination• Maintained database of construction estimates and final costs• Monitored construction costs by preparing accurate budget cost reports outlining progress on a weekly or monthly basis• Managed cost and scheduling, kept sub trades on project time lines, solved technical problem and monitored overall productivity of the construction team ensuring that project completion was within budget Achievement: In the tendering of Tabriz Hospital, had a key role in finding cost effective subcontractors, preparing and submitting bid documents. Company won the tender and project was profitable. Show less

• 

  Building and Housing Research Center

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2020

  Structural Engineer

  • Designed and supervised the construction of steel and concrete buildings such as 32-unit, 65,000 sq-ft apartment in Hashtgerd and a 7 story 60000 sq-ft in Tehran• Conducted experimental tests for building components and materials according to international standards such as shaking table tests, impact resistance and flexural strength test for internal and external Walls. • Prepared specification and detail drawings using AutoCAD• Estimated quantities and costs for commercial and mid-rise residential buildings as well as hospitals. Larger projects included the 240,000 ft2 Lahijan Hospital and the 130,000 ft2 Borazjan Hospital• Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, drawings, technical specifications and other tender documents to determine the scope of work, work breakdown structure and risks• Prepared quantity take-offs for cost estimating of materials, labor and equipment for the purpose of budget planning, scheduling and change orders• Effectively communicated with sub-trades and suppliers, solicited and analysed quotes, prepared the bid packages and awarded the most cost-effective and reliable proposal.• Developed pricing, prepared and submitted competitive bids for construction projects• Established and maintained databases of suppliers, subcontractors, materials, labor and equipment unit rates for future reference• Coordinated project site work by providing information and documents to subcontractorsAchievment: Reduced cost on a 5-story, 60,000 ft2 residential project by 10%, by developing a strategy for the selection of structural system and materials (i.e. determined best options in terms of cost, ease of installation, and time of construction) Show less

• 

  Vibro-Acoustics by Swegon North America

  Apr 2021 - now

  Product Specialist

  • Led the analysis and design of steel components ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions.• Drafted and created detailed drawings for shop and technical manuals. • Collaborated with shop, engineering team and sales teams to design custom solutions, support project engineering, and provide cost estimates.• Performed vibration isolation and restraint design solutions for floor-mounted and suspended mechanical units for projects across Canada and the United State.• Conducted experimental tests to validate product designs, ensuring they meet industry standards.• Updated product structures in the M3 ERP system and maintained technical content in manuals and datasheets.• Developing design automation in Kbmax Show less