Volkan Solmaz

Experience

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  Kiska Construction Inc.

  Sept 1992 - Dec 1994

  Project & Planning Engineer

   Construction of Port of Rize, Ore (Copper-Zinc) Dock Retrofit and Reconstruction of Earthquake Damaged State Buildings

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  MNG Group of Companies

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Planning Manager

   Construction of Halkbank Head Office Buildings

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  OZTAS Construction Company

  Nov 1996 - Jul 1998

  Site Manager

   Istanbul Municipality ISKI, Tarabya Waste Water Tunnels and Collector System Emlak Bank Mass Housing Project, 724 apartments by tunnel formwork technique Suloglu Military Camp Facilities, Edirne

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  OZTAS Construction Company

  Oct 1998 - Oct 2000

  Bidding Manager

   Bidding processes for many projects; inc. Isparta Municipality Waste Water Treatment Plant, Ereğli D.Ç. Waste Water Treatment Plant, Kars-Tiflis Railway Project, Etibank Emet Bor Plant

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  EPIT&KRWZ Sp. z o.o.

  Nov 2000 - Nov 2003

  Technical Manager (FIDIC Contracts)

   Biala Podlaska International Airport & Economic Zone Project, Warsaw – POLAND

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  Sistem Yapi Construction and Trade Co.

  Feb 2004 - Feb 2006

  Senior Project Planner & Contract Manager

   İSDEMİR Basic Oxygen Furnace & Ladle Furnace Plant Construction İSDEMİR Continuous Slab Casting Plant Construction Bursa City, East & West Waste Water Treatment Plants Project

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  Citi

  Feb 2006 - Dec 2011

  Real Estate & Project Manager

  Managed Departments: (Turkey, Azerbaijan, Romania, Israel) Real Estate, PM Office, Facility Management Carried out Headquarters’ Space Optimization and Renovation Projects: Citiplan1 and Citiplan2. • Citiplan 1 (Yilmaz Plaza - 15 $/m2 unit rent) : Affected 1075 HeadCount, 1260 SeatCount, 15000 sqm rentable area• Citiplan 2 (Tekfen Tower - 40 $/m2 unit rent) : Affected 235 HeadCount, 295 SeatCount, 5100 sqm rentable area Opened 30 branches simultaneously in Turkish cities (30 projects in 12 months) in the branch expansion project, saved 30% of annual budgets, awarded as one of the best practices in EMEA region.• Vendor (contractor/consultant) selection & management, • New location survey&due diligence, lease/sales contracts, local administration relations, monitoring budget approval process, tracing market opportunities, handling litigations• New premises constructions, existing premises renovations (branches, offices, atms)• Space and occupancy management including people/seat/furniture/equipment moves• Quality management and ensuring execution of franchise concept guidelines • Seismic risk analyses, fire-life safety processes, cob (continuity of business)• Technical management including building and equipment maintenance, repair Completed “15 Branches Closure Project” within 3 months. Took radical measures to diminish 2008 Global Economic Crisis Effects in his scope of works• Cost cutting and saving measures reduced operational costs in 2009 by 15% with framework agreements on FM• Renewal of energy supply tender provided 28% saving on energy unit price• 1 million $/yr saving obtained by renegotiation with existing landlords on lease agreements through rent decreases Provided interdepartmental coordination (IT, security, business, marketing, HR, etc) Supervised strict policy-procedures and compliance throughout his teams Show less

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  Senturkler Muhendislik Insaat

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Projects Coordinator

  Managed Departments: Technical Office, Purchase & Logistics, Bidding, PMs, HSE Completed a 1000-unit mass housing project including their social facilities and infrastructure. Had a great success story for this completion while managing negative cash flow for 20 months, under extreme financial pressure. • Halkali/Istanbul – Turkey; 84,000 sqm, $35.0 M, residence complex• Taken over management of the project with the given initial estimate of 10% loss• Settled numerous disputes with 90 suppliers / subcontractors for better cash flows• Communicated staff to focus on their jobs, kept their morale and efficiency as high as possible. Decreased labor turnover rate from 80% to 25% in the second year.• Satisfied the client’s quality and HSE requirements even under worst circumstances• Played the key role among all stakeholders in solving their conflicting problems by gaining their full trust Show less

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  Akşan Group

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2018

  Projects Coordinator

  Managed Departments: Project Managers, Technical Office, Purchase & Logistics, Bidding, Business Development Managed international design & build contracts; including international logistics operations for equipment&materials, large workforce replacements, quality/time/cost management with P/L responsibility. Built & utilized ERP tools for efficient resource planning of multiple projects.• Benghazi – Libya; 80,000 sqm, $98.0 M, faculty buildings• Istanbul – Turkey 44,000 sqm $16.0 M, luxury residences• Zliten – Libya; 1,500 sqm, $2.0 M, office building• Libreville – Gabon; 55,000 sqm, $38.0 M, residence complex• Ashgabat – Turkmenistan; 3,200 sqm, $1.5 M, residence complex Executing business development activities throughout Europe, North Africa, Sub-sahara Africa, Middle East and Central Asia regions Created a new business model based on a local solution partner (SP) network which sells, installs company’s prefabricated building systems. In this context;• Set 140 materials’ logistics, continually supplied from 62 manufacturers to 51 solution partners, in 20 cities of Turkey for more than 50 projects. • executed 51 dealership agreements with 51 solution partners, • organized on-site inspection system for the installation of buildings,• set trainings for the beginner solution partners Show less

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  ISS Turkey

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Project Coordinator

  Project Coordinator at Vodafone Account managing 300+ employees in the following service areas:* Technical Services* Cleaning Services* Catering Services* Landscaping and Pest Control* Support Services

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  Köyden Başla

  May 2020 - now

  Founder

  After the recovery period from COVID-19 illness, he has decided to do what he loves most and moved to North Aegean Region in Turkey. While he was building his rural life in a fantastic region full of clean air, fresh food, natural beauties and fascinating ancient places; he has been frequently asked assists to do the same for his friends. Now he serves more and shares his experience to people who want to migrate from urban areas to this rural area. In the era of next normal, he advises everyone to experience rural life, as much as possible. Here is what he is doing: Consultancy Services for Migration to Rural Areas (North Aegean Villages)  Property Guidance and Real Estate Investment Consultancy at North Aegean Villages Village Stone Houses - Design and Project Management Services for Building / Restoration Local Guidance for Cooperatives and Eco-tourism Companies Facility Management Services at Village Properties Support Services After Migration for Families and Individuals Show less