Pouya Ariani, Senior Projects | Operations Manager

Pouya Ariani

Senior Projects | Operations Manager

Dazaar Contracting Corp

Location
Canada - Vancouver
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Power
Experience
21 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 3 Months

Senior Projects | Operations Manager at Dazaar Contracting Corp
  • Canada
  • My current job since August 2012

In a collaborative role among the Grouped Companies, I oversaw the comprehensive lifecycle of land development projects, from initial feasibility studies, municipality permits, stakeholders, and financial institute engagement, organized operations, and project execution management.

• Successfully directed complex projects (Mixed-use, Multifamily, Custom Homes, Villas (mansions), Commercial buildings, Hospitality, and cultural) with minimal to zero cost and schedule variances, thereby increasing the company's client base through the development of trust from successful projects.
•Managed multimillion-dollar Project Fit-out in six high-rise projects, meeting or exceeding scope, schedule, and budgetary targets. Achieved a 95% on-time phase gate completion rate and a 10% increase in company profit through strategic initiatives.
•Applied comprehensive construction knowledge and WBS methodologies, resulting in improved progress efficiency and company profitability increases by 6% per year in construction contracts.
•Conducted regular inspections and site meetings with diverse teams to address deficiencies promptly, ensuring adherence to quality and safety requirements, leading to a 30% decrease in rework.
•Utilized sophisticated schedule management techniques and monitoring critical paths to minimize project delays, maximize quality of work and performance, and mitigate cost and schedule variances.
•Implemented advanced change management strategies in complex projects to maintain the project objectives and effectively manage scope creep.
•Successfully managed performance data, and changes and integrated them into the project plans to ensure alignment with project goals and minimize disruptions.

Senior Project Manager at Avestex Group
  • Canada - Vancouver
  • My current job since May 2023

• In a contract-based capacity specializing in preconstruction Project Planning and Procurement Consultation, I delivered expert property development and construction services to clients. Focused on mass development projects.
• Implemented innovative procurement strategies, utilizing bidding and negotiation processes to achieve 5%-8% cost savings in commercial and residential mass projects' total costs, exceeding $4m in value.
• Employed advanced project control principles to ensure seamless coordination between project activities, operational procedures, and functions, resulting in streamlined processes and optimized resource utilization.
• Implemented advanced team-building strategies, training self-managed project teams, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment to increase team motivation and engagement, resulting in enhanced productivity and cohesion to project objectives.

Senior Project Manger at Vanak Properties
  • Canada - Vancouver
  • My current job since April 2021

• Development Portfolio Consultant, project control, and construction development management. Project directing and feasibility study by managing multiple construction investment projects.
• Collaborated and corresponded with key stakeholders, consultant teams, financial institutions, and municipal authorities to align project objectives, constraints, and requirements.
• Utilized hybrid methodologies, blending agile and predictive approaches to enhance project flexibility and responsiveness, leading to increased client satisfaction.
•Conducted thorough development feasibility studies, reducing project disruptions and costs by 14% by adjusting project needs, supplemented value analysis, mitigating risks, and executing projects in respective phases.

Maintenance Manager at Royal Lepage City Centre
  • Canada - Vancouver
  • July 2010 to July 2012
Construction Project Coordinator at Tarh o Bana
  • Iran - Tehran
  • August 2006 to May 2010
Lead Technician at Atrak Energy
  • Iran - Tehran
  • February 2003 to August 2006

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Power
  • at Islamic Azad University
  • January 2004

Specialties & Skills

Construction Project Management
Operations Management
Stakeholder Management
Development Management
Project Management
communication and negotiation
Change control management
CONSTRUCTION
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS
BIDDING
NEGOTIATION
TEAM MOTIVATION
Budget control and progress evaluations
Quality control and process improvements planning
Negotiations

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

BC Housing
  • Licensed Builder
  • July 2019

Training and Certifications

leadership for Safety Excellence (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2024
Step Code 3 - Energy Code Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
March 2023
Step Code 3 - Building envelope Quality Assurance and Control (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
March 2023
Step Code 3 - Mechanical Systems for Energy Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
February 2023
Step 3 - Air Barrier for Energy Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
February 2023
Step Code 3 - Building Envelope Options for Energy Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2023
Step Code 3 - Building Science for Energy Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
December 2022
Step Code 3 - Energy Code by Design (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
December 2022
Step 3 - Energy Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
December 2022
PDUS - 35 - PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy - TIA
Date Attended:
February 2024
PDUS - 35 - PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Date Attended:
December 2018
Renewable Energy Source (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
February 2020
Mechanical - Hot Water (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
February 2020
Mechanical - Heating & Cooling (Training)
Training Institute:
Free Energy & Trapping Escaping Energy
Date Attended:
February 2020
Mechanical - Heating & Cooling (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
February 2020
Warranty Claim and How to Avoid Them (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
March 2020
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2022
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2021
Legal Issue (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
Customer Service & Home Warranty (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
House Inspection (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
January 2022
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
December 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
November 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
November 2021
Building the House of Tomorrow (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
November 2021
Step Code (Training)
Training Institute:
Building it Right
Date Attended:
March 2020
Financial Planning & Budget Management (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2020
MBA in One Course Udemy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2024
Project Management Professional (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2024
Valid Until:
March 2027

Hobbies

  • Swimming and car racing.