Shahab Moeini, Instructor
Shahab Moeini is currently completing a doctorate degree in Business Administration with a focus on
organizational management with the University of Liverpool in the UK. He holds a Master of Science
in Geospatial Science from the University of Salzburg and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource
Engineering (Water Resources) from the Azad University in Iran.
Shahab started his professional career as an emergency construction manager and worked six years
as a manager in charge of rehabilitation and reconstruction of municipal infrastructure after natural
disasters or conflicts. He then worked 10 years as a water resources and soil engineer in water
infrastructure project management before joining international organizations as a water and habitat
engineer, leading projects in conflict and post-conflict zones throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle
East. In addition to his work as an instructor, Shahab is also the director of a Canadian-based
consulting firm, providing project management and strategic advice to international organizations.
COURSES TAUGHT:
Project cost estimation
Project delivery systems
Mechanical electrical systems
Cost planning and controls
Construction project management
Construction law
Construction contract and procurement
Construction safety management
Conflict resolution
Project risk and conflict management
International construction project management
Project organization and supervision
Environmental issues in construction
Capstone project
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Design analysis and construction of earthquake-resistant buildings by the use of local materials
Construction waste management, reusability and recycling processes
Cost and environmental analysis of energy and water usage in industrial construction projects
Sustainability and productivity strategies in construction project management
Climate change impact on the construction industry
Organizational crisis management
Operational analysis and change management
Sustainable water resources allocation and management
Interactive Web-based geospatial applications for construction project management
Integration of 3D scanner, building integrated modelling and drone technology into construction management
CONTACT INFORMATION:
(403) 774-463
shahab.moeini@sait.ca