AHMAD CHABANARI
205-440 Wiggins Private
Ottawa, ON K1N1A7
613.890.9942
chabanari@gmail.com
www.ahmadchabanari.com
PROFILE
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Strong understanding of project work scope and deliverables developed through experience working as Site Engineer at
mega infrastructure projects.
Proven strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and reporting skills developed through experience volunteering
as Social Media Analytics Manager at Project Management Institution Ottawa Chapter.
Knowledgeable of CCDC documents developed through Construction Project Information Management course (EMP
5109) and through self-study.
Holding Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, and pending Master of Engineering Management concentrated in
Technology Project Management at University of Ottawa
Detail-oriented, preparing professional reports, and meeting deadlines, proven through experience as Site Engineer
providing reports to senior management/client
Languages: English, Persian, Arabic, and basic Indian
Computer Skills: MS Office Suit (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Visio, OneNote), MS Project, AutoCAD,
WordPress, Hootsuite
WORK EXPERIANCE
Trainee/Site Engineer
AL-RAJIHI CONSTRUCTION LLC, DUBAI, UAE
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Organized, coordinated the work in the field
Machinery/Equipment management and allocation
Ensured work to be implemented as per specification and complete in stipulated
time with quality
Scheduling & work plan development – coordinated between engineering and construction activities
Quantity estimating, and materials delivery management
Prepared production reports (daily and monthly) to Client/Engineer and department manager.
Prepared shop drawings
Prepared weekly cost control reports.
Coordinated with subcontracts, suppliers, relevant authorities, and various departments
Obtained necessary NOC (No Objection Certificate) letters from relevant Authorities
Performed field inspection with the Engineer and Client Representative
Provision of “As Built” drawings and documentation in consultation with the Engineer
Attended progress meetings to present the work, coordinate for future, and address any issue.
Internship
Darwish Engineering Emirates LLC, Ajman, UAE
Worked as Trainee Engineer at bridge construction project
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2012 – 2013
Participated in daily safety tours and tool box meetings
Estimated material quantities, and preparing steel bar bending schedule
Contributed with the execution team in coordinating the construction activities
Assisted with evaluation of field conditions and acceptance testing.
June 2012 - August 2012
OTHER WORK EXPERIANCE
Part-time Store Associate
TJX Canada
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2014-Present
Executing merchandising policies and maintain standards
Completing markdowns in a timely and accurate manner
Initiating and participate in store recovery as needed
Processing and prepare merchandise for the sales floor
Responsible for the daily processing of shipments
Demonstrating a high degree of customer service
Responsible for the daily administration of store funds in and out of the cash office
Ensuring that all registers are processed accurately and that all funds are balanced and verified daily
Trading – Entrepreneur
2010-2014
Used Cars Dealing / General Trading
 Budgeting and financial control
 Importing used cars from USA to UAE
 Managing cars auctions
 Exporting / Importing inventories (Computers, laptops, accessories, mobile phones, stationery items)
EDUCATION
Masters of Engineering Management, Technology Project Management
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Expected to graduate on May 2015
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2014-present
2008 – 2012
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Social Media Analytics Manager
Project Management Institution Ottawa Valley Outaouais (PMI OVOC), Ottawa, Canada
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2014-Present
Assisting the Board of Directors in planning, promoting and improving team activities.
Preparing monthly statistical reports from social media networks
Providing detailed insights from the reports and monitor the trends.
Responsible for approving/declining membership join requests on social media groups
Adheres to the Chapter Social Media Publishing Guidelines and Policies.
Communicating and coordinating with other Chapter volunteers and members
Event`s Coordinator
Students Union, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
2011-2012
 Participated in managing projects and events done by the Student Union
Swimming Trainer
Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, Sharjah, UAE
 Training swimming to kids with special needs (ages between 10 and 15)
 Participated in organizing the World Day for “Down syndrome”
March 2012
Photographer
American Society for Civil Engineers, University of Sharjah Chapter, Sharjah, UAE
2010 –2011
 Volunteered as Photographer and Organizer, worked with team where responsible for managing events,
competitions, tutorials, and workshops for the students and Civil Engineering Department.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING
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Participant at Toastmaster International, developing my leadership and public speaking skills
Member at Canadian Institution of Quantity Surveyors
Member at Project Management Institution (pmi.org), working towards PMP
Member at Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
Member at Project Management Institution Ottawa Valley Outaouais Chapter (PMI OVOC)
Workshop: Clear Writing, University of Ottawa (Mar 12, 2014)
Workshop: E-Portfolio, University of Ottawa ( February 7th, 2014)
Seminars attended:
o “Risk Solution Through Insurance in Construction Projects”
Society of Engineers, Dubai, UAE. September 2011
o “Blue Responsibility – Sustainable Water Technology” & “Large Ultra Filtration System For Industrial Waste
Water Re-Use in Turkey”, WETEX 2011, Dubai, UAE. March 2011
References Available Upon Request
Appendix
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Construction Projects Involved
Dubai Industrial City, Roads & Infrastructures
Project Value: 81,000,000 AED (26,000,000 CAD)
Client: Dubai Industrial City
Project Manager: TAMDEEN
Consultant: AECOM
General Contractor: Alrajihi Construction
Utilities Involved: Roads, Water Supply System, Drainage, Sewerage, Telecommunication, HV-LV Cables, Electrical
Substations
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Downtown Jabel Ali Zone1, Roads & Infrastructure
Project Value : 50,000,000 AED (16,000,000 CAD)
Client
: LimitLess L.L.C
Consultant
: ItalConsult
General Contractor: Al-Rajihi Construction L.L.C
Utilities Involved: Roads, District Cooling System, Water Supply System, Drainage, Sewerage, Telecommunication, Pump
Stations, Electrical Works
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EDUCATION
Masters of Engineering Management
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Expected to graduate on May 2015
Course:
Corporate Finance (MBA 5250)
Project Management I (ADM 6260)
Project Management II – Project Complexity (ADM 6261)
Construction Project Information Management (EMP 5109)
Reliability, Quality, and Safety Engineering (EMP 5103)
Enterprise Recourse Planning Systems Management (ADM 6276)
Operations Management - Industrial Organization (EMP 5101)
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management (MBA 5330)
Introduction to Engineering Management (EMP 5100)
Advanced Topics in Reliability Engineering (EMP 5169)
Strategic Marketing Management (MBA 5320)
Manufacturing Systems Analysis (EMP 5179)
Audit:
Managerial Accounting (MBA 5241)
Corporate Financial Management (MBA 5350)
Economics For The Global Manager (MBA 5355)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
Senior Design Project II (0401492): Interchange Design
 Traffic assessment - Geometric design - Structural analysis - Geotechnical study - Foundation design - MSE
wall design – Quantity Surveying - Cost estimation
Senior Design Project I (0401491): Land Development, Phenomenal New City
 Land Development – Sewerage System - Environmental impact – Storm water system – Water supply system –
assessment – Traffic impact study – Geometric design – geotechnical study – Structural design for G+1 villa –
Quantity Surveying & Cost estimation
Major Courses :
Reinforced Concrete (0401313)
Structural Analysis || (0401312)
Steel Design (0401418)
Foundation Engineering (0401358)
Geotechnical Engineering (0401351)
Environmental Engineering (0401345)
Special Topics in Water and Environmental Engineering (0401495)
Fluid Mechanics (0401343)
Transportation Engineering (0401321)
Traffic Systems Design (0401427)
Engineering Drawing (0401358)
Professional Practice in Civil and Environmental Engineering (0401495)
Engineering Economics (0401301)