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Ehsan Azadi

Sr. Tunnel Supervisor
Mashhad

Summary

Qualified Civil and Geotechnical Engineer with a demonstrated background of working on infrastructure projects for more than 12 years. Skilled in deep-mined metro stations, TBM Tunneling, NATM (SCL and RC)/SEM Tunneling, Site Supervising, Underground Construction, and Excavation Support Systems.
Proven success in identifying and addressing challenges to complete projects on time and under budget. Applies cost-saving strategies without sacrificing practicality and quality. Manages large projects and teams to meet milestones and exceed quality expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Sr. Tunnel & Site Supervisor(Mashhad Metro Line 4)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
Mashhad
04.2021 - Current
  • Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
  • Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
  • Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
  • Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
  • Assisted managers in interviewing and selecting new workers.
  • Provided onsite training to help develop employee skills.
  • Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
  • Prioritized and delegated workload based on available materials.
  • Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
  • Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
  • Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
  • Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
  • Worked with personnel and managers to meet strict timelines.
  • Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
  • Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
  • Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
  • Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
Mashhad
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supervision construction of M2 station (in Structure Department).
  • Meeting with contractor on weekly and monthly basis to discuss project's progress.
  • Reviewed and approved all technical submitting, including MARs, RFIs, NCRs, FCDs,shop drawings, and as-built design documentation.
  • Inspect work and/or troubleshoot field quality control issues and make recommendations for corrections.
  • Inspect work and/or troubleshoot field quality control issues and make recommendations for corrections.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to ensure that economic and good quality materials are purchased.
  • Develop and submit weekly and monthly progress reports.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Notify team members and manager of any significant schedule changes and recommends solutions for management consideration.
  • Inspection and approval of reinforcing arrangements, concrete placement, and sampling materials.
  • Inspection and approval of concrete reinforcement installations / arrangement and size, in accordance with drawings.
  • Attending site construction meetings on behalf of MURCo to discuss construction problems, review specialty needs, coordinate with other service providers, and understand schedules. Communicating with site project management team and MURCo leadership and peer engineer team.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific time frames.
  • Inspect and monitor construction contractor's work and prepare daily inspection reports.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
Mashhad
03.2016 - 05.2020
  • Managing underground structures, construction of main station structure, and architectural operations in G2 station.
  • Attending site meetings and receiving progress reports, cost reports, and more specific information from contractor, such as subcontractor reports, progress photos, etc.
  • Meetings with contractor on weekly and monthly basis to discuss progress of project.
  • Evaluation of technical submitting, including MARs, RFIs, NCRs, FCDs, shop drawings and as-built design documentation.
  • Supervision of implementation of station retaining structures in underground section, which includes NATM galleries, arch Pre-supporting system in the main tunnel, air outlet shafts, fire escape shafts, and anchors of the retaining structure.
  • Provide technical direction relating to Shotcreting, waterproofing, secondary lining to tunnels, and subsequent tunnel fit-out works.
  • Supervise the implementation of reinforcement, formwork and concreting of the main structure of the station.
  • Review and comment on Method Statements.
  • Inspects and reviews projects during construction to monitor conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
  • Reviews requests for information, submitting, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
  • Meeting with the project team to plan field layout on the project site.
  • Observation and documentation of construction for underground structures such as driven piles, drilled piles, sheet pile, tieback anchors, tie-rods, Wales, slurry trench and slurry wall excavations, earthwork, and ground improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
Mashhad
11.2014 - 02.2016
  • Supervising construction of Communication link (in Structure Section).
  • Holding weekly and monthly meetings with contractor regarding project progress report
  • Review and approval of station retaining structure plans including NATM galleries, concrete arch Pre- supporting system.
  • Supervising execution of reinforcement, form-work and concreting of main structure.
  • Review and comment on design drawing packages.
  • Arrange formal inspections with client.
  • Perform technical writing & review of proposals & project documents; issued to clients, etc.
  • Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and construct ability.
  • Review reports and coordinate support activities.

Junior Civil Engineer (AQR Stadium)

AQR
Mashhad
07.2010 - 10.2014
  • Working as technical office employee at AQR Stadium.
  • Arranging planning and scheduling of work.
  • Assist with contract administration, including preparing certificates and “as-built” drawings, construction dates, etc.
  • Responsible for quality control of engineering and construction documents.
  • Arranging planning and scheduling of work.
  • Producing permits to work.
  • Work activities include collection and interpretation of engineering data, development of project design basic.
  • Assist with contract administration, including preparing certificates and “as-built” drawings, construction dates, etc.
  • Interact subcontractor, supplier, and equipment vendors.
  • Reviews small and portions of larger supplier drawing submitting and assists in performing technical bid analyses.
  • Development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Saved $100,000 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geotechnical Engineer

Ferdowsi University
Mashhad, Iran
08.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Islamic Azad University
Mashhad, Iran
08.2006 - 08.2010

Skills

Problem-Solving

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Accomplishments

  • Published an article in Tunnels and Tunneling International (The official magazine of the British Tunneling Society at Progressive Media International) on the subject of "A Novel Concrete Arch Pre-Support System" in July 2021
    https://content.yudu.com/web/442ay/0A444ia/Tunnels0721-Pros/html/index.html?page=12&origin=reader
  • Supervised team of 150 staff members.
  • Achieved to decrease the cost of the Construction by 15% by providing economic plans to the contractor with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 500 in the development of Mashhad Metro Line 2&4

Affiliations

  • General Department of Mashhad (Khorasan-Razavi Province) Housing and Urban Development

Additional Information

I am a highly-motivated, conscientious and competent collaborator who possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise within this industry. With a proven track record of achievement, I can bring positivity, support, and a creative mindset to any team. I pride myself on taking ownership of challenging problems, maintaining high standards, and assisting my employer in achieving their commercial objectives. With a desire and passion for continuous professional development.

Timeline

Sr. Tunnel & Site Supervisor(Mashhad Metro Line 4)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
04.2021 - Current

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
06.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Geotechnical Engineer

Ferdowsi University
08.2017 - 08.2019

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
03.2016 - 05.2020

Supervisor of Metro Station (Mashhad Metro Line 2)

Pajoohesh Consulting Engineers
11.2014 - 02.2016

Junior Civil Engineer (AQR Stadium)

AQR
07.2010 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Islamic Azad University
08.2006 - 08.2010

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