Abd Alaziz Kahhaleh

Project Analyst @Turner & Townsend

San Francisco, CA, US

Conducted pre-contract cost analyses for a large-scale data center portfolio across the United States- Developed interactive Power BI dashboards, transforming raw datasets into actionable insights for the team and client- Reviewed and corrected cost benchmark budgets, cash flows, change orders, invoices, and forecasts, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy and cost savings- Leveraged cost estimating expertise to perform material quantity takeoffs and evaluate GMP bid packages- Designed an intelligent.xlsm workbook to streamline change order management, demonstrating advanced programming capabilities- Led comprehensive market research on AEC firms’ involvement in life science projects, supporting strategic business development initiatives- Updated and standardized internal project management documentation to align with branding guidelines, enhancing usability and ensuring long-term value for future initiatives- Volunteered in CSR events and gained valuable hands-on construction experience in site visits- Led a team in a company-wide competition, drafting a realistic proposal for a hypothetical Bay Area RFP, receiving strong praise from the judges- Strengthened project management, contract administration, scheduling, project controls, risk management, EHS, and value engineering skills through both practical experience and coursework at Columbia University.

Laney College

Architecture

Columbia University

Master of Science - MS, Construction Adminstration

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Architecture

University of California, Berkeley

Minor, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

Damascus University

Architectural Engineering