Oguz Kahraman
PMP® certified Strategic Construction Manager and Civil Engineer with a 10-year industry background in large-scale construction, mining infrastructure, wind farm installation, civil inspections, subcontractor management, budgeting, procurement, permitting, quality assurance, and site safety.
Experienced in leading teams of 100+ employees and contractors through design, planning, permitting, budgeting, strategic procurement, and project execution across structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing domains.
Professional Experience
Construction Manager
Mar 2021 – Aug 2021
- Managed a $4M Tailings Storage Facility and directed construction of a $40M Zinc and Copper Mine Processing Plant.
- Oversaw 100 excavation contractors displacing 180,000 cubic meters of earth for foundations supporting 20,000 square meters of facility space.
- Supported 800,000 cubic meters of dry stack deposition volume.
- Controlled progress payments as the single authorizer of all construction payments.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline and budget constraints.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings and conducted routine quality audits.
Construction Manager
Oct 2019 – Jan 2021
- Managed construction of $7M+ Tailings Storage Facility works, including Phase 3 Tailing Dam and Phase 2 Bund Wall Raise.
- Delivered work in compliance with Canadian Dam Association, ICOLD, and Health and Safety Executive regulations.
- Ensured delivery two months ahead of schedule.
- Oversaw earthworks, lining, and pipelining work including 500,000 cubic meters of earth, 170,000 square meters of liner, and 3,000 meters of drainage pipes.
- Led strategic procurement for capital equipment while delivering the project under budget.
- Guided third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Site Manager
Apr 2016 – Oct 2019
- Managed construction and installation of wind farms valued at $130M+ with 118 MWm capacity for sale to the Turkish government.
- Developed and led a multidisciplinary team of contractors and 100+ staff.
- Managed progress payments and controlled budget and time constraints.
- Oversaw reconstruction of custom-designed roads for turbine wing transportation.
- Led quality assurance for isolations, earthing systems, backfilling works, turbines, and foundations.
- Led government permitting process and gained mandatory ministry acceptance for all turbines.
Technical Manager
Jan 2014 – Apr 2016
- Managed 10+ contractors and 100+ staff at Tüprag Efemçukuru Gold Mine, a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold.
- Oversaw surface construction, excavation, plumbing, reinforced concrete foundations, curtain walls, stocking areas, stone walls, washing stations, separating sumps, mill-dry building, and interior designs of five buildings.
- Prepared project cost estimates and recommended improvements based on data analysis.
- Prepared site reports, organized subcontractor invoices, and supervised daily tasks of 15 subcontractor companies.
Civil Engineer
Aug 2012 – Jan 2014
- Prepared technical specification documents for construction-related product and service procurement.
- Managed preparation and control of budget estimates under the 6th Motorized Infantry Brigade and subordinate units.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Inspected installation of precast structures, concrete, and earthworks.
- Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations.
Civil Auditor
Jan 2012 – Aug 2012
- Managed feasibility studies for 15 superstructural projects with a total value of $1M.
- Supervised steelwork, framework, and concrete pouring according to technical specifications.
- Managed over 100 staff in superstructural projects.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Sep 2007 – Aug 2011
Certifications
- Project Management Professional, PMP®
- “C” Class Certified HSE Specialist
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- OHSAS 18001
- ISO 14001
Core Skills
- Construction Management
- Civil Inspections and Investigations
- Subcontractor Management
- Design and Planning
- OSHA Compliance
- AutoCAD
- Project Scheduling
- Construction Processes
- MS Office
- MS Project
- SYSPRO
Selected Project Impact
- $40M Zinc and Copper Mine Processing Plant construction leadership.
- $130M+ wind farm construction and installation management.
- 118 MWm wind farm capacity delivered for sale to the Turkish government.
- 500,000 cubic meters of earthworks and 170,000 square meters of liner managed for tailings infrastructure.
- 180,000 cubic meters of earth displaced for mining facility foundations.
- 100+ staff and contractor team leadership across multiple projects.
Professional Strengths
- Strategic procurement and contractor coordination
- Budget, progress payment, and cost control
- Quality audits and corrective action management
- Government permitting and regulatory coordination
- Site safety and HSE compliance
- Team leadership and task delegation
- Schedule control and deadline-driven delivery
- Client and public agency coordination
Language
- English