Amir Farahmandy
About Amir Farahmandy
Amir Farahmandy is a Manager of SBB, Capital Projects at Tolko Industries and has over a decade of experience in engineering and capital project management, primarily in the paper and forest products industry.
Work at Tolko Industries
Amir Farahmandy serves as the Manager of SBB, Capital Projects at Tolko Industries. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's capital project initiatives in Vancouver, British Columbia. His role involves overseeing various aspects of capital projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and industry standards.
Current Role at Norbord
In addition to his role at Tolko Industries, Amir Farahmandy has been working at Norbord as the Manager of Engineering & Capital Projects since 2014. His responsibilities include managing engineering projects and capital expenditures within the Vancouver, Canada Area, where he has accumulated significant experience over the past decade.
Education and Expertise
Amir Farahmandy earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Commerce and Civil Engineering from The University of British Columbia, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He also pursued Project Management studies at Langara College in 2014. Amir holds an Advanced Project Management Degree with a focus on Capital Project Management and Planning, enhancing his expertise in modeling and process scheduling within the paper and forest products industry.
Previous Experience
Before his current roles, Amir Farahmandy worked at Davaco Inc. as a Field Construction Manager from 2012 to 2013. He then transitioned to Ainsworth Engineered, where he served as an Intermediate Engineer / Project Engineer from 2013 to 2014. These positions provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and project management.
Background in Contract Management
Amir Farahmandy possesses a strong background in contract management, particularly in the context of capital projects. This expertise supports his roles in managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations within the engineering and construction sectors.