Oğuz Karvan

Construction Project Manager with 11+ years of experience, 50,000+ m² of completed construction, and 30M+ USD in managed project budgets.

Türkiye

About

Construction professional with 11+ years of experience leading large-scale infrastructure and steel-structure projects. Skilled in project management, cost control, and safety compliance. Known for delivering complex developments on time and within budget. Fluent in English and Turkish, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Experience

  • Project Manager at Karadeniz Holding
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Led end-to-end execution of all construction initiatives across the holding, managing project planning, contractor coordination, and stakeholder reporting. • Delivered a 13,000 m² automotive museum complex—recognized as the largest in Turkey—featuring integrated indoor/outdoor exhibition spaces, a cinema theatre, immersive LED visual experiences, and custom interior design. Managed all phases from concept coordination to site execution and operational readiness. • Delivered an 8.000 m² steel-structured university building engineered in the complex geometry of a ship, overcoming significant structural and construction challenges to complete the project on schedule and in full compliance with safety and design standards.

  • Project Manager at HAT-SAN Shipyard
    Apr 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Led the establishment of a 1,500 m² private yacht production facility, including budgeting, layout planning, industrial machinery integration, crane installation, and commissioning—delivered fully operational and ready for production. Successfully led the complete buildout of a multi-use commercial plaza (3.000 m²) and two residential buildings totalling 23 apartments—delivered within budget and local regulatory compliance.

  • Construction Manager at Karvan İnşaat
    Jul 2016 - Mar 2024 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Managed all operations for a family-owned construction firm, including business development, project execution, financial oversight, and client relations. Completed 10 residential projects (254 units / 30,000 m² total), consistently delivering on schedule and maintaining high construction standards, while leading procurement, subcontractor management, financial planning, and client relations.

  • Summer Intern at Hyundai Assan
    2014 - 2014 · Less than a year

  • Digital Marketing Specialist at Pirelli
    2012 - 2013 · 1 yr