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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Serba
Surname: Ilic
Address: 702-1434 Burnaby Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6G 1W8, Canada
Phone: +1.778.990.4542
Email: srbailic@me.com
Web: www.forestudio.rs
SUMMARY
After graduating from Belgrade’s University, I started to pursue a career in the design-build field and joined
one of the most recognized design-build companies in Belgrade - Studio Urosevic. After two years of
several leading roles, I founded my own company, FOR-E-STUDIO with a primary focus on the design-
build process. Over the next three years, this profitable company grew and expanded to 10 employees.
Upon arriving in Canada, I have continued my professional development on several industrial and
commercial projects.
In addition, I am continuing my academic development through enrollment in PhD Studies at the
Architectural Faculty in the University of Belgrade with a thesis on: “Management of Zero Energy
Refurbishments of Existing Multi-Residential Projects”.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NATIONAL FORMING SYSTEMS/ VANAGAN ARCHITECTS, Vancouver, BC 2014-
ongoing
Project Manager
Projects:
- Surrey Residence, Design/Build: As a Project Manager and designer, responsible for
coordinating and delivering design for high end residential project in Surrey. After obtaining
Building Permit, continue to work on Construction Management Plan. Construction scheduled for
the mid of June.
- East Boulevard residential project (Serbian Consulate) BUILD: Working as a project manager
responsible for whole construction process. Scope of work includes coordinating the trades,
tracking changes, procurement management, performance control, implementation of design and
quality control on site, etc. Also, responsible for key deliverables in form of different inspection
approvals (concrete, plumbing, framing, etc.).
- East Boulevard residential project (Serbian Consulate) DESIGN: Working as a project
coordinator for design delivery of the building permit. Includes cross-functional work between the
investor, consultants and city authorities, and preparing documentation for quotes and working with
the investor on revising contracts.
- National Opazni Warehouse (National forming systems’ Europe branch): Worked as a senior
designer and project coordinator for design delivery of tilt-up warehouse in Slovenia. Worked with
Slovenian engineers and City officials to adapt the design according local building code. Worked

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on procurement management and international shipping of specialized materials and hardware for
tilt-up.

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FOR-E-STUDIO Inc., Belgrade, Serbia
2011-2014
Founder, Project Manager, Architect
Projects:
- Zepter Hotel, Belgrade (http://www.hotelzepter.rs/en): Total renovation of approximately 4.500 m²
(48.500 ft²) of old office space into a 5-star hotel. As a member of the project management team, I
was responsible for scheduling and monitoring day to day activities on site. Coordinated between
the investor, Architect, City officials as well as other contractors. Supervision and quality control of
interior works. Responsible for tendering and awarding contracts for interior trades.
- TechnologyEuras, regional leader in water sealing: Consulting services, hired by the general
contractor (Technology Euras). Involved in negotiations with the investor (Electric Power Industry
of Serbia). Dealt with contracts, quotes, scope of work. Led a team of 21 people in resolution of
water seal issues. Coordinated the daily schedules and oversaw the quality of work done by the
general contractor. Correspondence between general contractor, inspector and investor. Worked
on first use of the patented product for water sealing (Euras Gel and mortar).
- Annex of Zepter Museum(http://www.zeptermuseum.rs/en/node/680): Annex of Zepter museum
was project of converting existing office space of heritage building in most prominent part of
Belgrade, into Museum’s daily exhibition. Author of design, and as a founder and CEO of FOR-E-
STUDIO, involved in whole design-build process from designing and negotiating, trough
development of project, up to occupation permit. Worked directly with museum founder- Ms.
Zepter, museum director- prof.dr. Ivana Celic, City Hall’s institutions (design department,
inspection department, etc.).
- Zepter Creative Studio (http://www.zepter.rs/zepter/pages/article.php?id=36): Redesign and
redevelopment of Zepter International AV studio. Complete refit of existing commercial offices in
heritage building in down town Belgrade. Author of interior design, and project manager of design-
build process. Worked on making and controlling project’s scope, time baseline, procurement and
financial plans. In close correspondence with investor, studio director and city authorities.
STUDIO UROSEVIC Inc., Belgrade, Serbia
2009-2011
Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Architect
Projects:
- Zepter Museum (http://www.zeptermuseum.rs/en/node/680): First private and most advanced
museum in Serbia. Heritage building (Built in 1920s.) in heart of Belgrade’s most important
area – Knez Mihailova street, first served as a bank. After complete interior renovation, Zepter
museum got 1.500 m² (16.145 ft²) of exhibition floor space, with state of the art services
(including HVAC, lightening, security, etc.). Co-author of interior design. In that period worked
as a project manager, organizing design team (3 architects, 2 draftspersons), on-site building
trades and contractors. Also worked close with main architect/author, investor/owner, director,
inspection and city authorities. Project had wide public appearance and positive critics.
(http://www.vreme.com/cms/view.php?id=939770)

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- International competition for “Radnicka” interchange of new bridge over Sava river in
Belgrade:Competition was on international level, where most recognized companies from
region, participated (CIP institute, PONTING, Hidroprojekt-saobracaj, etc.). Studio Urosevic
won 3rd
prize. On this project worked as coauthor and project’s team leader. Team consisted of
10 members including: three engineers, one university professor, two architects, three graphic
designers and three draftspersons. Responsible for organizing schedule, budget, scope
baseline and project milestones. Corresponding and coordinating on daily basis with all team
members assuring on-time project delivery.
- Ada Mall, shopping center preliminary design: Worked as a assistant project manager on
designing 50.000 m² (538.000 ft²) of prime retail space for international real estate company
GTC.
- High-end interior renovations for residential projects: Worked as designer, assistant
project manager or site superintendent, monitoring on-site implementation of design and quality
control.
EDUCATION
● 2009: Enrolled in PhD studies on Architectural Faculty of Belgrade University, course: Architectural
technologies, management, green building and environmental design, with thesis on:
“Management of Zero Energy refurbishments of existing multi-residential objects”.
● 2008: Master Degree (M. Arch.), graduated on final thesis in Architectural Technologies on
Architectural Faculty of Belgrade University, with the maximum grade 10. GPA during master
studies 8, 88/10.
● 2006: Enrolled in Master studies on Architectural Faculty of Belgrade University, course
Architectural Technologies (AT)
● 2006: Bachelor Degree (B. Arch.) on Architectural Faculty of Belgrade University.
● 2003-2006: Bachelor Studies on Architectural Faculty of Belgrade University. GPA 8.09/10.
AWARDS AND HONORS
● 2010: Positive critics and public recognition for Zepter Museum project.
● 2009: 3rd
prize on international competition “Radnicka” interchange.
● 2008: Publication in magazine “Ambijenti”, article on industrial design.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
● April 14th
, 2016: Project Management Professional (PMP number: 191975)
● November 8th
, 2012: License (400 H 117 12) for Responsible Contracting Engineer (In Serbia)
● November 1st
, 2012: License (300 L 662 12) for Responsible Designer (In Serbia)
AFFILIATIONS
January 31st
. 2016: Member of Project Management Institute, Canadian West Coast Chapter
November 1st
, 2012: Member of Serbian Chamber of Engineers
LANGUAGES
Serbian: native
English: excellent speaking and writing

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COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD Photoshop MS Office ArtCAM
3D Studio Max MS Project Mach4

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PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Rocko Andrejevic, Operation Manager of National Forming Systems
rocko@nationalforming.com
604-761-5164
2. Venelin Kokalov, Principal, Bing Thom Architects
vkokalov@bingthomarchitects.com
604-682-1881
3. Kyle Pringle, Project Coordinator , Planning & Development Services - City of Vancouver
Kyle.Pringle@vancouver.ca
604-873-7088
4. Paul Xiong, Project Manager, Intracorp Projects Ltd.
Paulxiong83@hotmail.com
604-551-7833