Abhijith Jose Thankachan
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
PMP-Certified Assistant Project Manager and Project Engineer with over 3 years of experience supporting infrastructure, mining, and industrial projects across Canada and India. Demonstrated expertise in project coordination, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, complemented by strong proficiency in cost forecasting, documentation, and quality compliance. Proficient in leading multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring seamless integration of engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mill Operations Coordinator – Project & Shutdown Support
IAMGOLD
Timmins, ON
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinate daily shutdown and maintenance operations, ensuring work is executed safely and efficiently under OH&S and site protocols.
- Support the planning and scheduling of maintenance and upgrade works, balancing resource availability and project timelines.
- Prepare daily project reports, documenting cost performance, manpower utilisation, and operational risks for management review.
- Lead coordination between engineering, operations, and vendor teams to ensure equipment readiness and schedule alignment.
- Monitor cost and resource forecasts, improving financial tracking accuracy by maintaining real-time expenditure logs.
- Facilitate pre-start and progress meetings, contributing technical input to minimise downtime and ensure production continuity.
- Supported several process-improvement initiatives, achieving measurable gains in operational reliability and safety compliance.
Project Coordinator – Capital Projects & Infrastructure Execution
Vale Canada Ltd
Greater Sudbury, ON
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported delivery of major infrastructure and plant improvement projects, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and safety KPIs.
- Assisted the Project Manager in preparing project execution plans, cost forecasts, and earned-value reports for leadership review.
- Coordinated engineering, procurement, and construction packages, tracking status and interdependencies through structured project governance.
- Reviewed vendor quotations, material submittals, and progress claims, ensuring financial compliance with contractual baselines.
- Developed and maintained weekly and monthly dashboards, consolidating physical progress, costs, and milestones for client reporting.
- Administered change management and risk registers, documenting variations and tracking mitigation strategies.
- Enhanced project reporting by integrating Excel- and Power BI-based dashboards, reducing data-entry time by 25%.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external consultants to maintain project quality documentation, SOPs, and ITPs.
- Supported project close-out activities, preparing completion certificates and handover documentation.
- Projects: Thickener Rebuild | AB Water Tank Upgrade | Acid Plant Refurbishment | Boiler NOx Reduction (FEL-2 Study – USD 1.7 B)
Project Engineer – Structural, Mechanical & Telecom Projects
Unitac Energy Solutions
, Kerala
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed planning, coordination, and documentation for multiple industrial and telecom infrastructure projects.
- Assisted in budget preparation, vendor evaluation, and procurement tracking, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
- Reviewed and verified engineering drawings, inspection test plans (ITPs), and method statements in alignment with client specifications.
- Liaised with clients and subcontractors to resolve technical queries, ensuring milestones were achieved per contract schedule.
- Maintained progress, cost, and risk logs, improving visibility for management reporting.
- Supported commissioning and handover by validating test results, closing NCRs, and finalising completion documentation.
- Projects: Substations | Tower Installations | Offshore Rig Rebuilds | Industrial Fit-outs
Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Infrastructure Projects
Redd Engineers
, Kerala
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Designed and supervised HVAC and mechanical systems for industrial and commercial infrastructure projects across 20 + facilities.
- Produced BOQs, design drawings, and tender documentation, ensuring alignment with client and regulatory standards.
- Coordinated construction execution, QA/QC inspections, and commissioning, ensuring all deliverables met contractual requirements.
- Monitored contractor performance, verified as-built documentation, and supported project close-out.
- Contributed to multiple successful project bids by providing accurate cost and design data.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Cambrian College
CanadaPostgraduate Diploma - Organisation Management
Cambrian College
CanadaBachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Kerala
IndiaSkills
- Project Coordination & Controls
- Infrastructure Project Delivery
- Budget Tracking & Forecasting
- Scheduling (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Cost Control & Reporting
- Change & Risk Management
- Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination
- Project Documentation
- Health & Safety (OH&S)
- Client & Stakeholder Communication
- Procurement Support
- Data Analysis & KPI Dashboards
- GMP / QA Compliance
Personal Information
- Title: PMP-Certified Project Engineer | Project Coordination | Infrastructure & Cost Control
- Availability: Immediate
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI
- Software: Primavera P6 | MS Project | AutoCAD | Excel (Advanced) | SharePoint | Power BI (basic)
Languages
Languages: English (Fluent)
References
Referees: Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Work Rights: Eligible to work in UAE – Open to relocation from Canada
- Availability: Immediate | Passport Ready | Flexible for full-time and site-based roles
Timeline
Mill Operations Coordinator – Project & Shutdown Support
IAMGOLD
03.2025 - Current
Project Coordinator – Capital Projects & Infrastructure Execution
Vale Canada Ltd
03.2024 - 08.2024
Project Engineer – Structural, Mechanical & Telecom Projects
Unitac Energy Solutions
11.2020 - 07.2021
Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & Infrastructure Projects
Redd Engineers
11.2018 - 10.2020
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
Cambrian College
Postgraduate Diploma - Organisation Management
Cambrian College
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
University of Kerala