BASIM KHACHO
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Highly Experienced, results-driven Millwork Project Manager with over 10 years of experience managing full project lifecycles. Managed multiple millwork projects from design initiation and design-assist to submittals, outsourcing, production, to installation, and handingover. With an excellent clients and trades management and communication.
Projects varied from commercial millwork to healthcare, residential, retail, custom cabinetry, restaurants, and ICI projects.
Implemented an excellent industry skills, product knowledge of and standards i.e. OBC AWMAC, AODA, and workplace safety including materials, suppliers, costing, on-site hands-on solutions accurate measuring techniques, fit-outs, solid surface, stone, laminate, edge banding, solid wood, finishing, built-in appliances and equipments, tempered and decorative glass, powder coating, accessories in addition to site set-up, scheduled trades and suppliers, conducting meetings, documentation and reporting. Metigated riscks colaborated with all stakeholders including architects, designers trades and general contracxtors.Highly Experienced and results-driven Millwork Project Manager with 10+ years of experience managing full project lifecycles. Managed multiple architectural millwork projects from design initiation, design-assist to submittals, out soarcing, production, installation and handing over.
Project varied from commercial architectural millwork to residential, healthcare, retail, institutional, cabinetry, restaurents and ICI projects. Implemented an excellent project management and industry skills. With comprehensive in-depth knowledge of all millwork industry standards, OBC AWMAC, AODA, workplace safety and aspects from material to suppliers, costing, manufacturing, scheduling, fit-outs, stainless steel, tempered glass, solid surface, stone, powder coating, laser cutting, stained glass, accessories and installation. Palaces, Residential, High-rise, Tradition Food, Fraser Health, Ellis Don, FedEx, TLC, Restaurants, Marshall, GTAA, Kubota, Community Centres, Community Housing, Day Care, Schools, Shopping Malls, Outlets, Super Yachts, Historic Projects, Office Projects, Golf Clubs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Dancer Construction
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed the full ICI projects cycle for reputable clients from $800k to $3.5m demonstrating excellent scheduling and planning, documentation, and change orders, resulting in a 20% profit increase leading to a successful on-time handover, along with weekly/monthly updates and draws.
- Developed estimates and budgets for various projects from $5 million – 90 million by an active take-off, work package breakdown / obtained, validate detailed trades quotes, suppliers and engineering firms.
- Managed and coached a full team of contractors and trades and ensured quality execution making sure all safety measures and compliance in place and procedures has been followed.
- Drove compliance with plans and schedules, resolved problems, proactively identified and mitigated risks, scheduled trades, delivery and coordinated across departments with all stakeholders.
- Managed site setup including emergency, specific safety plans and traffic control, permits, security & accessibility. foundation, concrete pits, steel structure, electrical, equipment, landscaping, life safety, offices, parking lot, site services, engineering design, environmental, geo-technical and other.
Estimator/ Project Manager
Mutual Fund, Real Estate Construction
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted public and private bidding for millwork and ICI projects using online portals and secured over $3.5 million millwork renovation for high-rise residential buildings.
- Negotiated contracts with clients, prepared estimates, and quotes in addition to budget proposals and arranged details estimates by conducting effective take-off using software; building connect and plan swift.
- Conducted site visits and provided recommendations & technical solutions resulted in cost saving.
- Generated estimates, quotes, budget proposals and scope of work.
Project Manager
Provincial Store Fixture
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed a full life cycle hospital project of $6 Million for LEED healthcare design assist millwork project.
- Conducted full project take-off and bill of quantities for all materials (plywood, P.Lam, counts, Ede banding, etc.), defined scope, developed work schedule with critical path by line items, analyzed specs, submitted samples. Attended meetings with client and stakeholders by using technology, MS/ Teams, Bluebeam, Fieldwire etc.
- Created production, scheduled analyzing scope and generated RFI’s, P.O.’s, change orders.
- Conducted an excellent internal and external collaborative and proactive customer service by assessing needs, active listening, documentations and excellent communication and approach skills
- Mitigated risks with all stakeholders and provided solutions to keep schedule and project on track, on budget.
- Arranged RFI’s, reviewed drawings and coordinated critical items on schedule. Outsourced and submitted all fixtures, samples, and colors, coordinated with critical items i.e. plumbing, electrical, HAVC and IT and accommodated all health standards. Provided blocking location/ position, conduits, special solutions. Assessed risks, proposed solutions.
- Communicated across stakeholders, Health authorities’ architects, key trades; plumbing, electrical, HVAC, IT, Special Engineered collaborated with cross-functional teams to reach quality delivery on time on budget.
Project Manager
DeMan Construction
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed full ICI project cycle up to $10 Million for Retrofit, Renovation, Maintenance, Building Additions, Schools, Transportation, Food Facilities, dispensaries, Commercial Outlets & Historical Projects in addition to Millwork, daycare, wall paneling, kitchen cabinets, reception counters etc.).
- Negotiated competitive quotes while managing vendors and subcontractors for residential and commercial projects ensuring cost-effective procurement, timely delivery resulted in successful completion and cost saving.
- Coordinated site visits for inspections and project closeout meetings with customers and subcontractors.
- Obtained and compared quotes while arranging estimates, drafted project scope and proposals. Arranged estimates, proposals, budget price and negotiating with clients resulted in over 60% approvals / closing.
- Generated concise reports regarding project status and pending issues, mitigating risks to financial targets and completion schedules, resulting in 30%-40% reduction in cost and client satisfaction.
- Managed project documentation, submittals, approvals, reviews, and quality management processes including change orders change directives, POs & RFIs, project close-out, warranties, and handing-over.
Project Manager/ Estimator
MBC, ICI Construction
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed full project cycle of a $1.5 million project involving: millwork, interior fit-out, ICI building modification, receptions, public area, wall paneling and shelving, cabinets and counter tops etc.
- Provided estimates for multiple ICI projects by conducting site visits, take-off, scope writing.
- Conducted site meetings and managed full team of contractors and traders ensuring all legislation, by-law and safety procedures in place and followed by all parties.
- Obtained permits and liaised with architects and engineers to develop design-build solutions for various clients.
- Reviewed shop drawings, conducted site inspection with city inspector and closed the projects.
Project and Sales Support
Frendel Kitchens
02.2013 - 07.2016
- Coordinated / co-managed commercial millwork for condo, furnished apartment, sales centers, kitchen projects, conducted detailed measurements, completed project take off & bill of material for high-rise, subdivision, and specialty projects.
- Conducted site meetings and coordinated with clients and contractors. Arranged drawings, detailed pricing for high-end kitchens, high-rise buildings, entertainment units, offices, specialty projects.
- Carefully researched specs for built-in appliances. documented extras and client change orders.
- Demonstrated outstanding knowledge and advanced technical solutions.
Project Manager
Canara Woodworking
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Effectively managed multiple full projects for commercial and residential millwork projects i.e., Walmart, Marshal, schools, day care, brand retails and restaurants in addition to full takeoff, estimation, project documentation and communication including submitting samples and documented approved material and drawings. Arranged AutoCAD drawings, details for special custom fixtures. Estimated projects, obtained, and negotiated quotes resulted in project winning. Completed projects successfully on time, on budget.
- Liaised daily with designers, architects, franchisees, and GC’s and attended site meetings with architects’ clients and trades. Arranged R.FI’s ,CO’s in addition to P.O.’s to all trades and suppliers.
- Outsourced material and services and provided guides to trades through the project.
Education
Arch Technology - undefined
George Brown College
02.2011
Construction Site Safety (OHSA Green Book) -
George Brown College
01.2010
Project Management PMP -
Toronto Metropolitan University
01.2012
Skills
- Skilled in ensuring adherence, seamless project delivery, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to quality standards with great client satisfaction in addition to all deliverables statement of copulation
- Adept in planning, budgeting, risk management, and effective communication with stakeholders and trades
- Managed CCDC2 & CCDC5B contracts, monitored cost, schedule and change orders and prevented scope creep
- Experience with obtaining and negotiating quotes from trades, engineers and architects, drafting proposals and budgets by assessing project needs in addition to PO, RFI, & RFQ
- Monitored, established, and adhered to project schedules and budgets, achieving key milestones
- Carefully reviewed shop drawings, specs, and contract documents while developing scopes of work
- Excellent Communication, Time Management & Organizational Skills, Adaptable/ Collaborative, Agile, Scrum, Problem Solving, MS Project, M/S Office, 2020, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Procore, Planswift, Configura Bluebeam, CRL Raken, OBC Budgeting, Planning & Scheduling, Forecasting, LEED, Site Safety & Set up Site Services, Pre-Eng & Steel Structure, Mechanical, Electrical, Finishing, Fire Protection & IT
- Project planning
- Project scheduling
Affiliations
Project Management Institute PMI
Training
First Aid, Working at Heights, WHMIS, Workplace Safety Standards, OSHA.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Millwork and Renovation Project Man | Self Employed | 2017 – 2019
- Senior Designer/Project Guide | RONA | 2008 – 2010
- Senior Project Manager | Fakhro Group Bahrain | 2004-2006
- Green Line Interiors | Super Yacht & Hospitality | 2004
- Senior Project Manager | Bafco Arch. Products & Interiors | 2001-2004
Timeline
Project Manager
Dancer Construction
01.2024 - 01.2025
Estimator/ Project Manager
Mutual Fund, Real Estate Construction
07.2023 - 11.2023
Project Manager
Provincial Store Fixture
10.2022 - 04.2023
Project Manager/ Estimator
MBC, ICI Construction
08.2021 - 03.2022
Project Manager
DeMan Construction
10.2019 - 08.2022
Project and Sales Support
Frendel Kitchens
02.2013 - 07.2016
Project Manager
Canara Woodworking
03.2012 - 02.2013
Arch Technology - undefined
George Brown College
Construction Site Safety (OHSA Green Book) -
George Brown College
Project Management PMP -
Toronto Metropolitan University
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