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GANGA SALIMKUMAR

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Detail-oriented and experienced Structural Steel Detailer with experience in steel detailing, estimation, and drafting. Skilled in preparing accurate shop and erection drawings, material take-offs, and cost estimates for structural steel projects. Proficient in industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, Tekla Structures, and Rivet. Known for delivering high-quality, error-free drawings that meet fabrication standards and project timelines.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Steel Detailing and Estimation

Al Baraq Steel Works
Ajman, UAE
01.2022 - 08.2025
  • Created detailed shop and erection drawings using Tekla Structures for structural steel projects such as warehouses, office buildings, and industrial plants.
  • Prepared accurate material takeoffs and coordinated with fabricators to ensure correct materials were ordered.
  • Developed cost estimates based on architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and market rates.
  • Coordinated with engineers, architects, and project managers to resolve drawing conflicts and ensure constructability.

Estimation

Kairali Constructions
, India
05.2020 - 01.2021
  • Prepared detailed cost estimates and quantity take-offs for civil and structural works including concrete, rebar, and finishing.
  • Generated BOQs and technical specifications for tenders, client submissions, and project procurement.
  • Managed on-site activities including excavation, concreting, reinforcement placement, and material management.
  • Coordinated with architects, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure materials and manpower availability.
  • Monitored work progress and site safety, ensuring compliance with IS codes and project specifications.
  • Maintained daily work reports, site measurement sheets, and billing records.

Junior Overseer

Indian Railway
Kottayam, India
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Assisted in supervision of track, bridge, platform, and station infrastructure maintenance in accordance with Indian Railways standards.
  • Monitored civil engineering construction projects, including laying of tracks, culvert repairs, and platform upgradation.
  • Supported field-level execution of drawings and site layout plans under the direction of Senior Section Engineer (SSE) and Assistant Engineer.
  • Ensured quality control of construction materials such as concrete, ballast, and reinforcement steel, maintaining detailed daily logs.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Structural Steel Detailing and Management, Tekla, BIM, CAD

Conestoga College
Cambridge
04.2025

Diploma - Civil Engineering, AutoCAD, Surveying, Hydraulics, Estimation & Costing

Govt. Polytechnic College
Kerala, India
05.2016

Skills

  • Tekla
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • MS Office
  • MS Project
  • Blue-beam Revu
  • Quantity Take-off & Estimation
  • Connection Design
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Material quantity estimation

Capstone Project

  • Capestone Project: 540 Bingemans Drive Jan 2025- Apr 2025
  • Modeled a complete structural steel building using Tekla Structures, including columns, beams, bracings, and connections.
  • Performed quantity take-offs and developed a detailed estimation report for steel materials and connection components.
  • Created and issued bid proposals based on material quantities, fabrication complexity, and erection timelines.
  • Generated erection drawings and fabrication/shop drawings from the Tekla model, in compliance with CISC standards.
  • Designed standard and custom steel connections, ensuring structural integrity and constructability.
  • Developed a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) sheet for procurement and scheduling purposes.
  • Collaborated in a team environment to review drawings, coordinate model changes, and present the final deliverables to industry evaluators.

Accomplishments

  • Awarded First Prize for Best Project of the Year – Capestone Project, Conestoga, 2025
    Recognized for excellence in project execution, innovation, and technical detailing using Tekla Structures and estimation tools.

Timeline

Structural Steel Detailing and Estimation

Al Baraq Steel Works
01.2022 - 08.2025

Estimation

Kairali Constructions
05.2020 - 01.2021

Junior Overseer

Indian Railway
01.2017 - 03.2017

Post Graduate Diploma - Structural Steel Detailing and Management, Tekla, BIM, CAD

Conestoga College

Diploma - Civil Engineering, AutoCAD, Surveying, Hydraulics, Estimation & Costing

Govt. Polytechnic College

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