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HARSH RAVAL

Design Coordinator
Campbell River,BC
You miss 100% of the shots you never take.
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Summary

Result-oriented Design coordinator with 8+ years of work experience including Design and Coordination of mid-rise part-3 buildings providing knowledgeable technical support to facilitate modern, user-friendly, safe designs. Passionate team builder with a strategic and decisive mindset.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Design Coordinator

Seymour Pacific Developments - Head Office
Campbell river, BC
08.2021 - Current
  • Successfully handled 9 projects; located across 4 provinces and 5 climatic zones, concurrently meeting deadlines.
  • Ensured compliance with building codes, bylaws, and design schedules for deliverables.
  • A Liaison for drawing package coordination, submittal review, and material/equipment cut-sheet review.
  • Developed comprehensive drafting schedules and drawing packages aligned with overall project scope and timelines resulting in elevated project success rate.
  • Managed design, material, and equipment changes promptly with stakeholders, including the architect, design manager, sub-trade contractor, and site superintendent.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail during site visits, capturing accurate measurements and notes that informed final design decisions.
  • Coordinating and distributing city comments received on BP approval package, ensuring comments addressal in timely manner.
  • Utilized clash detection and communicating service locations with consultants and internal stakeholders.
    Introduced BIM strategies and time-efficient workflows, reducing RFIs by 20%.
  • Drafted and maintained design schedules and accurate project documents to facilitate faster resolutions to RFI and SIs.
  • Mentoring junior VDC and new team members on effective use of revit and design processes.

Drafting Technician

Planitar Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Building ‘IGuides’- an interactive web application that integrates floor plans, on-screen measurements, and 360 panoramas- using CAD software.
  • Preparing floor plans, calculating room dimensions using CAD software, by using layout, dimensional and photographic data.
  • Improved drafting accuracy by implementing advanced CAD software and techniques.
  • Enhanced project efficiency through development of standardized drafting templates and procedures.

JR. ARCHITECT

COLOSSUS DESIGN STUDIO
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Prepared architectural drawing set using Autodesk Revit and designed project scope of work
  • Developed Architectural and technical drawings following firm standard and design philosophy, incorporating design changes and structural elements.
  • Provide design suggestion to offer high quality cost saving solutions.
  • Responded to RFI’s and managed change orders as per requirement during the construction life cycle.
  • Managed the procurement of materials and monitored change in project budget to provide accurate
    data analysis to Sr. Architect.
  • Managed and coordinated activities with subcontractors involved and solved on site issues, to allow a continuous project life cycle and prevent lag.

Jr. Architect

Hitesh Kharecha Architect
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
09.2016 - 08.2017
  • Guided a team of Intern Architects to produce design documents maintaining office documentation and drawing standards.
  • Reviewed and produced architectural drawings and documents for construction and presentation.
  • Attended design meetings with clients and sub constructors. Communicated Design developments and changes, as well as incorporating structural and other bylaws considerations.
  • Created Detailed 3D model using Sketchup and V-ray for Visualization and presentation.
  • Assisted senior architects with daily tasks, project coordination and project support

Education

PG Diploma - BIM And Integrated Practice

Fanshawe College, London, ON
03.2020
  • Graduation Dean's List

PG Diploma - Construction Project Management

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology, London, ON
03.2019
  • Graduation Dean's List

Bachelor's - Architecture

Institute of Architecture, HNG University, Patan, Gujarat, India
07.2016

Skills

  • Virtual Design Coordination/BIM
  • Experience in part-3 building design and coordination
  • Proficient in Architectural Detailing
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Software knowledge - Revit, Bluebeam, Autocad, Photoshop, Indesign, Dynamo
  • Strong communication- interpersonal skill
  • Exceptional time management skills maintaining multiple priorities and deadlines

Software

Revit

Autocad

Sketchup

Photoshop

Navisworks

In Design

Bluebeam

MS Project

Twinmotion

Dynamo

Vectorworks

Enscape

Certification

  • Certified Architect from Council of Architecture, India
  • Pursuing CACB Certified Architect Intern as per CES Standards.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Cricket

Mountain biking

Painting

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home optionFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsPaid time off

Timeline

Design Coordinator - Seymour Pacific Developments - Head Office
08.2021 - Current
Drafting Technician - Planitar Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2021
JR. ARCHITECT - COLOSSUS DESIGN STUDIO
01.2018 - 06.2018
Jr. Architect - Hitesh Kharecha Architect
09.2016 - 08.2017
Fanshawe College - PG Diploma , BIM And Integrated Practice
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology - PG Diploma, Construction Project Management
Institute of Architecture, HNG University - Bachelor's, Architecture
HARSH RAVALDesign Coordinator