Nikhil Kochher
Brampton
Summary
Nikhil is a highly experienced Senior Engineer, Design Technical Lead, and Senior Project Manager at Pinchin's Building Science and Restoration Group. With over 8 years of expertise in Building Envelope Engineering, he has successfully served both public and private sector clients. His extensive work with government agencies, school boards, and financial institutions showcases his ability to deliver exceptional results. As a Project Lead, Nikhil has accomplished more than 100 building restoration projects, ranging from $0.1M to over $10M in construction values. He has also conducted specialist reviews of architectural and shop drawings for architectural firms. Nikhil takes pride in training junior staff in building science principles and ensuring quality assurance in areas such as building air/vapour barrier, vapour barrier/air seal tie-in at complex transitions. As a Senior Reviewer and Subject Matter Expert, he effectively oversees and evaluates his team's work. Additionally, he excels in preparing RFPs and RFQs, driving business development efforts, and nurturing client relationships. Currently pursuing his designation as a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) with IIBEC, Nikhil consistently strives for professional growth and excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager/Technical Design Lead – Building Science and Restoration
Pinchin Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager – Building Science Engineering
Pretium Engineering
02.2020 - 02.2022
Engineer-in-Training – Building Science Engineering
Fishburn Building Science Group
03.2017 - 01.2020
Education
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Structures
University of Western Ontario
01.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Punjab Technical University
01.2015
Skills
- Technical Competencies: Nikhil's primary areas of specialization encompass roofing, cladding, fenestration, waterproofing, and drainage
- Type of Buildings: Nikhil has worked in a variety of buildings, including correctional facilities, detachments, courthouses, heritage buildings, hospitals, industrial, and educational facilities
- Project Coordination: Nikhil ensures that all aspects of a project are seamlessly integrated as an Engineer Nikhil has led individual projects ranging from <$100,000 to >$10M in construction value Nikhil works with multi-disciplinary teams to identify the various project milestones and interfaces between project team members to adhere to the project scope, schedule and budget Nikhil has completed numerous projects as a project lead where he has been coordinating various sub-trades to work together to meet the milestones
- Experience working within Time Constraints: Nikhil has significant experience managing expedited projects As the Lead Engineer for the roof replacement at 10 Bank branch locations across Canada, Nikhil delivered the roof condition assessments, design, specifications and tender documents in about 4 weeks He collaborated closely with the project team to develop construction details that accommodated materials with short lead times and facilitated rapid construction, all while maintaining high standards of quality
- Experience Interfacing with Stakeholders: Nikhil understands that the success of projects relies on securing stakeholder support He focuses on delivering clear, accurate, and straightforward information, along with sound advice, to foster positive engagement For instance, Nikhil was pivotal in communicating updates for the Paving, Roof Replacement and Upgrade of Accessibility Features at EC Drury School in Milton (owned by IO) He also carefully managed the schedule and maintained full transparency throughout the assessment, design, and construction phases to minimize disruptions to school operations
Certification
- P.Eng., PEO,2020 (License #100522228)
- Registered Roof Observer (RRO),2023
- Member of IIBEC, Credential ID49761
Additional Recent Project Examples
Project and Design Lead: Roof Replacement and Accessibility Features upgrades at EC Drury School, Milton (2023-2024), Piping Insulation for BGIS/IO, a Court House (2024); Roof Replacement over OPP detachment in Chatham, for Colliers/IO (2024); Roof Replacement over OPP detachment Colliers/IO in Bracebridge (2023); Metal Roof Replacement, BGIS/IO (2023-2024), Lake Apsey and Shingle Roof Replacement for BGIS/IO in Sioux Lookout (2024).
Timeline
Senior Engineer/Senior Project Manager/Technical Design Lead – Building Science and Restoration
Pinchin Ltd.
03.2022 - Current
Project Manager – Building Science Engineering
Pretium Engineering
02.2020 - 02.2022
Engineer-in-Training – Building Science Engineering
Fishburn Building Science Group
03.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Punjab Technical University
- P.Eng., PEO,2020 (License #100522228)
- Registered Roof Observer (RRO),2023
- Member of IIBEC, Credential ID49761
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Structures
University of Western Ontario
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