Shinowin Shanmughan Kazhungil
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
- A goal-oriented and deeply motivated engineering expert, holding a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, coupled with 9 years of experience in construction in the United Arab Emirates.
- Extensive background in handling tender documentation, managing and coordinating projects, creating subcontract packages, conducting technical assessments, negotiating with subcontractors, administering contracts, and providing onsite technical support.
- Contributed to diverse projects spanning gated communities, mansions, palaces, residential towers, hotel apartments, warehouses, showrooms, schools, recreational buildings, and mosques. Involved in all project phases from tender submissions to successful project completion.
- Led the development of a simplified and transparent subcontractor selection process, improving overall organizational efficiency. Implemented this process on the company portal to make it accessible and user-friendly. Created a detailed handbook outlining the procedure and conducted training sessions for junior and management staff to ensure effective utilization of the portal.
- Conducted training sessions for junior staff, instructing them on tasks such as interpreting project documents, conducting comparisons between contract and IFC documents, addressing scope discrepancies, examining quotations, and assessing shop drawings and material specifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
TROJAN GENERAL CONTRACTING
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2015 - 08.2023
- Conduct project studies, develop technical designs, and evaluate materials
- Coordinate between clients, head office, and site teams to align program objectives
- Manage coordination of drawings and site progress across multiple departments (MEP, Estimation, Formwork, etc.)
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand and fulfill project objectives
- Anticipate obstacles and adapt procedures to maintain project progress
- Lead meetings with project teams to discuss progress, brainstorm solutions, and develop action plans
- Provide technical guidance throughout project life cycles to ensure adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards
- Delegate tasks to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines
- Manage changes, delays, or unexpected events while maintaining project momentum
- Resolve conflicts between stakeholders and manage scope creep
- Generate and distribute project status reports to stakeholders
- Assist in developing business cases and conducting cost-benefit analyses for proposed initiatives
- Approve modifications to project plans and ensure adherence to quality standards
- Select vendors and consultants to meet project requirements
Intern Architect
CHANDI ASSOCIATES
Thrissur, India
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Collaboration on design projects
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)
- Preparation of construction documents
- Drafting detailed construction and service drawings
- Material selection for architectural designs
- Contractor coordination
- Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Site supervision, progress evaluation, and subcontractor coordination
- On-site observations for compliance monitoring
- As-built drawings and site measurements
- Continuous education in architecture industry trends
Intern Architect
STAPATI ARCHITECTS
Kochi, India
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Interior design through sketches, renderings, and drawings
- Site study, analysis, and conceptual ideas
- Detail-focused drawings and construction joints
- Detailed 3D models - Physical and software-generated
- Researching materials and construction methods
- Evaluation of existing structures
- On-site support
- CAD drafting
- Presentation skills
- Assisting senior architects
- Client presentations
Education
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Karpagam University
Coimbatore, India04-2014
Skills
Technical Skills:
- AutoCad, Revit, Google SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
- Attention to Detail
- Project Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision-Making
- Workload Management
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Writing
Interpersonal Skills:
- Reliable, Flexible and Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership and good public relations skills
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management institute, 2023
- Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP)- Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, Abu Dhabi, 2018
- Revit Architecture- Autodesk, 2016
- Registered Architect- Council of Architecture- India, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
TROJAN GENERAL CONTRACTING
01.2015 - 08.2023
Intern Architect
CHANDI ASSOCIATES
12.2012 - 06.2013
Intern Architect
STAPATI ARCHITECTS
06.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Karpagam University
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management institute, 2023
- Pearl Qualified Professional (PQP)- Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, Abu Dhabi, 2018
- Revit Architecture- Autodesk, 2016
- Registered Architect- Council of Architecture- India, 2014
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