CHINTAN CHOKSHI

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CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

M. Tech. (Construction and Project Management) / Proven capabilities in managing challenging projects within defined

cost/timelines

PROFILE

Technically competent Project Manager with more than 7 Years of chronicled success in managing Infrastructure

and construction projects in resource assessments, inventory control, and preparation of project control reports.

Gained excellent experience in Project Planning and Monitoring, Project Budgeting, Project coordination and Quality

Management.

Proven expertise in preparation and tabulation of reports, graphical representations, use of latest construction

technologies and industrial tools at site.

Capable of striking perfect coordination with all interest groups – consultants, subcontractors, clients and site

engineers – to catalyze work progress.

Demonstrated ability to manage human resources, financial towards the achievement of stated object ives, to plan

and manage work programmes and to lead, motivate and provide effective guidance to a team of professionals.

Adept at instituting /implementing quality systems and ensuring strict observance thereof.

Acknowledged team leader, trainer and a guide with strong analytical and relations-building skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & DEVELOPMENT

ARCHEYPE INDIA C PVT. LTD. (May’13 till date)

Planning Manager

Key Project Handled

- Hyatt Regency – Five Star hotel, 210 Keys, Ahmedabad

Organize to and prepare bar charts, construction programs, construction planning, crash programs, cash flow,

identifying items on critical path, suggestive programs for recovery programs an d other planning related issues using

Microsoft project, Primavera or other state-of-the-art softwares.

Establish start and end date, commensurate with contractual clauses and prepare construction programs and cash

flow accordingly.

Identify each component of work and prepare planning schedule commensurate with the quantity, resource

allocation, start and end date for the component.

Coordinate with field engineers to record actual progress of each component of work and submit factual status

reports to the management.

Coordinate with all concerned inter-departments including contracts department, design department, technical

coordination department, purchase department and others for project planning and control operations.

Organize site meetings to record status of progress, delays (if any), suggestions for recovery and resource

mobilization.

Keep abreast with latest rules, regulations, laws, by-laws and/or notifications issued by statutory authorities.

CBRE SOUTHASIA PVT. LTD. (Jan’11 to May’13)

Asst. Project Manager

Key Project Handled

- Interior fit out for American Express India Pvt. Ltd., 150,000 Sft., Gurgaon

- Interior fit out for American Express Banking Corporation, 22000 Sft., Mumbai

- Interior fit out for Ericsson Global India Pvt. Ltd., 185,000 Sft., Gurgaon

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects from pre construction till close out according to

schedule, specifications and budget

Prepare and submit construction project budget estimates and update financial health update

Plan and prepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress against established schedules

Creating of the project schedule, Estimating tasks based on the project budget, Analysis of the task estimates given

by the team members before introducing them in the project schedule.

Assessing the impact of change requests on the project schedule, and introducing them to the project schedule once

they're approved.

Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects,

consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Procurement assistance of contracting vendors and material suppliers

Hire and supervise the activities of subcontractors and subordinate staff

Check and ensure accurate billing of all sub contractors and vendors

KPMG (Jul’10 to Jan’11)

Senior, Advisory

Key Project Handled

- Project Monitoring, Control & advisory role in preparing Standard Operating Procedure for KMP Express way for

DS Construction India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon 135 KM,

Creating of the project schedule, Estimating tasks based on the project budget, Analysis of the task estimates given

by the team members before introducing them in the project schedule.

Advise improvisation in Project monitoring process and formats created explicitly for the project

Create a PMO desk and stream line monitoring of schedule progress and project costs

Conducting Business process analysis by developing and maintaining construction specifications, As-Is Process

Document, To-Be Process Document, Fit & Gap Analysis Document, Customization Requirements Document, Existing

System Study Report & Change Analysis Report

Research to classify and prioritize business process, user and functional requirements

Develop Information connector modules to monitor and d ocument project resource usage and resource costs.

SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & Co. Ltd. (Jul’08 till Jul’10)

Project Coordinator

Key Project Handled

- Interior finishes for Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, CIP Floor, Hotel Floor, International Pier,

Domestic Pier, Passenger Terminal, Toilet Finishes

- Interior fit out Hotel Crown Plaza Today, Delhi 150 Rooms

- Construction and interior finishes for factory Building for BOSCH Ltd., Jaipur, 88000 Sft.

- Interior fit out for Airtel, Gurgaon, 76000 Sft

- Interior fit out for SP Real Estate office building, Girgaon, 18000 Sft

Accountable for planning, organizing and coordinating all the running projects under Vice President (Operations –

North Region).

Planning the construction project that will be taking place in conjunction with the results to the analysis done for the

proposed project.

Monitoring project schedule from start to finish and make any necessary changes along the way, ensuring that the

procedure is being followed while checking the safety features of the project during the time it is being completed.

Studying project design and technical specifications, developing the design into activities plan and schedules for day -

to-day work execution.

Monitoring work progress ensuring strict adherence to defined quality parameters.

Resolving ambiguities and technical issues in various departments.

Defining quality systems / procedures and ensured strict adherence thereto. Identified substandard work

performance right in early stages and ensured reworking to quality specifications.

Actively involved in handling and managing following below mentioned accountabilities:

o Design review, technical review and project proposals.

o Estimating and bidding / Project budgeting and analysis.

o Commercial negotiations / material management and vendor selection.

o Construction planning and scheduling / sub contractor management.

o Project risk mitigation.

o Project quality management.

o Coordination with all the stakeholders.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS (Jul’05 to Jun’06)

Quality Auditor

Key Project Handled

- Quality Control and Audit for Earthquake resistant houses funded by World Bank & Asian Development Bank

through Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority, Kutch, Gujarat

Review construction quality issues, construction procedures confirm compliance to Standards & Procedures. Identify

quality improvement opportunities

Produce formal written reports, construction quality related standards, procedures, work instructions. Create

checklists as applicable

Prepare and perform audits / review findings and follow up on any clarifications / queries with the stakeholders

CEPT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT (Jul’07 to Jan’08)

Research Assistant

Successfully developed project proposal for feasibility of modular Openings and Fenestration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

for Sintex India Pvt. Ltd.

Involved in market readiness survey for modular openings, value engineering and research analysis using FAST

technique and Decision matrix.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Masters in Technology, Construction and Project Management, CEPT University, Ahmedabad

Bachelors in Technology, Civil Engineering – Construction Technology, CEPT University, Ahmedabad

All education credentials evaluated by World Education Services, Canada

Technical Proficiency: Primavera, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Auto LISP, MS Office

ACADEMIC TRAININGS ATTENDED

Company Jones Lang LaSalle Meghraj Property Consultant Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore - Management trainee,

Duration May’07 till Jul’07

Company Vijay M Mistry Construction Pvt. Ltd., Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Rail Over Bridge – Trainee Engineer

Duration Jan’03 till Jun’03

Company Ambuja Cements, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Cement Laboratory – Trainee Engineer

Duration May’02

Company Mascot Ceramics, Kalol, Gujarat, Ceramic Tiles Factory – Trainee Engineer

Duration July’01

Company Western Railways., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, DEMU Shade construction – Trainee Engineer

Duration Jan’02 till May’02

Company MS Khurana Construction Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat, I-Max Theatre, Science city

Duration Jun’01-Nov’01

Company SN Developers Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Duration Jan’01-May’01

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM ATTENDED

Thesis – Real Estate Business, Planning and Forecasting

Thesis – Characterization of fly ash utilization by partial sand replacement in concrete

Seminar – A critical study for risk management for housing sector

Seminar – Alternative funding options for real estate sector with special reference to Real Estate Mu tual Funds.

Independent Study Program – Study of Rehabilitation Work in Kutch after 2001 Earthquake.

Independent Study Program – Study of Wooden structures in Ahmedabad.

OTHER KEY ACADEMIC PROJECTS HANDLED

9 Semester, Project – II, Construction of Terry Towel & Bed Sheet Project at Gandhidham, Anjar, Welspun India Ltd.

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Study of Pre-Implementation, Implementation, Operational and Clean -up phase. A study of different management

system from Client, Consultant and Contractor’s side.

8 Semester, Concrete Technology, Air Entrained Concrete, A Study on Air Entraining Agents and their behaviour in

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concrete.

8 Semester, Structures - IV, Complete structural design of G + 3 framed structure.

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8 Semester, Project - I, Complete feasibility study for an Entertainment complex.

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7 Semester, System Design, A study of system design for a Multiplex Theatre, Design of individual system and their

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inter-relation for smooth running of a Multiplex.

5 Semester, Quantity surveying & Specifications, Complete Quantity Survey & Costing for a Residential Project

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KEY ACADEMIC ACCOLADES

First prize winner in model making competition in a Technical Festival “Inertia 2003”, organized by CEPT University,

Ahmedabad. Working model competition Slip form construction technique.

First prize winner in technical quiz competition in a Technical Festival “Contech 2004”, organized by NIRMA University,

Ahmedabad.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7th June’1983; Passport No: Available; References: Available on request

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