Const Management (masters Dergree)

SHAFAQ SHAMS Temp:125 w Robin Hood ways, Chicago, IL 60440 Perm:6255 deep river cyn, Columbia, MD 21045 312-799-0432 [email protected]

PROFILE Highly accomplished professional proficient in Primavera, Autodesk Constructware, Microsoft project, Cost data, Estimate master, Bid4Build and Prologue manager. Expert at problem-resolution and planning and managing projects from inception through completion. Experienced in supervising of designers, technicians, engineers, expert in building relationships and operating under stressful, fast paced and deadline oriented environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience and academic preparation include Estimating Project and Site Management Project and cost control Scheduling Well versed in codes/regulation Construction safety measures Equipment management Claim analysis

EDUCATION Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL -July 2008 Masters in Construction Engineering and Management Nagpur University, India -June 2005 Bachelor of Architecture

RELATED EXPERIENCE Self-Employed Consultant Operated independent firm specializing in the delivery of a full range of consulting services including project and site management, Project coordination, schedules, estimates and site supervision for industrial and residential projects. Provided technical assistance and quality control services. Selected Accomplishments: • Pharmaceutical factory: Supervised and coordinated construction works as project controls consultant maintaining the cost under budget for an $850,000 ointment manufacturing section of pharmaceutical factory for ZIM pharmaceuticals. • Private Residence: Oversaw complete demolition and condominium remodels. Remodel included selection and implementation of new flooring, wood refining, electrical layout, appliances, countertops, window coverings, plumbing fixtures and lighting fixtures. Designed layout for kitchen and bathroom. Provided additional on site consultation, product research, recommendations and estimates, schedules. Hired and supervised subcontractors. Smith & Smith Associates Inc, Chicago, IL -June2007-June2008

Project Manager Managed residential and health care projects in preconstruction phase. Prepared construction drawings, specifications, contract documents and close out documents. Highly appreciated by the employers as well as clients for excellent problem solving and decision making abilities. Establish good working relationships with staff, engineering discipline leads, department and project managers and clients Selected Accomplishments: • Multi unit housing: Successfully managed and designed the $850,000 multiunit residential project in highly regulated environment leading to the delivery of Contract and Construction documents on schedule for Bidding.

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Construction Administration: Inspected construction site as an owner’s representative to ensure the workmanship conforms to plans and specifications and contract requirements for row housing project in Chicago. Day Care Center: Investigated and resolved the RFI’s in Pre bid phase for $4 million Day Care Centre for Capital Development Board. Specification and contract documents: Formulated contract documents and specification for Komed Holman health centre in Chicago.

Pheroze Kudianwala Engineers and Architects pvt ltd, Mumbai, India -June 2004-Aug 2006

Project Manager Assisted in providing full concepts through delivery architectural design and construction administration services. Collaborated with client decision makers to develop requirements, researched codes and obtained required permits. Created resource estimates and schedules. Negotiated and administered vendor contracts. Selected Accomplishments: • Multistoried office building: Ensured accurate and timely delivery of the $80M High-rise office building India. Completed the work within scope on schedule and within budget. • Mass housing: Headed the team of 6 junior architect in creating designs and generation of construction drawings for $5M housing project for Mumbai Housing Development Authority. • Museum: Team member in the production of presentation drawings for the award winning design for $30M Museum. • Bank: Obtained quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to support capital cost estimates Assisted in the preparation of multiple scoping and pre-feasibility level capital cost estimates for 500 million dollar plus bank headquarter. • Advised senior executives and the Corps of Engineers on software’s and equipment requirements. Design & Construction Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL -Oct 2006-May2007

Facility Management Intern Maintained records & assisted in supervising infrastructural activities on Illinois Institute of Technology main campus.

SKILLS Computer Skills: Software:, AutoCAD ,Primavera, HCSS heavy bid and Field management software ,MS project, Cost Data, Estimate Master, Autodesk Constructware, Bid4build ,Prologue, 3D Studio Max, Sketch up, and Photoshop CS Software Tools: MS office, Fox Pro, Visual Basic, Voyager. Professional Affiliations • Construction management association of America. • American society of civil engineers. • American business women’s association. Honors and awards: • Top Rank Holder in Final year 2004-05. • Recipient of Indian Institute of Architects Students Design Trophy and Excellence in Design Award.