MANOJ KOSHY
Dubai, UAE | archmanojk@gmail.com | +971 55 7180934 | www.linkedin.com/in/archmanojk
Senior Architect | BIM Coordinator
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Solution-oriented Architect and BIM coordinator with diverse skills acquired throughout 17+ years of construction industry experience across all phases of construction projects, from concept design through the final delivery of the completed structure. Able to manage complex projects with diverse teams.
• 9+ years of onsite technical coordination expertise with a comprehensive understanding of construction processes.
• Technical expertise managing high end hospitality, commercial, and residential construction projects in the GCC.
• BIM Coordinator with good hands on experience on Building Information modelling (BIM) and management.
• LEED accredited professional with expertise in managing the sustainability requirements of the projects.
• CORE SKILLS
Architectural engineering | Technical coordination | BIM coordination | Value engineering | Site supervision Construction management | Project management | Problem solving | Attention to detail | Contract administration Leadership | Change management | Teamwork and collaboration | Sustainability | Finishes and Materials | Scope management | Quality Assurance | Proficiency in Autodesk Revit | Navisworks Manage | 3D modelling | AutoCAD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR ARCHITECT | BIM COORDINATOR Jan 2017 – Present
CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING COORPORATION (Dubai, UAE)
PROJECT: DUBAI DIGITAL PARK, Silicon Oasis, Dubai, UAE.
Lead Architect and BIM coordinator overseeing the engineering coordination for Dubai Digital Park, AED 1.2 billion smart city development project consisting of 20 no’s office buildings, Radisson Hotel, Radisson serviced apartments, Business centre, 3 no’s of residential apartments and retails spaces.
• Led technical development and design coordination between various disciplines (envelope specialist, structure, MEP, utility specialists, Interior design and landscape teams) and managed deliverables on schedule.
• Review of shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, mock-ups for compliance with specification.
• Actively participated in project progress and technical meetings with consultant, client and contractors.
• Arranged workshop meetings and joint site walks with the Engineer to resolve issues.
• Conducted value engineering study on proposed alternative solutions.
• Provided technical and design solutions to any site issues.
• Responded and directed project correspondences promptly.
• Notified project management team on project time, quality and cost risks.
• Communicated to project team regarding changes in design and its impact analysis.
• Monitored sub-contractor’s performance, compliance with contractual obligations & local authority regulations.
• Assist, monitor and maintain site wide compliance with health, safety & environmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinated building information models (BIM) between disciplines, prepared and presented multi-disciplinary clash detection and coordination reports to assist project team and ensure constructability.
Key Accomplishments
• Lead role managing handover of the Hotel package buildings which includes Radisson Hotel, Serviced Apartments and Business centre buildings. in close coordination with the Radisson engineering team.
SENIOR ARCHITECT | LEED COORDINATOR Apr 2014 – Dec 2016
CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING COORPORATION (Dubai, UAE)
PROJECT: FIVE PALM JUMEIRAH, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Oversaw architectural and LEED coordination functions of AED 1 billion Five Palm Jumeirah Hotels, Resorts, and Residences in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai having 481 hotel rooms and suites and 220 fully furnished residential units.
• Team lead experience during the construction phase of the project, guiding a team of architects and draftsmen in the preparation of well-coordinated shop drawings and technical submissions.
• Prioritized technical submissions based on the contract baseline program of works.
• Monitored subcontractor progress from initial technical submissions to actual work done on-site and closely followed the progress till work completion and Engineer approval is obtained.
• As a LEED Coordinator, participated in periodic joint site inspections and meetings with the consultant, to review the environmental compliance, and monitor health, safety and welfare of workers in the project.
• Worked closely with the contract and planning department to prepare supporting technical documentation and correspondences required for project scope variations and cost-time claims.
• Verified that local authority (TRAKHEES) requirements, codes, and International building code standards are complied.
SITE ARCHITECT Aug 2011 – Mar 2014
CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING COORPORATION (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
PROJECT: SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Managed architectural coordination functions for Southern Sun Hotel in Abu Dhabi (AED 350 million 4-star business and leisure hotel with 352 rooms, theme restaurants, bars, fitness centre, pools, and recreational facilities.
• Expedited Hotel guest rooms shop drawings and material approvals, which facilitated the early start of ID finishing work in hotel public areas that in turn aided in achieving project milestones.
• Prepared coordinated shop drawings, raised RFI’s, materials submissions based on specifications, method statements, compared IFC package with contract documents, and highlighted discrepancies.
• Developed solutions for technical problems and coordinated with construction team during execution.
• Reviewed subcontractor submissions and monitored onsite work progress and compliance.
DESIGN ARCHITECT Aug 2003 – July 2011
BIN DALMOUK ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS (Sharjah, UAE)
Developed architectural conceptual designs, directed draftsman in production of the final design drawings required for authority submissions, coordinated with various engineering disciplines and prepared presentations.
• Developed architectural designs for residential and commercial buildings based on client requirements.
• Prepared presentation drawings, 3d renderings, specifications, and tender stage documentation.
JUNIOR ARCHITECT Aug 2001 – July 2003
THOMAS PANICKER & VARGHESE ARCHITECTS (Trivandrum, INDIA)
Produced concept designs and drawings for low to midrise residential and commercial projects.
• Created three dimensional visualizations and presentation drawings.
• Prepared and presented architectural design proposals to clients.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (honors) Aug 1995 – Jan 2001
College of Engineering, University of Kerala, Trivandrum, INDIA
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL Jan 2016 – May 2016
United State Green Building Council
IOSH SAFETY CERTIFICATION Jan 2019 – Feb 2019
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
AWARDS
• Member of the Best Project Team of the year – Year 2014 (Southern Sun Hotel Project: China State Construction).
• Appreciation letter from Director of Bin Dalmouk Consultants for the contribution to the office.
• J.C Alexander Endowment – 2001 for the best outgoing student in Architecture, College of Engineering.
SKILLS
Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam.
Technical skills: Autodesk Revit, Navisworks Manage, Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Sketchup, V-ray, Adobe CS (Photoshop and Illustrator).
Other: LEED Coordination – Managed LEED related tasks during construction stage which include reviewing if the materials and systems used are in compliance with the LEED requirements, supervising the construction site activities is in compliance with the environmental regulations and verified that all targeted LEED credits are achieved in the project.