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SONI KANCHANLAL

ORLANDO,U.S.A.

Summary

Position of Senior Architect / Project Coordinator / Project Manager./asst.res.engineer

Nearly 37 years experience in Middle East as Senior Architect & Chief Project Architect in Kuwait. Proven ability to direct complex projects from concept to completion & handover involving project programming, planning & supervising project execution as well as administering the project within the office & on Site. Possess extensive knowledge of bldg. Design, construction, interior, detailing& finishes material, as well as good co-ordination skill with contract documents. Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, organizational & time management skills to meet deadlines. Proven ability to work in unison with staff & board of directors. Closely worked on contract/tender documents coordinating specifications, codes & manufacturers standards. Good command on communication, photography, interiors. Excellent knowledge of finishes, materials, details & Co-ordination. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.to excel in performance.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Mimar Architects & Consultants
11.2011 - 03.2019
  • Managed and coordinated projects, including luxury villa for a leading businessman and special forces facilities for the Ministry of Interior
  • Reviewed and approved architectural finishes, coordinated site supervision and execution, and reported to management.

Senior Project Architect

OHA Engineering Consultants
05.2006 - 11.2007
  • Worked on the design, development, and construction of a shopping mall and entertainment complex
  • Independently handled study, conceptual design, and detail drawings, as well as site execution and supervision.
  • project cost : 42 million KD.

Project Architect

Sief Engineering Consultants
08.2004 - 04.2006
  • Coordinated and supervised the construction of the Zakat House HQ Building
  • Reviewed and approved architectural finishes, coordinated site supervision, and ensured compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and codes.
  • PROJECT COST: 6 million KD.

Senior Project Architect

Al Zamami Consultants
03.2002 - 03.2003
  • Managed the construction of the Postal Complex for the Ministry of Interior
  • Reviewed and approved shop drawings, inspected materials, and coordinated architectural works with electro-mechanical works.
  • Reviewed and approved shop drawings, inspected materials, and coordinated architectural works with electro-mechanical works.
  • PROJECT COST; 12 Million K. D.

Architect

Burhan International Construction Co.
06.2000 - 12.2001
  • Renovated the old KOC Head Office, which was destroyed during the Iraqi invasion
  • Managed the construction of the new headquarters, including modifications, additions, and various architectural finishes.
  • PROJECT COST: 5.5 Milion K.D.

Architect

United Gulf Engg .Construction Const.co.
08.1998 - 04.2000
  • Admn.bldg & several structures.
  • Managed the construction of control buildings, substations, compressor shades, and other structures.
  • worked on oil gathering centers for kuwait oil co. including all services bldg.
  • PROJECT COST : 12 Million K.D.

Quantity Surveyor & Project Coordinator

Al Sager Trading & Construction Co.
03.1997 - 07.1998
  • Coordinated and managed the modification, alteration, and addition of amenity structures along the Salmiya sea-shore
  • Prepared design and shop drawings, estimated costs, and procured materials.
  • project cost: 3.2 Million K.D.

Architect & Project Coordinator

Kuwait Industrial Center Co.
03.1979 - 03.1996
  • Responsible for design, shop drawings, tendering, estimating, and costing for various projects, including industrialized prefabricated housing systems, cold stores, and residences.
  • estimating ,costing & pricing , sending quotation to the clients.
  • worked for moi. mod. national guard & private residences.

Assistant Architect

Devries & Partners
02.1977 - 04.1979
  • Worked on the construction of Galadari Brothers' campus for expatriate housing and luxury villas in Jumeira, Dubai.
  • WORKED ON GALADARI BROTHERS VILLAS INSPECTION, SUPERVISION.

Architect

Industrial Metal Center
01.1995 - 08.1995
  • Worked on ornamental metalwork projects, including glass and stainless steel handrails, doors, gates fence and antique grill work.
  • Working on details, prices & quotation to customers, contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architecture ( B.ARCH.)

Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda,india India
Baroda, Gujarat ,india
11.1975

Computer Technology & Autocad

Authorized Auto Desk Training Center, India
Mogri, Dist;anand, Gujarat,india
09.2003

Skills

  • AutoCAD 2004/2010
  • MS Office
  • Internet
  • 3D Home Architect
  • 3D Landscape
  • project management
  • architectural finishes
  • coordination contract documents
  • estimating & quantity surveying

Professionalaffiliation

  • Kuwait Society of Engineers, 4339, 1979
  • Council of Architecture, India, CA/91/13941
  • A.I.A. U.S.A

Placeofbirth

Vejalpur, Gujarat State, India

Maritalstatus

Married

Academicdegree

B.Architect

University

M.S University, Baroda, India

Dateconferred

11/01/75

Drivinglicense

  • Kuwaiti Driving License, 2024
  • International Driving License

Telephone

  • Residential, 00965-50252955
  • Mobile, +91-9664584148

Addressinusa

13342 Panama Beach Court, Orlando, Florida, 32827, U.S.A.

Sponsorandarticle

AL MANHAL TRADING & CONTRACTING CO. KUWAIT

Coursework

  • Advance course on Prefabrication & Industrialized bldg System from SERC, India
  • AutoCAD 2004- from Information Technology Center, Mogri, Gujarat state, India

Countriesvisited

  • USA (San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit)
  • UK (Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow)
  • UAE
  • BAHRAIN
  • AUSTRALIA
  • SYDNEY
  • PERTH
  • SINGAPORE
  • Balli (Indonesia)

Curriculumvitae

  • Eng.Mahmmood Rabie
  • ENG.MARWAN SINNO
  • ENG.HAROUT KOJAKIAN
  • Sief Engg. Consultants
  • M/S DAR AL HANDISAH
  • Architects &consultants
  • DAR AL HANDASAH
  • Resident Engineer
  • Asst.res. engineer
  • Email;Marwan.sinno@dargroup.com
  • RES.ENGINEER
  • Mob no: 66792826
  • Mob. No.97424261
  • Mob ; no, 99821967
  • Eng.Sammy Al-Zanki
  • MPW/Sp. Proj. Admn..
  • Ex. Project Engineer
  • Tel: 99844685
  • Mr. Narendra Devpurkar
  • Eng. jamal odeh
  • SDPM INTERNATIONAL
  • Gen. trad. & cont.co.
  • PROJECT EXECUTIVE.
  • OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE.
  • Mob no: 99785966
  • 0096596600630/55069910
  • ENG. BURHAN
  • AL AHLIA INTERNATIONL GROUP
  • SR. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
  • 00965 99649652

Personal Information

  • Title: Architectural Engineer
  • Date of Birth: 03/01/47
  • Nationality: Indian

Hobbies and Interests

  • Photography
  • Interior Design
  • Decoration
  • Reading

Timeline

Project Manager

Mimar Architects & Consultants
11.2011 - 03.2019

Senior Project Architect

OHA Engineering Consultants
05.2006 - 11.2007

Project Architect

Sief Engineering Consultants
08.2004 - 04.2006

Senior Project Architect

Al Zamami Consultants
03.2002 - 03.2003

Architect

Burhan International Construction Co.
06.2000 - 12.2001

Architect

United Gulf Engg .Construction Const.co.
08.1998 - 04.2000

Quantity Surveyor & Project Coordinator

Al Sager Trading & Construction Co.
03.1997 - 07.1998

Architect

Industrial Metal Center
01.1995 - 08.1995

Architect & Project Coordinator

Kuwait Industrial Center Co.
03.1979 - 03.1996

Assistant Architect

Devries & Partners
02.1977 - 04.1979

Bachelor of Science - Architecture ( B.ARCH.)

Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda,india India

Computer Technology & Autocad

Authorized Auto Desk Training Center, India

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