Chaitanya Kumar
Assistant Project Manager | Structural Steel Detailing | Tekla Structures | 10+ Years
Hyderabad
Summary
Structural Steel Detailing professional with 10+ years of experience in structural steel modeling, detailing, and project leadership using Tekla Structures. Currently serving as Assistant Project Manager leading a 24-member detailing team delivering complex international structural steel projects for US clients. Experienced in project planning, client coordination, model reviews, fabrication drawing verification, and mentoring engineers. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality detailing outputs within tight deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Cadeploy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
- Lead and manage a 24-member structural detailing team delivering international steel projects.
- Coordinate directly with US clients for project planning, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
- Manage project schedules, deliverables, and milestone tracking for multiple projects.
- Review Tekla models, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings ensuring quality and constructability.
- Mentor and train engineers and graduate trainees in detailing and modeling workflows.
- Managed subcontractor relationships effectively to ensure quality workmanship within deadlines and budgets.
- Identified and resolved risks to minimize project disruption.
Team Lead
EnlightCAD Engineering
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Led structural steel detailing teams delivering international projects.
- Reviewed Tekla models and fabrication drawings ensuring compliance with client standards.
- Coordinated with project stakeholders to resolve detailing and modeling challenges.
Associate Modeler
Cadeploy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed Tekla models and fabrication drawings for structural steel components.
- Prepared RFIs and coordinated with engineering teams to resolve design discrepancies.
Detailing Engineer
SysCAD Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Produced structural steel models and fabrication drawings using Tekla Structures.
Project Coordinator
Green Brook Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Coordinated communication between detailing teams and clients.
- Tracked project progress and ensured timely completion of deliverables.
Education
M.Tech - Structural Engineering
Nova College of Engineering & Technology
Eluru, Andhra Pradesh05-2021
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
BVC Engineering College
Odalarevu, Andhra Pradesh05-2015
Skills
- Structural Steel Detailing
- 3D Modeling using Tekla Structures
- Material Take-Off (MTO)
- Structural Steel Connections Coordination
- BIM Coordination & Model Integration
- RFI Preparation & Design Coordination
- Detailing Standards & Constructability Review
- Finalizing Erection Drawings & Fabrication Drawings
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
Selected Project Portfolio
1. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Utility Building & Pump Station – Kittery, Maine, USA
· Managed project execution including client coordination, scheduling, and delivery of models and drawings.
· Coordinated connection design inputs and BIM integration for structural steel modeling.
2. N26 Cloongullane River Bridge – Ireland
· Team Lead responsible for detailing coordination and team management.
· Handled project execution and assumed project management responsibilities during Project Manager absence.
3. F35C JSF Hangars – Naval Air Station, California, USA
· Worked on structural steel detailing for aircraft hangar facilities supporting the F‑35C fighter jet program.
4. Peregrino 2 Offshore Project – Brazil
· Developed and reviewed miscellaneous steel components (railings, stairs, ladders) in Tekla for offshore platforms.
5. Cold Storage Facility – New York, USA
· Led detailing review and coordination ensuring fabrication‑ready deliverables.
6. Golden Valley High School – California, USA
· Managed modeling and detailing coordination for educational facility steel structures.
7. Boulevard 88 Skydeck – Singapore
· Performed Material Take‑Off for structural steel skydeck using Tekla based quantity reports.
Leadership & Project Management
- Team Leadership (24-member detailing team)
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- International Client Coordination (US Projects)
- Project Execution & Deliverables Management
- Technical Review & Quality Assurance
- Mentoring Engineers & Graduate Trainees
- Resource Allocation & Productivity Monitoring
- Cross-discipline Coordination with Engineering Teams
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Cadeploy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
10.2020 - Current
Team Lead
EnlightCAD Engineering
12.2019 - 10.2020
Associate Modeler
Cadeploy Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 12.2019
Detailing Engineer
SysCAD Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
06.2017 - 09.2018
Project Coordinator
Green Brook Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 06.2017
M.Tech - Structural Engineering
Nova College of Engineering & Technology
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
BVC Engineering College