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Kushal Shekar

Bengaluru

Summary

Project Management Professional with extensive experience in enhancing operational efficiencies and optimizing project lifecycles in construction and architectural sectors. Proven ability to lead complex projects from design to delivery, consistently meeting timelines and budget constraints while maintaining high-quality standards. Expertise in planning, estimating, and managing commercial, residential, and industrial projects, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement and project budgeting. Committed to leveraging experience and skills to drive successful project outcomes in future roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Anthill Creations Foundation
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to a not-for-profit organization focused on the redevelopment of government school playgrounds in rural areas by executing projects funded through CSR from esteemed establishments, such as KPMG, HDFC Bank, FedEx, Wells Fargo, NPCI & BPCL.
  • Designed innovative features and promoted sustainability and eco-friendliness for playgrounds by leveraging recycled materials.
  • Lead operations and design for large-scale educational infrastructure projects, managing junior managers, and overseeing day-to-day activities.
  • Develop cost estimates, budgets, and innovative modular construction designs to replace traditional on-site methods.
  • Delivered projects across India, including remote tribal regions, impacting over 100 schools in 2024–2025.
  • Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
  • Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams to ensure successful completion of projects.

Project Manager

GXI Ltd
London
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Company Overview: A multi-discipline design and build establishment offering an array of services in both the public and private sectors.
  • Managing medium to large-scale projects, including manufacturing units, commercial office spaces, and residential spaces.
  • Developed and implemented design schemes, working drawings, and presentations for various projects.
  • Conducted site surveys, measured quantities, and prepared the BOQ.
  • Negotiating with subcontractors and acting as a key escalation point for any subcontractor issues.
  • Create CAD drawings and develop commercial spaces to comply with building regulations.
  • Conducting on-site checks for pre-tender surveys, and working in an off-site office environment.
  • Preparing cost plans, pricing documents, and tender documents.
  • Managing and accessing variations, providing accurate costing on additional works, and applying costing foresight when looking at final project delivery.
  • Liaised with tier 1 mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors throughout the project execution timeline.

Project Coordinator

Anthill creations
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Successfully managed 30+ projects across various locations and renovated schools and playgrounds for children, with attention to user-specific requirements.
  • Achieved desired goals by executing cluster projects, including procurement and sourcing of skilled labor at remote sites, within the stipulated timeframe.
  • Directed the completion of 46 school projects and 16 urban scape projects, with each one having a 7-9 day deadline, while decreasing from 15 days.

Intern Architect

Rathi Associates
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 07.2019
  • 6-month internship program focused on residential and commercial buildings in India and Denmark at an architecture firm.
  • Fulfilled product design and client expectations by delivering exceptional assistance in the selection of materials and finishes.
  • Attained targeted goals by presenting accurate, detailed working drawings, and 3D specifications.

Education

MSc - Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, United Kingdon
02.2022

Bachelors - Architecture

BMS School of Architecture
Bengaluru, India
08.2019

Skills

  • Modular construction
  • Team leadership
  • Project scheduling
  • Quality control
  • Design integration
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Project/Power Project
  • Design management
  • Quantity surveying
  • Budget management
  • Process documentation/mapping
  • Risk assessment

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Anthill Creations Foundation
01.2024 - Current

Project Manager

GXI Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2024

Project Coordinator

Anthill creations
01.2019 - 01.2020

Intern Architect

Rathi Associates
01.2019 - 07.2019

MSc - Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelors - Architecture

BMS School of Architecture

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