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Sam Jonathan S

Summary

Experienced and self-motivated Project Manager with over 6 years of experience in managing tenders within the architecture and design industry, including substantial European tender experience. Adept in all aspects of project management, including strategic planning, budget oversight, and coordinating all project components. Proven expertise in team building, leadership, and quality control management in presales and ensuring successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader Manager - Benelux, Nesee & Nordics

Haworth Ind
07.2023 - Current
  • Leading a team of professionals, overseeing all bid and design works for projects in the Benelux, NESEE, and Nordics markets.
  • Supervised and mentored team members, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to client budgets.
  • Performing high-value GP analysis for large-scale projects in collaboration with European VP and Finance Department.
  • Additional Role as Leader - Tender Innovations, pioneering new techniques, design approaches and other innovative processes to make our tender process as market leader and answering clients' needs in presales through out-of-the-box approach

Bid & Design Manager - Benelux & Nesee

Haworth Ind
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Expanded responsibility to manage bid and design works for projects in both the Benelux and NESEE markets.
  • Continued to analyze and prepare bid sheets with proprietary products and services within the client's budget.
  • Enhanced project outcomes by performing detailed SWOT analysis and ensuring timely completion.
  • Maintained a high conversion rate of successful bids into key accounts across multiple regions such as EY, EIB and NATO bringing in over 9M EUR in Sales

Bid & Design Manager - Benelux

Haworth Ind
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Prepared and reviewed all bid and design documentation for projects in the Benelux market.
  • Utilized tools such as MS Project and Primavera for effective workflow and project management.
  • Secured and managed large-scale clients, including Shell Oil Co., overseeing projects valued at €7.2 million as the sole account manager.
  • Successfully converted winning bids into key accounts for Haworth.

Project Manager - Design

Ponni Interioscapes
Trichy
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
  • Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.

Intern Project Manager - Infrastructure

Interface Facility Management
Milano
07.2019 - 01.2020
  • Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Remote Civil Engineer

RMHB Builders Pvt Ltd
Trichy
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Collaborated remotely on international civil engineering projects, utilizing digital tools and platforms to effectively communicate and coordinate with overseas teams.
  • Assisted in the design and analysis of structural plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and local regulations while working under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Conducted virtual site inspections and provided support in project management tasks, contributing to the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

Education

Master of Science - Management of Built Environment

Politecnico Di Milano
Milano, Italy
04.2019

Bachelors in Engineering - Civil Engineering

MAM College Of Engineering
Trichy, India
05.2016

Skills

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Remote Team Management
  • Business Administration
  • Project Management - MS Project & Primavera
  • Tender Management - Ariba
  • Cost Management & Viability Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Academic : 2 x Cum Laude | Dean’s Merit List Topper | Youngest Student Lecturer of the University
  • Professional : Italy’s Delegate at United Nations 2018 for Science & Tech, Bangkok.
  • Professional : Haworth - Made my region as Flagship market in Bid and Sales through out-of-the-box innovative approaches in Bidding and client's presales experience
  • Professional : Haworth - Youngest Bid and Design Global Leader of the organization and highest GP manager for 2 consecutive years

Languages

English
First Language
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Affiliations

  • Teaching Assistant : Subject of Urban Development and Sustainable Architecture Management. Assisted in conducting lectures and lectured few key topic (20 Hrs) on Architecture (PMP) for Dr. Angela Pavesi
  • Polistuds : Founded and run Polistuds, an initiative to bring employers and students closer in order for them to get associated with real life expectations and approaches. Performed client relationship development, administrative works and orations to fellow students, researchers and corporations.

Digital skills

  • Project Management : Primavera P6, MS Project
  • Design SU, AutoCAD, PCon Planner Pro
  • Cost Analysis and Management : PCon Basket OFML MA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Leader Manager - Benelux, Nesee & Nordics

Haworth Ind
07.2023 - Current

Bid & Design Manager - Benelux & Nesee

Haworth Ind
09.2022 - 07.2023

Bid & Design Manager - Benelux

Haworth Ind
11.2021 - 09.2022

Project Manager - Design

Ponni Interioscapes
02.2020 - 11.2021

Intern Project Manager - Infrastructure

Interface Facility Management
07.2019 - 01.2020

Remote Civil Engineer

RMHB Builders Pvt Ltd
06.2016 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Management of Built Environment

Politecnico Di Milano

Bachelors in Engineering - Civil Engineering

MAM College Of Engineering
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