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Vanita Thakkar

nottingham

Summary

Graduate of Nottingham Trent University with a Master's degree in Construction Management seeking full-time employment starting March 2025. Leadership with a strong track record of managing teams, guiding projects to successful completion, and engaging in innovative problem-solving strategies.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Construction Manager

Yash Developers
02.2024 - Current
  • Prepare reports as per work orders informing the contractor and client of the tested materials' usability.
  • As part of the project closeout process, report the client on the acceptability of construction methodologies, principles, and technology.
  • Updating the database, performing quantity take-offs, and preparing and reviewing technical reports.
  • Consultation with superintendents and project managers regarding schedules and special construction requirements.

Junior Project Coordinator

Yash Developers
08.2021 - 05.2022

• Plan ahead to meet Civil-Structure Discipline deadlines.

• Identifying quantities and costs of materials and equipment, as well as assessing the business's viability.

Architect

Placekinesis - Commercial Architect
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Directed a residential project from conception to completion, ensuring quality and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Led a multidisciplinary team to optimize resource utilization.
  • Maintained project schedules, adapting plans to meet client objectives and ensuring timely delivery.
  • Organized and led progress meetings with clients and contractors, fostering collaboration and achieving alignment on project goals.
  • Prepared construction drawings for all assigned projects, including schematic designs and development plans.
  • Met with clients and contractors to discuss progress
  • Developed an extensive scope of work for all contractors
  • Oversaw the design and construction of the project, including scheduling, material procurement, execution of the site and quality control.
  • With experience in urban, commercial, institutional, and hilltown development projects.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, United Kingdom
12-2023

Bachelor's - Architecture

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)
05.2018

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Management: Team coordination, stakeholder communication, and conflict resolution
  • Project Management Tools: Primavera 6, Microsoft Project, BIM, Procore, Autodesk Navisworks
  • Modeling Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Archicad, Infraworks, V-Ray
  • Technical Expertise: Site Execution, Scheduling, Quantity Take-offs, Field Engineering
  • Productivity Tools: MS Office Suite, Bluebeam, Advanced Excel

Timeline

Freelance Construction Manager

Yash Developers
02.2024 - Current

Junior Project Coordinator

Yash Developers
08.2021 - 05.2022

Architect

Placekinesis - Commercial Architect
01.2019 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's - Architecture

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU)
Vanita Thakkar