I want to be a key person in all the projects I am involved in, and give design inputs to eventually be a Senior Project Designer.
DILIP PANAKKAL
520, S. Burnside Ave, Apt 8-G, L.A., CA 90036
Architectural Job Captain with over 24 years International experience, having good experience in DD/CD for Healthcare, Educational, residential, commercial, and industrial Projects, with good understanding of MEP services and structure. Has Managed Projects, coordinated CD Packages.
Possesses Excellent Problem solving and interpersonal skills, and is a very good team player.
Very fluent with AutoCAD and other Graphics and 3D modeling packages, and a quick learner.
Computer Skills:
AutoCAD + 3D, ADT, 3D Studio Max, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and Photoshop.
EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Project Manager (Job Captain), experienced in preparing CD packages for projects and coordinating sub-consultants, and supervising draftsmen for a variety of projects, viz.:
· Healthcare, Educational, and Research Laboratories,
· Residential, Industrial, Commercial, Hospital, Hotel & Holiday Resorts,
· Competitions for various architectural projects,
· Designed Residential and commercial interiors,
· AutoCAD 3D and 3D Studio Max modeling and animation.
Handled my own turnkey interior design projects in the initial years after graduation in India.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:
· CA for New Construction, Interiors and Refurbishment/Extension work.
· Supervising Draftsmen, and coordinating construction document preparation.
· Liaising with Spec writers, Structural and HVAC sub-consultants for CD packages.
· Corresponding with Contractors and Materials/Equipment Vendors.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
March 2004 – Jan 2009: RBB Architects, Inc., Los Angeles
Project Coordinator/Job Captain: Coordinated CDs for
· St. Joseph’s Hospital, Mission Viejo. ($100 million, 90,000 SF new acute care tower)
· Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Whittier, L.A. (120 bed, 250,000 SF, $100 million)
April 2002 – Feb 2004: CO Architects, Los Angeles (originally Anshen + Allen LA)
Project Coordinator/Job Captain: Coordinated CDs for
· Kaiser Sand Canyon, Central Utility Plant.
· UCLA Engineering V Replacement.
· El Segundo High School – Phase II Development.
· Kaiser Replacement Hospital, Panorama City. (218 bed, 4,000 SF, $250 million)
· Kendall Square, Boston.
July 2001 to Feb 2002: VDK Architects, Oakland, California
Project Manager for:
· UC Berkeley – Calvin Hall Code Upgrades
· Woodbridge Dam – Lower Mokelumne River Restoration Project
Job Captain, Coordinated CDs and also did CA for:
· UC San Francisco – Islet Cell Laboratory
· Genentech – Freezer Facility at Vacaville and various projects at South San Francisco
March 2001 to June 2001: Black & Veatch, Milpitas, San Jose, California
Job Captain, coordinating with structural and HVAC division for Preparing Construction Documents, and Site Supervision for:
· 360 Networks – New Network Hub in an existing building at Oakland.
· Intel Office layout at Fremont.
· Advised staff & sub-consultants on CAD & computer related problems.
April 1996 to June 2000: Huckle & Partners LLC, Oman
Assistant Project Architect/Job Captain, Supervised a team of Draftsmen, coordinated with structural and HVAC sub-consultants for Preparing Construction Documents, and did Site Supervision and gave major design inputs for a variety of projects including:
· Office buildings, Commercial, Industrial & Public Buildings and related services.
· Regional Development Plans, Hotel Refurbishments & Feasibility Studies.
· Liased with Ellerbe Becket, Washington D.C. for a joint project – The American School at Muscat, Oman.
· Advised staff & sub-consultants on CAD & computer related problems.
· Created 3D views in AutoCAD, as part of presentation packages.
· CA for Hotel Intercontinental, (Muscat) Refurbishment and New Health Club
April 1994 to April 1996: Auscon Consultants LLC, Oman,
Assistant Project Architect, Helping in Designing for projects, and coordinating a team of draftsmen, and their in-house Structural & Services departments for preparing Construction Documents, Presentations, selecting materials & equipment, and Liaising with vendors, for:
· Industrial Warehouses, Hospital & Health club.
· 5-Star Hotel & Private Museum proposals. The Al Zubair Museum has hence been built.
· Residential Buildings & Complexes
Feb.1992 to April 1994: Kadri Consultants LLC, Oman
Architect, Designer. Supervised Draftsmen, and coordinated with structural and HVAC departments for preparing Construction Documents and Municipal approval Drawings for:
· Commercial & Residential Buildings
· Sports complexes & Schools for the related Ministries.
July 1991 to Jan 1992: Archin Consultants, Oman
Senior Architect, Designing & preparing Construction and Municipal Drawings for:
· Residential & commercial buildings
Within India:
Nov 1989 to July 1991: Talati & Panthaky, Bombay
Interim Architect, Designing & preparing Construction and presentation Drawings and materials selections and site supervision for:
· Residential Buildings, Office Developments Commercial & Industrial Buildings
1983 to 1984 & 1985 to 1987: Anil Nagrath & Associates, Bombay
Junior Architect, preparing Construction & Presentation Drawings for:
· Office & Residential Buildings & Commercial Complexes and Interiors
· Industrial Structures
· Architectural Competitions
Qualification:
Bachelor of Architecture, 1984, University of Bombay, India
Other Interests:
Computer Graphics, Art, Photography, Music (Flute), Reiki (Master), Yoga & Martial Arts.
References will be given on further contact.
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