Manoj Koshy
Technical Manager | Senior Architect at China Railway Construction Co., Ltd.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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LEED AP
U.S. Green Building Council
Experience
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China Railway Construction Co., Ltd.
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Manager | Senior Architect
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May 2020 - Present
Technical lead overseeing the engineering coordination for Sabah Rotana Hotel, 3B+G+60 floors hotel project in Al-Sufouh, Dubai consisting of 280 hotel rooms, suites and 220 furnished residential apartments, theme restaurant, fitness center, pools, and recreational facilities. • Lead and manage interdisciplinary coordination with major design verticals (Architecture, Structure, MEP, Facade, Interior design, etc.) and Specialties in order to harmoniously integrate various components with excellent spatial, functional, and aesthetic relationships, meeting specified quality objectives.• Closely coordinated with the site team, issued final approved drawings, clarified & resolved onsite problems. • Prepared engineering submission schedule, monitored and managed deliverables based on project targets. • Defined design discrepancies, prepared RFI's, liaised with Engineer, drew conclusions to solve issues.• Identified changes in design that are deviating from the contract agreement, notified regarding the impact.• Managed Specialist packages like Facade, Interior design (ID), Lift, Steel structure, and Landscape.
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CSCEC Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Architect
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2020
Lead Architect overseeing the technical coordination for Dubai Digital Park, AED 1.2 billion project in Silicon Oasis, Dubai consisting of 20nos office buildings, Radisson Hotels, Business center, and 3nos residential apartments.• Led technical development and design coordination between various disciplines (Facade, structure, MEP, Interior design (ID), utility specialists) and managed deliverables based on project targets.• Resolved technical issues through workshop meetings and joint site walks with the Consultant Engineer.• Actively participated in project progress and technical meetings with consultant, client, and contractors.• Managed subcontractor work package, reviewed subcontractor shop drawings, material submittals, for technical accuracy, and verified compliance with project specifications, and signed contract agreement. • Responded and directed project technical correspondences promptly.• Conducted value engineering study on proposed alternative solutions• Notified project management team on project time, quality, and cost risks.• Coordinated building information models (BIM) between disciplines, prepared and presented clash detection and coordination reports to assist project team and ensure constructability.Key Accomplishments • Lead role managing handover of the Hotel package buildings which includes Radisson Hotel, Serviced Apartments and Business center buildings, in close coordination with the Radisson Hotel Engineering team.
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Senior Site Architect
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2016
Oversaw Architectural and LEED coordination functions for AED 1 billion Five Palm Jumeirah Hotel, Resorts, and Residences in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai having 481 hotel rooms and suites and 220 furnished residential units.• Team lead experience guiding technical team in the preparation of coordinated shop drawings • Managed ID and Facade subcontractor work package from technical submissions to actual works on-site and verified technical accuracy in accordance with specifications and contractual obligations.• Collaborated closely with a team of Engineers (Internal and External) to achieve delivery milestones.• Managed site and material selection compliance with project LEED requirements. • Collaborated and supported the contract department for variations and cost-time claims.• Verified that local authority (TRAKHEES) requirements and International standards have complied.
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Junior Architect
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Aug 2011 - Mar 2014
Managed architectural coordination functions for Southern Sun Hotel in Abu Dhabi, AED 350 million 4-star business and leisure hotel with 352 rooms, theme restaurants, bars, fitness center, pools, and recreational facilities.• Expedited Hotel guest room shop drawings and material approvals, which facilitated the early start of Interior design work in hotel public areas that in turn aided in achieving project targets.• Prepared multidisciplinary coordinated shop drawings, raised RFIs, reviewed and submitted material submissions, reviewed and monitored subcontractor submission and works on site.• Developed solutions for technical issues and closely coordinated with the construction team.• Monitored compliance with local authority regulations and international codes.Key Accomplishments • Promoted into greater responsibility as Senior Site Architect in recognition of the effort in successful completion and handover of Southern Sun hotel project (2011-2014).
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BD&S Engineering Consultants
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United Arab Emirates
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Design Architect
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Aug 2003 - Jul 2011
• Created unique architectural designs according to client vision and requirements.• Developed designs for residential, retail, office, mixed-use buildings, and sports facilities.• Applied artistic expertise to create freehand sketches, 3D architectural presentations, and renderings.• Developed architectural designs for residential and commercial buildings based on client vision. • Prepared presentation drawings, 3d renderings, specifications, and tender stage documentation.• Actively participated in meetings and design discussions with prospective clients and contractors.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
U.S Green Building Council
LEED AP (Building Design & Construction), Sustainability Studies -
1995 - 2001
College of Engineering, Trivandrum
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
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