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    Shafaq Shams has over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, project management, and construction. She holds a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Nagpur University, India. She is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design and project management software. She has experience managing both residential and commercial projects from design through construction in both the United States and India.

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    Shafaq Shams has over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, project management, and construction. She holds a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Nagpur University, India. She is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design and project management software. She has experience managing both residential and commercial projects from design through construction in both the United States and India.

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    Shafaq Shams has over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, project management, and construction. She holds a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Nagpur University, India. She is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design and project management software. She has experience managing both residential and commercial projects from design through construction in both the United States and India.

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    Shafaq Shams has over 15 years of experience in architecture, design, project management, and construction. She holds a Master's degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Illinois Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Nagpur University, India. She is proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and other design and project management software. She has experience managing both residential and commercial projects from design through construction in both the United States and India.

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    SHAFAQ SHAMS

    125 w Robin Hood ways, Chicago, IL 60440


    312-799-0432 [email protected]

    PROFILE

    A professional with Expertise in AutoCAD and comprehensive experience in developing design, technical
    drawings, graphic and written presentation reports. Core competency includes Client satisfaction, Design
    presentation, Conceptual design, Construction documents, Contract documentation, Rendering /Computer
    Graphics, Specification writing, well versed in codes/regulation and Cost Estimates.

    EDUCATION

    Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL -July 2008


    Masters in Construction Engineering and Management

    Nagpur University, India -June 2005


    Bachelor of Architecture

    RELATED EXPERIENCE

    Self-Employed Consultant
    Operated independent firm specializing in the delivery of a full range of consulting services including project and
    site management, Project coordination, schedules, estimates and site supervision for industrial and residential
    projects. Provided technical assistance and quality control services.

    Selected Accomplishments:
    • Pharmaceutical factory: Supervised and coordinated construction works as a project controls consultant
    maintaining the cost under budget for an $850,000 ointment manufacturing section of pharmaceutical
    factory for ZIM pharmaceuticals.
    • Private Residence: Oversaw complete demolition and condominium remodels. Remodel included
    selection and implementation of new flooring, wood refining, electrical layout, appliances, countertops,
    window coverings, plumbing fixtures and lighting fixtures. Designed layout for kitchen and bathroom.
    Provided additional on site consultation, product research, recommendations and estimates, schedules.
    Hired and supervised subcontractors.

    Smith & Smith Associates Inc, Chicago, IL (June2007-June2008)


    Architectural designer
    Develop preliminary designs for residential and health care projects. Prepared construction drawings,
    specifications, and contract documents. Developed expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop CS, 3d studio max
    Sketch up and Autodesk viz to develop presentations, rendering and 3d models. Highly appreciated by the
    employers for excellent common sense, judgment and decision making abilities.

    Selected Accomplishments:
    • Health Center: Indentified the loopholes in established design and created new designs for $5 million
    Heath center which was approved by board of director for implementation.
    • Multi unit housing: Successfully managed and designed the $850,000 multiunit residential project in
    highly regulated environment leading to the delivery of Contract and Construction documents on schedule
    for Bidding.
    • Construction Administration: Involved in Construction administration of row housing project in
    Chicago.
    • Day Care Center: Investigated and resolved the RFI’s in Pre bid phase for $4 million Day Care Centre
    for Capital Development Board
    • Multi unit housing: Improved and assisted in completing the construction documents on schedule for
    multiunit residential project.
    • Specification and contract documents: Formulated contract documents and specification for Komed
    Holman health centre in Chicago.

    Pheroze Kudianwala Engineers and Architects pvt ltd, Mumbai, India -June 2004-Aug 2006
    Project Manager
    Assisted in providing full concepts through delivery architectural design and construction administration services.
    Collaborated with client decision makers to develop requirements, researched codes and obtained required
    permits. Created resource estimates and schedules. Negotiated and administered vendor contracts.
    Selected Accomplishments:
    • Multistoried office building: Ensured accurate and timely delivery of the $80M High-rise office building
    India. Completed the work within scope on schedule and within budget.
    • Mass housing: Headed the team of 6 junior architect in creating designs and generation of construction
    drawings for $5M housing project for Mumbai Housing Development Authority.
    • Museum: Team member in the production of presentation drawings for the award winning design for
    $30M Museum.
    • Bank: Obtained quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to support capital cost estimates
    Assisted in the preparation of multiple scoping and pre-feasibility level capital cost estimates for 500
    million dollar plus bank headquarter.
    • Advised senior executives and the Corps of Engineers on software’s and equipment requirements.

    Design & Construction Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago IL -Oct 2006-May2007
    Facility Management Intern
    Maintained records & assisted in supervising infrastructural activities on Illinois Institute of Technology main
    campus.

    SKILLS
    Computer Skills:
    Software:, AutoCAD ,Primavera, HCSS heavy bid and Field management software ,MS project, Cost
    Data, Estimate Master, Autodesk Constructware, Bid4build ,Prologue, 3D Studio Max, Sketch up,
    Photoshop CS and Revit.
    Software Tools: MS office, Fox Pro, Visual Basic, Voyager.
    Professional Affiliations
    • Construction management association of America.
    • American society of civil engineers.
    • American business women’s association.
    Honors and awards:
    • Top Rank Holder in Final year 2004-05.
    • Recipient of Indian Institute of Architects Students Design Trophy and Excellence in Design
    Award.

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