SHAFAQ SHAMS

125 w Robin Hood ways, Chicago, IL 60440

312-799-0432 shafaqshams@yahoo.com

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.