Glenna Gonsalves
George Town,grand Cayman
Summary
My experience and qualifications provide me with a wide range of skills and abilities, which extend from Design, Project Management, and Business Development. Results-driven professional in project management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Excel at leadership, time management, and adaptability, ensuring projects meet objectives seamlessly.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Director / Project Manager
Pioneer Construction
Grand Cayman
03.2017 - Current
- Annual turnover $5-14 million USD. Projects executed in Grand Cayman and Little Cayman.
- Responsible for advising and finalizing project teams /estimates and schedules
- Responsible for reducing the construction cost and increasing company profits and ensuring timely completion
- Responsible for coordination, design, planning, and government approvals for design and build projects.
- Advising on industry best practice to achieve optimum results
- Working towards positive growth of the company
Sr. Manager Technical Services/ Business Development
IHCL Taj Group of Hotels International
05.2008 - 01.2017
- Most Proejcts are over 200 keys. Budgets over $ 400 mil usd.
- Company Overview: India, Maldives, Sri-lanka, South America and Latin America
- Project Co-ordination with Client, Design Consultants, Contractors & Specialized Agencies
- Feasibility studies for more than 30 Properties
- Appointment of consultants and contractors
- Approving of the project budget and design.
- Ensuring the design of the project is as per the brief and management approval
- Execution of Projects and timely completion
- Ensuring the design is as per brand standards of the hotel
- Updating Hotel Design Standards
- Co-ordinating and ensuring smooth hand over from Projects to operation
- India, Maldives, Sri-lanka, South America and Latin America
Project Architect
DB HOPITALITY - GRAND HYATT GOA
Goa, India
09.2007 - 04.2008
- 245 keys 65000sqmts. Budget $ 250 mil usd
- Design management and coordination with design consultants and specialized agencies for the entire hotel.
- Assisting the Project Manager in terms of decision-making.
- Execution of civil and interior works (responsible for design and quality).
- Executed the guest room mock-up and got it approved by Grand Hyatt International Management.
- Completed 8 guest blocks and 3 public area blocks from Design to Civil Works.
- Assisted in preparing tender documents, and tendering and awarding contracts to interior contractors.
- Appointment of consultants and contractors.
- Approving of the project budget and design.
- Ensuring the design of the project is in accordance with the brief and management approval.
- Execution of projects and timely completion.
Architect + Project Manager
HLN Architects
Cardiff, UK
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: (HSBC Projects UK)
- Architectural project co-ordination
- Preparation of Presentation and Working Drawings
- Inspecting and visiting sites periodically
- Assisting Associates and other senior Architects
- (HSBC Projects UK)
Assistant Project Manager - Training
Taylor Woodrow Construction
Cardiff, UK
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Victoria Wharf, Cardiff, UK.
- Worked with the Design Team for design coordination of the £60 million project.
- Co-ordination with design consultants and specialized contractors.
- Developed General Standard Specification for the internal research (1:0:100) initiative.
- Managing and evaluating defects in design and quality (introduction of Six Sigma).
- Development of Quality Assurance, Inspection, and Test Plans for the project.
- Preparation of Owners' Manuals, Health & Safety Files, and O&M Manuals.
- Developed Cost Plan Model (Commercial Team).
- Participated in the ISO 9001 and 14001 audit, assuring compliance in quality and environmental management.
- Drawings including Logistics, Health & Safety, Fire & Emergency drawings for the purpose of site facilitation
- Victoria Wharf Cardiff, UK
Project Coordinator
United Breverages - Kingfisher Villa
Goa, India
01.2002 - 12.2004
- 65000sqmts with Disco tecque, Home teatre, amphi teatre.
- Co-ordination with the client, designers, contractors, and specialized agencies.
- Sourcing and selection of materials, and facilitation of orders.
- Reviewing the awarding of contracts and negotiations.
- Maintained a detailed database of project information including budgeting, resources and deliverables.
- Managed material orders and supplies to ensure completion on time, quality, and budget.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
Design & Site Coordinator
Renaissace Resort - Ramada Caravela Resort
Goa, India
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Initiated and managed design development and coordination with the client, designers, contractors, and specialized agencies.
- Review of drawings in accordance with concept design, and design standards.
- Project execution maintaining health and safety, and high-quality standards.
- Selection of material in accordance with the designer’s specifications.
- Coordinated with external contractors and vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and materials.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient resource utilization.
- Tracked and reported on budget expenditures, ensuring projects remained within financial constraints.
Assistant Architect
Ar. Arsekar Associates
Goa, India
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Preparation of drawings: Presentation and working drawings
- Inspecting and visiting sites periodically
- Assisting Senior Architect
Education
MSc. - Construction Project Management
University of Glamorgan
UK09-2005
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Pune University
India01.2004
Diploma - Architecture
Bangalore Technical Board
India01.2000
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Construction management
- Budget management
- Design coordination
- Contract negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Architectural Desktop
- MS Project
- Problem solving
- Schedule management
- Budget administration
- Bidding management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Financial analysis
- Effective communication
Personal Information
Nationality: Portuguese
Affiliations
- Every Year i train 2-4 Caymanian Students from Scifec School in field of Construction and Design Management.
- Post Tsunami Renovated and new built Taj Coral Reef Resort - Malvides
- Post 26/11 Terrorist Attack, Taj Mahal Hotel - Mumbai worked as a Project Manager round the clock to renovate the hotel as the key person for the renovated. Was incharge of 6th Floor that was completely destroyed in the attack Taj Palace and Tower Hotel Mumbai.
- Upgraded and updated Design standards for Taj and Vivanta Brand.
- Posted on special task to crunch schedule for taj Samudra Project Srilanka.
Certification
- PMI - Preparing for PMP exam
- Former member of CIOB
Timeline
Project Director / Project Manager
Pioneer Construction
03.2017 - Current
Sr. Manager Technical Services/ Business Development
IHCL Taj Group of Hotels International
05.2008 - 01.2017
Project Architect
DB HOPITALITY - GRAND HYATT GOA
09.2007 - 04.2008
Architect + Project Manager
HLN Architects
01.2006 - 12.2007
Assistant Project Manager - Training
Taylor Woodrow Construction
01.2004 - 12.2006
Project Coordinator
United Breverages - Kingfisher Villa
01.2002 - 12.2004
Design & Site Coordinator
Renaissace Resort - Ramada Caravela Resort
01.2001 - 12.2002
Assistant Architect
Ar. Arsekar Associates
01.2000 - 12.2001
MSc. - Construction Project Management
University of Glamorgan
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management
Pune University
Diploma - Architecture
Bangalore Technical Board
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