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Shamima Chowdhury

Shamima Chowdhury

WEST NEW YORK

 
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About 

I am graduating my Master of Architecture at NJIT in next May and looking for a full-time position in an architecture and design firm. I have more than 4 years of professional experience in multi-family residence and housing design projects along with few commercial office and interior design.

Employment 

BENELI GROUP ARCHITECTS & DESIGN |, Palisades Park, NJ, US, Intermediate Architect

• Actively manage project contract agreements, budgets, schedules, programs, project communications & documentations, office administrative tasks, and project team assignments
• Assist in mentoring and training junior staff members
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, quality control, and TR1 progress inspections
• Maintain communication and strong working relationships with sub-consultants, vendors, and GCs, as well as team members with excellent follow-up skills
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and MEP engineers to ensure project design integrity
• Produce 2D and 3D drawings for schematic design, design development, construction documents,
and shop drawings
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of NYC/ NJ Zoning and Building Code
• Work on NYC DOB filling, Permit Application
• Discuss zoning laws, fire regulations, building codes with plan examiner to resolve any objection
• Actively engaged in project management, building department coordination, Construction documentation
• Obtained OSHA 30-Hour Certification

Jan 2019 - Feb 2024
 

ASA+ZAMBRANO ARCHITECTS LLC, PERTH AMBOY, NJ , Architectural Designer Intern

• Worked closely with project architects to develop design proposals and construction documents
• Produced CAD drawings and 3D models for various architectural projects
• Conducted site analysis and research for upcoming projects
• Assisted in the preparation of design presentations for clients and stakeholders
• Preparing as-built drawings and demolition drawings for any kind of reconstruction
• Actively participated in weekly team meetings and contributed to idea generation

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
 

PARAMOUNT ASSETS LLC, Elizabeth, NJ, US, Architectural Designer

• Worked on programming, schematic design & design development
• Provided presentation graphics and design support for presentations, which may include computer
modeling, model making, and renderings
• Performs redline changes and revisions
• Researched products and materials
• Prepares finish binder, boards, and finish materials
• Prepared project management reports of drawings budget surveying and execution of a full-scale
residential

Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
 

VOLUMEZERO LTD, Dhaka, BD, Architect

• Worked in high-end multi-family apartment complexs and housing projects
• Developed projects from conceptual design to construction documents
• Design & development under the guidance of the principal architect
• Coordinated with clients, sub-consultants & contractors

May 2012 - Jul 2015
 

Ar. Bashirul Haq & Associates, Dhaka, BD, Architectural Intern

ARCHITECTURAL INTERN
-Worked on producing digital drawings from the old hand-drafted drawings
-Worked on documentations of selective projects

Apr 2010 - May 2010
 

Sheikh Ahsan Ulla Mojumder & Associates, Dhaka, BD, Team Member (Design Competition)

Mar 2009 - Jun 2009
 

Education 

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ, US, MArch, Master of Architecture

Aug 2015 - May 2017
 

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, BD, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture

Jan 2006 - Apr 2012
 

Awards 

Berger Travel Grant Award 2010, Grant

-Won the travel grant award on topic of 'Forts in the defense system of ancient Bengal (History, Typology, Architectural pattern)' in a team of 2 members

2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

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