Available — Vancouver BC · 2026

Rajdeep
Chahal

Project Coordinator & APM

Five years building in Canada, the US and India. Currently co-op at Pomerleau Inc. in Vancouver and finishing an MS in Construction Management at Columbia University, New York City. I delivered 39 townhomes 30 days early. I introduced PERI formwork to North India. I'm ready to bring that to your next project.

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Columbia University, New York City — MS Construction Management, Dec 2025
GPA: 3.99
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Pomerleau Inc. — Project Coordinator Co-op, Jan 2026–Present
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Procore Certified · OSHA 10 · OFA Level 3 · WorkSafe BC
The Park Landmark, Surrey BC
The Park Landmark · Surrey BC
39 Units · Delivered 30 Days Early
About Me

Who I Am

5+
Years on Site
3
Countries
14
PERI Projects
4.0
VIU GPA

I'm a construction project coordinator based in Vancouver, currently on co-op with Pomerleau Inc. on the Sunset Senior Centre — and finishing my Master of Science in Construction Management from Columbia University (December 2025).

My background spans residential, commercial and institutional builds across Canada, India and the US. At Darshan Builders I led on-site coordination for The Park Landmark — 39 luxury townhomes in Surrey — from first foundation form to keys-in-door, delivering 30 days ahead of schedule through rigorous subcontractor management, schedule compression and proactive inspection coordination.

In India with East Work Construction, I introduced the PERI formwork system for the first time — reducing slab cycle time by 56% (30 days → 13 days) and cutting labour costs by 20% across 14 projects. I also pioneered fair-face concrete in North India at the Trident Residence, eliminating plastering entirely and saving 30% on finishing costs.

I'm targeting Project Coordinator and APM roles with BC general contractors and developers. I bring Columbia-level academic rigour, Pomerleau site experience, and a proven track record of delivering on schedule.

Procore CertifiedPrimavera P6Navisworks CCDC 17PERI FormworkWorkSafe BC MS ProjectBluebeam
Career Timeline

My Journey

2026
→ Now
Project Coordinator Co-op — Pomerleau Inc.
Sunset Senior Centre · Vancouver BC
Procore-based RFI and submittal management, look-ahead scheduling (PODs), subcontractor coordination, site inspections and LEED documentation support on a major civic facility for one of Canada's largest GCs.
Current Role
2024–2025
MS Construction Management — Columbia University
New York City, USA
Graduate studies covering project controls, BIM, construction law, cost management, contract administration and scheduling at one of the world's leading programs. Graduated December 2025.
Dec 2025 Graduate
2023–2024
Project Manager — East Work Construction
Punjab, India
Led Apollo Hospital (1,30,000 sqft) and multiple residential projects. Introduced PERI Monolithic formwork across 14 projects using EVM to identify and close cost/schedule gaps. Delivered 56% slab cycle reduction and ₹9,500/month in rental savings.
56% cycle reduction · ₹9,500/mo savings · Apollo Hospital 1.3L sqft
2022–2023
Construction Project Coordinator — Darshan Builders
The Park Landmark · Surrey BC
End-to-end coordination of 39-unit luxury townhome development. Managed CCDC 17 contracts, RFIs, change orders, subcontractor scheduling, City of Surrey inspections, invoice verification and stakeholder liaison from pre-construction through handover.
Delivered 30 days ahead of schedule
2021–2022
Diploma Project Management — Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo BC
Built foundation in Canadian construction practices, scheduling, cost control and contract administration. Perfect academic record.
GPA 4.0 / 4.0
2019–2021
Junior Project Manager — East Work Construction
Punjab, India
First construction role. Managed cash flow, material procurement and Gantt-based scheduling. Pioneered fair-face concrete construction in North India at the Trident Residence — eliminating plastering, saving 30% on finishing costs.
First fair-face concrete in North India
2018–2019
Management Trainee — Mazars LLP
India
Assisted in tender bidding for construction projects, assessed company qualifications for the National Highway Authority of India, and provided financial consulting and auditing services.
2015–2018
BSc Business Management — University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
Foundation in management, finance and operations — applied directly to construction project controls and cost management.
Sunset Community Centre exterior — Pomerleau project
Sunset Community Centre · Latest Site Work · BC
Current Role · Jan 2026 – Present

Pomerleau Inc.
Sunset Community Centre

Current co-op placement supporting site coordination, project controls and closeout workflows on a civic facility project. Day-to-day work includes Procore-driven submittals and RFIs, field deficiency tracking, Bluebeam markups, look-ahead schedule communication and weekly progress documentation.

  • RFI generation from Bluebeam-annotated drawings and field conditions
  • Weekly look-ahead / POD coordination tied back to the master schedule
  • Submittal preparation, routing, revision tracking and closeout follow-up in Procore
  • Deficiency identification, assignment and closure support across multiple trades
  • Progress reporting using organized photo records from active site walks
  • Exposure to turnover, completion and late-stage coordination activities
Latest Project Photos

Selected Sunset Community Centre project gallery

A curated set of recent Pomerleau site images highlighting exterior completion, rooftop mechanical work, interior fit-out, framing, and late-stage coordination conditions from the Sunset Community Centre project.

Sunset Community Centre photo 1
Pomerleau · Photo 01
Exterior frontage and site access conditions at Sunset Community Centre.
Sunset Community Centre photo 2
Pomerleau · Photo 02
Wider exterior view documenting perimeter access, parking interface, and overall completion status.
Sunset Community Centre photo 4
Pomerleau · Photo 04
Front elevation showing façade completion, entry sequence, and accessible parking interface.
Sunset Community Centre photo 6
Pomerleau · Photo 06
Commercial kitchen fit-out with stainless equipment, ceiling grid installation, and service coordination.
Sunset Community Centre photo 7
Pomerleau · Photo 07
Mechanical / service room showing overhead ductwork, equipment placement, and active trade staging.
Sunset Community Centre photo 8
Pomerleau · Photo 08
Rooftop mechanical unit installation captured during late-stage review and commissioning preparation.
Sunset Community Centre photo 9
Pomerleau · Photo 09
Roof distribution layout showing service clearances, access paths, and integrated mechanical systems.
Sunset Community Centre photo 10
Pomerleau · Photo 10
Courtyard and exterior envelope progress with glazing, cladding, and site clean-up in progress.
Sunset Community Centre photo 13
Pomerleau · Photo 13
Interior corridor nearing turnover with exposed timber ceiling, completed flooring, and finish progress.
Sunset Community Centre photo 15
Pomerleau · Photo 15
Wall assembly review showing insulation, framing, and pre-closure coordination before finishes.
Sunset Community Centre photo 16
Pomerleau · Photo 16
Interior framing and rough-in coordination with insulation, blocking, and service openings in place.
Sunset Community Centre photo 17
Pomerleau · Photo 17
High-bay interior framing and overhead MEP rough-in during active buildout phase.
Sunset Community Centre photo 19
Pomerleau · Photo 19
Kitchen / service wall rough-in with framing, equipment interfaces, and multi-trade access underway.
Sunset Community Centre photo 20
Pomerleau · Photo 20
Interior fit-out zone under active coordination prior to finish closure and final installation.
Sunset Community Centre photo 23
Pomerleau · Photo 23
Operational kitchen area showing installed equipment and late-stage commissioning activity.
Sunset Community Centre photo 28
Pomerleau · Photo 28
Finished corridor and interior fit-out progression approaching closeout and handover.
Featured Project · Surrey BC · 2022–2023

The Park Landmark

Darshan Builders · 64 Ave & 138 St, South Newton, Surrey BC · Jul 2022 – Oct 2023

Park Landmark renders and interiors
Architectural renders & finished interiors — DF Architecture, Richmond BC

39 luxury townhomes across 4 three-storey buildings. 17 two-bedroom + 22 three-bedroom units ranging 1,150–1,550 sqft. Borders the Reedville Creek protected greenspace with rooftop decks, double garages and a central amenity building.

My role covered full on-site coordination from pre-construction through handover — CCDC 17 contract admin, subcontractor management, City of Surrey inspection coordination, RFIs, change orders, and invoice verification.

39
Townhomes
4
Buildings
1,550
Max Sqft
−30
Days Early
CCDC 17MS ProjectFieldwire WorkSafe BCCity of Surrey
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Foundation & Formwork
Excavation, foundation formwork across 4 building footprints — Surrey BC
5 photos
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Structural Framing
LVL beams craned in, wall framing rising — multi-trade coordination
6 photos
03
Multi-Storey Structure
All 4 buildings rising simultaneously
7 photos
04
Building Envelope
Tyvek wrap, windows, rooftop deck — winter push to keep schedule
7 photos
05
Cladding & Civil
Fibre cement cladding, paving, site grading
5 photos
06
Project Complete
39 luxury townhomes delivered — 30 days ahead of schedule
4 photos
East Work Construction · Punjab, India · 2019–2024

PERI Formwork Innovation

I introduced the PERI formwork system to East Work Construction — the first deployment in our region. Using Earned Value Management (EVM) to identify cost and schedule gaps in traditional systems, I built the business case and led the full rollout across 14 projects over 5 years.

Three PERI systems deployed: Handset Alpha for vertical elements, Gridflex for slab cycles, and Multiflex for beam bottoms. The result was a transformation in how the company builds.

56%
Slab cycle reduction
30 days → 13 days
20%
Labour cost reduction across all PERI projects
₹9.5K
Monthly rental savings per project
14
Projects completed with PERI systems
All 14 PERI Projects
#ProjectLocationAreaYear
01Trident – ResidenceChandigarh5,200 sqft2021
02DLF Residential Units G+4Gurgaon21,200 sqft2021
03St. Kabir Public SchoolChandigarh50,000 sqft2022
04Green City – ResidenceLudhiana9,062 sqft2022
05CSR Govt. SchoolLudhiana2,000 sqft2022
06BM – Farmhouse, 7 AcresChandigarh15,000 sqft2023
07Jain DharamshalaLudhiana1,00,000 sqft2023
08Oswal ResidenceLudhiana15,000 sqft2023
09Sector 2 – ResidenceChandigarh25,000 sqft2023
10Vivek Verma – ResidenceLudhiana28,000 sqft2024
11Dr. Gursimran's ResidenceLudhiana10,700 sqft2024
12Circuit House – ResidenceLudhiana18,800 sqft2024
13Apollo HospitalLudhiana1,30,000 sqft2024
14Grewal – Wedding HallLudhiana26,000 sqft2025
Innovation · Trident Residence · Chandigarh · 2021

First Fair-Face Concrete in North India

The Indian construction market in Punjab had never seen exposed concrete as a finished surface — everything was plastered. I identified this as an opportunity and led the full introduction of fair-face concrete to East Work Construction and the region.

Using PERI Birch Plywood (220 GSM) and custom PERI shuttering systems for the curved slab geometry at Trident Residence, we achieved a high-quality, form-finished concrete surface with no post-casting treatment required. Innovative curing using RO water and white cloth wrapping enhanced surface quality further.

The project set new benchmarks in Punjab and positioned East Work Construction as the regional leader in architectural concrete — opening an entirely new market segment.

  • First large-scale fair-face concrete project in North India
  • Eliminated plastering — reducing material & labour costs by 30%
  • Uniform texture & high precision using custom PERI curved slab formwork
  • RO water + white cloth curing for superior surface quality
  • Significantly reduced construction time with PERI modular systems
  • Transformed industry perception — positioned EWC as architectural concrete leader
Capabilities

Skills & Tools

Scheduling & Cost
Project Controls
MS Project · Primavera P6 · Earned Value Management · Look-ahead Scheduling · Cost Reporting
PMIS & Docs
Digital Tools
Procore (Certified) · Fieldwire · Bluebeam · On-Screen Takeoff · Microsoft 365
BIM & Design
Modelling
Autodesk Revit · Navisworks · Clash Detection · Model Coordination
Contract Admin
Site Admin
CCDC 17 · RFIs · Submittals · Change Orders · BOQ · Deficiency Lists · Invoice Verification
Formwork
PERI Systems
Handset Alpha (verticals) · Gridflex (slabs) · Multiflex (beam bottoms) · Fair-Face Concrete · EVM-driven deployment
Health & Safety
Safety
OSHA 10 · OFA Level 3 (BC) · WorkSafe BC · Site Safety Plans · Toolbox Talks
Let's Talk

Contact Me

Actively looking for Project Coordinator and APM roles with BC general contractors and developers. Open to full-time positions from mid-2026 onwards.

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+1 778-956-7405
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Email
rc3732@columbia.edu
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LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/rajdeep-chahal
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Park Landmark
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One-page CV with full experience, education and certifications. Updated March 2026.
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