Akhilesh Patidar

Experienced Façade Engineer with over 9 years of expertise in façade design, engineering, estimation, thermal performance analysis, project coordination, and construction support for high-rise residential, commercial, and airport developments. Proven experience in delivering technically sound, commercially viable, and architecturally integrated façade solutions throughout all project phases, from concept design and engineering studies to tendering, procurement, construction, testing, and project completion. Currently working as a Senior Façade Engineer, responsible for façade design development, preliminary structural assessments, U-value evaluations, wind and climatic studies, technical reporting, material selection, tender documentation, shop drawing reviews, PMU/VMU testing, factory inspections, and multidisciplinary stakeholder coordination.

Possess strong technical knowledge of curtain wall systems, glazing, fenestration, cladding, skylights, canopies, and architectural façade systems, supported by hands-on experience in estimation, fabrication detailing, and quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, and value engineering. Contributed to several prestigious developments across India, including international airport projects, premium residential towers, and large-scale commercial developments, working alongside globally recognized architects and consultants. A detail-oriented and results-driven professional committed to continuous learning, technical excellence, innovation, and the advancement of façade engineering practices through sustainable, functional, and aesthetically refined building envelope solutions.

Senior Facade Engineer - Buro Happold Engineers India pvt. Ltd. - Navi Mumbai

(2023-09)

• Conduct preliminary project analysis, including review of project requirements, architectural intent, and scope of work, facade typologies, and performance requirements.
• Perform preliminary engineering studies covering wind pressure analysis, climatic conditions, and geographical considerations relevant to the project.
• Prepare initial facade markups, line diagrams, conceptual sketches, and grid modulation layouts to support design development.
• Prepare, review, and update technical reports and documentation throughout all stages of the design process.
• Carry out preliminary structural assessments and U-value evaluations for facade systems and glazing configurations.
• Provide technical guidance and design input to junior engineers, BIM modelers, drafters, and CAD technicians.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, clients, vendors, contractors, suppliers, and other consultants.
• Prepare preliminary facade area calculations, budget estimates, final tender BOQs, and tender specification documents.
• Review shop drawings and technical submissions prepared by vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participate in the material selection process in collaboration with architects and client teams.
• Witness and conduct PMU and VMU testing activities, both on-site and in laboratories, and prepare detailed reports for the same.
• Undertake peer reviews, site visits, factory inspections, and quality assessments to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Manage projects and resources through effective planning, scheduling, coordination, and delivery management.

Façade/Fenestration/Glazing Engineer & Estimator - Working as Freelancer

(2023-03 - 2023-08)

• Facilitate effective communication with clients regarding façade, windows, doors, cladding, glazing, and other fenestration aspects, ensuring alignment with their requirements and budgetary constraints.
• Offer assistance in identifying optimal solutions and selecting suitable products for clients' projects.
• Prepare comprehensive proposals, quotations, and estimations for fabricator clients.
• Serve as a liaison between clients and various stakeholders such as architects, consultants, fabricators, installers, and vendors.
• Deliver precise shop drawings, calculations, bills of quantities (BOQs), bills of materials (BOMs), and product specifications to fabricators, and conduct training sessions for their teams at their workshops.
• Provide accurate fabrication and cutting lists to fabricator, clients and coordinate the release of glass sizes to glass processors on their behalf.

Technical Design & Estimation Engineer - Alumil India - Navi Mumbai

(2020-01 - 2023-02)

• Led the development of window, door, and facade systems in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Collaborated with the R&D department to customize window, door, and facade systems based on project specifications and requirements.
• Conducted preliminary aluminum section and glass structure analysis for facades, doors, and windows.
• Prepared quantity calculations, estimations, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and cutting lists using Logikal (orgadata), AutoCAD, and MS Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in cost control and optimization techniques, conducting value engineering within system limits to fulfill project requirements.
• Actively participated in technical meetings with architects, consultants, project engineers, and clients, alongside sales personnel.

Design Engineer & Project Coordinator - Axcedo Pvt. Ltd. - Indore

(2017-11 - 2019-12)

• Provided technical expertise in the installation and maintenance of various exterior and interior building components, including HPL cladding, ACP, glass glazing, curtain walls, glass patch fittings, partitions, toilet glass cubicles, air ventilations, outdoor skylights, pergolas, canopies, and perforated metal work.
• Developed detailed plans and drawings for MS structure and fabrication work required for facades, parking shades, skylights, and cladding.
• Offered technical guidance and support to sales, project, fabrication, and installation teams, ensuring high-quality standards were met.
• Conducted regular inspections of ongoing and completed projects to verify that all installations adhered to proper procedures and that the installed products were functioning correctly.
• Conducted site surveys and measurements to produce accurate detail drawings and plans for estimating and material take-off purposes.

MBA - Operations & Project Planning Management - IMET College, Bhopal (2019-07 - 2021-06)

Bachelor's - Civil Engineering - Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur (2013-07 - 2017-05)

High School - 10+2 - St. Paul Public School, Mandleshwar (2011-00 - 2012-00)