Nilima Patil
Architect and Design Coordinator with 10+ years of professional experience
About
Architect and Design Coordinator with 10+ years of professional experience in architectural design, design coordination, project management and team leadership across residential, commercial, institutional, infrastructure and government projects. Currently working with House of Hiranandani in a design coordination and management role, supporting multidisciplinary design delivery, documentation, consultant coordination and project workflows. Experienced in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) for project/document management and recently completed an IGBC course, strengthening knowledge of sustainable building practices and green building principles.
Experience
Design Coordinator – Manager - House of Hiranandani
(2024-11)
- Coordinate architectural design and documentation activities across multiple residential and mixed-use developments.
- Support design development, drawing coordination and resolution of technical issues across project stages.
- Coordinate input between architects, consultants, project teams and site stakeholders to maintain design intent, quality and deliverables.
- Manage and coordinate project information, drawings, documents and workflows using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Participate in design reviews, coordination meetings and project presentations, with focus on quality, timelines and execution requirements.
- Review architectural drawings and coordinate multidisciplinary inputs for consistency, constructability and timely issues.
- Key Projects: Westgate – Thane; Maitri Park – Mumbai; Shirnagar – Mumbai; Nityanand – Mumbai.
- Professional Development: Recently completed an IGBC course with focus on green building and sustainable design practices.
Sr. Architect- Team Manager - Archohm – Mumbai Office - Mumbai
(2022-07 - 2024-11)
- Led a team of 10 architects and draftsmen, managing deliverables, technical support and coordination.
- Handled client presentations, meetings, site visits, consultant coordination and project management activities.
- Finalized and checked working drawings, BOQs, consultant appointments and drawing coordination.
- Worked on PWD redevelopment projects in Mumbai, MMRDA/MMRCL redevelopment projects and projects in Navi Mumbai.
- Coached and mentored the architecture and drafting team to meet project timelines.
- Projects: Kalbadevi Commercial Complex, Kalbadevi Heights, Girgaon Heights, Girls–Boys Hostel Bandra, residential/commercial projects in Navi Mumbai, and bungalow/interior projects across Maharashtra.
- Worked as Detail Design Consultant (DDC) for Mumbai Metro Line 5, 7A and 9.
- Coordinated with the General Consultant (GC), MMRDA, consultants and contractors on site issues and drawings.
- Coordinated sign-off of metro line and station drawings and supported government certification/NOC processes.
- Prepared conceptual drawings, GADs and finishing drawings, with exposure to exterior and interior design for metro stations.
- Projects: Mumbai Metro Line 5 – Thane–Bhiwandi–Kalyan; Line 7 – Andheri East–Dahisar East; Line 9 – Dahisar–Mira Bhayander.
Senior Architect - Deore Dhamne Architects
(2018-08 - 2022-03)
- Worked on commercial, institutional and residential design projects for the Government of Maharashtra.
- Handled industrial design assignments including an Indian Navy data centre and Sonai milk processing units.
- Worked on municipal corporations, Panchayat Samiti, residential schools and police housing projects across Maharashtra.
- Provided technical and administrative guidance to colleagues for construction drawings and specifications.
- Designed hospitals, resorts, restaurants, hospitality institutions and private hi-tech residences/farmhouses.
Junior Architect - Deore Dhamne Architects
(2016-07 - 2018-08)
- Prepared architectural presentations, working drawings, 3D renders and draft planning.
Education
Bachelor in Architecture - Architecture - North Maharashtra University (2011 - 2016)
HSC - North Maharashtra University (2011)
