Pooja Chandwani

Assistant Project Manager @ Govan Brown & Associates

About

I’m an Assistant Project Manager at Govan Brown & Associates, specializing in commercial interiors. With four years of canadian hands-on experience in the construction and project management industry, I’ve worked across a diverse range of projects — from large-scale builds valued at over $120 million to mid-sized and smaller projects ranging from $1–20 million.Throughout my career, I’ve gained hands-on experience managing schedules, coordinating trades, maintaining budgets, and ensuring that every project meets both client expectations and industry standards.I’m proficient in industry-standard platforms including CMiC, BuildingConnected, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and Textura — tools that support efficiency, transparency, and coordination across all phases of a project. I take pride in being adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced, dynamic environments.As I continue to grow in this field, I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, learning from industry leaders, and contributing to innovative, high-impact projects.

Country

City

Canada

Industry

Construction

Skill

Teamwork, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Market Research, Presentation Skills, Communication, Project Management

Experience

Assistant Project Manager

Govan Brown & Associates

2024-1 - 2025-10 · 1 yr 10 mos

Toronto, ON

• Managed project financials, including budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, and change orders • Organized meetings with internal teams, trades, and consultants, streamlining communication and decision-making • Prepared meeting minutes and two-week lookaheads to support site operations • Monitored site progress against schedules to ensure adherence to timelines and minimize delays • Led project tendering via Building Connected, overseeing bid leveling, subcontractor selection, and cost summaries • Prepared trade-specific scopes of work, ensuring alignment of responsibilities and accurate tender submissions • Developed and maintain positive relationships with client(s), consultant(s), sub-trades and suppliers • Conducted weekly site visits to support quality control, monitor construction progress, and verify safety compliance • Administered payments, settling disputes, and adhering to project compliance requirements • Processed trade invoices/draws in Textura, ensuring timely payments to subcontractors • Oversaw project communications and documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery • Ensured total completion of the project, contractually and financially

Project Administrator

Govan Brown & Associates

2021-8 - 2023-12 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Kitchener, ON

• Managed bid analysis, ensuring full scope compliance and prepared bid leveling sheets. • Managed project RFIs, submittals, and weekly/monthly reports • Prepared and circulated meeting minutes, keeping all project teams informed • Created procurement trackers and monitored high-priority/long-lead items to help maintain project timelines • Collaborated with subcontractors to support scheduling and address field-level challenges • Managed trade deliveries to help site coordination • Coordinated regularly with project teams and subcontractors to ensure seamless communication • Led deficiency walkthroughs with architects and consultants; issued reports and drove trade closeout. • Coordinated & managed signage and graphics installation on premium finish projects, including Google, as per project specs • Administered project close-out documents, as-builts, and handover packages