PRAJAKTI GAUTAM
Champaign,IL
Summary
Master of Architecture (M. Arch) student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) with a strong foundation in architecture and project management. Over four years of experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating stakeholders for complex projects. Proficient in documentation management, procurement support, and quality assurance/control processes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in project delivery. Actively preparing for PMP certification to enhance project management capabilities. Anticipated graduation in Spring 2026.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Manage donor research and database systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support research initiatives
- Support project planning and documentation
Assistant Project Manager
Gill and Associates
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Managed project timelines and schedules using Smartsheet, improving delivery efficiency
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
- Facilitated communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals
- Assisted in procurement and stakeholder mapping for multifunctional projects
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Project Management Trainee
Future Works Building Solutions
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Coordinated with site managers, contractors, subcontractors, and engineers for smooth workflow
- Prepared monthly progress reports and assisted in budgeting and cash flow management
- Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
Project Architect
Future Works Building Solutions
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Prepared estimation and bill of quantities; coordinated with structural engineers for analysis
- Managed procurement, vendor relations, and regulatory approvals
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
Education
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
MS - Project Management
Northumbria University
United Kingdom, London11.2022
Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal12.2017
Skills
- Project coordination
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Risk assessment
- Interdisciplinary team management
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Proficient in Revit
- Proficient in SketchUp
- Proficient in Rhino
- Proficient in Lumion
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Proficient in InDesign
- Proficient in D5 Render
- Experienced with MS Project
- Proficient in Smartsheet
Websites
Certification
- PMP Preparation (in progress)
- AIA Chicago Student Member
- Illinois Chapter of ASLA Member
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Gill and Associates
10.2021 - 06.2024
Project Management Trainee
Future Works Building Solutions
09.2019 - 04.2021
Project Architect
Future Works Building Solutions
09.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Architecture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
MS - Project Management
Northumbria University
Bachelor’s Degree - Architecture
Tribhuvan University
Relevant Professional Development Courses
- Project Management Foundations: Procurement (PMI Certified)
- Project Management Foundations: Schedules (PMI Certified)
- Project Management Foundations: Communication (PMI Certified)
- Project Management Foundations: Budgets (PMI Certified)
- Project Management Foundations: Risk (PMI Certified)