A. Nil Sensu
Architect & Project Manager · International Technical Coordinator
Germany
International Project Manager and Architect with over 10 years of experience delivering large-scale infrastructure and hospitality projects. I focus on bridging design concepts with sustainable technical execution, specializing in stakeholder coordination and lifecycle efficiency. My background ensures compliance with strict international standards (US OBO, KfW, LEED) while driving technical quality and resource optimization on site.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
GITEC-IGIP GmbH, Cologne
Development Consultancy, Total Projects Investments ~$20mio
Worldwide
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Managed technical planning, schedules, budgets, and governance for KfW-funded infrastructure projects across Rwanda and Bangladesh.
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Coordinated stakeholders across multiple countries, reducing design-cycle delays by 20%.
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Directed project operations in Microsoft Dynamics 365, streamlining procurement and financial tracking.
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Oversaw risk management and reporting for €10M+ developments, ensuring accurate compliance and budget control.
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Conducted project acquisition and proposal preparation for public sector infrastructure developments in Rwanda, Egypt, Malawi, and Uzbekistan.
Keywords: Financial Cooperation, Climate Resilience, FIDIC Pink Book, ESIA
10/2023 - 10/2025
Full-Time Academic Sabbatical, M.Sc. Resource Efficiency
Hamburg HafenCity University, Germany
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Strategic career pivot focused on sustainable construction, LCA, and circular economy principles.
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Thesis: "Carbon Storage Through Wood in Residential Buildings". Analyzed material alternatives for carbon mitigation.
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Specialization: Developed expertise in urban energy flows and environmental metric analysis (LCA).
Keywords: Sustainability Metrics, Project Management, Materials and Resources, Energy
10/2019 - 06/2023
Deputy Project Engineer
Pernix Ronesans MEA JV/Main Contractor
US Embassy Uganda Construction Project ~$110mio investment
Kampala, Uganda/Istanbul, Turkey
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Monitored quality and technical compliance during execution, ensuring alignment with U.S. State Department technical and security protocols.
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Resolved RFIs and coordinated clarifications across architectural and engineering disciplines, which helped reduce construction delays.
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Supported value engineering initiatives by preparing proposals that optimized cost-performance without compromising safety or quality.
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Facilitated design coordination meetings with client representatives, consultants, and contractors to ensure accurate phase deliverables.
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Monitored sustainability and LEED compliance documentation, supporting certification progress and reporting.
Keywords: Mission Critical Facility, LEED Certified, Multi-Stakeholder Coordination, Diplomatic Infrastructure
03/2018 - 12/2018
Design Office Architect/ Deputy Design Office Manager
IDA/Main Contractor
St.Regis Hotel Project ~$180mio investment
Astana, Kazakhstan
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Co-led a technical team of 7 architects to coordinate the execution design (WATG / Wimberly Interiors) and adapt concepts to site conditions.
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Developed quality control workflows and supervised documentation relevant to design benchmarks and functional layout performance.
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Managed value engineering of interior materials and finishes, achieving approximately 35% cost savings while maintaining luxury quality.
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Oversaw the creation and approval of shop drawings from subcontractors, ensuring timely reviews by client-side consultants.
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Supervised the site implementation of mock-up rooms, verifying alignment with interior packages and resolving buildability issues.
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Enforced BREEAM compliance and material benchmarks across all architectural specifications.
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Implemented QA/QC procedures for the hotel wing fit-out to ensure 5-star finish standards.
Keywords: Design Management, Construction Administration, Technical Team Lead, Sustainability Compliance
09/2015-08/2017
Architect
Kolart Architectural Office
Istanbul, Turkey
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Completed shop drawings and façade detailing for US Embassy projects in the Netherlands, Russia, and Mauritania, meeting OBO standards.
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Supported tender documentation and quantity surveys for major airport and port developments in Qatar, UAE, and Oman.
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Finalized municipal approvals and design packages for hospitality and residential projects.
Keywords: Mission Critical Facility Design, Design Management, Tender Documentation, Large-Scale Infrastructure
08/2011-08/2015
Architect
Istif Atolye
Istanbul, Turkey
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Produced shop drawings for the Ashgabat Olympic and Shahdag Skiing complexes, and executed site surveys for the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
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Finalized design concepts for Riyadh Imam University and secured municipal approvals for residential developments in Istanbul.
Keywords: Design Development, Large-Scale Infrastructure, Regulatory Approvals
08/2010-08/2011
Architect
Rota Architects
Istanbul, Turkey
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Executed site surveys and developed restoration design proposals for heritage assets in the historical Galata district, including the Galatasaray Parmahan, Aynalicesme, and Kumbaraci 50 buildings.
Keywords: Design Development, Heritage Documentation.
08/2009-08/2010
EDUCATION
Hamburg HafenCity University
M.Sc. Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning
Thesis Topic: Carbon Storage Through Wood in Residential Buildings in Germany (Grade: 1,3)
Hamburg, Germany
2019 - 2023
Istanbul Technical University
M.Sc. Architectural Design
Istanbul, Turkey
2010 - 2014
Istanbul Technical University
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
Istanbul, Turkey
2004 - 2010
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Software Skills
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Confident with AutoCAD, Excel and Office, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Familiarity with Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, One Click LCA, eLCA
Languages
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Native speaker of Turkish
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Fluent for English (C2)
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Intermediate for German (B2)
Professional Interests
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Workflow optimization and efficiency
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Sustainability metrics (E&S and built environment)
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Lifecycle analysis
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Design efficiency
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Critical thinking and fact-checking
PROJECT DELIVERY & TECHNICAL EXECUTION
A technical archive of my project contributions, spanning initial site feasibility surveys through to detailed design documentation.
CERTIFICATES, WORKSHOPS & ATTENDED COURSES
Certificates and Trainings
LEED Green Associate
LEED AP BD+C - Candidate, Exam scheduled Feb 2026
PMI | Online | 2025
Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers - 5 hrs
Cologne | 2024
The Practical Use of the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction and the 1999 FIDIC Conditions of contract for Plant and Design-Build, with Highlights of the 2017 Editions - 14 hrs
IGCS | Germany | 2022
Sustainable waste management for a circular economy, India and Germany. - 40 hrs
Courses Attended
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Technologies for sustainable material cycles
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Economics and planning of technical urban infrastructure systems
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Project management
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Smart cities
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Urban energy flows
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Circular metropolis
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Urban water cycles
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Legal and economic instruments of environmental policy
SAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS WORKS & CONTRIBUTIONS
Publications
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Sensu, Ayse Nil; Aykac, Gulsah; Kay, Ipek (2015): Kentte Bedenin Oluşturduğu Ev [Dwellings Among the Urban Body]. In taarla: Istanbul için Öngörüler. Edited by Ayse Senturer, Özlem Berber, Nurbin Paker, Aslihan Senel. Istanbul. ISBN:9786054778850
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Sensu, Ayse Nil (2022): Mobility. Edited by Aaron Wieland, Abhishek Sharma, Aferdita Malaj, Megi Duka, Wolfgang Dickhaut. HafenCity University. Hamburg (Resource Efficient Urban Regeneration of Informal Settlements in Tirana, Albania : Solutions for Ongoing Transformation, 978-3-947972-43-2). Available online at https://repos.hcu-hamburg.de/handle/hcu/637.