Chayan Dodeja

About Chayan Dodeja

Construction Manager with an experience of 10+ years overseeing residential and commercial construction. Well-versed in contract negotiations, resource allocation, expense tracking, time management and client interactions.

Experience

1. Owner s Representative, Amenity

   Discovery Land Company

   Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Amenity Owner’s Representative at Austin Surf Club by Discovery Land Company• Represent ownership in the master planning, entitlement, design development, and phased delivery of a premier surf destination and multi-amenity mixed-use development• Oversee active construction of the surf lagoon while leading pre-construction strategy for all vertical and site amenities• Direct design management and consultant coordination for comfort station, restaurant & brewery renovation, sales & design center, back-of-house buildings, boardwalk, security greeter’s cottage, sports courts, and skatepark• Lead budgeting, GMP development, value engineering, constructability reviews, and cost modeling across concurrent amenity scopes• Manage site-wide infrastructure planning including perimeter security systems, site walls, and comprehensive electrical coordination• Drive permitting strategy and agency coordination to align design intent with regulatory requirements and development schedule• Structure procurement strategy, contractor selection, and pre-construction services agreements to position projects for efficient phased execution• Lead complex pre-construction planning for integrated AV, IT, and security systems supporting the wave lagoon, including broadcast infrastructure, access control, surveillance, and network architecture coordination

Education

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  Master's degree, Construction Management

  2016

• Medi-Caps Institute of Science & Technology , AB Road, Pigdamber (Rau) Indore-453331

  Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

  2012 — 2016