Sonali Mazmanian
“The Gold Seal Certification proves that you are committed and dedicated to your profession. Having the Gold Seal Certification shows that you abide by a code of ethics and a standard of excellence.”
Sonali Mazmanian, GSC, Project Manager, Maple Reinders
Sonali was born in Sri Lanka however moved to Canada when she was five years old with her family. Her parents were interested in providing their children with more opportunities. “My parents use to tell my sister and I that our studies were the most important thing. We could pursue anything we wanted, and they made many sacrifices for us to do so.”
Sonali began her career in the field of construction management after getting her degree in Architecture, with a specialization in project management. “In the program, you had the option to branch off into different specialties. Initially, I thought I wanted to direct myself towards the field of design. However, after I was presented with courses such as construction law, scheduling, and quantity surveying within the project management stream, I enjoyed how objective that was. It taught me that there is always a solution and you can always work through it, and I appreciated how definitive that was.”
Today, Sonali works in Project Management and Coordination at Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd. in Mississauga, Ontario. Daily, she coordinates drawings between different consultants, obtains permits, manages the tendering process, issues contracts, negotiates project changes, and helps address subtrade queries. In many circumstances, Project Managers tend to do their work on-site. However, Sonali’s role is completed in a combination of both office and on-site work, “I get the best of both worlds which is something I enjoy.”
She discovered the Gold Seal Certification while working for her previous employer. Recalling that the Gold Seal Certification was held in high regard among the company. It was at that point that she decided that this was something she wanted to accomplish. Not only is Sonali Gold Seal Certified, but she also has her LEED Certification and PMP Certification. “I feel that I have always been encouraged to pursue professional development and I’ve always had the opportunity to work alongside some very progressive and dynamic professionals throughout my career. I have gained invaluable mentorship, experience, and knowledge because of it. I consider myself very fortunate.”
Sonali obtained her Gold Seal Certification on April 11th, 2014.
“Having your Gold Seal Certification sets you apart from everyone else. This certification is valued in the industry, and I knew I wanted to pursue it. It is a display of my commitment to my career and the industry.”