Charles C Vasantharaj
About Charles C Vasantharaj
Charles C Vasantharaj serves as a Senior Utilities Coordinator in Transit & Rail, bringing extensive expertise in software tools and project management. He has a solid background in civil engineering and has worked on significant transit projects, including the Metrolinx Eglinton LRT project.
Current Role at Hatch
Charles C Vasantharaj serves as the Senior Utilities Coordinator in the Transit & Rail division at Hatch. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various large-scale transit and rail projects. His responsibilities include preparing tender bid documents and managing contract administration. He also mentors and trains junior staff on design practices using Bentley and Autodesk software products.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Hatch, Charles worked at several organizations in various roles. He was a Senior Project Manager at Gannett Fleming from 2017 to 2018 and served as Deputy Manager at Bahwan Projects & Telecoms LLC from 2011 to 2013. He also held the position of Project Manager at Telecon from 2013 to 2017 and worked as a Project Coordinator/Designer at Prestige Telecom Inc. from 2007 to 2010. His early career included a role as a CAD/GIS Analyst at QSP Geographics Inc. from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Charles holds a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering from Bharathiar University, India, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. He furthered his education at Ryerson University, earning a Certificate in Applied GIS and Digital Geography from 2003 to 2005. His expertise includes a wide range of software tools such as Microstation, In Roads, Arc View, MapInfo, Arc GIS, Auto Cad Map, and GIS Small World.
Project Involvement
Charles has extensive experience in the design and management of utility structures for significant transit projects. He has been involved in the design of underground and aerial utility structures for the Metrolinx Eglinton LRT project. Additionally, he has assessed third-party utility and property impacts for the Metrolinx Electrification project, demonstrating his capability in handling complex project requirements.
Industry Knowledge
Charles possesses knowledge of OPSS and OPSD standards and specifications, along with an understanding of provincial, municipal, and federal codes and regulations. His background in civil engineering and extensive project management experience contribute to his ability to navigate the regulatory landscape effectively.