Canan Çakar

Project Manager & Founder | Design Coordinator | Owner Representative | Professional Coach & Mentor

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I support complex construction, architecture, and real estate projects by bringing clarity, structure, and delivery focus through project management and design coordination — in line with global consultancy standards. As the Founder of Coordin.art, I work in complex, multi-stakeholder environments where clients, designers, consultants, and site teams need alignment. I help organisations regain control through clear governance, realistic programmes, decision frameworks, and coordinated design processes — translating strategy into execution. I also collaborate with HPP Architects on selected projects, contributing to the coordination and delivery of complex design processes within international teams. I am often engaged at moments of risk or transition — when projects face schedule slippage, scope ambiguity, design coordination issues, or loss of direction. In these situations, I provide calm leadership, structured problem-solving, and practical delivery oversight. Core focus areas: • Project management and design coordination • Multidisciplinary team alignment • Programme, scope, risk, and decision management • Interface management across client, design, and execution • Recovery and stabilisation of at-risk projects I operate as a trusted project partner — bridging strategy and execution, reducing complexity, and enabling confident delivery.

Experience

  • Project Manager at HPP Architekten GmbH
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Founder at Coordin.art Project Management
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Coordin.art provides international consultancy in Architectural Coordination, Project Management and Leadership Development. We partner with organizations to shape high-quality real estate developments, manage complex building processes, and strengthen leadership and team performance across cultures. Our mission is to deliver strategic, refined and globally competitive solutions for visionary companies operating internationally. **What We Do *Strategy & Team Setup • Project team setup and consultant structuring • Stakeholder alignment and governance framework • Decision and change management *Design & Coordination • Architectural and engineering coordination • Stakeholder and consultant coordination • International coordination & Localization *Project Delivery & Control • Schedule and milestone tracking • Documentation and reporting systems • Client-side representation

  • GYODER & GKL Platformu Genel Koordinatörü at GYODER | Gayrimenkul Yatırımcıları Derneği
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Gayrimenkulde Kadın Liderler Platformu’nda, sektörde kadın liderliğini güçlendirmek, eşit temsiliyet sağlamak ve ilham veren bir dayanışma ağı oluşturmak için birlikte çalışıyoruz. Bu rol kapsamında: • Gayrimenkul ve inşaat sektörlerinde kadın lider adaylarına yönelik mentorluk programları tasarlıyor ve yürütüyoruz • Kadınların sektördeki görünürlüğünü artırmak amacıyla farkındalık projeleri ve etkileşimli etkinlikler düzenliyoruz • Kadın profesyonellerin kendi potansiyellerini keşfetmelerine ve daha cesur adımlar atmalarına alan açıyoruz • Kamu, özel sektör ve STK’larla iş birlikleri kurarak, sektörde kadın liderliğine yönelik sürdürülebilir gelişim fırsatları oluşturuyoruz Amacımız, gayrimenkul sektöründe kadınların sadece yer aldığı değil, aynı zamanda yol açtığı, yön verdiği ve dönüştürdüğü bir gelecek inşa etmek. We work collectively to strengthen women’s leadership, increase visibility, and foster a supportive professional network within the real estate and construction sectors. In this role, we: • Design and lead mentorship programs tailored to women professionals aspiring to leadership roles in real estate • Develop awareness campaigns and sector-focused events to elevate women’s presence and influence • Integrate coaching-based approaches to create space for women to explore their strengths and move forward with confidence • Collaborate with public and private sector partners to build sustainable leadership development opportunities for women in the industry Our shared mission is to help shape a future where women in real estate don’t just participate—but lead, shape, and transform the sector.

  • Profesyonel Koç & Mentor at Canan Çakar | Dönüşüm Mimarı
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Bir projenin başarısı, iyi yönetilen ekip ve süreçlerde saklı. 20 yıldır mimarlık ve inşaat sektöründe proje yönetimi ve süreç koordinasyonu yapıyorum. Bu süre boyunca öğrendiğim en önemli şeylerden biri; başarıyı sadece teknik çözümler değil, ekip içindeki sağlıklı iletişim ve etkin yönetim belirler. Bir proje ne kadar karmaşık olursa olsun, arkasındaki insanları anlamak, doğru iletişim kurmak ve motivasyonu yüksek tutmak başarının anahtarıdır. Bugün, bu deneyimi profesyonel koçlukla birleştirerek; proje yöneticilerinin, genç profesyonellerin ve kadın lider adaylarının kendi yollarını, çözümlerini ve potansiyellerini keşfetmelerine alan açıyorum. For over 20 years, I have been working in the architecture and construction industry as a project manager and process coordinator. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that success isn’t driven by technical solutions alone—it’s built on people, communication, and leadership. No matter how complex a project is, understanding the people behind it, building trust, and keeping motivation high are the true keys to success. Today, I combine that experience with professional coaching—creating space for project managers, young professionals, and emerging women leaders to explore their own insights, solutions, and potential.

  • Director of Project Management at DOM Management İnşaat Danışmanlığı ve Ticaret A.Ş.
    Sep 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    As a Project Director with a background in architecture and two decades of experience in the real estate and construction sectors, I lead complex, large-scale projects from concept to completion. In this role, I: • Oversee multidisciplinary teams and maintain strategic communication between all project stakeholders • Manage end-to-end project coordination, ensuring alignment with timeline, budget, and quality goals • Collaborate closely with senior management, investors, consultants, and contractors to deliver results • Combine technical expertise with leadership to support informed, solution-oriented decision-making My focus is on delivering high-value projects while fostering team cohesion, stakeholder trust, and sustainable project success. Projects in Milas / Bozbük: •Holl Kaplankaya by Steven Holl •D Villa by Foster + Partners