Construction Estimator / Project Manager

• Jan 2023 - Present

Construction Estimator

• Apr 2021 - Present

Assistant Estimator

• Apr 2019 - Apr 2021

Assistant Project Manager

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

• Estimation and Project Management for Core & Shell and Tenant Improvement for commercial building projects (Valuation: $5 Million or less). • Wall types include fireproofing, soundproofing, metal stud framing, vibration insulation, gypsum board and insulated finishes. • Review scope for drywall & metal stud framing in CD, DD & SD drawings/specifications and perform takeoff using On Screen Take Off, building condition types(assemblies) for walls, soffits, ceilings, roofing and exterior metal stud framing. • Prepare breakouts, reports, unit pricing, overhead costs, profit markup, labor, equipment & taxation using QuickBid. • Generate CSI Masterformat and Uniformat type of estimates depending on the client requirements by building a template. • Process submittals and purchase orders for the materials & equipment after diligent review of technical specifications. • Compare vendor quotes from various parties for material pricing and produce forecasted pricing managing price escalations. • Build/review change orders per scope changes on Plexxis and perform take off to get breakout pricing for change order. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

•Research focusing on critical chain project management and buffer management (Drum Mechanism) for project schedules. •Research on elimination of non-value-added activities in a construction project, and implementation of lean construction tools to evaluate elements like first run studies, fail safe(Quality), huddle meetings for increased visualization and efficiency. •Learning about different lean tools like process flow charts, value stream mapping, 8 wastes reduction, JIT & pull systems, continuous process improvement (Poke Yoke & Kaizen) and last planner system. Show less

Project Engineer - Commercial Construction

• Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

•Led a team of 5 interns on planning and construction of mat and strip footings for a 5-storied commercial building. •Designed the concrete structure on ETABS and performed structural analysis for critical elements by preparing design calculations on Mathcad using the Indian Standard (IS) code. •Worked with project engineers on building a fire fighting System for the structure followed by Plumbing design (Including overhead tank design). •Supervised design drawings, RFI’s & delivery schedules for the project accompanied with daily site-work inspection. •Reviewed purchase orders, proposals, close-out manuals & assisted in resource allocation for bill of quantities. • Generated punch lists, processed change order evaluations & budget escalations accompanied with cost engineering studies. Show less

Site Engineer Intern - Residential Construction

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

•Collaborated with on-site engineers in preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates and job cost reports for residential structure using On Screen Takeoff. •Performed earned value analysis for all estimates, adjusted cost inflations and assigned unit pricing for all quantities. •Assisted project engineers in maintaining and reviewing material data sheets and adjusted scope of project accordingly. •Collaborated with on-site engineers in preparing quantity take-offs, cost estimates and job cost reports for residential structure using On Screen Takeoff. •Performed earned value analysis for all estimates, adjusted cost inflations and assigned unit pricing for all quantities. •Assisted project engineers in maintaining and reviewing material data sheets and adjusted scope of project accordingly.