Dhwanil Desai
Project Estimator at FloorSource Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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WHMIS
TrainWiseApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Workers Health and Safety in 4 Steps
Labour, Training and Skills Development | Travail, Formation et Développement des compétencesApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Workplace Violence and Harrasment
Act First SafetyApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Estimating Extension
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Estimating Takeoff
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Construction Estimating
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Working at Heights
Labour, Training and Skills Development | Travail, Formation et Développement des compétencesApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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FloorSource
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Canada
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Estimator
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Jun 2022 - Present
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of various flooring materials and installation methods to accurately estimate material and labor costs for each project • Collaborate closely with contractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget • Develop and present detailed proposals to clients, outlining the scope of the project, estimated costs, and other relevant information • Maintain accurate project records and documentation, including material and labour costs, change orders, and client communication • Provide exceptional customer service, adressing client concerns and questions promptly and effectively • Conduct on-site assessments and measurements for various flooring projects, including residential and commercial properties. Show less
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TDSB Community Services
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Intern
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
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Soul Foods Group
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Shift Manager/Acting Restaurant General Manager
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
Accomplishments: Promoted to Acting RGM within 8 months of working as a Shift Manager due to outstanding work performance • Handling 2 KFC stores with a team of 12-15 members • Supervising 6 Shift Managers for entering daily forecasting requirements into the food management system • Monitoring and preparing food storage reports to ensure optimal freshness; helping reduce spoilage by 14% • Actively utilizes system reports and company tools to guarantee 100% product availability, investigating and following up on all discrepancies • Developing and communicating a period action plan, using relevant company tools to ensure the restaurant is consistently achieving the set standards • Providing administrative support as and when needed • Maximizes profitability of the restaurants by understanding and controlling all restaurant costs (e.g. labour, food, cost of sales); monitoring on a daily and weekly basis to ensure alignment to AOP targets • Communicates all critical information to the stores’ management teams using management meetings and “meetings in a box”; facilitating sessions in an informative, interactive, and business relative manner Show less
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SIDDHRAJ INFRA PRIVATE LIMITED
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India
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Construction Project Coordinator
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
Accomplishments: Promoted to Project Coordinator within 6 months of working as a Junior Project Coordinator due to excellent organizational, planning, time management, and leadership skills with the ability to multitask under tight deadlines while maintaining keen attention to detail • Keen understanding of details used to read and interpret blueprints, construction specification sheets, and preparing detailed and accurate estimations • Prepared estimated of materials labour, and equipment cost to ensure successful construction project execution as per the scope, plans, and specifications • Assisted in the preparation of proposals after technical review of project documents and specifications for various projects with the follow up with Project Managers • Worked closely with project teams (e.g. Design and Construction) to coordinate tasks and project schedules • Presented project status reports and discussed business strategies with the Business Development Managers, key stakeholders, and clients during weekly meetings • Sourced Subcontractors and suppliers and negotiate with them in regards to the scope of work and contract price • Ensured all fieldwork took place within the health and safety parameters according to the design specifications, legal, regulatory requirements; maintaining the company’s policies of 100% safety Show less
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Education
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Fanshawe College
Post Graduate Certificate, project management -
Fanshawe College
civil engineering, construction project management -
Gujarat Technological University
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering -
Gujarat Technological University
High School Diploma, Civil Engineering