Project Estimator

• Sep 2020 - Present

Sr. Project Manager

• Dec 2014 - Sep 2020

•Responsible for bid analysis, submittal and shop drawing management, material vendor buy out, material procurement and vendor management, material cost monitoring, and variance analysis on all projects for Shields, Inc. (current projects: 40 Nos., Total value: USD 35 million).•Oversight of miscellaneous sales, warehouse inventory of supplies & tool management. •Prominent projects managed successfully: Wexford 90, Searstone retirement community, UNCG recreation center, UNC Hillsborough – Cancer Center and Bed tower, MNK4B, MNK5B, Moses Cone Health New Women’s & Children’s hospital (ILPD).•On average, have displayed potential material savings of 12% compared post-project award through vendor bid analysis, submittal and shop drawing management, and vendor negotiation. Show less

Project Manager

• Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

•Simultaneously managed 5 projects with a total subcontract price of $5 Million.•Duties involved preparing monthly requisitions, safety management, supervision, blueprint reading, and review, estimate job site material requirement, subcontractor management, submitting RFI’s, change order tracking & management, budget, and schedule tracking.

Development and compliance officer

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

•Responsible for construction site safety and compliance, including personnel training, insurance cost tracking, incident investigations, updating safety policy, compliance with OSHA standards. •Compliance with licensing requirements, proposed site feasibility analysis, site management, and maintenance. •Was responsible for approval of all the permitting process and meeting all requirements so that Strata Solar could start business and build solar farms in the states of TN and SC. •Responsible for construction site safety and compliance, including personnel training, insurance cost tracking, incident investigations, updating safety policy, compliance with OSHA standards. •Compliance with licensing requirements, proposed site feasibility analysis, site management, and maintenance. •Was responsible for approval of all the permitting process and meeting all requirements so that Strata Solar could start business and build solar farms in the states of TN and SC.

Construction project coordinator

• Sep 2011 - Aug 2012

As project coordinator for Shields Inc on the Hunt Library project at North Carolina State University my duties included but were not limited to shop drawing review, change order management, creating subcontractor daily reports as per tasks performed, pre-task planning, inspections, adherence to safety policies, training, toolbox talks, work permits and approvals, incident management. Towards the end of the project, I managed the quality control and punch list process for the entire project and completed it in the allotted schedule successfully. Being new to the drywall industry I learned a lot about stud framing, types of drywall, the intricacies of exterior framing design, layout, etc. Show less

Assistant Project Manager and Safety Assistant

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

As an assistant project manager and safety assistant for JAMCO on the projects of Duke Medical Pavilion and North Concourse, Duke Medical, Durham, North Carolina I was closely involved in the construction of the curtain wall system for the project. Duties included shop drawing review, material management, supervision, daily job hazard analysis, As an assistant project manager and safety assistant for JAMCO on the projects of Duke Medical Pavilion and North Concourse, Duke Medical, Durham, North Carolina I was closely involved in the construction of the curtain wall system for the project. Duties included shop drawing review, material management, supervision, daily job hazard analysis,

Assistant Engineer

• 2008 - 2009

As an onsite field engineer, I was responsible for 1. Obtained permits and controlled mobilization of resources for a residential project. 2. Lead the actual construction process on-site of the above project. 3. Simultaneously also managed the construction process of a commercial building. 4. Duties involved Site layout, Surveying, Managing labor issues, allocation and scheduling subcontractor work, quantity takeoff, record keeping, material management. 5. Managed multiple trades and tasks on-site. Some of the subcontractor trades managed included carpenters, reinforced concrete, plumbing, and electrical. In addition, was also involved in managing the logistics and schedule of concrete pours and checking and approving rebar installation and bar bending. Show less

Intern

• Dec 2007 - Jan 2008

1. Supervised onsite labor. 2. Estimated amount of work done and compared it to the amount of work scheduled. 3. Reported changes in schedule and gained approval from senior site engineer 1. Supervised onsite labor. 2. Estimated amount of work done and compared it to the amount of work scheduled. 3. Reported changes in schedule and gained approval from senior site engineer

Design Intern

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

1. Developed the design of a 6 storey building without use of design software. 2. Compared the design with STADPRO output for cost reduction either by providing small sections or standard similar sections. 3. Gained familiarity with all aspects of analysis and design which affects constructability. 1. Developed the design of a 6 storey building without use of design software. 2. Compared the design with STADPRO output for cost reduction either by providing small sections or standard similar sections. 3. Gained familiarity with all aspects of analysis and design which affects constructability.