MANMITKUMAR PATEL
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PROJECT ENGINEER
Proficient and result-driven construction engineer, with the solid academic foundation and experience working as an estimator and the project engineer, Performed in diverse type of projects ranging from tenant improvement to commercial to government projects. Managed complete project estimates including quantity take-off, pricing, writing a proposal and follow-ups on bid. Experienced managing the daily details of the project, including purchases, subcontracting, change orders, documentation and coordination of office and field activities during the execution period. KEY STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE
Construction Management Project Estimation Value Engineering Planning Scheduling Conflict Resolution Drawing & Plan Interpretation Document control Vendor Management Quantity Takeoff Field Operation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer / Estimator: One Source Building Services, Plano, TX 75074 May 2017 – Present Worked in collaboration with the Superintendent, Project Manager and Foremen on multiple projects from preconstruction to start of construction to ensure project delivered on time, within budget and meeting client’s high quality expectation. Worked on entire project estimation process for multiple types of projects and win significant amount of bids.
Estimated various types of projects includes commercial, schools, offices and hotels. Performed various project estimation functions such as job-setup, quantity takeoffs, general conditions, pricing, proposal writing and bid management. Additionally, Estimated demolition projects.
Handed-off the Project to Project Manager after bid awarded. Understanding of quote solicitation from potential vendors or subcontractors by coordinating RFP.
Proficiently reviewed and interpreted construction drawings and architectural plans to check for the red flags in the drawings.
Performed conflict resolution by coordinating RFIs between subcontractors, field personnel and architect/consultant seeking information required by or clarification of the contract documents.
Assist in acquiring and verifying information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data and transmittals.
Evaluate design changes, specifications, and drawing release and review the drawing with Project Manager.
Created punch list using PlanGrid software and rendered support in project closeout including warranties, guarantees, bonds and certifications
Maintained logs of RFI, submittal and observation reports on a daily basis. Maintained progress photo folder to keep owner updated with the daily progress.
Project Superintendent in maintaining “as built” drawings, and manage the delivery of material as per specification.
Foldered SDS (safety data-sheet) for an ongoing project as needed, assisted PM for buyout and orderin gmaterial per spec. meanwhile maintaining the stocking requirement at each job site.
Reviewed contract drawings, specification and shop-drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
Ability to understand and interpret drawings of different types and design levels ranging from preliminary 30%, 60%to 100% - understanding of reviewing estimate packages for completeness.
Set up meetings such as drive-meetings, in-house kick off, and client meetings
Coordinated and tracked Subcontractor’s RFPs. Performed bid/quote solicitations from potential vendors/sub-contractors while growing and nurturing the client-subcontractor relationship.
Accomplished standard assistant project managerial tasks such as communicating vendors, managing material, equipment, civil site work, structural concrete, foundation, demolition, drywall system and other miscellaneous trades.
Developed and updated baseline 3-week lookahead schedule. Assisted field superintendent in coordinating material delivery on job site. Rendered support to project managers in on-screen quantity take-offs using Bluebeam software. Solicited vendors for a quote to apply to the estimate.
Rendered support with maintaining CPM project schedule using Primavera p6 by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Worked with CEO on Company’s contract document templates including a safety manual and employees manual, and keep them updated to the newer versions. Ensured every job has the safety data sheet for all the material used/provided by company.
Strengthened and implemented contract proofreading by Comparing and updating safety manual by OSH Act of 1970’s requirement, Edited company’s Employee’s manual-2018. Assistant Project Manager in Training: Cellestrial Dream- DRB-Ravani Developer, GJ, India August 2014-June 2015
Directly responsible for maintaining procurement log, coordinating submittals and scheduling material and labors.
Supervise project onsite, commissioning and solve operational issues.
Additionally Provide additional support to the new hires and in-house staffs.
Performed processing, tracking and logging of RFIs, submittal data, change orders (CO), invoices, field work orders (FWO), transmittals, daily reports and field issue reports. Tracked and logged installer’s daily operations.
Coordinated RFIs, site records, assisted in site & MEPF inspections and consistently updated QC and daily field reports.
Supported Project manager to prepare final records for the projects including operation manuals, close out documents etc. Intern Architectural Drafter: Architectural & Beyond, GJ, India June 2016-Aug 2016
Created blueprint of Technical drawings for multistory residential and multi-story Commercial projects.
Assisted Architecture in drafting modified transportation plan of Surat-City. EDUCATION
Master of Construction Management (GPA: 4.00/4.00) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON, Arlington, TX May 2017 Bachelor of Engineering Civil (CGPA: 7.52/10)
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Gujarat, India June 2014 ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Calculated quantity of earthwork, pavement and haul distances, equipment operation and fuel cost from plans using software and performed equipment selection considering project size and soil type for the extension of SH 360.
Developed complete hard-bid package for the Parkwood hills and Anderson Campbell Park - construction projects (Fort Worth, TX) including estimating, subcontracting, scheduling of construction activities using Primavera P6, OneScreenTakeoff and Sage Timberline, completing bid forms.
BIM Modelling, Energy Analysis and Estimation of a 4BHK Residential Villa with Navisworks and Revit. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Software: Oasis -Take off, Quick-Bid, Prolog, Sage Timberline, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, MS Project, PlanGrid, ComputerEase-PM Microsoft Tools: MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint CERTIFICATION & MEMBERSHIP
CMAA, TSEP AND ASCE Certified Member and Actively participating in the event around the nation.
NASTT (North American Society for Trenchless Technology) – Secretary at UTA Student Chapter.
(References are available upon request)