Sneha Chavan
Phone: 817-***-**** ( ******.*.*****@*****.***
Project Engineer Estimator Scheduler Field Engineer
Project Engineer and Construction Engineer with extensive background and
experience managing a wide spectrum of construction projects with 2+ years
of experience as an Estimator, Field Engineer and Scheduler. Experience in
Commercial and Residential construction; Budgeting and Tracking for on-
going projects by Labor, Time and Money; and extensive experience in
Scheduling with Primavera Project Management Software. Strong knowledge of
all phases of construction. Pursuing CAPM/PMP certification.
Areas of Expertise
Client Relations Report Analysis Problem-solving
Service Solutions Record Management Software Management
Project Management Cost Controls Strategic
Team Leadership/Motivation Communications Planning/Analysis
Conflict Resolution
Professional History
Con-Real, LP
Assistant Estimator (Intern) May 2010 - Aug 2010
Prepared Bid Packages and supporting documents, and performed estimation of
several divisions of project.
. Coordinated subcontractor - coverage and selection of subcontractor.
. Attended Pre-Bid meetings and prepared pre-Bid package for estimation.
. Developed and maintained "iSqFt" online preconstruction management
software for Project Setup and Updates.
. Developed and maintained Estimating Departmental Database containing Bid
Costs for several projects, Delay cost, reason for delay, solutions
performed, and market research performed for various projects.
. Analyzed Project Estimated and Actual costs and interacted with
Estimating team members in fixing the problems of bidding and
contracting.
. Performed Budgeting and Tracking for on-going projects for Labor, Money,
& Time.
. Performed tracking of Project Estimated cost & Actual cost and Schedule
Time & Actual Time on site.
. Obtained all information for legal contracting of various divisions of
projects.
Rajesh Ghatge and associates, India
Field Engineer/ Scheduler Jan 2006 -
May 2007
Responsible for tracking cost and progress, updating schedule and managing
change orders.
. Tracked and updated productivity reports on weekly basis.
. Maintaining and updating the monthly cash flow report with strong
emphasis on cost forecasting.
. Performed schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders and
conduct contractor meetings.
. Maintained communication with management, contractor, project teams with
respect to all scheduling issues, and updated schedules and look-ahead
reports.
. Extensive use of critical path, cost loading, use of relationship and
lag, constraints, schedule content, and milestones.
. Reviewed and maintained weekly productivity with all craft
superintendents and project manager.
. Worked closely with procurement, subcontractors, and accounting
departments to develop different reports to track project progress.
. Prepared and verified all Invoices on biweekly basis for scope as well as
change order work.
. Performed quantity takeoff for change order work.
. Maintained Resource loaded and baseline schedules for performance
analysis.
. Maintained project schedules, analyzed performance indicators and
identify deviations and potential risks.
. Supported the Project Site Manager in development of a mitigation
strategy.
Minor Irrigation of Govt. of Maharashtra, India
Project Engineer (Intern) Dec 2004 -
Nov 2005
Reviewed Bid & Contract Documents, attended all Pre- Bid meetings and
performed Site Supervision for various project such as schools, residential
apartments, and bungalows.
. Performed estimation of site cleaning and earthwork activities.
. Estimated Material, Labor, and Cost involved in earthwork and site
cleaning.
. Performed Scheduling of equipment required for earthwork activities.
. Performed project site visits for assessment of project site for risks &
problems.
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Professional History - Continued
. Responsible for administrative work for project including maintaining
records, project files and database.
. Developed and maintained overall Project Cost Report, cost to date,
Earned Values, Cost/Schedule Variances.
. Supported Proposal Development.
Kiran-Jeet Associates, India
Intern Engineer/ Field Engineer Jan 2002 -
Dec 2002
Designed and updated Construction Drawings according to client demands, and
performed Pre-schedule meeting with all subcontractors, Estimating
department, Legal department and Scheduling team.
. Maintained Project Schedule, Project Trend & Contract Change Notice
procedure.
. Tracked and monitored schedule-related project issues.
. Analyzed performance indicators, identify deviations and potential risks.
. Supported Project Site Manager in risk mitigation.
. Performed the document control on-site.
. Reviewed of sub-contractors schedule for compliance with overall project
schedule.
. Developed and maintained Project Control Curves and Reports.
. Established Project delivery requirements to maintain overall Project
Milestones.
. Prepare Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports and weekly discipline look
ahead schedules.
. Provide training and support to the client's designates in usage
of Primavera's P3 software and Project Controls techniques.
Technical Skills
Drafting & Designing Tool: AutoCAD 2006.
Writing & Recording Tool: MS Excel, MS Outlooks & MS Word.
Scheduling Tool: Primavera P3 & P6.
Estimating Tool: Timberline, Heavy Bid, & On-Screen Takeoff.
Presentation Tool: MS PowerPoint, & Studio 3D-Max.
Database Tool: MS Access 2007.
Bidding Tool: iSqFt.
Presentations
Disputed Resolution Methods; Earthquake Resisting Structures; Geotextile
Reinforcement in Pavement; Trenchless Construction Methods; Construction
Planning and Scheduling; Construction Cost Estimation; Productivity
Improvement Study; Asphalt Cement; Brownfield Development at Denver;
Federal program of Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI);
and Infrastructure Evaluation, Maintenance, and Renewal of Water Pipes
Awards and Affiliations
Awarded the 'Civil Departmental Scholarship' for Masters Program; Awarded
the 2nd prize winner for CCTV pipeline test in "No Dig International
Conference" in Dallas, Texas on Trenchless Technology; Participated in The
international Symposium On underground "Freight Transportation" at UTA,
Texas; Participated in "No Dig International Conference" in Dallas, Texas
on Trenchless Technology; Participated in Campus Sustainability at UTA,
Texas; and Awarded 2nd prize winner for state level project presentation at
Shivaji University, Kolhapur.
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Science in Construction Management, Dec. 2009.
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, June 2006.