Gaurav Shah
San Diego, California 619-***-**** ad0fps@r.postjobfree.com
CONSTRUCTION EXECUTIVE
Highly efficient, passionate, and detail-oriented construction executive with extensive experience in project management, facilities management,vendor relations, and project financial controls. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, space planning, long term capacity/occupancy management, vendor contract negotiations and compliance, and construction quality control. History of successfully driving projects from concept to execution to handover on time and under budget
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Cost Modeling & Estimating Multi-site Operations Management Training & Development Project Financial Management Quality Control Space Planning Capacity Management Procurement/Sourcing Scheduling & Contracting Facilities Management
EXPERIENCE
Google, LLC, Mountain View 05/2022 - 03/2023
Development Executive
Oversee design, construction, and management of a Design BuilD 20,000 ton/40 MW district central plant serving the Downtown West of San Jose. The plant includes thermal, water reuse facility, solar, battery storage and community micro-grid. The plant is designed to meet the 2030 !carbon free energy” goal set forth by Google. The plan includes 7.3 million sf office space, 4,000 housing units, 500,000 sf active use spaces and 15 acres of parks/plaza and green spaces.
• Developed strategic partnerships with consultants, suppliers and vendors to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. By negotiating favorable terms, optimizing processes, and fostering long-term relationships, enhancing the schedule and cost effectiveness of the project.
• Set a positive example as a leader, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Displayed a genuine interest in the well-being and growth of team members, providing mentorship and guidance when needed.
Qualcomm Inc., San Diego 10/2012 - 04/2021
Construction Director
Oversaw management of capital construction projects and facilities management for existing assets. Prepared space planning/capacity management analysis, pre-construction review, procured design services, manage engineering requirements, general contracting services, scheduling to ensure efficiency and compliance to project timelines and ensure performance and agreed criteria. Conducted continuous reviews regarding time management, budget, labor, risk assessments, and project plans. Spearheaded contractual agreements, prepared request for proposals for services, evaluated change orders, design and specifications, plan control, and shop drawings. Managed contracting documentation and distribution, prepared financial records, including monthly project status reports and payment applications.
• https://www.commercialdesignindia.com/insights/3429-charting-the-course
• Successfully led new 400,000sf office tower and 60,000sf/4MW data center in Bengaluru, India, with capital costs worth $90M.
• Drove a $189M master plan in San Diego which consisted of new office building (350,000SF), utility building inclusive of café, kitchen, health center, multipurpose rooms, and 299 seat lecture halls. Associate Mechanical Contractors Inc., San Diego 9/2011 - 9/2012 Chief Operating Officer
• Implemented short and long term business strategies setting with comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Oversee daily operations of the company.
• Ensured efficient allocation of resources, met project budgets through assessing and analyzing operational and financial risks.
• Designed and executed construction strategies, supervised operations, set goals in accordance to client specifications and timelines, acted as liaison between project teams and management resulting improved labor hours utilization and increased margins.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Roel Construction Co. Inc., San Diego, CA
Project Manager
Fulfilled various roles starting from Project Engineer and progressing to Project Manager for 12 years, completing the following projects: campus Central Plant with project scope of 1500 tons, cooling towers, and 12Kv electric service. Additionally, completed Quechan Casino & Resort 168 key hotel for $22 million among other prominent projects in California.
Responsibilities included estimating, planning, scheduling, and coordinating projects. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS ACCOMPLISHED
Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, CA
• Parking Garage B - 565,000sf hybrid parking structure.
• Poured in place shear wall with pre-cast beams and columns.
• Building AW - 68,000sf Office TI
• Building AS - 40,000sf Office TI
• Building AT - 70,000sf Office TI
• Building AF - 5,500sf data center
• Building AI - 9,000sf Fitness Facility with new showers and locker areas.
• Building BB - Office TI and the installation of the new packaged Central Plant. Xepix Corporation, Brea, CA
• 21,000sf Class A office space and 9000sf Class 1000 clean room. Value $5.6M. SOFTWARE COMPETENCIES
Unifier, Prolog, Viewpoint, Procore, P6, Sure track, and Microsoft Project