HARSH PATEL
Medford, MA, 021**-***-*** **** ad0sgv@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA September 2021 Master of Science in Project Management (Construction Management Concentration) Courses: Foundations of Construction Management, Alternative project delivery methods and Project controls, Construction Safety and quality management, Construction scheduling & cost planning, Risk management, Scope management, Construction Project Management Practices.
Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India May 2018 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Courses: Infrastructure Management, Concrete Structure, Steel Structure, Structural Analysis, Professional Practice and Valuation, Concrete Technology, Building Planning, Surveying, Geology. CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Certifications: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10&30 Hours Construction On- Center (On Screen Takeoffs, Quick bid), Plan swift, Procore, Building Connected, Construct Connect, PlanGrid, QuickBooks
• Engineering Packages: MS Project
• Computer Skills: MS Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Bay Contractors Inc. May 2023 – October 2023 Assistant Project Manager & Estimator
• Developed detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure project milestones were met on time and within budget.
• Estimated numerous projects totaling $12 Million.
• Prepared accurate and competitive project estimates, considering factors such as surface area, paint type, surface preparation, and equipment requirements.
• Conducted regular progress meetings with clients to address concerns, provide project updates, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Managed project budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, tracking expenses, and ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Increased the company's profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
• Maintained monthly AIA requisitions for project accounting. Optiline Enterprises LLC January 2022 – May 2023
Assistant Project Manager & Estimator
• Performed Quantity Takeoffs and prepared proposals for projects worth $30M in 2022 and $26M in 1st Quarter of 2023.
• Managed 11 Projects worth $18M in contract value.
• Secured $3.5M worth Projects in 2022
• Contract Value and vendor pricing negotiations
• Review contracts, make Schedule of Values, Budgetary allowances.
• Track material and labor cost for ongoing projects and assist PM according to schedule.
• Review and approve material and labor invoices per negotiated vendor quotes.
• Make Purchase Order/ Change Order based on the RFI, Bulletins, Addendum, and other requested changes by GC • Maintain Change Order Log
• Coordinate project documentation, budget, projections, schedule, billing/monthly requisitions Naugatuck Construction, Connecticut June 2020- December 2020 Assistant Project Manager & Estimator
• Perform Quantity Takeoffs, prepare estimated budget, proposals and submit bids.
• Review contracts such as Change Order, Trucking, Renting, Subcontractor, PO (Purchase Order) agreement, Lease.
• Negotiate and coordinate with vendors/suppliers.
• Conduct and attend meetings and site walks with foreman, Project Managers from General Contractor Company and with vendors.
• Conduct weekly site visits and report on the project progress.
• Analise the budget and schedule of the projects.
• Assisted Project Manager with subcontractor meetings and helped perform cost analysis as per technical specifications.
• Assisted in managing client/architect punch-lists and made sure that both finished before the deadline.
• Estimated project budgets up to 2.5 million.
• Managed projects valued 50k – 150K.
• Managed the day-to-day working, utilization, implementation, and technical consultants engaged on client’s assignments. HariOm Developers, Surat, India June 2018 - July 2019 Site Engineer.
• Project planning, scheduling and coordination, change order management.
• Coordinating Material Procurement and Delivery and Weekly Site Safety Meeting.
• Accurate forecasting and management of budgets, safety and quality control management.
• Measurement of work done, according to the line item and submitting for payment.
• Learned the forming of foundation and 1st floor of the complex shopping mall.
• Learned to read and examine the drawings and specifications in detail. Universal Education, India January 2018- August 2018 Senior Faculty (IELTS coaching)
• Conducted lectures and workshops for English Grammar, Speaking Module, Writing Module, and Listening Module.
• Conducted personal speaking interviews of the students.
• Designed the materials for preparation of IELTS exam like essay and letter format, writing and listening exercises.
• Conducted mock test for IELTS exam.
EXTRA-CURRICULARS
• Head of NGO (Work2Help), India (3 Years).
• Event Coordinator for Annual Technical events at Gujarat Technological University.