BALA NAGENDRA CHERUKURI

704-***-**** ad3jgt@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/bala -cherukuri Charlotte, NC-28262 Highly Motivated Civil Engineer with 2 year’s Experience in Project Engineering and Management. Holds a Bachelors in civil engineering and a Masters in Construction and Facilities Management. Adept at Project budgets, project Architectural technical design, and client collaboration to ensure timely and cost-effective project control, maximizing client satisfaction and revenue growth. EDUCATION

University Of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Management (August 2022 - December 2023) GPA 3.3/4 Coursework: Project Schedules, Project Control, Facilities Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, Advanced Construction Management, Building Information Modeling (BIM) 360, 4DVisualization, Safety & Risk Management, Building Energy Systems, RFP, Cost Estimation. New Horizon College of Engineering Bengaluru, India Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (August 2017 - August 2021) GPA 3.7/4 Coursework: Structural Analysis, Reinforced Concrete Members, Advanced Strength of Materials, Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering, Prestressed Concrete, Structural Steel Design, Soil Analysis, Building Design (CAD). EXPERIENCE

2states Carolinas LLC- Project Engineer Intern (September 2023 to December 2023) Concord, NC

• Managed high-value projects up to $1M, implementing accuracy procurement and quality control strategies to meet critical milestones and deadlines, consistently exceeding client expectations.

• Assisted with 9-member Professional Engineer team, utilizing Oracle Primavera p6 tools for comprehensive project planning and renovation.

• Directed the implementation of ethical standards in project management, fostering successful realization of project scope and vision while championing ethical practices for entrepreneurial growth.

• Designed captivating representations using Revit/BIM and SketchUp, attracting prospective clients and contributing to successful daily reports.

• Reviewed architectural/construction drawings and engineering plans for compliance with building systems, building codes and regulations, ensuring flawless project execution without compliance issues. Radha Realty Corporation pvt ltd- Assistant Construction manager (September 2021 to July 2022 Hyderabad, India

• Assisted Project valued up to $60M, Leading team of 20 to 25 professionals and supervising 30+ field workers and laborers. Prioritized strict compliance with job site safety rules for the duration of project execution.

• Developed comprehensive project plans using primavera P6, Compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Coordinated activities to progress within administration tasks, schedules, budgets, and pricing, maintaining organized project meeting minutes.

• Assisted in RFPs, RFIs, Construction documents, Quality Assurance (QA)/ Quality Control (QC), Spreadsheet, Cost Analysis, Project Management, collaborated on project cost estimation, Multi-tasking, Document Control, and Contract management.

• Managed construction projects, coordinating with contractors and conducting inspection while efficient project operations through comprehensive machinery maintenance initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in cost estimates and accurate budgeting for optimal financial planning, engineering analysis.

Modern Spaaces- Civil/Field Engineer Intern (March 2021 to July 2021) Bengaluru, India

• Conducted concrete cube tests on various structural elements such as columns, beams, and slabs. Collaborated with the team building to minimize downtime and optimal functionality, while supporting the overall success of the project closeout.

• Executed on-site installations of intricate equipment, meticulously following testing procedures to guarantee optimal functionality and performance.

• Performed scheduled planned maintenance visits on-site, ensuring the ongoing reliability and efficiency of installed equipment.

• Delivered expert troubleshooting and repair support for customers and fellow field service personnel, value engineering, contributing to seamless operations and client relationship building.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Reinforcement bars for splicing in reinforced cement concrete structural members: (Bachelor Thesis Project)

• Developed and introduced an innovative approach to splicing reinforcing bars, replacing traditional splicing methods with the use of couplers. This approach effectively addresses the identified drawbacks, including insufficient lap length, joint failure, and increased labor costs, while offering potential improvements in terms of time commitment, quality standards, and overall labor costs. Extensive survey project: (Bachelor project)

• Successfully contributed to the improvement of water infrastructure by utilizing advanced techniques, such as the total station, collecting data for Critical analysis and enhance reservoir capacity, water supply sources, and distribution network in a 27-acre town. Additionally, conducted comprehensive preliminary surveys to assess terrain and anticipate challenges for the construction of a 2.4-mile highway. BIM For Existing Structure:(Masters Project)

• Developed detailed BIM Revit 2022 model of 19500 SF space including framing, walls, openings, finishes and components. Developed virtual walkthroughs to see the interior of the project and rendered the 3D models utilizing Lumion. RFP Processes in Project Management: (Masters Project)

• Successfully Integrated RFP and RFI Reports into Project Timelines, Proficiently Managed Vendor Relationships, and Ensured Flawless Execution of Chosen Proposals, Demonstrating Expertise in Procurement Principles, Impactful RFP Creation, and Effective Communication, Engineering Principles and Negotiation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Revit BIM 360 AutoCAD Sketch Up V-ray Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Phoenix Primavera P6 Navisworks Bluebeam MS Office HVAC Sustainability Land Development Cost Estimation Project Scheduling Synchro 4D Project management Software. CERTIFICATIONS

LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE (March 2023) Procore Student (June 2023) OSHA: 30-hour safety outreach program (June 2023) CMIT

(October 2023) Autodesk Revit Architecture Autodesk 3ds Max Autodesk AutoCAD V-Ray Etabs Primavera p6 MSP.