Construction Estimator
Resume:
MANISH PARIKH
Edison, NJ -***** • 848-***-**** • **********@*****.***
Permanent Resident of United States (Green Card)
Professional Summary
Construction Project Cost Estimator & Project Manage with more than 31 years of supervision and management experience. Highly skilled in all project phases, including pre-construction or development. Successfully managed more than 75 diverse projects, ranging from residential buildings, commercial offices, industrial complexes, and hospital/healthcare facilities. Proactive leader skilled in managing and inspiring project team to provide value to client by delivering quality projects on time and within budget.
Skills
• Construction estimating
• Construction management
• Building, Demolition and Renovation
• Hospital/HealthCare Facility construction experience
• Commercial construction expert
• Residential construction
• Osha 30 Certified
• Subcontractor management
• Materials estimates
• Project planning
• Site safety inspections
• Project estimation and bidding
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Plan Swift Software
Work Experience
Tekcon Construction inc. – USA, November 2022 to Present Project Estimator
• Obtain material pricing and organize all the information necessary to create and submit proposals to clients.
• Solicit and review subcontractor proposals and help with contract negotiations.
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company-approved formulas to calculate the projected costs of proposed projects.
• Review blueprints and product specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials needed. Tekcon construction Inc – November 2022 to till date.
• Obtain material pricing and organize all the information necessary to create and submit proposals to clients
• Solicit and review subcontractor proposals and help with contract negotiations
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company-approved formulas to calculate the projected costs of proposed projects
• Review blueprints and product specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials needed
• Traveling to job sites to gather information on materials, labor, and other factors. Core Construction Group Corp. – USA, February 2022 to November 2022 Cost Estimator
• Obtain material pricing and organize all the information necessary to create and submit proposals to clients
• Solicit and review subcontractor proposals and help with contract negotiations
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company-approved formulas to calculate the projected costs of proposed projects
• Review blueprints and product specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials needed
• Preparing and presenting cost weekly reports.
• Traveling to job sites to gather information on materials, labor, and other factors. Intercontinental Construction Contracting INC. – USA, September 2020 to February 2022 Estimator /Asst. Project Manager/ Asst. supervisor
• Obtain material pricing and organize all the information necessary to create and submit proposals to clients
• Solicit and review subcontractor proposals and help with contract negotiations.
• Use detailed spreadsheets and company-approved formulas to calculate the projected costs of proposed projects.
• Review blueprints and product specifications to accurately determine the quantities of materials needed.
• Preparing and presenting cost weekly reports.
• Traveling to job sites to gather information on materials, labor, and other factors. SAM Infrastructure – India, March 2013 to June 2020 Partner/Construction Project Manager
• Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
• Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
• Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
• Managed hospital/healthcare and residential construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under- budget project completion.
• Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule. M Parikh & Associates – India, April 2011 to March 2013 Owner/Construction Project Manager
• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
• Oversaw entire building turnover process, enhancing communication between all construction management to facilitate smooth completion.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
• Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
• Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Led quality assurance operations to increase efficiency and reduce project gaps. Radhe Realtors – India, April 2008 to March 2011
Partner/Construction Project Manager
• Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labour coverage for all projects.
• Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
• Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under- budget project completion.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
• Managed residential construction project by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
Patwa Parikh Construction Co – India, June 1989 to September 2008 Partner/Construction Project Manager
May 2003 to September 2008
• Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labour coverage for all projects.
• Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under- budget project completion.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
• Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
• Monitored residential, commercial, remodels and new construction projects.
• Kept sites compliant with state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
• Produced monthly project update reports for senior business leadership. Construction Project Manager
May 1997 to April 2003
• Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate labour coverage for all projects.
• Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
• Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource and money management strategies to delivery under- budget project completion.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
• Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
• Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
• Monitored residential, commercial, remodels and new construction projects. Construction Site Engineer
September 1992 to April 1997
• Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
• Set work schedules, coordinated site facilities and monitored progress.
• Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
• Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
• Assisted owners and project manager in budgeting, bidding and award of subcontractors.
• Delivered reports to Project Manager each week to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements. Junior Site Engineer
June 1989 to August 1992
• Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
• Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
• Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
• Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
• Delivered reports to Site Engineer each day to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
• Collaborated with fellow supervisors to organize efficient site operations and achieve demanding schedule targets. Additional Information
• PROPERTY VALUATION for mortgage and taxation on behalf of company
• QUANTITY SURVEY for Rock Phosphate, Sulphur & Gypsum for Gujarat State Fertilizer Co (GSFC).
• FOUNDATION LAYOUT SURVEY for pipe jointing machine for HBJ Pipeline project work for SPIKAPAK
(FRENCH COMPANY).
• WORK AS PROJECT HEAD in industrial companies like pharmaceutical & pigment dye (Sun Pharma, Hubeck colour pigment ltd. (German company) Work includes Total site supervision, quantity & estimation, safety & government liaising, tender quoting, and rate analyses.
• GEOPATHIC STRESS CONSULTANT: BLOCKED & NEUTRALIZED the effects of harmful earth energy emissions for more than 100 building structures including residential bungalows, commercial offices, schools, hostels, industrial buildings in various cities and towns across India.
• AS AN ADVANCE DOWSER I performed systematic investigations to locate affected spots with excessive/harmful ground energy emissions and installed mitigating mechanisms to improve living conditions, uncover/discover hidden underground treasures, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering: Civil Engineering, 1989
Nagpur University - Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Certificates
• Osha 30 Construction
• CQM-C Certified
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