Graduate Assistant Project Manager

CHIRAG SANKLA

********@***.*** www.linkedin.com/in/chiragsankla Orlando, FL +1-754-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a full-time opportunity for multidisciplinary position in the construction field. EDUCATION

Florida International University, Miami, FL (Fully Funded Graduate, Pearl Fellowship Awardee August 2019 – April 2021 Master of Science in Construction Management

Courses: Principles of construction scheduling, Construction estimation and budgeting, Codes and regulations, Construction safety management, BIM, Low-cost housing, Advance reinforced concrete, Wind engineering, Highway bridges and roads. University of Pune, India June 2014 – June 2018

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering

SKILLS SET

Computer Skills: Etabs, Primavera P6, On-screen Take-off, AutoCAD Revit, AutoCAD Navisworks, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft office products, Microsoft Planning, Excel, and Advance Excel. Management Skills: Operation Research, Inventory Analysis, Revenue Optimization, Report Customization, Critical Thinking, Business Strategy, Communication, Problem Solving, Leadership Quality and Team Management Certification: OSHA 30 # (38-602******), ICRA Certified, Forklift, Swing stage, Etabs, Autodesk Revit and Auto Cad PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kenpat Central Florida, Orlando, FL July 2021 – Current Assistant Project Manager (Orlando Health Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Pavilion - Skanska)

• Championed leading the team in carrying out construction of internal drywall, acoustical ceilings, external metal framing, sheathing, architectural cladding for the Hospital and Medical pavilion as Assistant Project Manager.

• Demonstrated benefits of alternative fire caulking system (TTS) to the OAE (Owner, Architect, Engineer) by value engineering, saving up to 45% of the initial fire caulking budget. Suggested use of prefab panels on a section of exterior skin giving additional float in schedule, cutting down equipment and labor costs.

• Responsible for quality inspection, coordinating with county and other governing bodies of healthcare on exterior skin (ACM panels, Taktl) and interior buildout (Drywall, ACT) approvals.

• Negotiated contract and change order with subcontractor, managed submittals and shop drawings, conflict interpretation and resolution with OAE.

• Drafted the project documents including request for information (RFI’s), close-outs, warranties, as-builts, attic stock, and spare parts.

Assistant Project Manager (Melbourne Airport Expansion Project – Hensel Phelps)

• Evaluated performance of the project by tracking monetary and labor commitments against the budget. Coordinated monthly with the OAE and all the project stakeholders to compile information and update schedule.

• Prepared estimates for material, labor, equipment using cost models and used it to set up budgets against object codes. Prepared cost and resource loaded Primavera(P6) cash flow reports to assist the client in setting up fiscal year budgets and purchase orders.

Walsh Archer Western – De Moya Group Inc., Miami, FL January 2021–July 2021 Project Engineer (Miami Signature Bridge, SR-836, I-95 Bridge Project)

• Assisted the Project Managers in close coordination in creating and maintaining an updated project schedule, that reflects the changes in project status on basis of weekly updates.

• Assisted the PM in administering financial aspects of the owner's contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, production of documents for project management such as (RFI), submittal documents, pay applications and purchase of materials.

• Executed asphalt laying and roadway work installment for SR-836, Lead secant wall construction for footing at the signature bridge. Coordinated in casting and erection of piers for bridges at SR-836.

• Worked on shop drawings and assisted in carrying out casting of pier caps, sectional beams, cast in place section closures. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Miami, FL Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 Graduate Assistant at Florida International University (PSEE, Microsoft Planning)

• Completed project till phase 2 and aided in completing 0.8-million-dollar project.

• Designed training manual for Noise Analysis, Work Program, Local Agency program and Transit Design guidelines encompassing the regulations, coordination with experts at District 6 and District 4.

• Executed BIM modelling and designing in Etabs for a 24-story building to calculate noise reduction.

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