RONAK MISTRY Calgary, AB
Construction Estimator
(905) - 781 - 9364 **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/ronak-mistry799 SUMMARY:
• Detailed oriented professional with over 5 years of experience in Residential, Commercial, and ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) Construction Management, Estimation, and Inspection. Skilled in blueprint analysis, quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and managing billing processes. Proficient with tools like MS Excel, Bluebeam and PlanSwift. Holds a Canadian Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management (PG CPM), with expertise in project estimation, quantity surveying, and construction management.
• Hold a Class 5 driver’s license with reliable commute. Willing to relocate anywhere in Canada. TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Construction Management: Planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling, project coordination, resource allocation, task management, scheduling, cost control, budget preparation, stakeholder management, risk assessment.
• Quantity Take-offs & Cost Estimation: Construction material quantity calculation, rate analysis, cost analysis, quantity surveying, estimation, Bill of Materials (BoM), cost estimate preparation, procurement, purchasing, blueprint interpretation, architectural, structural, MEP drawings interpretation, site surveys, variations, cost models.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination: Vendor management, subcontractor coordination, procurement process, managing RFIs (Request for Information), submittals, change orders, contract negotiations, vendor relations, sourcing, reconciliation, tender process, bid preparation.
• Tools & Software Proficiency: AutoCAD 2D/3D, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera P6, Procore, MS Project, MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, MS Excel, Autodesk, blueprint interpretation, software for construction management, On Screen Take Off
(OST).
• Blueprint Interpretation: Plan, elevation, section, 3D, perspective drawings, architectural and structural plans, construction drawings, specifications, tender documents, proposal.
• Knowledge of Codes & Standards: Alberta Building Code, Canadian Construction Standards, construction patterns, regulatory compliance, CSI Master format, Ontario Building Codes. WORK EXPERIENCE:
Viral Construction
Cost Analyst (Commercial Manager) Dec 2019 - Jul 2022 Project: SHREEJI VILLA Location: Pij Tundel Road, Nadiad, Gujarat, India Project Type: Residential Development Project Value: $90M CAD
• Managed the full lifecycle of a commercial/residential development project as the lead Estimator and Project Manager, from initial design and estimation through to final billing, invoicing, and project completion.
• Prepared cost estimations for various construction materials including concrete mix design, steel, masonry, tiles, aluminum, and all other materials based on project specifications and management needs.
• Supervised the successful completion of over 200 detached and semi-detached residential bungalows, managing a workforce of over 150 workers, all within the set timeframes and budget.
• Coordinated with various material agencies and vendors to request RFQs, ensuring competitive pricing and maintaining the project budget.
• Negotiated project bids, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications, standard code practices, and the highest quality standards.
• Managed and facilitated procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment, while also tracking and maintaining strict control over inventory levels and costs.
• Oversaw billing and invoicing processes, ensuring that all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors were paid according to agreed terms and conditions, and that the client’s financial interests were protected throughout the project.
• Played a key role in managing the general contractor (GC), subcontractors, trades, and other vendors, coordinating schedules, resolving conflicts, and ensuring all parties met deadlines. Tatva Developers
Bid Estimator Aug 2017 - Nov 2019
Project: Tatva Ved Arcade Location: Pranami Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Client: Tatva Developers Project Type: Commercial Development Project Value: $45M
• Bidding & Estimation: Prepared comprehensive cost estimates for the commercial development, including detailed breakdowns for civil works, MEP systems, finishes, and external development.
• Quantity Take-Off: Conducted precise quantity take-offs from architectural and structural drawings, ensuring accurate material and labor requirements for budgeting and procurement.
• Drawing Analysis: Reviewed and interpreted architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to identify discrepancies, scope changes, and potential cost implications.
• Bid Preparation & Submittals: Led the preparation of bid packages, including the completion of bid forms, gathering necessary documents.
• Quote Comparison & Analysis: Conducted thorough comparison and analysis of vendor quotes to ensure competitiveness and accuracy, providing recommendations for cost-effective options. Analyzed historical bid data to identify trends, assisting in future cost predictions and decision-making.
• Win/Loss Analysis: Performed win/loss analysis on submitted bids to evaluate success factors and areas for improvement.
• Post-Award Coordination: Collaborated with project managers and site engineers to ensure alignment between estimated costs and actual expenditures, facilitating timely project execution.
• Billing & Documentation: Assisted in the preparation and verification of interim and final bills, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and accurate reflection of work completed.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Liaised with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes, resolve discrepancies, and maintain project timelines.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Monitored project costs against estimates, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain budgetary constraints. OTHER EXPERIENCE:
CIRCLEK
STORE SUPERVISOR-CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Sept 2022-Dec 2024
• Prepare Scheduling of employees, product Purchase from designated platform according to requirement of products.
• Ordering, clearance, and signing/flagging/pricing/labels, zoning, Stocking Products according to FIFO (First in first out).
• Taken care of store according to planogram, period change of entire store according to new promotions.
• Management of the entire store, excellent customer service by greeting and making eye contact.
• Ability to resolve customer issues and provide them with satisfactory solutions.
• Keeping the store clean to provide a safe workplace environment, at the end of each shift, prepare and balance the cash report.
EDUCATION:
Canadore College North Bay, ONTARIO
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management Apr 2023 - Dec 2023 Canadore College North Bay, ONTARIO
Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 Gujarat Technological University Gujarat, India
Bachelor of Civil Engineering Aug 2014 - Jun 2017
Gujarat Technological University Gujarat, India
Diploma in Civil Engineering Aug 2011 - Jun 2014
Gujarat Technological University Gujarat, India