VASANTI KADU
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER
Construction management graduate with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and nearly 3 years of experience in the infrastructure projects. Actively seeking a full-time opportunity in construction project delivery beginning December 2025 while advancing toward FE and PE certification.
EDUCATION
Arizona State University-Tempe, AZ, USA Aug 2024 – Dec 2025 Master’s in Construction Management and Technology 4.00 GPA Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur, MH, IND Aug 2018 – May 2021 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 3.48 GPA SKILLS
Technical Tools: InfoWorks ICM, SewerGEMS, AutoCAD, Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Excel & Word, Oracle E1, ProjectSight, OpenSpace 360.
Certifications: OSHA 30-Hour Procore CM Professional LEED Green Associate CMIT Additional: Tekla Structures Training, Pursuing FE Civil Certification. Core Competencies: Construction Documentation RFIs & Submittals Plan Review & Regulatory Compliance Scheduling
(PrimaveraP6) Stakeholder Coordination Change Orders Water & Wastewater Modeling Contract & Subcontract Document Review
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Aide ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, AZ, USA Jun 2025 – Present
● Conducting research on out-of-sequence work and schedule compression in electrical construction.
● Analyzing input from 120+ electrical professionals to identify trends and recommending mitigation strategies.
● Coding and categorizing qualitative responses to identify trends and leading indicators using mixed methodology. Graduate Service Assistant ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Tempe, AZ, USA Sep 2024 – May 2025
● Evaluated geotechnical coursework for 75+ undergraduate students, ensuring consistency and clarity in grading.
● Maintained accurate grading records, grading rubrics and delivered timely performance feedback using Canvas LMS. Graduate Network Modeller STANTEC Pune, MH, India Aug 2023 – Jul 2024
● Modeled wastewater networks in InfoWorks ICM & MapInfo+ for UK-based infrastructure projects.
● Coordinated with EORs and internal teams to align designs with critical path schedules and QA standards.
● Reviewed RFIs, submittals, and permits, ensuring technical accuracy and document readiness for stakeholder review.
● Maintained procurement and document control logs to track material specs and subcontractor deliverables.
● Tracked changes in scope, prepared supporting documentation for change orders, and facilitated client approvals.
● Analyzed survey and asset data to recommend optimized hydraulic system layout and component placement.
● Supported preparation of client-ready documentation, internal progress reports, and submittal packages.
● Participated in weekly OAC, design coordination meetings, and documented close-out action items.
● Supported construction sequencing by aligning hydraulic layouts with system integration and commissioning needs. Engineer-Design DRA CONSULTANTS, LTD Nagpur, MH, India Jun 2021 – Jul 2023
● Redesigned Nagpur’s (India) wastewater network, increasing capacity by 25% for a $12.5M project.
● Led the technical scrutiny of a project, ensuring compliance with regulations and securing technical sanctions.
● Prepared DPRs, technical designs, and feasibility studies, securing government approvals per CPHEEO standards.
● Strengthened client relationships by streamline design approvals and effective stakeholder communication.
● Reviewed QA/QC plans, technical specs, and site reports to validate compliance with construction documents.
● Prepared, submitted, and tracked work change orders, RFIs, and submittals and documented approval from client.
● Managed construction budgeting, bidding, negotiations, project operations, and schedules for construction projects.
● Assisted Superintending Engineer of state and federal agency in the process of technical approval and sanctioning.
● Coordinated with engineers and architects to develop plants, establish timetables, and determine material cost.
● Kept a record of site activities with the help of drawing, and specifications and implementing safety plans. LEADERSHIP & ACADEMIC PROJECT
● Vice President, Graduate Student Advisory Council, Arizona State University.
● Member, Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), Arizona State University Chapter.
● Member, National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) – United States of America.
● Research on “AI Applications for Construction Field Coordination Meeting Minutes” – Master’s Project.
● Copyright holder for “Python Program for Design of Circular Slab” (Government of India) – Undergraduate Project.