Entry-Level Civil Engineer with QA/QC & Estimating Skills

ABHILASH DHANAVATH

660-***-**** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/abhilash-dhanavath-35975a308/ PROFILE SUMMARY

Civil Engineering Professional with experience supporting commercial and residential construction projects as a Project Engineer. Skilled in RFIs/submittals, field coordination, quantity takeoffs, schedule updates, subcontractor coordination, cost control, and documentation. Proficient in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, RS Means, and Excel. Focused on quality assurance and on-time project delivery. Open to relocation. EDUCATION

M.S. Industrial Technology University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Jan 2024-Dec 2025 Relevant Coursework: Project Administration, Construction Field Operation, Construction Project Acquisition, Advance Project control, Risk Management, Contracts and Specification. B.E Civil Engineering Osmania University Hyderabad, India Aug 2015-May 2019 Relevant Coursework: Estimating and Costing, Reinforced Cement Concrete Design, Water Resource and Engineering, Concrete Technology, Environmental Engineering.

SKILLS

Project Management Pre-Construction Supply Chain Management Quality Control Documentation Specification Analysis Cost Estimator Quantity Take-off Budgeting Bid Preparation Blueprint Reading Surveying Scheduling

Data Analysis Blue Beam Revu AutoCAD Revit RS Means Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) Civil 3D PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Estimator intern United Civil Hub USA Jun 2025-Dec 2025

• Supported senior estimators by conducting quantity take-offs and cost analysis from construction drawings, specifications, and BOQs to ensure precise bid preparation.

• Gathered and evaluated vendor, supplier, and subcontractor quotes, performing scope and pricing comparisons to develop competitive, comprehensive estimates.

• Maintained cost databases and estimate logs in MS Excel for historical tracking, benchmarking, and future bid accuracy.

• Contributed to preconstruction efforts through bid package assembly, scope reviews, and value engineering recommendations.

• Collaborated with project managers, engineers, and vendors to verify quantities, scope definitions, and pricing details for aligned, reliable project estimates. Field Engineer JRMC Engineering and Contractors Hyd, India July 2022- Nov 2023

• Executed on-site construction tasks by interpreting drawings, specifications, and method statements to guarantee precise, code-compliant execution.

• Collaborated with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors to optimize work sequencing, field coordination, and schedule compliance.

• Handled quantity take-offs, site measurements, and progress monitoring via BOQs, drawings, and Excel to enable accurate billing, cost management, and planning.

• Led QA/QC inspections and OSHA safety audits, recording findings and implementing corrective measures to uphold site safety and quality standards.

• Oversaw field records—RFIs, submittals, daily reports, as-builts, and punch lists—to reduce rework and facilitate seamless project closeout.

Project Engineer Dhanush Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Hyd, India Jun 2019- Jun 2022

• Managed 20-30 RFIs monthly, coordinating consultant responses and daily field activities to ensure seamless site execution and schedule adherence.

• Conducted 80-120 QA/QC inspections for concrete and finishing work, verifying compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.

• Coordinated 4-6 subcontractor teams through daily communication, reducing rework by 10-15% and driving cost savings on $800K-$2M projects.

• Prepared 50+ checklists, punch lists, inspection reports, and as-built drawings to support QA/QC tracking, procurement, and project closeout.

• Reviewed 40+ structural/architectural drawings and assisted with cost estimation, quantity tracking, budget reviews, and weekly meeting action items.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Construction Cost Estimation– New Fire Station #33, Snohomish, WA: Performed comprehensive multi-trade cost estimating for new fire station construction using advanced Excel functions and RS Means cost data. Analyzed 100+ line items across structural, mechanical, electrical, and finishing scopes. Prepared detailed unit rates, applied location factors, and generated adjusted cost totals to support accurate bidding and budget planning for public infrastructure project. Estimation & Budgeting – Residential Building (RS Means): Conducted detailed quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam Revu for multi-story residential building project. Extracted measurements for concrete, masonry, framing, and MEP systems from architectural and structural drawings. Prepared complete cost estimates using RS Means 2025 data, including material pricing, labor rates, equipment costs, and overhead/markup calculations for comprehensive budgeting. Proposal Evaluation – Residential Building:

Reviewed 40+ architectural, structural, and MEP drawings to evaluate contractor proposals for residential construction project. Performed independent quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam digital measurement tools across all building systems. Prepared detailed cost comparisons using RS Means unit pricing, identifying variances in labor, materials, and subcontractor bids to support informed vendor selection and value engineering decisions. CERTIFICATIONS

Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) OSHA 30-Hour Procore Certification Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

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