Senior Project Estimator Construction Budgets & BIM Integration

Venkata Satya Sai Tanuja Bandaru Project Estimators

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Experienced Project Estimator with over 4 years in construction, specializing in accurate cost estimating, quantity takeoffs, and budget management. Proficient in using AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, and Microsoft Project to deliver precise and compliant estimates. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation, improve cost efficiency, and support timely project completion. Strong background in risk mitigation, safety compliance, and value engineering, committed to driving quality outcomes while managing project costs effectively.

Technical Skills

• Estimating & Design Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, CAD Software

• Project Management & Collaboration: Procore, Microsoft Project, BIM Integration

• Cost & Budget Management: Quantity Takeoffs, Cost Tracking, Variance Analysis

• Construction & Compliance: Safety Audits, Environmental & Building Code Compliance

• Other Skills: Resource Planning, Risk Mitigation, Procurement Support, Contract Negotiations Professional Experience

Project Estimator, The Haskell Company 01/2024 – Present Florida, USA

• Prepared detailed cost estimates and quantity takeoffs using AutoCAD and Revit, accurately forecasting materials, labor, and equipment for the $50M Commercial Office Tower project aligned with client specs and regulations.

• Collaborated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to validate designs and assumptions, integrating BIM data and current market rates to ensure precise, updated cost projections throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managed project budgets and cost tracking using construction software, identifying cost-saving measures that reduced expenses by 5% while maintaining quality and compliance with safety, environmental, and building codes.

• Utilized Procore and Microsoft Project to align cost estimates with project schedules, supporting milestone tracking, resource planning, and risk mitigation to deliver the office tower 5% ahead of timeline.

• Conducted regular variance analysis, site inspections, and safety audits, preparing comprehensive reports for stakeholders to support informed decision-making and successful, on-budget project completion. Project Estimator, IRYA Developers LLP 06/2019 – 07/2022 Hyderabad, India

• Organized detailed cost estimates by analyzing structural designs, material requirements, labor, and equipment, ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines, enhancing estimate accuracy by 25%, and supporting effective project budgeting.

• Cooperated with architects, engineers, and contractors to gather project scope, enabling precise quantity take-offs and identifying value engineering opportunities that optimized material usage by 15%, reducing overall project costs.

• Reviewed and updated design documents via CAD software, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards, minimizing design revisions, and reducing the risk of cost overruns through timely stakeholder communication.

• Contributed to project scheduling and budgeting by coordinating workflows and resource allocation, reducing design cycle times by 15%, and ensuring timely delivery of accurate estimates that supported smooth project execution.

• Monitored client feedback and site conditions, revising estimates proactively to minimize change orders, manage risks, and maintain 100% compliance with safety and environmental regulations, achieving zero safety violations.

• Supported procurement and contract negotiations by providing accurate cost data and material specifications, strengthening cost control measures, improving project profitability, and enhancing communication between project teams and suppliers. Construction Manager (Internship), Praneeth Constructions 12/2018 – 05/2019 Hyderabad, India

• Assisted in planning and coordinating daily site operations, overseeing progress and ensuring tasks were completed on schedule, contributing to a 10% increase in project efficiency while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety protocols.

• Monitored material procurement and labor deployment, ensuring optimal resource utilization, minimizing delays, and maintaining a continuous workflow on site, ultimately reducing project downtime by 12% and helping meet critical milestones.

• Collaborated with engineers, contractors, and vendors to resolve on-site issues, improving problem-solving response time by 15%, and ensured accurate project documentation, including daily logs, inspection reports, and progress tracking. Education

Master of Science (MS) in Civil Engineering 08/2022 – 05/2024 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida, USA Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering 10/2015 – 05/2019 Vignan’s University Vadlamudi, India

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