Project Engineer - Estimating & Field Support

IRFAN AHMED SHAIK

**************@*****.*** 248-***-**** Detroit, MI linkedin.com/in/irfan-ahmed-shaik-57653638a

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Project Engineer with 2+ years of construction experience spanning both field operations and estimating support – from RFIs, submittals, permits, and contracts to quantity takeoffs, purchase orders, work orders, and price quotes. Skilled in reading blueprints and drawings, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers, and compiling historical data to sharpen bid proposal accuracy. OSHA 30-certified with a strong commitment to a zero-injury safety culture and a track record of contributing across project management, field operations, and estimating disciplines.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

•Estimating Support – quantity/material takeoffs, bid proposal development, historical data compilation, forecasting accuracy

•RFI, Submittal & Contract Administration – permits, price quotes, purchase orders, work orders, project logs and diaries

•Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation – AutoCAD, Revit, scope determination, quantity calculations

•Field Operations Support – subcontractor & supplier coordination, material ordering and scheduling

•Safety Compliance – OSHA 30, zero-injury culture, site inspections, safety file maintenance, QA/QC

•Technical Tools – Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office 365

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Junior Project Engineer Naaz Constructions Hyderabad, India Jul 2021 – Nov 2022

•Managed RFIs, submittals, permits, and change orders, maintaining project logs, contracts, and technical documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

•Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers to keep schedules, material deliveries, and quality standards on track.

•Read and interpreted blueprints and shop drawings in AutoCAD, resolving MEP conflicts and confirming compliance with design details and specifications.

•Performed QA/QC inspections and supported the site safety program, maintaining safety files and documenting corrective actions in line with zero-injury goals.

•Tracked material inventory and reconciled deliveries against purchase orders and work orders, flagging shortages up to 2 weeks in advance to avoid costly work stoppages.

•Conducted punch-list inspections and supported project closeout documentation, ensuring successful, on-time delivery.

Junior Estimator United Civil Hub Dallas, TX Jun 2025 – May 2026

•Performed quantity and material takeoffs and validated cost estimates for commercial projects ranging from $500K to $5M, supporting bid proposal development.

•Reviewed drawings and specifications to determine project scope and calculate labor, material, and equipment quantities.

•Solicited and compiled price quotes from subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating purchase orders that delivered 8-12% cost savings on awarded projects.

•Compiled historical cost data and maintained estimating databases to improve forecasting accuracy for future bids.

•Collaborated with project managers and estimators on budgeting, job set-up, and scheduling.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Analytics Trine University Michigan, USA Feb 2023 – May 2025

Key coursework: Project Management, Total Quality Management, Advanced Plan Management, Organizational Leadership.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India Aug 2018 – Nov 2021

Key coursework: Structural Analysis, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Surveying, Contracts & Specifications.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

•Cost Estimating & Project Budgeting: Developed a full cost estimate for a 167,852 sq. ft., $230M medical campus, performing quantity takeoffs in MS Office and drawing review in Bluebeam, with cost analysis via RS Means to build historical estimating data.

•Geotechnical Investigation & Foundation Design: Conducted soil testing and stability evaluation to inform ground improvement and foundation design per engineering regulations.

CERTIFICATIONS

•OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

•Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) – In Progress

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