Construction Project Manager/ Resident Engineer

Dusiyant A Patel

Construction Project Manager/ Resident Engineer

Plainfield, IL

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I have diversified vast professional experience in the construction industry working for IDOT and City of Chicago certified General Contractors. I have managed and worked with multi-million dollars, complex, competitive and challenging projects, and have implemented them successfully with efficiency and quality. I have expertise in project cost estimation, negotiations for projects at various levels, up to date knowledge about various government and private body regulations, and other strong qualities throughout all aspects of project management.

Objective: Seeking a higher Senior Management position in competitive construction projects where I could prove my expertise and vast experience gained in this area.

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Education:

• Studied Computer Science Engineering, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Arkansas 1989

 Freshman Academic Scholarship/Freshman Dean’s List

 Sophomore Academic Scholarship

 Junior Arkansas State Scholarship

• Illinois Department of Transportation Training / Certification

 Troxler Electronic Certification

 Aggregate Technician Certification

 Bituminous Concrete Proportioning

 PCC Proportioning

 QC/ QA Level 1 Hot Mix Asphalt

 QC/ QA Level 2 Hot Mix Asphalt

 QC/ QA Level 3 Hot Mix Asphalt

 QC/ QA Level 1 Portland Cement

 QC/ QA Level 2 Portland Cement

 Super Pave Field Control

 Documentation

 Bridge Safety Inspection

 ICORS Training Seminar

 Federal Highway QC / QA

 Primavera Sure track

 Primavera P3

 Primavera Project Manager

 Meridian Proliance

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Skills and Strengths:

 Excellent Communication Skill

 Efficient Management and Leadership ability

 Effective budgeting and cost management of projects

 Efficient planning and coordination of activities

 Effective quality checking of final deliveries

 Well versed with the usage of computer and Microsoft office tools, Internet and email

 Excellent Time Management to finish the work scheduled on Time

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Professional Experience: Page 2

My background in project management includes the direction of restoration and new constructions for IDOT, ISTHA, City of Chicago DOA, and many other authorities in Dist 1 & 3 within the state of IL. Over the past 18 years I have planned and directed numerous projects ranging from $50,000 to $80 million throughout the Chicago land area, and I am adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. I am skilled in vendor negotiation, project estimating, project contracting, purchasing, compliance reporting, cost/budget analyses, weekly pay estimates, scope development, value engineering, and client management, and am able to coordinate and liaison with design and construction professionals, local, state, and federal officials, clients, and senior management. In addition to my extensive knowledge and experience in construction management, I also possess well-developed business skills, and am able to serve as primary contact to clients throughout all project phases. I have the ability to determine needs, prepare and deliver presentations, proposals and cost estimates, and negotiate with clients, vendors, and contractors. My past experience includes direction of a wide variety of construction restoration, and development projects, and I can readily conceptualize new ideas as needed. I am able to plan and coordinate all project phases, manages contracts, direct the field operations of the highway project, project scheduling, project purchasing, coordination of all subcontractors, shop drawing review and submittal, pay estimate, tracking quantities on daily basis, change order request, force account submittal, Primavera Project Manager scheduling and submittals, materials management, managing the men and machinery, mass earthwork, surveying, stacking, paving (both asphalt and concrete), underground utilities, pavement subdrains, construction of sanitary and storm sewers, catch basins and manholes, drainage retention ponds, on & off ramps for interstate highways, interstate structures, as well as prepare budgets and schedules, direct purchasing and invoicing, and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. I have a well-deserved reputation for getting jobs done on time and within budget, while maintaining safe, reliable worksites. I am dedicated to providing the highest quality service at all times, and remain actively involved in overseeing and inspecting a site until the project is completed to the client's satisfaction. I have a working knowledge of regulations and specifications with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Over my carrier I have managed over 178 million dollars of construction in the Chicago land area and have also I have managed a team of technicians for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for both local contractors and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Software Knowledge:

 Microsoft Office 2007 Suite

 AutoCAD, Microstation

 Primavera Project Manager

 Primavera Sure Track

 Primavera P5

 Meridian Proliance

 Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop

 Field Manager

 5D-BIM Hard Dollar

 All Windows Operating systems

 Network Management Skills

 ICORS

 Bid4Build

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Work History: Page 3

D CONSTRUCTION INC., COAL CITY, IL June 2009 through current

Currently I am working with D Construction on a part-time basis as they do not have room for me on their staff as a full time employee; I have been utilizing my expertise in the construction industry and throughout all areas of business.

PARADISE MANAGEMENT, INC PANAMA CITY, FL April 2007/ June 2009

 Aux Sable Subdivision Minooka, IL

My brother and I entered in to a land development project where we were to purchase and develop 151 areas in Minooka, IL. The plan was to develop the land and sell the plots to custom house builders who would than build custom residential homes within the newly developed subdivision. I have completed most of the primary due dalliance and engineer work and worked out most of the issues which come to pass; however, and as fate would have it the bottom dropped out of the housing industry and the funding for the project has gone by the way side.

D CONSTRUCTION INC., COAL CITY, IL May 2004 through April 2007

 The North South Toll way South Extension at the I-80 Interchange Improvement

I was the project manager for $40.1 million project for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA). Duties included scheduling daily construction activities, purchasing agent for all materials required for the project, coordination of all subcontractors, shop drawing review and submittal, pay estimate, tracking quantities on daily basis, change order request, force account submittal, Primavera Project Manager scheduling and submittals and meeting with the client to resolve any issues. The project consisted of the following of construction of two mail line lanes northbound and southbound along the new 355 South extension, the construction of a new interchange at the junction of interstate I-80, removal and reconstruction of existing Cedar road, removal of the existing Cedar road bridge structure over the interstate 80, and construction of new bridges carrying Cedar road over the interstate 355, and ramps SE and EN over Interstate 80 and ramp SE over Ramp EN at the new Interstate 355/interstate 80 interchange, construction of concrete culverts at Ramp EN and Ramp WN, placement of overhead sign structure, sign panels, and luminaries, installation of roadway lighting for interstate 355 and for the new interchange at interstate 80, pavement marking, raised, pavement markers, delineators and guardrail for improvements.

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Work History: Page 4

 The FAI Route 80 at FAI Route 55 interchanges improvement

I was the project manager for $24.5 Million Project for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Duties included scheduling daily construction activities, purchasing agent for all materials required for the project, coordination of all subcontractors, shop drawing review and submittal, pay estimate, tracking quantities on daily basis, change order request, force account submittal and meeting with the client to resolve any issues. The project consists of the removal of the existing loop and connector ramps and replacing them on a new alignment. The project also includes the addition of a third through lane on FAI 55 from FAI 80 to the north project limit. The south parapet will be removed along with portions of the deck, abutments and wing walls of the eastbound FAI 80 Bridge over the Frontage Road. Other work on this bridge consists of widening the concrete deck and closed abutments and constructing new wing walls. The north wing walls for the westbound FAI 80 Bridge over the Frontage Road will be partially removed. New retaining walls and a new reinforced concrete bridge with closed abutments and wing walls for Ramp A will be constructed. Substructure repair work will also be performed on the westbound FAI 80 Bridge over the Frontage Road. Other work will includes pavement removal, guardrail removal and new installation, shoulder removal and replacement, concrete pavement, bituminous surface removal, bituminous concrete binder and surface, earthwork, drainage, lighting, pavement striping, sign installation, landscaping, restoration, and all necessary and related road work.

 Thornton-Lansing Road 325 meters east and west of IL 394 (F.A.P. Route 332)

I was also the project manager for $2.45 million project for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Duties included scheduling daily construction activities, purchasing agent for all materials required for the project, coordination of all subcontractors, shop drawing review and submittal, pay estimate, tracking quantities on daily basis, change order request, force account submittal and meeting with the client to resolve any issues. The project consisted of the following removal and replacement of the existing structure carrying Illinois Route 394 under Thornton-Lansing Road with a 2-span @ 35.40m concrete and steel beam bridge and frontage road work with full-depth bituminous concrete pavement.

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Work History: Page 5

 FAP Route 344 (127TH STREET) Project ACF-ACBHF-344(33)

I was the project manager for $9.6 million project for the Illinois Department of Transportation. Duties included scheduling daily construction activities, purchasing agent for all materials required for the project, coordination of all subcontractors, shop drawing review and submittal, pay estimate, tracking quantities on daily basis, change order request, force account submittal and meeting with the client to resolve any issues. The project consisted of the following of 1.50 km of pavement reconstruction along 127th Street (Burr Oak Avenue) from Artesian Avenue to Paulina Street and bridge deck replacement and substructure rehabilitation of the structure carrying 127th Street (Burr Oak Avenue) over Metra/Iowa Interstate Railroad all located in Blue Island and Calumet Park; includes 10,610 cu m earth excavation; 7,230 cm removal and disposal of unsuitable material; 8,560 cu m porous granular embankment; 1,300 cu m trench backfill; 3,369 sq m topsoil; 3,116 sq m sodding; 4,174 sq m subbase granular material; 25,761 sq m concrete pavement (jointed); 1,254 sq m high-early-strength concrete pavement; 262 sq m bridge approach pavement; 4,174 sq m concrete sidewalk; 24,974 sq m pavement removal; 391 cu m concrete removal; 2,718.3 cu m concrete; 111 sq m rustication finish; 4,491 sq m bridge deck grooving; 16,227 stud shear connectors; 1,259,350 kg structural steel; 301,580 kg epoxy coated reinforcement bars; 890 sq m temporary sheet piling; 786.5 m water main; 17 water valves; 5 fire hydrants; 55 sq m bridge seat sealers; 2,950 m concrete curb and gutter; 12.8 sq m sign panel; 6,206 m thermoplastic pavement marking; 1,260 m trench and backfill; 3 controllers; 8,707 m electric cable; 9 steel mast arm assemblies and poles; 33 shade trees; 11 intermediate trees; 34 evergreens; 189 vines; 1,506 sq m temporary pavement; 32 signal heads; 240 tons bituminous concrete binder and surface course, SUPERPAVE, Mix D, N50; 30,826 sq m aggregate subgrade; 1,418 sq m mechanically stabilized earth retaining wall; 17 aluminum light poles; mobilization; traffic control and protection. (Completion Date: October 31, 2004 Plus 10 Working Days)

GLOBETROTTERS ENGINEERING CORPORATION, Chicago, IL May 2003 through April 2004

 FAI Route 57 in Will County, IL May 2003/April 2004

I was the Assistant Engineer for $11.9 Million Illinois Department of Transportation Job. Work included intermittent pavement repairs of mainline and ramp pavements along with 12.96 Miles of 2 @ 24 feet and variable width milling and Polymer Stone Matrix Asphalt Bituminous concrete surface on FAI route 57 from Steger Road to the Kankakee County line in Monee and University Park.

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Work History: Page 6

REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS CS, INC., Naperville, IL. March 2000 / Nov 2003

 North Avenue Bridge over the Fox River in Aurora, IL April 2002/Nov. 2003

Resident Engineer for $4.1 million Illinois Department of Transportation Local Roads construction job. The project is located on North Avenue, between River Street and Rosewood Avenue, in the City of Aurora. The design consisted of a historic rehabilitation of a six span open spandrel arch bridge including concrete repair, concrete superstructure replacement, approach roadway with curb and gutter, drainage structures and lighting on North Avenue over Fox River in Aurora, IL. Duties included the observation of all work performed on jobsite along with overseeing the production of precast concrete beams, spandrels, & hand rails at a local plant. Set up and maintain IDOT ICORS software, run weekly progress meeting, maintained all documentation files; review mix designs; process all submittals for approval; review and comment on shop drawings; process pay estimates; generate change orders, generate authorizations, Track force accounts & extra work orders; final all quantities, and daily scheduling of inspectors.

 North Avenue Bridge over the Fox River in Aurora, IL April 2001/ April 2002

Assistant Design Engineer for $3.9 Million Illinois Department of Transportation Design Job. The project is located on North Avenue, between River Street and Rosewood Avenue, in the City of Aurora. The design consisted of a historic rehabilitation of a six span open spandrel arch bridge including concrete repair, concrete superstructure replacement, approach roadway with curb and gutter, drainage structures and lighting on North Avenue over Fox River in Aurora, IL. Duties included bridge condition report, traffic studies of the area, assisted lead engineer during the design and cad phase, writing special provisions, prepared the cost estimate, and prepared the estimate of time.

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Work History: Page 7

 US 27 SB & NB over Chippewa River and River Road in Union Township, Michigan March 2001/March 2002 2001

Assistant Resident Engineer / Office Engineer for $1.72 million Michigan Department of Transportation job Work include deck replacement, concrete deck overlay, substructure repair and partial painting, on US-27 southbound and northbound over Chippewa River and over River Road and abandoned railroad, (4 Structures) In Union Township, Isabella County. Duties included the observation of all work performed on jobsite along with overseeing the production of asphalt and concrete at local plants. Set up and maintain MDOT Field Manager software; all documentation files; review mix designs; process all submittals for approval; review and comment on shop drawings; process pay estimates; generate change orders, generate extra work orders; final all quantities; and assist the Resident Engineer in all aspects of the project.

 Northwest Toll way between MP 36.0 and MP 45.3 in Kane and McHenry Counties, Illinois Feb. 2000/ April 2001

Assistant Resident Engineer / Materials Coordinator for $2.9 million job for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Work included intermittent pavement repairs of mainline and ramp pavements and shoulders, two (2) twin mainline bridge structure rehabilitation; relining pipe culverts; guardrail modernization; fence replacement; landscaping and erosion control and pavement marking. Duties included the observation of all work performed on jobsite along with overseeing the production of asphalt and concrete at local plants. Set up all documentation files; review mix designs; process all submittals for approval; review and comment on shop drawings; process pay estimates; generate change orders, generate extra work orders; final all quantities; schedule inspectors daily activities, and assist the Resident Engineer in all aspects of the project.

BELING CONSULTANTS, INC., Joliet, IL: June 1997 through February 2000

 I-290 Route 56 to I-90/94 (Eisenhower Expressway) Reconstruction, Cook County, IL: 1997/98

Materials Coordinator for bridge repair (joint repair, approach slab repair, minimum deck slab repair, and repositioning bearings) for mainline bridges on I-290 over Illinois Route 56, I-88, Hillside Road, Addison Creek, Des Plaines River and Central Ave. Pavement Rehabilitation of FAI 290 (Eisenhower Expressway form Illinois Route 56 (Butterfield Road) to I-90/94 (night-time paving), including surveillance, detector loop replacement, sign panel replacement, sign panel replacement, as well as beam replacements for 3 overhead structures. My team earned a 7.6 (Good) as an overall rating from IDOT.

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Work History: Page 8

 I-290 Route 56 to I-90/94 (Eisenhower Expressway) Reconstruction, Cook County, IL: 1998/99

I was a Materials Coordinator for $21 million Illinois Department of Transportation roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation project. Work included bituminous surface removal, pavement rehabilitation, replacement of bridge bearings, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic, all restricted to night work, with the roadway open to traffic at 5:00 A.M. each morning. Duties included the observation of all work performed on job site along with overseeing the production of asphalt and concrete at local plants. I was responsible for six field and plant technicians, maintain testing equipment, and headed up an industry wide task force on segregation, documentation, and assisted in many other activities related to the contract. The team earned a 9.7 (excellent) as an overall rating from IDOT.

 69th Street & Dr. M. L. King Over FAI 94(Dan Ryan Expressway) Reconstruction, Cook County, IL 1998/1999

I was the Materials Coordinator for $ 6.0 million Illinois Department of Transportation bridge reconstruction projects. Work included removal of the existing 3-span box beam superstructure and replacement with a five-span 94.77 M continuous composite steel beam superstructure on the bridge carrying over 69th Street over the Dan Ryan Expressway. Replacement of the superstructure of the existing three-span, 2 @ 18.95M structure carrying Martin Luther King Drive over FAI Route 94 (Bishop Ford Expressway. Duties included the observation of all work performed on job site along with overseeing the production of asphalt and concrete at local plants.

HARRY W. KUHN, INC., West Chicago, IL: April 1993 through June 1997

Quality Control Engineer from 1993 - 1995 where he set up the quality control department and help control the daily mixture productions within allowable state guide lines while minimizing the cost of production of materials. I managed a team of consultants on the first three Portland Cement Quality Control jobs and two Bituminous Concrete Quality Control jobs in District One, I than moved on to become the plant Superintendent of their West Chicago facility. Responsible for the scheduling of six personnel, ordering supplies, and fulfilling the production demands along with many other duties.

K-FIVE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Lemont IL: April 1990 through April 1993

I was a Quality Control Technician responsible for mixture testing at four Bituminous Concrete Production facilities throughout the Chicago Metro area. Preformed test on Asphalt Mixtures on a daily bases to assure the materials where meeting the state Guideline. The test include Maximum Specific gravity, Bulk Specific Gravity, Stability / VMA Flow, Hot Bin Analysis, Aggregate gradation, Extraction / Centrifuge- Reflux – Vacuum, Bituminous Nuclear Density, Core Evaluation, TSR Evaluation

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