MR. MOHNISH JOSHI

wznyw2@r.postjobfree.com

862-***-****

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

-->Have fifteen years of extensive experience with all types of estimating from a conceptual through a design development to the definitive construction document as well as lump-sum public bids.

-->Capable of presenting a conceptual estimate based on a preliminary sketches/program as well as a detailed estimate in CSI master format and evaluate documents for constructability and value engineering.

-->Prepared bidding procedures for lump-sum public bid projects and designed various spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel to make bid process effortless and accurate as well as developed a personal database.

-->Have an excellent leadership and management skills as well as exceptional negotiation and analytical skills and have been commended for being very well organized, detail oriented, self-starter, a team player and believe in my ability to get a job done with a little or no direction.

-->An extensive background in various types of construction, include but not limited to the hospital, airport terminal/cargo facilities, pharmaceutical/research laboratories, dormitory, hotel/casino/gaming, NJ Transit train station, sports/training facility, parking deck, waste disposal facility, industrial warehouse, educational facility, shopping mall, high-rise apt/office complex, church, condominium, private single family home, etc.

-->Proficiency with MS Excel, Timberline, Oncenter OnScreenTake-off, Precision Digitizer, Paydirt-Sitework, Autodesk/AutoCAD, Powerpoint, Microsoft Projects (scheduling), Microsoft Word, Windows, etc.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ConCost Associates, Inc (Estimating Service) – Newark, NJ.

(CHEIF ESTIMATOR) - 1/2009 –Present

-->Responsible for managing pre-construction and estimating divisions as well as coordinating projects with a team of estimators and a design team for a small and large scale capital improvement projects ranges between 1 to 100 million dollars.

-->Provide support to the New Jersey and New York School Construction Authority as well as selected Architects during the conceptual design phase by reviewing design documents for the constructability, value engineering, project scope and budget.

-->Coordinate project scope and pricing with a five junior estimators and prepare an estimate for the final submission.

HH Green Construction (CM) – Hoboken, NJ.

(ESTIMATING MANAGER) - 2/2008 –11/2008

-->Lead and managed pre-construction and estimating divisions and coordinated projects with a design team as well as a developer for a small and/or large scale projects ranges between 1 million to 1 billion dollars.

-->Provided pre-construction support for a project located oversees and assisted with 42 story residential building.

-->Assisted a project that required an understanding of environmental conditions and remediation as well as design standards for the high-rise building and presented different cost options as well as value engineering to reduce the overall budget.

-->Prepared milestone schedule to clarify the pre-construction and approval process on MS Projects and developed a project logistic and roadmap plans.

-->Estimated and managed construction of custom high-end/luxury homes ranges between 1.1 to 1.6 million.

-->Reviewed and negotiated change orders with GC and subcontractors.

Henderson Corporation, INC. (CM) – Raritan, NJ.

(SENIOR ESTIMATOR / PURCHASING ENGINEER) - 10/2007 – 2/2008

-->Lead the Lackland performing arts center for Centenary College as well as few public and privet and merit shop (non-union) projects and prepared estimate on Timberline estimating software.

-->Assisted operation manager with purchasing and procurement of specialty trades and evaluated bid packages on Chelsea Outlet Shopping Center for duplication or missing scope and prepared contracts to identify each activities and scope of work.

Hunter Roberts Const. Group, INC. (CM) – Bedminster, NJ.

(SENIOR ESTIMATOR) - 12/2005 – 10/2007

-->Lead many public bids and lump-sum projects and coordinated all bid activities among bid team and a design team and demonstrated ability to work without any supervision.

-->General duties included reviewing and leveling scope of work, preparing bid packages, reviewing and negotiating change orders, preparing submittals and tracking expenditure as well as working with purchasing and procurement dept to solicit qualified bidders.

-->Supported pre-construction division and worked on challenging projects that required broad understanding of construction methods, standards and building assemblies as well as construction costs for each division.

-->Evaluated construction documents for constructability and value engineering and assembled the estimate for presentation.

-->Chosen to work on the RFP for N. LaSalle 60 story Tower for Hines in Chicago, NY Jets Training Center, Georgian Court Univ. Wellness Center, Montclair Parking Garage for NJ Transit, and West Lake Med Office Building.

SKANSKA USA INC. (CM) – Parsippany, NJ.

(SENIOR ESTIMATOR) - 07/1999 – 12/2005

-->Assisted pre-construction dept and lead most critical trades for many challenging projects located in different states including overseas.

-->Appointed to work on the most complex projects such as Peddie School, Princeton Col. Science Library, Immunex Corp in Seattle, WA, Queens Center Mall in NYC, Raleigh Convention Center, Monterfiore Medical Center in NYC, just to name few.

-->Performed various cost analysis and value engineering based on a conceptual drawings to overcame budget issues.

MORSE DIESEL INTERNATIONAL, INC. (CM) –New York, NY.

(SEN ESTIMATOR / ASSIST PROJ MGR) - 01/1996 – 05/1999

-->Assigned to work on one of the fast paced project at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City that required an estimator to estimate, track allocated budget allowances and change orders where I have received a special recognition from the CEO of MDI acknowledging my contribution to the project.

-->Appointed to assist project manager at St. Peter’s Hospital to scope and to buy out trades, to review shop drawings Vs contract drawings and to estimate change orders.

LEWIS CONTRACTING CORP. (GC) / FRANKOSKI CONSTRUCTION CO. (GC) / SERENITY GROUP (GC) - 05/1993 – 12/1995

(ESTIMATOR / PROJECT MANAGER)

-->While I was getting my degree in Construction management, I worked directly under the president of the company and helped to transform a subcontracting firm into a general contracting firm by introducing new marketing approaches to increase earnings.

-->Performed a challenging task to estimate as well as manage a project under United Airline and Port Authority at Newark Airport which stayed operational during the entire construction period where I have received a special recognition from the construction manager for my contribution to the project.

-->Lead projects from start to finish and researched historical data (purchase/change orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiled summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.

EDUCATION

-->CONSTRUCTION & CONTRACTING ENGINEERING, B. S., New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ

-->CIVIL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING, A. A. S., Essex County College (ECC), Newark, NJ

-->BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, 2 year DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, (ITI), Institute Technology of India

-->CIVIL DRAFTING, 1 year CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, Engineering Institute of India

ACHIEVEMENT & INTERESTS

-->Member of Dean’s list for Three years and Received an achievement award from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

-->Volunteer at BAPS organization (Serves to a community & Youth in need)

-->Member of Leo Club (Chapter of Lions Club)

PROJECT LIST & REFRENCES

-->Available upon Request.

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