Berej Patel
Oak Brook,IL
Summary
Dynamic project leader with a proven track record at Fidelis USA LLC, excelling in multi-project management and client relationship management. Achieved on-time, on-budget project completions while enhancing quality control and scope management. Skilled in Agile methodology, I effectively coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Fidelis USA LLC
06.2011 - Current
- Completed multiple projects for the Federal Government (Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Air Force, Department of the Interior, Department of the Army, Department of Veteran Affairs, NASA, National Park Service, etc.)
- Responsible for finding opportunities, bidding the work, negotiating with subcontractors, writing work plans and safety plans, Project Management, site supervision, site safety officer, quality control, creating deliverables, billing and project closeout.
- Wide array of project scopes, from environmental sampling to heavy infrastructure projects (Chicago Lock - USACE), building efficiency, roof replacements, demolition, site grading, building renovation, etc.
- Completed every project on time and on budget
Senior Project Manager
Innovative AV Systems
12.2024 - Current
- Help oversee multiple audio/visual projects for over 10 clients.
- Using the three-step verification process, have improved installation times and decreased the rate in service calls from clients.
- Conduct site walks, kick-off meetings, client coordination, and project closeout.
Project Manager
Sergeant Construction
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw three concurrent federal projects all awarded through the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- All three of these projects were in different stages of construction at handoff; one started as a new project post kick-off, the second was 2.5 years behind schedule, and the third had a recently adopted change order that altered the entire scope of the project.
- Within a month working on each of these projects, in coordination with the Superintendent, we were able to produce a realistic schedule, three week look ahead, a phased work plan, negotiated with and sequenced subcontractors, and had each project on a pathway to completion.
Commercial Construction Superintendent
Level Construction Inc.
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Site Superintendent for multi-phased project that included interior demolition of store fronts, rough plumbing, electrical and mechanical work, layout, framing, drywall, ceilings and paint for a medical facility (women’s health clinic), a restaurant, and tutoring center.
- Exterior renovation of a strip mall which included installing a new roof, new façade, lighting plans, and exterior paint.
- Supervised the ground up build of a restaurant, with work including layout, foundation pours/inspections, framing, rough plumbing, rough electrical, masonry work, roofing, and site grading.
Senior Solutions Administrator
Stranix
06.2009 - 10.2010
- Monitored, and tracked the progress of over 100,000 employees training through a learning management system
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Audited and reported on courses to ensure training classes were being attended for group supervisors.
Sergeant, NCOIC of Airframes for VMGR 252
United States Marine Corps
03.2004 - 03.2009
- Served as the Safety Officer and Technical Training Officer for the Airframes Shop
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance representative as a Collateral Duty Inspector
- Assigned jobs, performed, and supervised work on numerous phase inspections, essential to maintaining aircraft
- Managed the progression, time, and quality of work of a team of 40 Marine mechanics under my charge
Education
Certificate - Project Management Professional
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY03-2016
Master of Science - Construction Engineering Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2003
Skills
- KPI tracking
- Scope management
- Cross-functional coordination
- Quality control
- Multi-project management
- Project scheduling
- Client relationship management
- Financial administration
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-Hour Construction Training certified
- Project Management Professional
- United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management (CQM) certified
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-Hour HAZWOPER certified
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Innovative AV Systems
12.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Sergeant Construction
12.2023 - 10.2024
Commercial Construction Superintendent
Level Construction Inc.
10.2023 - 11.2024
President
Fidelis USA LLC
06.2011 - Current
Senior Solutions Administrator
Stranix
06.2009 - 10.2010
Sergeant, NCOIC of Airframes for VMGR 252
United States Marine Corps
03.2004 - 03.2009
Certificate - Project Management Professional
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Construction Engineering Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
University of Illinois At Chicago
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