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Chembil Kumar

Selden,United States

Summary

Construction professional who thinks outside the box, thrives on challenges and delivers results. Over 20 years of extensive experience on MTA/NYCTA Capital and Rehabilitation projects. A Combined 42 years of experience in Project/Construction Controls, delay claims, cost estimation, bid analysis, value engineering and construction management. Well versed in the review of drawings, study of project scope, quantity take offs, cost negotiations, preparation and review of material submittals, site inspections, conducting/attending meetings, Subcontractor management, QA/QC procedures and Technical/Contractual correspondence.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director of Estimator & Scheduling

VJ Associates / Infinite Consulting Corp
01.2003 - Current

Successfully completed a lead role in Project Controls for the prestigious “Fulton Center” mass transportation project for The MTA from Concept through Design and Construction Phases.

Worked in the Project Controls Division of Metropolitan Transportation Authority on the project valued at over $1 billion, estimating and negotiating all change orders.
Worked in Project Controls Department of MTA for other high profile projects including Canarsie & Rutgers Tunnel Rehabilitation projects, Cortlandt Street Station rehabilitation, Penn Station Redevelopment, numerous ADA and State of Good Repair projects and Station
Rehabilitation projects.

Currently working in the Delivery Services Offices of MTA C&D as Senior Estimator in the Project Controls Department.


Led a team of Estimators for various high-profile Clients such as, DDC, NYCHA, DASNY, DCAS, DSNY, SUCF, SCA, PANY&NJ, NYU Langone and DEP to name a few. Prepared cost estimates from concept to bid, stages for various projects.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
01.2000 - 01.2003

Abu Dhabi Trade Center (now called Abu Dhabi Mall), a US$150 Million Design & Build project comprising of a 200 room 5-star hotel, Executive Office Towers, residential Apartment Towers and Multi Storey Car Park in Abu Dhabi, reporting to the Project Manager.

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Al Mureikhi General Contracting Company
01.1996 - 01.2000

Electro-mechanical coordinating engineer for US$50 Million, 200 beds Hospitals project for Abu Dhabi Public works Department, reporting to the Project Manager.

Mechanical Engineer

Laing Abu Dhabi
01.1994 - 01.1996

US$45 Million Head Quarters for ADCO Oil Company. Responsible to the Construction & Project Managers.

Mechanical Engineer

Way Engineering Holding Company
01.1992 - 01.1994

Co-ordination engineer for Shaikh Khalifa Hospital, Abu Dhabi.

Mechanical Engineer

ABB SAE Sadelmi
01.1990 - 01.1992

Engineer for a project comprising of 3 numbers of 400 KV Electrical Sub Station for Dubai Electricity & Water Authority. Responsible to the Construction Manager.

Mechanical Engineer

Paramount Private Limited
01.1983 - 01.1990

Engineer for various projects comprising of HVAC installation and maintenance of equipment for numerous Government Buildings including international airport, defense buildings and government buildings. Responsible to the General Manager/Managing Director.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Regional Engineering College (NIT)
Calicut, India

Skills

  • Project Control
  • Cost Estimation
  • Project Management
  • Negotiation Skills
  • General Construction
  • NY City Transit related Mechanical, Electrical, & Communication systems
  • New Construction and Renovation
  • Project Estimation and Bidding
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Plumbing
  • Budgeting
  • Calculating cost factors
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good judgement
  • Engineering drawings/standards
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical components
  • Works well in diverse team environment
  • Strong decision maker
  • Complex problem solving
  • Extremely organized
  • Computer proficient
  • General math skills
  • Construction practices
  • Works well independently
  • Strong mechanical skills
  • Fast learner
  • Strong initiative
  • Private and Public agency projects

Timeline

Sr. Director of Estimator & Scheduling

VJ Associates / Infinite Consulting Corp
01.2003 - Current

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Arabian Construction Company
01.2000 - 01.2003

Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Al Mureikhi General Contracting Company
01.1996 - 01.2000

Mechanical Engineer

Laing Abu Dhabi
01.1994 - 01.1996

Mechanical Engineer

Way Engineering Holding Company
01.1992 - 01.1994

Mechanical Engineer

ABB SAE Sadelmi
01.1990 - 01.1992

Mechanical Engineer

Paramount Private Limited
01.1983 - 01.1990

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Regional Engineering College (NIT)
Chembil Kumar