NARAYAN BARAL, P.E.
Jericho,USA
Summary
Multi-Background/Multilingual, Licensed Professional Engineer/Certified Professional Constructor/Project Manager offering more than 20 years of success in planning, organizing, executing, directing, monitoring, and controlling of the LIRR Capital projects and public/private construction projects throughout pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases. Represented as a one-point contact for the LIRR/C & D BSC Unit to facilitate project activities. Knowledge of FTA/FEMA Mitigation/Resiliency policy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
MTA C & D Long Island Rail Road
09.2015 - Current
- Managed scope, schedule, budget, and quality throughout pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases of LIC Yard Restoration and Resiliency Projects (PN8E/PNZL/ZK/ZS) and Emergency Management Equipment Mitigation (ZH) Projects
- Prepared Yellow Books, contract documents, the Initial Baseline and Execution Plan, and Modification Packages of the project.
- Participated in TEC and in the Consultant and Contractor selection process and award.
- Overseen PCs, PMTs, RE, Inspectors, LIRR Engineering, Third Party Contractor and Consultants, and coordinated External Railroads forces (Amtrak, NYAR, and MTA Bridge and Tunnel)
- Presented projects to LIRR Senior Management and MTA/FTA
- Ensured corporate safe work policies and practices
- Reviewed/Processed FA Prebills, Third Party Invoices, and participated in MTA audits
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Long Island Rail Road
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed scope, budget, schedule, quality, change, and safety throughout pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases of LIC Yard Temporary Substation and Infrastructure System Upgrade projects
- Coordinated activities of various LIRR's disciplines, user groups, Force Account, Third Party Contractors and Consultants
- Presented projects to LIRR's Senior management and MTA/FTA
- Prepared project monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and presented to MTA and LIRR's senior management and FTA.
- Reviewed/Processed Force Account /3rd Party Pre-bills and Invoices
HAZARD MITIGATION (HM) SPECIALIST/ ENGINEER
Federal Emergency Management Agency
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed more than 35 disaster-declared site visits for New York State facilities and prepared damage reports caused by Hurricane Sandy
- Reviewed resiliency plans submitted by NY State agencies and approved for eligibility for 406 resiliency funding
PROJECT MANAGER
Ryder Construction Inc
04.2012 - 03.2013
- Managed design and construction of two high-rise/high-end buildings as Owner's representative; Budget = $101M
- Reported regularly to the president on project budget, progress, and technical problems
PROJECT MANAGER
Volmar Construction Inc
08.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed scope for 17 different locations for NYC DEP order contract
- Managed inception to closeout phases of 17 small Job order repairs contracts ranging from $250K to $3M, totaling $10M
PROJECT MANAGER
Preferred Builders Inc.
03.2003 - 08.2010
- Estimated more than 110 NYC SCA/DEP/Parks and Recreation and HHC project and completed construction for 11 projects
- Prepared contracts/purchase orders for contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers
- Prepared, monitored and enforced project schedule, two weeks look ahead
- Oversaw 9 superintendents and 15 foremen
- Reviewed shop drawings, submittals
- Maintained RFI, submittals, correspondence, and closeouts
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Jody Builders Corp
02.2002 - 03.2004
- Estimated more than 30 projects using RSMeans and vendor's price
- Supported project manager in buying out trades
- Prepared project schedule using Suretrack
- Prepared submittals, shop drawings and RFI logs
Education
Master's Degree - Construction Management
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Brooklyn, NY01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering
Nepal01.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Institute of Engineering
Nepal01.1993
Skills
- Team leadership
- Creative problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Proficient in MS Office
- Effective change negotiation
- Effective prioritization
- Project planning expertise
- Clear communication
- Experience with Asite, Procore, and Primavera
- Cost optimization strategies
- Professional Relationship with FA
Personal Information
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer, P.E., NY, CT
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), American Institute of Constructors
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
MTA C & D Long Island Rail Road
09.2015 - Current
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Long Island Rail Road
01.2014 - 09.2015
HAZARD MITIGATION (HM) SPECIALIST/ ENGINEER
Federal Emergency Management Agency
05.2013 - 12.2013
PROJECT MANAGER
Ryder Construction Inc
04.2012 - 03.2013
PROJECT MANAGER
Volmar Construction Inc
08.2010 - 01.2012
PROJECT MANAGER
Preferred Builders Inc.
03.2003 - 08.2010
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR
Jody Builders Corp
02.2002 - 03.2004
Master's Degree - Construction Management
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Institute of Engineering
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering
Institute of Engineering
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