Kunal Nalawade
Houston,USA
Summary
Accomplished and results-oriented Construction Project Manager with over 10 years of global experience in delivering high-end residential and commercial construction projects, including high-rise towers. Expert in project lifecycle management, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor coordination. Adept in managing cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with U.S. safety standards (OSHA), and driving projects to on-time, under-budget completion. Proficient in construction software and passionate about quality, cost control, and client satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Fifty Seventh & 7th Luxury Homes
Houston, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Managed ground-up custom residential construction projects totaling over $60M.
- Developed and tracked project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
- Oversaw procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials and services.
- Conducted weekly project meetings with stakeholders and issued status reports.
- Ensured compliance with building codes, zoning laws, OSHA safety standards, and quality control protocols.
- Managed RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications through Procore and Bluebeam.
- Streamlined construction phases and resource allocation to complete projects ahead of deadlines.
Senior Project Engineer
Shree Chamunda Realtors
Mumbai, India
07.2016 - 12.2020
- Led execution of two high-rise residential developments (17 & 20 stories) from start to finish.
- Prepared BOQs, work schedules, and cost estimates; achieved 10% cost savings through value engineering.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and contractors to interpret and update technical drawings.
- Monitored daily site activities, ensuring strict adherence to construction plans and safety practices.
- Implemented digital tracking systems to improve reporting and material management.
Project Engineer
Recon Realties
Mumbai, India
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Supervised field execution of a 22-story commercial tower valued at $30M.
- Assisted with scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality inspections.
- Conducted material procurement, vendor negotiations, and contractor performance evaluations.
- Maintained daily logs, site inspection reports, and material delivery records.
Civil Engineering Intern
Mavani Constructions
Mumbai, India
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Supported cost estimation, quantity surveying, and procurement for a 10-story residential project.
- Assisted in daily site supervision and report preparation.
Field Engineer Intern
Recon Realties
Mumbai, India
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Oversaw daily site operations, documented work progress, and supported site inspections.
Education
M.S. - Construction Management
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2022
MBA - Project & Construction Management
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
India05.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Project & Construction Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
India05.2015
B.E. - Civil Engineering
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India07.2013
Associate - Civil Engineering
KJ Somaiya Polytechnic
Mumbai, India06.2010
Skills
- Construction Project Management
- CPM Scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Subcontractor & Vendor Management
- RFIs, Change Orders & Submittals
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Lean Construction & Value Engineering
- Blueprint & Technical Plan Interpretation
- Construction Documentation & Reporting
- Stakeholder communication
- Risk assessment
- Change order management
- Design coordination
- Permitting compliance
- Planning and design
- Project closeout
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Project Tools: Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam
- Design & Modeling: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SketchUp
- Cost Estimation: RSMeans, Excel-based Estimating
- Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Fifty Seventh & 7th Luxury Homes
01.2022 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Shree Chamunda Realtors
07.2016 - 12.2020
Project Engineer
Recon Realties
06.2013 - 06.2016
Civil Engineering Intern
Mavani Constructions
06.2012 - 08.2012
Field Engineer Intern
Recon Realties
05.2010 - 07.2010
M.S. - Construction Management
University of Houston
MBA - Project & Construction Management
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Postgraduate Diploma - Project & Construction Management
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
B.E. - Civil Engineering
University of Mumbai
Associate - Civil Engineering
KJ Somaiya Polytechnic
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