MONICA CHOPPALA
Monroe Township
Summary
Civil Engineer with over 6 years of experience in managing federally funded infrastructure projects under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. Expertise in coordinating multi-stakeholder teams to ensure compliance, budget adherence, and timely project delivery. Proficient in construction oversight, grant compliance, financial management, and technical documentation review. Holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Project Management Professional certification, with a strong background in CADD design and contract administration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
GrantWorks
Austin
01.2023 - Current
- Manage multiple moderately complex grant-funded infrastructure and community development projects funded by the ARP Act.
- Liaise with local governments, U.S. Treasury, contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Oversee financials including pay estimates, invoice reviews, budget tracking, and billing forecasts.
- Lead public meetings, prepare status reports, and present to elected officials and governing bodies.
- Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and grant deliverables are met on schedule.
Project Engineer
DESI Consultants
New Jersey
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Analyzed RFPs, construction drawings, and specifications; supported proposal development and bidding efforts.
- Coordinated project schedules and documentation; ensured compliance with quality control and non-conformance resolution.
Project Engineer
CM – Atane Consultants
New Jersey
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Supported exterior restoration projects in NYC boroughs totaling $70M-$100M, coordinating with NYCHA and general contractors.
- Managed administrative and technical project tasks using Oracle Primavera Contract Manager.
- Tracked permits, RFIs, submittals, change orders; supported estimations and site progress monitoring.
Project Engineer
Neelam Construction Corp
Northvale
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Oversaw construction contracts valued $6M–$30M for NYCHA, MTA, and NYC School Construction Authority projects.
- Implemented site safety, asbestos abatement, and quality control programs; conducted site supervision and technical documentation management.
- Collaborated on bidding, quantity take-offs, and closeout activities for multiple public works projects across NYC boroughs.
Assistant Estimator
Powerhouse Paving Company
Islip
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Executed concrete installations, including sidewalks, curbing, and retaining walls.
- Collaborated with paving experts to establish optimal project strategies.
- Ensured drainage system installations adhered to timelines and budget constraints.
- Utilized Plan Swift for precise pavement planning and maintenance mapping.
Graduate Assistant
New York Institute of Technology
New York
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Research on laboratory safety inspections.
- Created and managed inventory database for all chemical materials owned by NYIT.
- Developed user-friendly digital checklists for laboratory and chemical tank inspections.
- Maintained files for permit and regulatory agencies, organizing Safety Data Sheets efficiently.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
MVSR Engineering College
Hyderabad, Telangana, India05-2014
Skills
- Grant & Project Coordination (ARP Act)
- Construction Management & Oversight
- Federal, State & Local Compliance
- Budgeting, Cost Control & Financial Management
- Stakeholder Communication & Public Presentations
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- CADD Design & Drafting
- Quality Assurance & Safety Programs
Certification
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- STAAD and ESRI
- ArcGIS and Constructware
- PlanSwift estimation
- Project scheduling
- QuickBase portal management
- Oracle Primavera Contract Manager
- OSHA certification (40, 30, and 10 hour)
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
GrantWorks
01.2023 - Current
Project Engineer
DESI Consultants
04.2019 - 07.2019
Project Engineer
CM – Atane Consultants
07.2018 - 03.2019
Project Engineer
Neelam Construction Corp
10.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Estimator
Powerhouse Paving Company
03.2016 - 05.2016
Graduate Assistant
New York Institute of Technology
10.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
MVSR Engineering College
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