Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
ProjectManager

NARAYAN BARAL

Jericho,USA

Summary

Multi-Background/Multilingual, Licensed Professional Engineer/Certified Professional Constructor 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

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
  • Managed, overseen and coordinated LIRR Engineering, Third Party Contractor and Consultants, and External Railroads forces (Amtrak and NYAR and MTA Bridge and Tunnel)
  • Overseen and Managed PCs, PMTs, Designers, Resident Engineer and Inspector in development of plans and execution of projects within operational constraints, established budgets and schedules, with minimal changes and service disruptions
  • Updated PSR, SVP report, CPOC and other project related monthly, quarterly and yearly reports
  • Presented PN8E/ZS/ZL/ZK and ZS projects to LIRR Senior Management and MTA/FTA
  • Ensured corporate safe work policies and practices
  • Created professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential
  • Prepared Yellow Books, Change Order Packages, Plan Books and Contract Documents
  • 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
  • Conducted site visits for PMTs
  • Prepared and presented MPR, FTA One pager, PMOC, CPOC and other project related monthly, quarterly and yearly reports
  • Reviewed/Processed Force Account /3rd Party Pre-bills and Invoices
  • Presented projects to LIRR's Senior management and MTA/FTA

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 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.
03.2004 - 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
  • Coordinated different trades in field including quality testing and assurance
  • Oversaw 6 superintendents and 15 foremen
  • Reviewed shop drawings, submittals
  • Maintained RFI, submittals, correspondence, and closeouts
  • Resolved change order issues and disputes
  • 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 and RFI logs
  • Reviewed/Processed shop drawings and submittals
  • Prepared Close out documents for school projects

Education

Master's Degree - Construction Management

Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Brooklyn, NY
01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Institute of Engineering
01.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Institute of Engineering
01.1993

Skills

  • Project leadership
  • Project planning and development
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skill
  • Schedule/Primavera
  • MS Office
  • LIRR/Amtrak/NYAR Policies and Interface
  • Change Control/Negotiation
  • Value Engineering
  • Prioritizing
  • Civil, Electrical and Construction Management background
  • Professional relationship with FA

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Engineer, P.E., NY, CT
  • Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), American Institute of Constructor

Accomplishments

  • Completed 5 LIRR Capital and more than 30 outside the Railroad projects within budget/schedule.
  • Completed Remediation and Restoration/Resiliency Projects 3 months ahead of schedule and under budget.
  • Completed Design Phase of LIC Yard Phase 3B/Flood wall project.
  • Developed professional relationships with LIRR Engineering Force Account Groups and other Departments.
  • Oversaw team of more than 5 LIRR staff members, Consultants, Contractors and LIRR Force Account.
  • Increased Bonding Capacity of a firm from $500K to $40M due to successful completion of projects for private contractor.
  • Estimated more than 140 small to large public and private projects outside Railroad.
  • Supervised team of more than 20 members (outside Railroad projects).

Timeline

PROJECT MANAGER

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.
03.2004 - 08.2010

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/ESTIMATOR

Jody Builders Corp
02.2002 - 03.2004

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Institute of Engineering

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

Institute of Engineering

Master's Degree - Construction Management

Polytechnic Institute of New York University