Nidhi Pawar
Chicago,USA
Summary
Project Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess in-depth knowledge in project management, process optimization, and technical documentation. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to navigate project challenges effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer - Oak Forest Hospital & Harvey TC
GSG Consultant’s Inc
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Assist Project Managers in reviewing contractor pay applications for the Oak Forest Health Campus Demolition Project, verifying quantities, ensuring contract compliance, preparing assessment reports, and tracking progress for timely approvals.
- Support construction phasing for the Harvey Transportation Project by developing AutoCAD drawings to illustrate sequencing and traffic detours.
- Collaborate with engineers and project managers to maintain accurate documentation, enhance coordination, and drive overall project efficiency.
- Strengthen technical skills in AutoCAD and construction administration while gaining hands-on experience in cost control, scheduling, and demolition planning.
Project Engineer - Midway International Airport
GSG Consultant’s Inc- Joint Venture-Connect Chicago Alliance-Chicago Department of Aviation
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted on the Concessions Modernization Program, consisting of the addition of over 30 new restaurants, 30 shops, and 70,000 square feet of concessions space.
- Assisted the PM in Phase 7 of the Program by conducting high-level design set reviews, overseeing contractor closeout documentation (as-builts, permits, O&M, warranties), and performing initial reviews of Sworn Statements and Final Lien Waivers.
- Leading the wayfinding signage project at MDW, developing design templates, establishing a new sign standard, and ensuring compliance with upcoming airport-wide guidelines.
- Provide comprehensive support to project managers on various multifaceted airport enhancement projects, including SWA Tire storage expansion, Hertz EV Charging Infrastructure, SWA Ramp Signage & Jet bridge Speakers, 13C-31C Rehabilitation RWY, and MDW restroom Modernization Upgrades as well as the Concession projects.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, review work quality, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety regulations.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, TOSR, meeting minutes, progress reports, and change orders, participating in design reviews, and conducting certified payment reviews.
- Assistant BIM architect for MDW- Reviewing the BIM execution plans, models of Midway airport projects.
Capital Project Intern – RUSH hospital
JACOBS
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Working on the substantial completion along with project managers at the Rush Hospital NAB, a new 11 story,480,000-sq ft out-patient care center which costs 450 million dollars.
- Assisting Project managers with the PCO’s and went through owner’s contact for the project.
- Managed and tracked down the closeout documentation received from the vendors, subcontractors and GC’s.
- Developed Bluebeam skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Tracked down the Pay application process and cross checked it was received in a timely manner.
Construction Management Intern- WMATA HQ
JACOBS
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked at the WMATA HQ a 204-million-dollar project 324,055 SQ ft.
- Assisting Project managers with the closeout documents, commissioning, tracking PCO’s, Tracking attic stock, Reviewing Fire marshal comments, Punch walks and safety training on site.
- Performed quality control operations with the quality control engineer on site and demonstrated high level of personal responsibility.
- Prepared daily reports under the meetings attended QA/QC, MEP, OAC.
Jr. Architect
DESIGN STUDIOS
Pune, India
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with engineers, interior designers, consultants, and construction personnel to align project requirements and progress of a commercial project & Residential Projects.
- Updated working drawings with RFIs and Changes. Kept this set up to date to ensure the team is working with the most current information.
- Implemented computer software’s knowledge like AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Revit, Lumion in preparing scale drawings and architectural designs and completed almost 80% of architectural plans, section and elevations.
Education
MS. Eng - Construction Engineering and Management
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor’s - architecture
D.Y. PATIL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Maharashtra, India05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Bluebeam Revu
- AutoCAD and Revit
- Photoshop and InDesign
- BIM and Navisworks
- Engineering design
- Design and specification planning
- Planning and deployment
- Quality control
- Project management
- Cost estimation
- Detail orientation
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Construction management
Certification
LEED AP In-progress
Language
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Engineer - Oak Forest Hospital & Harvey TC
GSG Consultant’s Inc
02.2025 - Current
Project Engineer - Midway International Airport
GSG Consultant’s Inc- Joint Venture-Connect Chicago Alliance-Chicago Department of Aviation
07.2023 - 02.2025
Capital Project Intern – RUSH hospital
JACOBS
09.2022 - 12.2022
Construction Management Intern- WMATA HQ
JACOBS
05.2022 - 08.2022
Jr. Architect
DESIGN STUDIOS
07.2020 - 07.2021
MS. Eng - Construction Engineering and Management
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor’s - architecture
D.Y. PATIL UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY