OMKAR THOMBARE
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Experienced construction management professional with over 5 years of expertise in overseeing multimillion-dollar projects spanning Parking Garage, Tenant Improvement (TI), Core & Shell (C&S), and Sitework developments. Proven track record of optimizing procurement, controlling costs, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Adept at project lifecycle management with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Project Manager
Build Group, Inc
01.2024 - Current
- Led the bidding and buyout process for over 20 subcontractors for ISI HQ Parking Garage project (830K sq.ft.) with a value of $150 million, securing competitive pricing while contributing to successful project completion within the GMP budget constraints
- Facilitated owner communication and coordination of specialized equipment for the ISI HQ TI and C&S (1M sq.ft.) with a total value of $850 million, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to timelines
- Effectively managed owner monthly billings and produced accurate monthly cash flow projections with respect to the schedule & construction progress
- Initiated, managed, and closed out building permits and 15+ deferred permits with city authorities, coordinating with relevant parties to ensure compliance with local codes and project requirements
- Reviewed and analyzed changes to project scope and coordinated with the Architects to accurately update the design documents
- Based on design changes, coordinated subcontractor change orders and issued them in a timely manner
- Monitored project budget and prepared monthly cost reports & labor distribution reports (LDRs) maintaining alignment with project financial goals
- Led the efforts to produce monthly progress reports for owners, covering project schedule, project contingency usage, potential risks & mitigation plans, construction status, and change management
- Produced a comprehensive project wide procurement schedule to ensure timely delivery of longlead and critical items crucial for project success
- Oversaw project close-out processes, coordinating the preparation of final documentation and resolving punch list items, collaborating with Architects and Owners to ensure successful project completion
Project Engineer
Build Group, Inc
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of construction drawings and specifications to fully understand project scope, facilitating clear communication with subcontractors
- Efficiently managed and coordinated RFIs, submittals, drawing bulletins, shop drawings for several subcontractors, optimizing logistics and scope changes while ensuring strict adherence to plans, and delivering projects on time and within budget
- Led Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, promoting effective collaboration and ensuring project success
- Assisted with project meeting minutes, documentation, administration & tracking of relevant information and statuses
- Directed field engineering operations, encompassing quality control inspections and site coordination, to ensure strict adherence to project specifications and safety standards
- Supervised daily site operations, maintained daily progress logs, enforcing safety and quality standards
Project Engineer-Project Manager
Gilchrist Construction
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw multiple transportation projects, including tasks such as reviewing drawings, attending DOTD meetings, preparing cost estimates, establishing budgets, and managing project schedules and execution
- Developed effective solutions to address client challenges across various construction phases
- Evaluated change orders and established procedures for revising contractor's scope of work as needed
- Created high quality, descriptive deliverables for client presentations
- Managed purchasing for multiple projects, including drafting purchase orders and coordinating with suppliers for quotes and material deliveries
Education
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Trine University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Master of Science - Construction Management
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sinhgad Academy of Engineering - Pune University
06.2015
Skills
- Procore
- Primavera P6
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- On-Screen Takeoff
- Bluebeam Revu
- Sage Timberline
- Oracle Textura
- Clearstory
- TimberScan
- Navisworks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Certification
- Primavera P6 Professional
- OSHA 30-hour
- Social Entrepreneurship Project
Accomplishments
- Accelerated Carbonation Assessment of High-Volume Fly Ash Concrete, 01/20
- Evaluating Carbonation-Induced Corrosion in High-Volume SCM Mixtures Through the Square Root Model, 01/20
- Investigations on Replacement of Coarse Aggregates by Waste Tires for Road Construction, 04/15
- Recipient, Awards for Leadership, Service, and Research from Texas State University
- Published, three Research Papers Based on Concrete Technology in International Journals
- Committee Member, Civil Engineering Students Association (CESA), Pune, India
Timeline
Assistant Project Manager
Build Group, Inc
01.2024 - Current
Project Engineer
Build Group, Inc
12.2021 - 12.2023
Project Engineer-Project Manager
Gilchrist Construction
12.2019 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Construction Management
Texas State University
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Sinhgad Academy of Engineering - Pune University
Master of Science - Engineering Management
Trine University
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