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Pavankumar Kotha

Farmington Hills,MI

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Construction Engineering graduate with a Masters in Construction Engineering Management and over 3 years of experience in project engineering and Estimation, quantity takeoffs, and Bid preparation. Skilled in estimating costs for residential, commercial, and public sector projects, including MDOT and municipal bids. Extremely driven, with excellent management, communication, and leadership abilities, enthusiastic about producing high-quality projects and lending knowledge to construction teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Estimator

Goretski construction Inc.
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Reviewed proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc
  • To determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Analyzed the data to calculate the material and labor requirements
  • Prepared work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
  • Developed an estimate strategy and approach; discover value engineering opportunities where possible
  • Determined and prepare project schedules and technical writing
  • Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs using available tools like Plan swift, Bluebeam.
  • Effectively compute costs and prepare complete estimates, preparing all work activities and updating final price figures with actual quotations
  • Coordinating with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
  • Maintained Take-off spreadsheets for organizing material description and quantities, back up of work, and summary of the project
  • Reviewed all subcontractor and vendor quotes and conditions; communicate with subcontractors and vendors during the estimate process
  • Maintained log of all bid plans, specifications, and revisions
  • Facilitate and confirm bid review
  • Coordinated with accounting, manpower coordination team, Project manager inputs and scheduler on successful bids to pass on a project from estimating to construction phase upon successful bids
  • Plymouth Walk Apartments, Plymouth Township, $609,053.50
  • Springs At Five and Main, Commerce Township, $531,543.00
  • Preston Corner villas, Macomb County, $470,755.00
  • White Lake Township Civic Centre, White Lake, $419,650.00
  • The Oaks, Lyon Township, $400,841.00
  • Aldi62, Ypsilanti, $190,625.00
  • Karim Surgery center, Novi, $125,498.50
  • Chase Bank-Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, $103,928.00

Project Engineer

Lansum Properties
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Created and monitored project schedules to ensure timely completion of multi-use residential and commercial projects
  • Created and kept up-to-date administrative logs (document control, RFP, COR, submittal, and RFI) and as the designated trades' on-site quality manager, Made that subcontractor deliveries fulfilled accepted submittal specifications
  • Conducted a detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine overall project requirements
  • Coordinated with subcontractors and project teams to prepare comprehensive bid packages and scheduling requirements
  • Established a critical path schedule, including milestone dates and completion timelines to meet contract completion dates
  • Implemented a project-specific QA/QC plan in coordination with the project safety plan
  • Maintained 2 Projects RFI documentation and checklists and made sure MOM (Minutes of Meeting) were sent to the contractor after meetings

Project Engineer

Vision Avenues Pvt Ltd.
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored 80 Villas Sub and Super Structure Construction site activities and supervised contractor work to ensure completion according to approved GFC drawings, completion schedules, and a detailed study of B.O.Q
  • And technical specifications while incorporating various factors from contracts
  • Verified sites work for foundation and superstructure, including waterproofing treatments, concrete pouring, shuttering and formwork, production of concrete, precast elements, masonry construction, and finishes
  • Coordinated with electrical, mechanical, and plumbing departments, updated project status, prepared monthly vs
  • Actual progress sheets, and was responsible for investigating and checking project sites
  • Completed full quantity take-off for all labor, equipment, and materials
  • Conducted a detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine overall project requirements
  • Coordinated with contractors and the project manager to successfully complete the project within the specified time frame

Field Engineer

AGA Infra Projects Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Led the execution of all structural works for the luxury residential project, which comprised 603 triplex villas
  • Inspected all executions in accordance with checklists and carried out all works as per approved GFC drawings
  • Reported any deviations identified during execution to the Project Manager
  • Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
  • Delivered high-quality field services, ensuring all projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Established rapport with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly and professionally.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Engineering Management

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
07.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, India
12.2018

Skills

  • Cost Estimation
  • On screen take off
  • Estimate Preparation
  • Estimating Software
  • Blueprint reading
  • Cost management
  • Value engineering
  • Cost Analysis
  • Construction management
  • RFI and submittals management
  • Bluebeam
  • Attention to Detail
  • Analyzing Cost
  • Bidding
  • Communication
  • Bid Package preparation
  • Scheduling
  • Progress tracking in Primavera P6
  • Change orders
  • Risk Assessment
  • AutoCAD
  • MS-office suite
  • OSHA 30-hour construction safety and health

Certification

Procore Estimating, Procore Technologies, 07/01/24, 07/01/25

Timeline

Estimator

Goretski construction Inc.
03.2024 - 09.2024

Project Engineer

Lansum Properties
03.2020 - 07.2021

Project Engineer

Vision Avenues Pvt Ltd.
01.2019 - 03.2020

Field Engineer

AGA Infra Projects Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 12.2018

Master of Science - Construction Engineering Management

Lawrence Technological University

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Pavankumar Kotha