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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Selected Project Highlights
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Pawan Bagul

San Francisco Bay Area

Summary

Results-driven Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in construction engineering and management, specializing in healthcare, tenant improvement, and K–12 school projects. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. Skilled in contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a track record of successfully delivering complex multimillion-dollar projects while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager / Estimator

Mar Con Builders
07.2019 - Current
  • Provided leadership in managing multimillion-dollar construction projects from pre-construction through closeout, delivering on time and within budget.
  • Led and motivated cross-functional teams of contractors, consultants, and vendors to achieve project milestones efficiently.
  • Collaborated with healthcare stakeholders and facility managers, aligning construction activities with organizational objectives and ensuring stakeholder confidence.
  • Acted as primary liaison among architects, engineers, and end users, exercising leadership in resolving technical challenges while maintaining schedules.
  • Facilitated and led regular progress meetings to identify risks, track deliverables, and drive adherence to scope and timelines.
  • Directed the preparation and management of comprehensive project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, contracts, and change orders, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Negotiated vendor and subcontractor agreements, demonstrating leadership in securing favorable terms and optimizing resources.
  • Oversaw budgets, monitored expenditures, and presented financial reports to support fiscal accountability and informed decision-making.

Finance / Project Manager

Kanler
12.2015 - 07.2019
  • Directed budgets and managed Project Financial/Cost Analyst functions to ensure effective oversight.
  • Prepared operational and risk reports for management analysis to inform strategic decisions.
  • Coordinated activities across branches and departments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed financial records, improving budgeting and planning processes.
  • Scheduled and coordinated construction project activities to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Submitted budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking documents for stakeholder review.
  • Collaborated with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve issues.
  • Inspected projects to verify compliance with building codes and environmental regulations.

Intern Estimator

JGinger Masonry
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepared estimates and supporting documentation using advanced computer software.
  • Evaluated product and service profitability to inform strategic decisions.
  • Identified and quantified cost factors, including time, materials, and expenses.
  • Reviewed blueprints and technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with engineers and project managers to resolve project-related issues.

Assistant Project Coordinator

VIRAJ PROJ
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • Project: $16.8M projects including 256 residential apartments and commercial shops
  • Evaluate project site to track advancement
  • Manage and direct construction, operation activity at the project site
  • Maintain daily log and supplement inspection records with photographs
  • Plan, schedule, or coordinate construction project activity to meet the deadline
  • Investigate damage, accident, and delay at construction site
  • Develop and implement a quality control program
  • Confer coordination of site team & head office team
  • Prepare and estimate for use in selecting vendors & sub-contractor
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting system and procedure
  • Revive material and labor to decide the most cost-effective procedure
  • Verify the accuracy of billing data and revise any error

Education

Master's Degree - Construction Management

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
01.2016

Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Pune University
01.2012

Skills

  • Customer relations management
  • Bid preparation and estimation
  • Procore proficiency
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Contract negotiation strategies
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Project management expertise
  • Schedule optimization
  • Leadership and team development
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Certification

  • LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE, U.S. Green Building Council
  • OSHA 30 HOURS CONSTRUCTION, University of South Florida
  • ENV PV, INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
  • LEAN Certification, Herrero Builders

Selected Project Highlights

  • University of California Office of the President (UCOP), San Francisco, CA

Led the successful delivery of a $10M tenant improvement project within an occupied downtown high-rise, transforming executive office spaces to meet modern workplace standards. Managed full project lifecycle—including preconstruction planning, budgeting, schedule control, procurement, and coordination with UCOP leadership. Navigated complex logistics, phasing, and permitting in a highly secure and time-sensitive environment to minimize operational disruption.

  • Kaiser Elementary CDC Playground, Oakland, CA

Oversaw a $7M transformation of an aging outdoor area into a modern, compliant, and engaging playground space. Collaborated closely with school officials, city planners, and landscape architects to integrate play features aligned with developmental goals and ADA compliance. Managed all phases from demolition to final installation, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and successful community engagement throughout the process.

  • Downtown & West Oakland Senior Centers, Oakland, CA

Directed upgrades at two active senior community centers, delivering critical facility improvements while maintaining ongoing operations. Scope included full restroom remodels, energy-efficient lighting upgrades, café and office interior modernizations, automatic entry systems, and accessibility enhancements. Managed multiple trades, coordinated phased work, and ensured adherence to city and ADA standards.

  • Hintil Kuu CDC & Bella Vista CDC, Oakland, CA

Led critical life-safety upgrades at two child development centers, replacing outdated fire alarm and instructional alert systems. Worked closely with fire marshals and school officials to ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local codes. Minimized disruption to daily operations by implementing a strategic off-hours installation schedule and coordinating inspections to meet aggressive timelines.

  • UCSF Mission Bay / Parnassus HT / Mulberry Garage, San Francisco, CA

Executed a series of infrastructure and life-safety enhancements across multiple UCSF campuses. Scope included ADA upgrades, garage striping and traffic flow improvements, painting, and fire alarm tie-ins. Successfully navigated UCSF’s strict operational protocols and security procedures while coordinating with facilities management to limit downtime and maintain safe access for patients, staff, and visitors.

  • Fox Theater HVAC Upgrade, Oakland, CA

Managed a highly sensitive HVAC retrofit for the landmark Fox Theater, balancing modern mechanical upgrades with the need to preserve historical architecture. Coordinated with preservation consultants, engineers, and city officials to maintain structural and aesthetic integrity. Delivered improved climate control and energy efficiency to enhance patron comfort while maintaining compliance with historic preservation requirements.

  • Mission High School – Kitchen & Cafeteria Upgrade, San Francisco, CA

Delivered a fast-track renovation project under a tight schedule, upgrading the school kitchen with new commercial appliances, flooring, captive hood, grease duct, and rooftop exhaust fan. Modernized the cafeteria with new flooring, wall panels, and custom wall graphics, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics for staff and students.

  • Diablo Valley College – Classroom & Restroom Upgrades, Pleasant Hill, CA

Renovated multiple classrooms with new markerboards, flooring, fire alarm systems, projectors, and screens to improve learning environments. Upgraded restrooms with new tile, partitions, MEP systems, and modern accessories, ensuring functionality, compliance, and enhanced user experience.

Timeline

Project Manager / Estimator

Mar Con Builders
07.2019 - Current

Finance / Project Manager

Kanler
12.2015 - 07.2019

Intern Estimator

JGinger Masonry
06.2015 - 12.2015

Assistant Project Coordinator

VIRAJ PROJ
07.2012 - 08.2014

Master's Degree - Construction Management

California State University - East Bay

Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering

Pune University
Pawan Bagul