Pooja Raj
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
Dedicated Construction Manager with 9 years of experience leading diverse projects in residential, multi-family, commercial, and industrial sectors. Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring compliance to deliver top-quality results. Proficient in team leadership, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project milestones efficiently. Experience in coordinating with stakeholders, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to uphold safety standards and meet project deadlines effectively, as well as expertise in AutoCAD, BIM, SketchUp, Procure, Primavera 6, Bluebeam, 3ds Max, and presentation skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
New Age Engineering
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Oversaw a project budget of up to $4.5 million, negotiated the best pricing, reduced costs by 9% annually, and prepared accounting for savings and contingencies.
- Managed MEP residential high-rise Ground Up construction operations,supervising field personnel, and ensuring quality control.
- Supervised subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project requirements and safety regulations.
- Conducted site evaluation, resolved technical challenges, and ensured compliance with OSHA.
Assistant Project Manager
Zofs Engineering
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Make RFIs, estimate and submittals for compliance in JFK International Airport CTA Roadways and Utilities/GTC Garage Project requirements and design standard.
- Reporting and updating on schedule progress, budget and spending.
- Collaboration with stakeholders about there needs and goals of the project.
Senior Construction Manager
Epochal Architects
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Directed commercial and residential Ground Up projects from start to finish by coordinating and communicating with the VP of Development, and negotiating with vendors and subcontractors, saving up to $3M till date.
- Oversaw the team's evaluation and project-specific contributions to RFPs for $15 million in business.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress, budget, estimate, resolve technical issues, and decrease construction overtime by 17%.
Architect
Arkhitekton Design
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Lead architectural design projects from idea to completion, up to $10 million to $50 million for commercial and residential projects.
- Create comprehensive sketches, estimate, plans, and 3D models using BIM .
- Ensure compliance with the local building rules, zoning laws.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
Fordham University
Bronx, NY12-2026
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
BBD University
Lucknow06-2015
Skills
- Budgeting
- Construction scheduling
- Team leadership
- Collaboration
- Project management
- Cost estimation
Certification
- OSHA-40 Hour Certificate
Timeline
Project Manager
New Age Engineering
11.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Zofs Engineering
09.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Construction Manager
Epochal Architects
02.2017 - 10.2022
Architect
Arkhitekton Design
07.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
BBD University
Master of Science - Construction Management
Fordham University
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