Praneeth Nerella
Construction Inspector II
Houston,TX
Summary
Civil Engineer with a Master’s in Construction Engineering and Management and hands-on experience in TxDOT and Harris County projects such as highway widening, flood control, and commercial construction. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and MS Project, with expertise in quality control, site management, contractor coordination, and compliance with project and safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Construction Inspector II
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Managed quality control for an $86M, 5-mile road widening project, coordinating with 10+ subcontractors and using Site Manager to track progress, process payments, and ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with contractors and engineers to resolve quality issues, maintain schedules, and deliver the project on time and within budget.
Construction Inspector
Harris County Flood Control District
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed a $10M detention basin project by reviewing documents, performing inspections, and conducting QA/QC assessments to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with construction teams and subcontractors to resolve issues and deliver the project on time and within budget.
Site Engineer
Sri Sai Consultants
Hyderabad, TG
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed budgets and estimates for a $12M commercial project, achieving under 2% cost variance and increasing profitability by 20%, while supporting engineering documents, schedules, and QA/QC processes.
- Reviewed RFIs, submittals, and reports, maintaining clear communication, and contributing to daily construction activities to ensure project and safety compliance.
Civil Intern
Sri Sai Consultants
Hyderabad, TG
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Applied engineering expertise to streamline project planning, tracking, inspections, and perform PS&E calculations, on-site testing, and change order management.
- Reviewed construction plans and financials while conducting site inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Engineering and Management
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington 05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor's - Civil Engineering
Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science & Technology
Hyderabad 06.2017 - 08.2021
Skills
Documentation and Reporting
Cost Estimation
Project Scheduling
Project Management
Site Supervision
Quality Assurance
Certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA 30)
Timeline
Construction Inspector II
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
12.2024 - Current
Construction Inspector
Harris County Flood Control District
09.2024 - 10.2024
Master of Science - Construction Engineering and Management
University of Texas At Arlington
05.2022 - 05.2024
Site Engineer
Sri Sai Consultants
07.2021 - 07.2022
Civil Intern
Sri Sai Consultants
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor's - Civil Engineering
Swarna Bharathi Institute of Science & Technology
06.2017 - 08.2021
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