Summary
Overview
Project Highlight
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Assessments
Timeline
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Rahul Badgujar

Rahul Badgujar

Murrieta,CA

Summary

Construction Project Engineer with 6+ years of experience in modular design, cost estimation, cost control, field operations, and BIM coordination. Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Procore, with a consistent record of delivering projects on time and within budget through effective cost management, team leadership, and streamlined workflows.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Project Highlight

  • Modular Gym Project – Edwards Airforce Base AFB, San Diego (2,400 sqft)
  • Delivered full bid package for $775K modular gym using 4 volumetric modules.
  • Created CSI-division estimate incl. labor, materials, soft costs, and GC overhead.
  • Compared panelized vs. volumetric, recommended volumetric to reduce labor and schedule.
  • Included factory-installed systems: HVAC, sprinklers, MEP, insulation, flooring.

Work History

Design Build Engineer

Modulart Inc.
San Diego, USA
02.2022 - Current

  • Performed detailed CSI-division based quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns (Div 03–33). Estimated modular and on-site scopes separately, including craning, delivery, and site installation.
  • Generate production shop drawings in Revit/Sketchup Pro for Modular Single family homes, ADU's and Multifamily Residential Apartments based on the architectural, structural and MEP plans.
  • Analyze project requirements, specifications, and drawings to determine accurate cost estimates with cost control.
  • Implement BlM technology for developing accurate virtual model of a building constructed with precise geometry and relevant data needed to support the procurement, fabrication, on-site installation activities.
  • Develop construction sequences which provides a complete construction schedule for material ordering, fabrication, delivery and onsite installation of each building systems.
  • Development and integration of 3D rendering, 4D Model (3D model +scheduling information) in the project design and construction phase.
  • Analyze design and coordinate with 3rd Party DAA and QAA agency + consultants such as structural, civil, MEP, and landscape, as well as various factory partners.
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. Track project costs in order to meet the budget.
  • Ensure work is completed, reviewed, and revised in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines.
  • Be knowledgeable of materials, products, and modular industry innovations. Create and Respond to RFI's in a timely manner via site visits, thorough documentation of site conditions, issue problem identification, code research, and design solutions that incorporates key stakeholder sign-off that allows our construction team to deliver a complete home to the customer.
  • Participate in quality assurance efforts via on-site data collecting procedures and quality progress reports.
  • Recommend changes to existing procedures and help establish new processes.

Project Control Engineer/Project Manager

Bluewater Plumbing and Fire Protection
Los Angeles, USA
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Currently serving as project control engineer for Residential and Commercial projects won by Bluewater.
  • Material ordering as per submittals and plans.
  • Generate and review RFI's, prepare the Labor and Material cost data for potential change orders using Fast-Pipe.
  • Preparing construction schedules for every week and follow-up to meet designed schedules and complete tasks on budget.
  • Conduct employee meetings and safety training following OSHA guidelines every week.
  • Attend weekly meetings with general contractor, follow their schedule and identify any conflicts with other subcontractors.
  • Preparing daily progress activity report, measure and record jobsite progress, analyze productivity data and continue improving jobsite productivity.
  • Conduct site visits every day to verify progress and identify any potential and critical issues.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards such a Total Quality Management by ensuring employees follow quality standards and by using quality control checklists.
  • Assist Project Manager to prepare and distribute meeting minutes, RFI's, request for proposals and notices to General contractor and Owner.
  • Reviewing the plumbing project drawings and specifications, including revisions.
  • Verify if specific activity is complete according to plans and specification then assign an inspection.
  • Prepare weekly inspection schedule for all completed tasks for assigned projects and Call for LADBS inspection.

Construction Materials Inspector

ECS Southwest LLP
Fort Worth, USA
03.2020 - 01.2021
  • Sampling, testing, and inspecting soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement.
  • Performing calculations and data reduction of test results along.
  • Project Management with drafting.
  • Pre-construction Planning.
  • Following safety rules and practices and other safety requirements.
  • Performing pre-task planning prior to executing work.
  • Reporting any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Using specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare daily reports.
  • Reading maps, following directions, and interpreting engineering.
  • Interacting and communicating daily with general contractors.
  • Continuously inspecting work, materials and construction methods.
  • Communication & Collaboration to ensure safety, quality and compliance with contract requirements and all applicable codes and regulations.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Texas
Arlington, USA
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Maintained atmosphere of academic learning and advancement to facilitate learning and development of critical thinking skills.
  • Guided students enrolled in 'Construction Project Acquisition' class to finish their term projects.
  • Instructed students enrolled in 'Construction Surveying' class to use total stations for mapping the campus.
  • Arranged field trips for students enrolled in 'Soils in Construction' class and helped grade their trip reports.
  • Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes.

Project Engineer

Cinch Ken Foundation & Infrastructure Co
Nashik, India
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw fast track bidding process, securing two bids (INR 9M-10M each) in the same month, managing material take-off process and subcontractor bid solicitation on both projects.
  • Reviewed the project drawings and specifications, including revisions.
  • Organized new vendors and maintained supplier list.
  • Coordinated vendor payment with procurement and accounting departments.
  • Participated in project meetings; engaged in Conducted Cost Analysis for INR 15M government restoration project.
  • Developed and setup the cost at complete template for each project upon receipt of an approved schedule of values.
  • Updated all project account receivables weekly.
  • Reviewed the plans and financial projections for the job to be sure that they are accurate and reasonable.
  • Reviewed the project documentation, including RFI logs, Change Order Logs, Submittal Logs.
  • Assisted the Project Manager in establishing the construction plan and engineering methods, fabrication schedules, costing schedules, installation schedules and end of project walkthrough.
  • Updated cost-loaded schedule with Microsoft Project.
  • Compiled, organized and managed project operations & maintenance manuals through the life cycle of the project until final submission.
  • Managed a realistic budget while executing and selecting the items and supplies needed.

Estimator

Cinch Ken Foundation & Infrastructure Co
Nashik, India
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Prepared cost estimates for INR 10M+ civil infrastructure projects (Residential) utilizing Bluebeam Revu and Excel at various stages of design, from schematic and budget to detailed take-off and pricing.
  • Prepared complete material submittal packages, engaged in project meetings, reviewed schedules, prepared reports, conducted progress inspections, reviewed project changes, and prepared change-order packages.
  • Supported Chief Estimator by soliciting subcontractor bids, distributing blueprints, and attending prebid meetings.

Field Engineer

F.A. Construction Co
Mumbai, India
07.2014 - 05.2015
  • Conducted quality control for slurry walls, compacted earth embankment, and concrete spillways.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with suppliers and subcontractors regarding work progress.
  • File inspection reports on MEP and Water-proofing subcontractors.
  • Prepared weekly project reports and proposed probable causes for activities with good/poor productivity.

Education

Master of Construction Management - Construction Engineering & Management

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Pune
Pune, Maharashtra

Skills

  • Primavera P6
  • MS Project
  • Sage Timberline
  • Vu360
  • Bluebeam
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Synchro
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Construction Project management
  • Project engineering
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Residential & Commercial construction
  • Construction Cost estimating
  • Cost control
  • HeavyBid
  • Construction scheduling
  • Building information modeling
  • Field inspections
  • Dependency management

Certification

  • ICC B1 Residential Building Inspector Certification & B3 Building Plans Examiner (In Progress).
  • Procore Certification: Engineer, Present
  • ACI Level 1, Wacel Certification, 09/01/20 to 09/01/25
  • Osha 30 Hours (Construction)
  • Construction Manager in Training Program (CMIT)
  • Certified Project Manager

Assessments

  • Mechanical knowledge, Proficient, 05/01/24
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 05/01/24
  • Work motivation, Completed, 12/01/20
  • Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, 05/01/24
  • Filing & organization, Proficient, 12/01/20
  • Analyzing data, Proficient, 12/01/20
  • Project timeline management, Proficient, 12/01/20

Timeline

Design Build Engineer

Modulart Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Project Control Engineer/Project Manager

Bluewater Plumbing and Fire Protection
02.2021 - 02.2022

Construction Materials Inspector

ECS Southwest LLP
03.2020 - 01.2021

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Texas
01.2019 - 01.2020

Project Engineer

Cinch Ken Foundation & Infrastructure Co
06.2016 - 05.2018

Estimator

Cinch Ken Foundation & Infrastructure Co
06.2015 - 05.2016

Field Engineer

F.A. Construction Co
07.2014 - 05.2015

Master of Construction Management - Construction Engineering & Management

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University of Pune