RAJ SHAH

Preconstruction Manager | Senior Estimator | Construction Executive | $3B+ Bidding Portfolio

Preconstruction professional with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience managing estimating, budgeting, procurement strategy, value engineering, and design-phase collaboration for commercial, institutional, healthcare, aviation, municipal, affordable housing, and mixed-use developments throughout Illinois and Indiana. Successfully led preconstruction efforts on 340+ projectsrepresenting over $3 billion in construction value, securing 49 awarded projects totaling more than $300 million. Experienced in conceptual estimating, GMP development, negotiated work, hard bid procurement, CMAR, and Design-Build delivery. Recognized for building strong relationships with owners, developers, architects, consultants, and subcontractors while delivering accurate cost models, identifying project risks, leading value engineering initiatives, and mentoring estimating teams. Passionate about improving preconstruction operations through technology, process standardization, and data-driven decision making.

• $3B+ Bidding Portfolio: Led estimating and preconstruction efforts for 340+ projects valued from$100K to $70M+, contributing to 49 awards totaling more than $300M.
• 15% Win Rate:Exceeded industry benchmarks in competitive bidding.
• 100+ Client Network: Built lasting relationships with clients, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Multi-Sector Expertise:Affordable Housing, Municipal, Healthcare, Aviation, Commercial, Institutional, Retail, and Hospitality.
• Preconstruction Leadership: Led VE, bid leveling, risk reviews, procurement, and owner presentations.
• Technology Proficiency:Procore, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, P6, MS Project, BIM 360, and On-Screen Takeoff.

• Construction Manager in Training - CMAA - April 2017
• CPR First Aid - American Health Association - April 2017
• OSHA 30 Hour - 360 Training - Feb 2018
• Concrete Field Technician - American Concrete Institute - May 2018
• Construction Quality Management - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - June 2018
• Procore Project Manager (Construction Financials) - June 2018
• Procore Project Manager (Core Tools) - June 2018
• Procore Project Manager (Field Productivity) - June 2018
• Procore Project Manager (Project Management) - June 2018
• Procore Project Manager (Quality and Safety) - June 2018
• US Navy Environmental Compliance Assessment, Training, and Training – June 2018

Affordable Housing / Multifamily

• Invest South/West Austin (Chicago, IL) – New 6-story, 78-unit mixed-use affordable housing development ($39.3M) for Austin United Alliance.
• Grace Manor (Chicago, IL) – New 6-story, 65-unit affordable housing development ($30.6M) for East Lake Management.
• Harvest Homes II (Chicago, IL) – New 65,000 SF all-electric affordable housing development with Food Hall ($25.0M) for The NHP Foundation.
• Earle School Adaptive Reuse (Chicago, IL) – Adaptive reuse of historic school into 50-unit affordable housing ($33.8M) for Gorman & Company.
• Mercy Leland Apartments (Chicago, IL) – Rehabilitation of historic 137-unit affordable housing building ($19.7M) for Mercy Housing.
• IFF Homan Square Apartments Phase IV (Chicago, IL) – Renovation of 108 affordable housing units across six buildings ($17.6M) for IFF.
• PBC Bronzeville Senior Community Center (Chicago, IL) – New 24,200 GSF senior community center ($17.4M) for Public Building Commission of Chicago.
• Harvey Lofts (Harvey, IL) – New 5-story, 51-unit residential building ($15.2M) for Harvey Lofts.
• FCC Taft & Exmoor Apartments (Glen Ellyn, IL) – New 42-unit, 42,340 GSF affordable multifamily development ($13.2M) for Full Circle Communities.
• Edwin Berry Manor Apartments (Chicago, IL) – Rehabilitation of 57-unit affordable housing building ($4.8M) for The NHP Foundation.

Municipal / Education / Institutional

• PBC Phillips Academy Annex (Chicago, IL) – New athletic annex and campus renovations ($12.4M) for Public Building Commission of Chicago.
• PBC Design-Build CCC School of Nursing Expansion (Chicago, IL) – Library renovation into nursing laboratories ($8.2M) for Public Building Commission of Chicago.
• Forest Preserve Headquarters & Garage at Salt Creek (North Riverside, IL) – New headquarters and maintenance facility ($8.1M) for Forest Preserve District.
• CPS Goethe Elementary (Chicago, IL) – Roofing, masonry, accessibility, and building improvements ($6.3M) for Chicago Public Schools.
• St. Ignatius Rice Park Athletic Complex (Chicago, IL) – Athletic fields, stadium, and site improvements ($5.5M) for St. Ignatius College Prep.
• CPS Clark Street Early Childhood Center (Chicago, IL) – Interior renovation and MEP upgrades ($5.3M) for Chicago Public Schools.
• University of Chicago Bookstore HVAC (Chicago, IL) – HVAC recapitalization and mechanical upgrades ($3.0M) for University of Chicago.
• Forest Preserves Caldwell Wellness Center (Forest Park, IL) – Building renovation and site improvements ($2.2M) for Forest Preserve District.
• Chicago Torture Justice Memorial (Chicago, IL) – New memorial park, amphitheater, and public site improvements ($3.4M) for CTJM Foundation.
• St. Sabina Elevator Addition (Chicago, IL) – New ADA-compliant elevator tower and accessibility improvements ($1.8M) for St. Sabina Catholic Church.
• SSA Cottage Grove Remodel (Chicago, IL) – Interior office renovation ($1.8M) for Social Security Administration.

Commercial / Retail / Aviation

• ComEd Highland Park (Highland Park, IL) – Facility expansion and renovation ($5.9M) for ComEd.
• JPMC Hanover Park Banking Center (Hanover Park, IL) – New retail banking facility ($4.1M) for JPMorgan Chase.
• ComEd North Storm Detention & Site Improvements (Chicago, IL) – Stormwater and site infrastructure improvements ($2.0M) for ComEd.
• O'Hare Terminal 5 Exit Plaza (Chicago, IL) – Terminal plaza and site improvements ($1.5M) for Chicago Department of Aviation.
• ComEd Guardhouse Replacement (Joliet, IL) – New guardhouse and site work ($464K) for ComEd.
• Nicor Former Storage Facility Demolition (Rock Falls, IL) – Industrial demolition and site restoration ($371K) for Nicor Gas.
• JPMC Western Avenue (Chicago, IL) – Banking facility improvements ($389K) for JPMorgan Chase.