RAJ SHAH

Senior Estimator | Preconstruction Executive | $1.85B+ Bidding Portfolio

Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Estimator with over a decade of progressive experience delivering high-performance estimating strategies and preconstruction leadership for top-tier general contractors. Proven track record of securing over $210M in awarded projects across a diverse portfolio including commercial, institutional, affordable housing, aviation, and municipal developments. Known for precision-driven estimating, comprehensive risk analysis, and the ability to align design intent with financial feasibility. A strategic collaborator and trusted advisor with deep expertise in value engineering, subcontractor engagement, and lifecycle cost planning. Consistently drives operational excellence, maximizes competitive positioning, and leads teams with integrity and technical insight.

• $1.85B+ Bidding Portfolio : Delivered competitive, high-precision proposals for diverse projects.
• $210M+ Awarded Projects : Consistently secured high-value contracts.
• 15% Win Rate : Exceeded industry benchmarks in competitive bidding.
• Multi-Sector Expertise : Municipal, Hospitality, Healthcare, Institutional, Aviation, Commercial, Retail, Affordable Housing, and Private Construction (IL & IN).
• Tech Proficiency : Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, BIM 360, PlanGrid, MS 365, BuildingConnected.
• 100+ Client Network : Built long-term partnerships through retention and expansion strategies.

• 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 - June 2018

Auto CAD | Primavera P6 | MailChimp | Microsoft Project | Procore | Building Connected | Microsoft Office 365 | Bluebeam | On-screen take off | RS Means | PlanGrid | BIM 360

· AUA Invest Southwest Austin (Chicago, IL) – New 6-story, 78-unit residential building ($39.3M) for Austin United Alliance

· Grace Manor (Chicago, IL) – New 6-story, 65-unit affordable housing ($30.8M) for East Lake Management

· Earle Apartments (Chicago, IL) – Converting abandoned school into 50 affordable units ($24M) for Gorman & Company

· IFF Homan Square Apartments (Chicago, IL) - Interior renovation of 108 units/6 buildings ($20M) for IFF

· Harvey Lofts (Harvey, IL) – New 5-story, 51-unit residential building ($15.5M) for Harvey Lofts LLC

· PBC Phillips Academy Annex (Chicago, IL) – New 21,260 SF athletic annex and renovations ($12.4M) for Public Building Commission

· FPD HQ and Garage at Salt Creek (North Riverside, IL) – Demolition and new HQ/garage construction ($8.1M) for Forest Preserve District

· PBC Design Build CCC School of Nursing Expansion (Chicago, IL) – renovation of 15,500 SF library to construct nursing laboratories ($8.1M) for Public Building Commission

· CPS Goethe Elementary (Chicago, IL) – New roofing, masonry repairs, elevators ($6.6M) for Chicago Public Schools

· CPS Clark Street Early Childhood Center (Chicago, IL) – Interior renovation: 10 classrooms, MEP upgrades ($5.3M) for Chicago Public Schools

· Edwin Berry Manor Apartments (Chicago, IL) – Rehab of 8-story, 57-unit building ($5.2M) for NHP Foundation

· ComEd Highland Park (Highland Park, IL) – Renovation/expansion of 6,350 SF building ($5.2M) for ComEd

· St. Ignatius Rice Park Baseball Stadium (Chicago, IL) – Design-build of fields, tracks, and baseball field ($5.1M) for St. Ignatius College

· JPMC Hanover Park (Hanover Park, IL) – New 4,150 SF banking center ($4.4M) for JP Morgan Chase

· Cicero Inclusive Playground (Cicero, IL) – Inclusive playground/park construction ($4.2M) for Town of Cicero

· UOC Bookstore HVAC (Chicago, IL) – HVAC replacement with rooftop unit ($2.9M) for University of Chicago

· ComEd Chicago North Parking (Chicago, IL) – Parking lot/site restoration ($2.4M) for ComEd

· Forest Preserves Caldwell Wellness Center (Chicago, IL) – 3,100 SF building renovation ($2.2M) for Forest Preserve District

· Social Security Cottage Grove Remodel (Chicago, IL) – 13,500 SF office interior remodel ($1.7M) for Social Security Admin.

· O'Hare T5 Exit Plaza (Chicago, IL) – Exit Plaza construction: concrete, structural, roofing, landscaping ($1.5M) for Chicago Dept. of Aviation

· ComEd Guardhouse Replacement (Joliet, IL) – Earthwork, site concrete, electrical, fencing ($464K) for ComEd