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Sahil Dhakla
Consultant - VDC & Tech For Construction
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Ready to offer exceptional leadership and planning abilities to take on new role in Technology for Construction setting. Demonstrated expertise in cultivating and managing exceptional teams to meet and exceed demanding targets. Well-versed in Construction Design & Coordination standards and market trends.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal BIM Consultant /Director of Operations
BuiltVisor Pvt Ltd
Chandigarh, India/North America
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Generated 3d models and drawings for a variety of residential, healthcare, commercial & industrial projects using Revit, Navisworks, Recap, Civil 3D etc.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results for tuning up construction workflows using tech
- Collaborated with other designers, engineers and architects and project owners to convert information into layout designs, drawings and models using Revit, AutoCad etc.
- Managed BIM project team, delivered training, mentored and ensured adherence to project timeline & quality
VDC Engineer (& Additional Roles)
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked with Construction Project Managers & Engineers to understand site problems and provide solutions using BIM.
- Developed construction AR/VR content for 10+ projects.
- Handled Project Admin Services such as posting RFIs, Slip-sheeting, Drawing Readiness Review, Overlay etc. using Revu Bluebeam.
- Led IoT and plugin/application development efforts from product manager perspective.
- Handled requests from NE region (USA) and allocated them to operations team, also ensured contract execution.
- Collaborated with BU heads to generate yearly revenue targets ($5+ Mn US) for NE region.
Teaching Assistant
Stanford University, SoE
Stanford, CA
2024.01 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainable Design & Construction
Stanford University
SCPD 01.2022 - Current
Post Graduate Program - Advanced Construction Management
NICMAR (National Institute of Construction Management And Research)
Pune 07.2015 - 03.2017
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) - Civil Engineering
Panjab University
Chandigarh 08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
Autodesk BIM suite
Revit, Navisworks, Recap, Civil 3D, 3Ds Max etcUnity 3D & Unreal EngineAR/VR for ConstructionEtabs/ STAAD ProBluebeam, BIM 360, Project wise etcSynchro Pro, Primavera/MSPSoftware development
Accomplishments
- LEVERAGING ADVANCED VDC METHODS AND REALITY CAPTURE TO INCREASE THE PREDICTIBILITY OF PREFABRICATION, IGLC
Published & presented an industry paper at International Group for Lean Construction(IGLC) - RISK FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTRACTOR’S BID PRICING OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, ICCRIP
Presented thesis research paper at International Conference on Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Project Management (ICCRIP)
Affiliations
- Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (mASCE)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), IEI
Interests
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Stanford University, SoE
2024.01 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Design & Construction
Stanford University
01.2022 - Current
Principal BIM Consultant /Director of Operations
BuiltVisor Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 09.2023
VDC Engineer (& Additional Roles)
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 07.2019
Post Graduate Program - Advanced Construction Management
NICMAR (National Institute of Construction Management And Research)
07.2015 - 03.2017
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering) - Civil Engineering
Panjab University
08.2011 - 06.2015