SHILPA CHANDRASHEKAR
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Program/Project Manager with 18 years in managing full life cycle of multi-track projects. Skilled in customer relationship oversight, scope planning, and vendor management. Certified ICC - Building Plans Examiner with solid building code expertise. Utilizes ProCore, BuilderTrend, Autodesk, BlueBeam, Smart Sheets, and Microsoft Office for efficient project execution.
Diligent building professional with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Design Desk Studio
01.2024 - Current
- Assist in developing design and produce complete set of permit drawings including CDs. Coordinate structural calculations and energy rating requirements.
- Oversaw project construction activities on-site with contractor and approved billing cycles.
- Reviewed and responded to building permit comments, facilitating project approvals and maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Type of project includes tenant improvement, residential additions, ADUs
Forward Planning / Project Manager/ Owners Representative
Graves Construction
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with architects, structural engineers, and subcontractors to align project deliverables with established goals.
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained and that the construction project complies with local building codes and regulations.
- Secured necessary permits and ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations throughout the construction project.
- Type of project - 35 million dollar custom house in Marin County, CA
Forward Planning / Land Development
Taylor Morrison
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with consultants to prepare, submit, and manage approvals for construction plans, entitlements, and zoning changes, including CEQA permits.
- Work with consultants to prepare civil improvement, landscape and architectural plans for submittal, plan check and approval.
- Comprehensive project oversight and coordination with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring residential projects constructed on time and within an approved budget.
- Attend public hearings and deliver presentations.
- Solicited bids and coordinated responses from vendors, ensuring optimal pricing and timely product delivery.
- Comprehensive project oversight and coordination with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring residential projects are constructed on time and within an approved budget.
- Update city on project completion and submit documentation for bond recovery.
- Work with corporate design team in developing ‘Bay Area’ specific design guidelines and library of plans.
Project Manager/Design Lead
Extra Mile LLC (Fuel Retail of Chevron/ Jackson Food)
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Led programs under retail management team, including capital planning, project plan development, budgeting, project wrap-up, and IT-infrastructure migration (Retail POS).
- Led all aspects of retail store development, including design, budgeting, procurement, contracts, tracking, KPIs, closeout, and handover.
- Directed key decisions on vendors, suppliers, and market expansion strategies and roadmaps.
- Managed a team of 4 project managers, responsible for resources, contract negotiations and timely project completion.
- Extra Mile is a fuel retail store of Chevron Corporation & Jackson Foods
Sr. Project /Pre-construction Manager/ Purchasing Manager
KB Home
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed multiple community projects through pre-construction development from inception to handover, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Perform all aspects of project management including bidding & estimating, subcontracting, permitting, cost management, project documentation & scheduling, billing, close out, operating standards and financial and administrative processes.
- Reviewed contract exhibits for inclusion in contract negotiations with subcontractors, facilitating clear agreements and minimizing potential disputes.
- Led team of analysts to track project progress, manage procurement processes, and validate change orders, enhancing project alignment with budget and timeline.
Building Code Plans Examiner
4 Leaf Inc.
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Delivered 3rd party plan check services to Bay Area municipalities' building departments.
- Facilitated building permit applications for various jurisdictions.
- Offered building code technical expertise for planned developments across Bay Area jurisdictions.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
CSU- East Bay
Hayward, CAPost Graduate Diploma - Historic Conservation
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UKBachelor in Architecture - Architecture
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal, IndiaSkills
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Construction Drawings
- Building Permit
- Building Code
- Cost Estimation
- Jurisdiction Reach Codes
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Zoning Regulations
- Project development
Certification
- International Code Council (ICC) - Building Plans Examiner
- OSHA 30
- LEED GA
- Notary (State of California)
Timeline
Project Manager
Design Desk Studio
01.2024 - Current
Forward Planning / Project Manager/ Owners Representative
Graves Construction
11.2022 - 11.2023
Forward Planning / Land Development
Taylor Morrison
04.2022 - 10.2022
Project Manager/Design Lead
Extra Mile LLC (Fuel Retail of Chevron/ Jackson Food)
07.2020 - 10.2021
Sr. Project /Pre-construction Manager/ Purchasing Manager
KB Home
04.2019 - 06.2020
Building Code Plans Examiner
4 Leaf Inc.
02.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Science - Construction Management
CSU- East Bay
Post Graduate Diploma - Historic Conservation
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor in Architecture - Architecture
Manipal Institute of Technology