Sunny Patel
Franklin Park
Summary
Results-driven construction professional with extensive experience in project management and estimating. A seasoned leader with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex construction projects on time and within budget. Skilled in coordinating and overseeing all aspects of construction projects, from initial planning and budgeting to final completion. Adept at managing diverse teams and fostering collaborative working relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers. Committed to ensuring high-quality workmanship and client satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Project Manager
Fasttrack Construction
12.2021 - Current
- Budget, developed, negotiated, managed commercial, ground up and healthcare projects ranging 5M - 35M and led them to their successful closeouts.
- Estimated, negotiated and purchased . proficient with Bluebeam and OST.
- Experience working on CM, CMAR & GMP contracts.
- In depth understanding of how to meet project requirements and develop scope of work to initiate project budget/ ROM pricing for project initiation.
- Manage and maintain Project Cost trackers from approval to completion and capitalization.
- Steered and managed the schedules, budget and change orders, that are client or contractor driven.
- Negotiated and issued contracts to subcontractors upon project award.
- Created subcontractor schedule and managed interior fit-out projects to their successful completion.
- planned and managed cash flow between owner and subcontractor to ensure uninterrupted project delivery.
- Proven proficiency with project management tools such as Procore, microsoft project, primavera p6, construct Connect.
Director of Operations
Everlast Interiors
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Secured, managed and successfully delivered Architectural Millwork project ranging from 200K to 5M.
- Developed and maintained new client relations, successfully negotiating and securing new projects.
- Chaired project kickoff meetings, ensuring clear project objectives and expectations.
- Oversaw a team of 3 Estimators, 2 Project Managers, and 3 Drafting Engineers, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Established and nurtured relationships with vendors and subcontractors, expanding the network for project resources.
- Conducted weekly meetings to review ongoing project status, submittals, and engineering progress.
- Monitored project schedules, ensuring compliance and coordinating with accounting for billing accuracy.
- Purchased and tracked subcontracted scope of work, optimizing project efficiency.
- Performed detailed cost analysis for individual projects, contributing to the annual gross profit assessment.
Senior Estimator/ Project Manager
Everlast Interiors
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Reviewed project documentation for completeness and clarity, compiling questions and comments related to the project’s scope of work.
- Attended jobsite walkthrough, incorporating millwork scope costs for accurate estimates.
- Prepared and managed RFI's on Procore, Outlook, Building Connected, and iSOFT as per project requirements and coordinating answers received from clients and General contractors.
- Created detailed millwork Estimates for multi-million projects by reviewing architectural, interior designs, engineering drawing, bid requirements and project manual carefully.
- Prepared quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of project engagement utilizing standard estimating computer software called Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Initiated project kickoff, facilitating discussions on long lead and key items, exploring potential Value Engineering opportunities and savings.
- Participated in Scope review meetings to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Engaged in project negotiations, conducting thorough discussions on schedules, and reviewing payment terms before the award.
- Presented project and estimates to the engineering team upon winning a project, providing a comprehensive overview of the scope, project schedule, and special conditions.
- Generated change orders based on revised drawings and diligently monitored project progress, ensuring manufacturing adhered to the schedule while mitigating any potential impact on timelines from long lead items.
- Managed complex projects with challenging schedules and drove them towards successful completion with both budget and client satisfaction at most priority.
Junior Estimator
O+D Builders
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Complete Takeoff and Estimation of Residential, Hospitality and Commercial buildings varying from $600,000 to 25M.
- Developed and Implemented Value Engineering solutions to cut down project costs for the Owner while maintaining high level of Construction Quality.
- Attended Pre-Bid meetings and prepared Meeting Minutes.
- Conducted job site Walk through and executed photo survey of the building.
- Sent RFPs to Subcontractors, followed up with them, collected proposals and made sure that proposal includes the whole scope of work.
- Prepared RFIs, bid comparison sheets, summary sheet, drawing manifest, estimate sheet, notes and clarifications.
- Assisted VP of Pre-construction with leveling all trades and Purchasing upon a project award.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Engineering & Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
L.J. Institute of Engineering And Technology
06.2015
Skills
- Cost Control
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Vendor Selection
- Leading Projects
- Project Scheduling
- Client Relations
- Timely Project Completion
- Multi-Project Management
- Subcontracting Management
Affiliations
Member of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) | Member of American Society of Civil engineers.
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Timeline
Estimator/Project Manager
Fasttrack Construction
12.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
Everlast Interiors
03.2019 - 12.2021
Senior Estimator/ Project Manager
Everlast Interiors
12.2017 - 03.2019
Junior Estimator
O+D Builders
01.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Construction Engineering & Management
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
L.J. Institute of Engineering And Technology
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