Vinay Kumar
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented construction professional with 5+ years of experience in estimating, cost analysis, and project engineering, primarily within commercial, retail, and healthcare sectors. Proven track record in preparing accurate cost estimates, managing subcontractors, and supporting project execution through RFIs, change orders, and documentation control. Successfully contributed to $17M+ in awarded projects. Seeking to transition into cost control or broader project management roles to leverage strong analytical, organizational, and field coordination skills
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Estimator
QPS
10.2022 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints, specs, and proposals to develop accurate labor, material, and time estimates for retail, commercial, and healthcare projects.
- Created detailed estimates and proposals, blending technical data with clear scope descriptions to support project bids and execution.
- Maintained client communication and conducted scope reviews, contributing to $4M in annual sales.
- Managed drywall project execution, including RFIs, change orders, work orders, and subcontractor coordination to support smooth project delivery.
- Ensured field operations aligned with estimates through proactive cost control, documentation management, and schedule tracking.
Estimator
The Berg Group
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Projects included commercial, retail and educational institutions specifically in the field of Drywall/ Framing, Rough Carpentry and Acoustical ceilings.
- Estimated and bid on retail projects worth up to $2M including several Target remodels. Recent projects worth mentioning – Stinson Law Firm, AZ, UCI Med Ed, CA and Regents Suites TI, AZ.
- Duties included site visits and reviews, labor productivity calculations, quantity take-offs and estimate pricing and preparing quotes.
- Communicate project details to Project Management team for scheduling/budgeting jobs.
Assistant Estimator/ Project Engineer
Bilbro Construction, Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported bid preparation by performing quantity take-offs, reviewing plans/specs, and helping secure $13M in awarded projects.
- Coordinated subcontractor pricing, evaluated quotes, and maintained strong vendor relationships.
- Assisted in writing bid proposals, cost estimates, and prequalification packages.
- Managed project documentation including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
- Supported buyouts and construction planning for a $5M landfill project at Camp Pendleton.
Estimator/ Junior Project Manager
Oakwood Construction, Belfor Group USA
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Inspect residential/commercial properties damaged by fire/water to accurately scope the reconstruction work needed. Also inspected properties needing tenant improvement work.
- Writing detailed repair estimates on Xactimate and getting them approved by the clients.
- Generated $60,000 in sales for the month of January.
- Provided quantity estimation and other duties as directed by superiors.
- As a junior PM, supervised the repair process from beginning to end including any supplements.
Research Assistant/ Teaching Assistant
California State University, Long Beach
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Published Articles - Author: Chandra, Shailesh; Kumar, Vinay. A percolation theory-based street network connectivity model. Inderscience Publishers. 2019;
- Develop quantification of benefits of key civil investments in California.
- Literature reviews and document control.
- Cost / Benefit analysis.
- Invigilated a few undergraduate classes of Civil Engineering, CSULB.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Management
California State University
Long Beach, CA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore, India01.2017
Skills
- Bluebeam
- Plexis
- On Screen Takeoff/ Quickbid
- Microsoft Office
- Procore
- Cost estimation
- Quantity take-offs
Certification
Procore – Project Management Certification
Timeline
Estimator
QPS
10.2022 - Current
Estimator
The Berg Group
11.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Estimator/ Project Engineer
Bilbro Construction, Inc.
03.2021 - 09.2021
Estimator/ Junior Project Manager
Oakwood Construction, Belfor Group USA
07.2020 - 02.2021
Research Assistant/ Teaching Assistant
California State University, Long Beach
03.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Construction Management
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
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