Vishal Shah
Irvine,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Project Estimator with solid foundation in project estimation and cost analysis. Proven track record of delivering accurate project proposals and consistently meeting client expectations. Demonstrated proficiency in budget forecasting and risk assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Estimator
Uprite Construction
Irvine, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, and RFPs for diverse project sectors including Industrial Ground-Up, Self Storage, Infrastructure, Federal Aviation, Warehouse Retrofits & Tenant Improvements (TI) ranging from $3.5M to $45M in total construction value.
- Lead preparation of detailed scopes of work using Destini Estimator, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment with bid intent.
- Utilize Bid Day to analyze, compare, and level subcontractor proposals to develop accurate and competitive estimates.
- Managed subcontractor outreach via Building Connected.
- Developed conceptual and detailed budgets for TI and retrofit projects, supporting early decision-making and feasibility analysis.
- Collaborated with estimating teams across Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, and Texas to support regional pursuits and deliver coordinated bid submissions.
- Assisted in subcontractor scope alignment, bid leveling, and value-driven procurement strategies.
Project Estimator
JC Elite Construction
New York, New York
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, RFPs, schedule for wide range of Landlord, commercial, Healthcare, Education and Public work for project valuation ranging from $1.5M to $45M.
- Sent drawings out to the vendors for pricing via Building Connected.
- Performed walkthrough, submitted RFI’s, created scope sheet to level vendors after receiving proposal for each trade to provide competitive and factual pricing to the client.
- Bought out trades after job was awarded along with typing up Purchase Orders for vendor and doing a Kick-off meeting with the operation team.
- Performed duties of a Cost Manager for $18M government project in downtown, which includes issuing Change Orders to the client per design / field change with all necessary breakouts and detailed scope. On approval provided Change Order to Subcontractor and created a Budget cash flow.
- Descoped a $16M Aviation project for “Delta” at JFK for a Modular Walkway Connector. Prepared scope of work, leveling sheets and awarded the project to contractors with the best value. Worked with our Design team to provide Delegated Design. Developed procurement schedule, collected submittals and uploaded on Procore. Conducted weekly meetings to track progress and keep up with the schedule.
- Participated in project meetings with Clients, Project team, vendors, review schedule and prepared financial reports.
Project Estimator
Quest Builders Group
New York, New York
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewed drawings and specification for a wide range of Commercial, Residential, Healthcare and warehouse to determine scope of work for project valuation ranging from $500K to $13M.
- Prepared cost estimates at various stages of design from schematic and budget to detailed take-off and pricing.
- Conducted site walk-throughs, submitted RFI’s, engaged with potential vendors and produced competitive bids.
- Summarized, compared, and leveled several quotes from each trade arriving with the best price for the project.
- Daily communication with sub-contractors to discuss scope and negotiate to receive competitive pricing.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2024
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-2019
B.E. - Civil Engineering
L.D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India05-2018
Skills
- Destini / Bid Day
- Auto CAD
- Autodesk Revit
- BIM 360
- Primavera P6
- Sage Timberline
- Microsoft Office & Project
- On-Screen Take-off
- Building Connected
Certification
- 2019 F.E. Civil passed, eligible for Professional Engineering
- 2019 Construction Manager-In-Training(CMIT) – (CMAA Member)
- 2020 OSHA 30 Hours & SST 62 Hours
Timeline
Project Estimator
Uprite Construction
01.2023 - Current
Project Estimator
JC Elite Construction
02.2021 - 12.2022
Project Estimator
Quest Builders Group
02.2020 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Cumberlands
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
North Carolina State University
B.E. - Civil Engineering
L.D. College of Engineering