RAGHAVI PALWAI, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Project Manager

(Cell): (240) 751-5434

Email: raghavi.palwai@gmail.com

Experience Summary: Have above twelve years of relevant field and office experience in most facets of

Project Development, Construction Management, Risk Management, Project Scheduling, Earned Value

Management, Project Controls and Disputes Resolution, including residential, hotels, bridges, commercial

and public sector projects. Work experience includes developing and managing client relationship, project

scope and documents reviews, specifications and contract reviews, constructability reviews, project

estimates and change orders analysis, life cycle cost analysis, schedule/ earned value analysis and

claims analysis.

Have a verifiable track record of bringing innovative solutions to the table and successfully executing and

completing multimillion dollar projects on schedule and on budget. Also have excellent interpersonal skills

and a professional attitude, can manage projects independently or as a team member, easily adaptable to

current technology with strong computer skills.

Representative project experience includes:

Alpha Corporation, Dulles, VA: Project Manager.

• PM/CM Services for Major National Defense Contractor Office Consolidation, Arlington, VA:

Project Manager/ Program Scheduler on a $220 million 325,000 square foot LEED® Gold office

project. Work includes constructing two - six story office buildings, and a two story 800 space

underground parking garage on a tight urban site that will require extensive environmental

remediation and utility infrastructure work. Responsible for complete program and construction

management oversight. Major duties include assisting Owner in negotiating GMP construction

contract; implementing communications plan utilizing customized Sharepoint® Project Portal;

developing and implementing cost loaded CPM master project schedule to support earned value

analysis; performing risk analysis; performing design reviews and evaluating design quality assurance

activities; monitoring day-to-day activities of GMP construction contractor for cost, quality and

schedule performance; evaluating LEED® Gold designer and contractor certification activities; and

providing overall coordination and leadership for project development team through building

commissioning, operational startup activities, relocation activities and project closeout.

Warner Construction Consultants, Rockville, MD: Project Manager.

• Hampton Inn- Convention Center, Washington, DC: Project Manager for the construction of a new

$55 million 228-room hotel. Managed this LEED certified hotel project and took part in the design

development and pre-construction phases. Reviewed constructability of architectural, MEP and

structural drawings; managed contractors and subcontractors; monitored day-to-day on-site progress;

analyzed construction budgets and manpower requirements; prepared RFP’s for A/E, construction

services and project scopes; reviewed contractor and subcontractor bids; prepared project cost

estimates; assisted with QA/QC activities; and prepared and presented project status reports to

owners.

• The Westin Hotel, Arlington, VA: Project Manager for the construction of a new $80 million 336room

full service hotel. Managed this LEED certified hotel project and took part in the design

development and pre-construction phases. Reviewed constructability of architectural, MEP and

structural drawings; managed contractors and subcontractors; monitored day-to-day on-site progress;

analyzed construction budgets and manpower requirements; prepared RFP’s and project scopes;

reviewed contractor and subcontractor bids; prepared project cost estimates, prepared project

schedule; assisted with QA/QC activities; and prepared and presented project status reports with

risks and opportunities to owners.

• Parc Rosslyn, Rosslyn, VA: Project Manager for the construction of this new $60 million 13-story

LEED Silver Certified apartment building. Played a key project role in managing the project budget

and schedule; and in developing and presenting project status reports to Owners. In spite of multiple

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delays due to the discovery of contaminated soil, and due to coordination issues caused by WMATA

metro train tunnels running under the project boundaries, this project was completed $1.5 million

under budget and one month ahead of schedule.

• Butler Residence, Upperville, VA: Managed the design and construction of this $10 million custom

residence from planning phase through to project close-out. Participated in the preconstruction

process and was actively involved in conducting construction reviews, developing bid packages and

scopes of work for various trades. Played a key role in the project start-up process by developing the

construction contract and by setting up document control systems and management protocols. Also

developed and managed project budget and schedule. Efficiently scheduled, conducted and

documented job meetings, contractor coordination meetings and owner-architect meetings.

Processed pay applications and monitored change orders.

• Chesapeake Bay Bridge, MD: Served as a Claims Consultant for MD transportation authority to

support $20 million construction delay claim for Bay Bridge Project. Played a key role in analyzing the

delay by reviewing delay claim, specifications, contractor schedule updates, delay damages, change

orders, RFIs, acceleration and productivity associated with the claim and assisted in preparing

construction litigation & mediation support documents. Prepared as-built schedule from construction

daily reports to support the deficiencies in reported schedule updates and productivity rates.

• The Office Building at Gateway, Arlington, VA: As Owner’s Representative managed owner

provided tenant improvement allowances for constructing tenant space build-outs. Scheduled,

conducted and documented progress meetings and contractor coordination meetings; established

and monitored project schedules; reviewed and approved change order costs and contractor

applications for payment; managed delivery of tenant spaces to clients; and assisted with project

closeout and tenant space transfers.

• Century Center at Crystal City, Arlington, VA: As Owner’s Representative managed Owner

provided tenant improvement allowances for constructing tenant space build-outs. Scheduled,

conducted and documented progress meetings and contractor coordination meetings; established

and monitored project schedules; reviewed and approved change order costs and contractor

applications for payment; managed delivery of tenant spaces to tenants; and assisted with project

closeout and tenant space transfers.

• The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC: Provided project and

construction management services for multiple projects on an as-needed basis. Provided QA/QC

analysis and prepared deficiency reports on existing work; reviewed change orders for major

renovation projects; participated in contract negotiations; and assisted in construction claims analysis

and provided litigation support.

The Bosch Group, Inc. Miami, FL: Project Coordinator

• Miami Tri-Rail Station, at Miami International Airport, FL: Prepared 100% Bid Estimate for 22 Million

Miami Tri-Rail Station and performed estimate review (Quantity takeoff and pricing - 65% bid estimate)

for 200 Million Miami Intermodal Center, A Rental Car Facility, at Miami International Airport.

• The Falls at Marina Bay, Fort Lauderdale, FL: Performed Claims review, cost analysis, document

control and organization for $26 million multifamily residential complex

• Summit Brickell Apartment Complex, Fort Lauderdale, FL: Responsible for site supervision,

document control, sub-contractor coordination and schedule updates

Education:

M.S. Construction Management, Florida International University, Miami, FL

B.S. Architecture, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India

Professional Development:

LEED Professional Accreditation (LEED AP); Project Management Professional (PMP)

Oracle Primavera Certification (P6/ P7); Certified BIM (Building Information Management) Adv. Power

User; Risk Analysis & Rick Management

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