Sneha Chavan CAPM

Project Engineer | Estimator |Scheduler |Field Engineer

PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management. Project Engineer and Construction Engineer with extensive background and experience managing a wide spectrum of construction projects with 2+ years of experience as an Estimator, Field Engineer and Scheduler. Experience in Commercial and Residential construction; Budgeting and Tracking for on-going projects by Labor, Time and Money; and extensive experience in Scheduling with Primavera Project Management Software. Strong knowledge of all phases of construction.

Areas of Expertise

 

 

 

§    Client Relations §    Service Solutions §    Project Management §    Team Leadership/Motivation

§    Report Analysis §    Record Management §    Cost Controls §    Communications

§ Problem-solving § Software Management § Strategic Planning/Analysis § Conflict Resolution

Professional History

Con-Real, LP

Assistant Estimator (Intern)May 2010 - Aug 2010

Prepared Bid Packages and supporting documents, and performed estimation of several divisions of project.

§    Coordinated subcontractor - coverage and selection of subcontractor.

§    Attended Pre-Bid meetings and prepared pre-Bid package for estimation.

§    Developed and maintained  “iSqFt” online preconstruction management software for Project Setup and Updates.

§    Developed and maintained Estimating Departmental Database containing Bid Costs for several projects, Delay cost, reason for delay, solutions performed, and market research performed for various projects.

§    Analyzed Project Estimated and Actual costs and interacted with Estimating team members in fixing the problems of bidding and contracting.

§    Performed Budgeting and Tracking for on-going projects for Labor, Money, & Time.

§    Performed tracking of Project Estimated cost & Actual cost and Schedule Time & Actual Time on site.

§    Obtained all information for legal contracting of various divisions of projects.

Rajesh Ghatge and associates, India                                                                    

Field Engineer/ SchedulerJan 2006 - May 2007

Responsible for tracking cost and progress, updating schedule and managing change orders.

§    Tracked and updated productivity reports on weekly basis.

§    Maintaining and updating the monthly cash flow report with strong emphasis on cost forecasting.

§    Performed schedule impact analysis for contractor change orders and conduct contractor meetings.

§    Maintained communication with management, contractor, project teams with respect to all scheduling issues, and updated schedules and look-ahead reports.

§    Extensive use of critical path, cost loading, use of relationship and lag, constraints, schedule content, and milestones.

§    Reviewed and maintained weekly productivity with all craft superintendents and project manager.

§    Worked closely with procurement, subcontractors, and accounting departments to develop different reports to track project progress.

§    Prepared and verified all Invoices on biweekly basis for scope as well as change order work.

§    Performed quantity takeoff for change order work.  

§    Maintained Resource loaded and baseline schedules for performance analysis.

§    Maintained project schedules, analyzed performance indicators and identify deviations and potential risks.

§    Supported the Project Site Manager in development of a mitigation strategy.

Minor Irrigation of Govt. of Maharashtra, India

Project Engineer (Intern)Dec  2004 - Nov 2005

Reviewed Bid & Contract Documents, attended all Pre- Bid meetings and performed Site Supervision for various project such as schools, residential apartments, and bungalows.

§    Performed estimation of site cleaning and earthwork activities.

§    Estimated  Material, Labor, and Cost involved in earthwork and site cleaning.

§    Performed Scheduling of equipment required for earthwork activities.

§    Performed project site visits for assessment of project site for risks & problems.

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Professional History – Continued

 

§    Responsible for administrative work for project including maintaining records, project files and database.

§    Developed and maintained overall Project Cost Report, cost to date, Earned Values, Cost/Schedule Variances.

§    Supported Proposal Development.

Kiran-Jeet Associates, India                                                                                    

Intern Engineer/ Field EngineerJan 2002 - Dec 2002

Designed and updated Construction Drawings according to client demands, and performed Pre-schedule meeting with all subcontractors, Estimating department, Legal department and Scheduling team.

§    Maintained Project Schedule, Project Trend & Contract Change Notice procedure.

§    Tracked and monitored schedule-related project issues.

§    Analyzed performance indicators, identify deviations and potential risks.

§    Supported Project Site Manager in risk mitigation.

§    Performed the document control on-site.

§    Reviewed of sub-contractors schedule for compliance with overall project schedule.

§    Developed and maintained Project Control Curves and Reports.

§    Established Project delivery requirements to maintain overall Project Milestones.

§    Prepare Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports and weekly discipline look ahead schedules.

§    Provide training and support to the client's designates in usage of Primavera's P3 software and Project Controls techniques.

Technical Skills

Drafting & Designing Tool: AutoCAD 2006.

Writing & Recording Tool: MS Excel, MS Outlooks & MS Word.

Scheduling Tool: Primavera P3 & P6.

Estimating Tool:  Timberline, Heavy Bid, & On-Screen Takeoff.

Presentation Tool: MS PowerPoint, & Studio 3D-Max.

Database Tool: MS Access 2007.

Bidding Tool: iSqFt.

Presentations

Disputed Resolution Methods;  Earthquake Resisting Structures; Geotextile Reinforcement in Pavement; Trenchless Construction Methods; Construction Planning and Scheduling; Construction Cost Estimation; Productivity Improvement Study; Asphalt Cement; Brownfield Development at Denver; Federal program of Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI); and Infrastructure Evaluation, Maintenance, and Renewal of Water Pipes

Awards and Affiliations

Awarded the ‘Civil Departmental Scholarship’ for Masters Program; Awarded the 2nd prize winner for CCTV pipeline test in  “No Dig International Conference” in Dallas, Texas on Trenchless Technology; Participated in The international Symposium On underground “Freight Transportation” at UTA, Texas; Participated in "No Dig International Conference” in Dallas, Texas on Trenchless Technology; Participated in Campus Sustainability at UTA, Texas; and Awarded 2nd prize winner for state level project presentation at Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Education

The University of Texas at Arlington

Master of Science in Construction Management, Dec. 2009.

Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, June 2006.