GANESH KADAM, P.E., PMP, ENV SP

1968 Flagstone Ranch Lane -- Henderson, NV 89012 -- (702) 277-8449 -- ganeshkadam@me.com

 

SUMMARY

 

·         Licensed professional civil engineer and certified project management professional with experience managing large-scale state and municipal projects.

 

·         15+ years of functional experience in project management, program/construction management and civil and structural engineering design.

 

·         Preparing and executing project plans and programs, ensuring that work is carried out in accordance with the company’s procedures and client’s satisfaction.

 

·         Able to ensure project completion within the defined scope of work, including cost and schedule, by serving as the primary point of contact.  Managed client relationships and coordinated the allocation of project resources and workflow.

 

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

 

CERTIFICATION

 

 

·         Professional Civil Engineer in State of Nevada (PE) - License # 019087

 

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) - License # 1612154 

                                             

·          ISI Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)                                                       
 

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

 

·         Delta Habitat Conservation and Conveyance Program, DWR, CA (2008 – 2010) - $1.4B.

 

·         Systems Conveyance and Operations Program (SCOP), Clean Water Coalition, Las Vegas, Nevada (2008-2009) - $700M.

 

·         Paradise-Whitney Sewer Interceptor Predesign, Clark County Water Reclamation District, Las

Vegas, Nevada (2009 – 2011) - $150M.

 

·         River Mountains Water Treatment Facility Water Quality Laboratory, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas, Nevada (2005 – 2007) - $29M.

 

·         WPCF 3 MW Solar Power Project, City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada (2010 – 2013) - $21M.

 

·         WPCF Odor Control Upgrades Project, City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada (2011-2013) - $28M.

 

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

 

·         Project management activities associated with the planning and execution of projects.
 

·         Construction Management of general contract and design-build projects.
 

·         Knowledge and hands on experience in field of civil engineering for public water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and solid waste utility systems.

 

·         Structural design of steel, wood and concrete structures.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

 

 

 

 

Ø       Jan ‘05 – Feb ‘14                Civil Engineer IV – Black & Veatch Corporation, Las Vegas, NV

 

Ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with specifications, statutory requirements, laws, rules, regulations and other contractual requirements with due regards to safety, operability and maintainability.

 

·         Engineering Design Management duties included

§         Planning, design and execution engineering of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Identified stakeholders impacted by this project.

§         Obtained project plan approval from the sponsor. Managed multiple work streams, including contractors and offshore/remote project teams.

§         Developed and maintained project plan, including cost estimates and project schedule. Led cross-functional project teams to ensure quality project deliverables.

§         Ensured that project is completed on schedule, within budget and according to corporate plan.

§         Monitored project deliverables and progress through ongoing communication with project members and stakeholders.

§         Communicated project risks and worked to mitigate risks throughout the project. Communicated project status, issues and risks to project stakeholders. Got final approval from client.

§         Ensured adherence to corporate guidelines for Project Management and Controls.

§         Managed project schedule using Microsoft Project; prepared and maintained monthly progress reports; prepared monthly invoices necessary invoice backup material; coordinated invoices/billings with sub consultants.

§         Mentored junior professional staff.

§         Cultivated and maintained client relationships.

 

·         Construction/Program Management duties included

§         Supervised project personnel and assigned duties to them and provided as needed training.

§         Performed constructability and bidability reviews.

§         Prepared and implemented project procedures, safety and quality plans.

§         Developed and implemented staffing plans in accordance with contract and project requirements

§         Investigated and prepared responses to requests for information;

§         Performed quality assurance inspections and construction document control.

§         Monitored contractors’ workmanship, informed the responsible contractors of defects and deficiencies, and enforced remedial actions.

§         Scheduled and conducted weekly coordination meetings at which contractors, suppliers, engineers and construction team can discuss progress and resolve technical and schedule issues. Prepared meeting agenda and minutes.

§         Assisted the Scheduler in monitoring and controlling the Master Schedule and progress of the works.

§         Assisted the Project Manager in checking and approving the Status of Work Progress Instalments and Contractors applications for payment.

§         Assisted the Project Manager in evaluating scope changes or request of extra works submitted by contractors or required by Client.

§         Directed the project closeout and delivery activities.

 

·         Project Management duties included

§         Assisted the project manager in managing the budget and schedule for the project;

§         Prepared planned, earned, spent curves and other forecast projections of project expenditures;

§         Managed project schedule using enterprise PPM software Primavera P6; prepared and maintained monthly progress reports; prepared monthly invoices necessary invoice backup material; coordinated invoices/billings with sub consultants.

§         Lead or assisted proposal efforts.

 

 

 

 

Ø       May ‘04 – Jan ‘05              Structural Designer – Lochsa Engineering Inc., Las Vegas, NV

 

·         Analyzed and Designed structures such as hotels/casinos, condominiums, commercial/industrial buildings.

·         Developed project charter & identified team members.

·         Got formal approval from stakeholders.

·         Executed tasks defined in project plan & ensured quality. Built deliverables.

·         Implemented change management plan.

·         Verified scope & tracked the project performance along with risk monitoring.

·         Got formal acceptance for the project & documented lessons learned.

·         Archived project records & measured customer satisfaction.

 

 

Ø       March ‘02 – May ‘04         Design Engineer – L. R. Nelson Consulting Engineers Inc., Las Vegas

 

·         Structural design of steel, wood and concrete structures and analysis, review of plans and calculations, shop drawing review and client relations.

·         Got formal approval from stakeholders.

·         Executed tasks defined in project plan & ensured quality. Built deliverables.

·         Implemented change management plan.

·         Verified scope & tracked the project performance along with risk monitoring.

·         Got formal acceptance for the project & documented lessons learned.

·         Archived project records & measured customer satisfaction.

·         Generated proposals and technical reports.

 

 

Ø       Aug ‘97 – Aug ‘99                         Structural Design Engineer – Sterling Engineering, Mumbai, INDIA

 

·         Developed general alignment drawings for complete project.

·         Responsible for developing design standard, detailed structural drawings, project coordination and supervising construction at site.

·         Executed tasks defined in project plan & ensured quality. Built deliverables.

·         Implemented change management plan.

·         Verified scope & tracked the project performance along with risk monitoring.

·         Got formal acceptance for the project & documented lessons learned.

·         Archived project records & measured customer satisfaction.

·         Generated proposals and technical reports.

 

 

Ø       Aug ‘96 – July ‘97                         Structural Engineer – Cobit Engineering, Mumbai, INDIA

 

·         Worked on Industrial design projects.

·         Communication with the client including understanding project requirements, client constraints, deadlines, resources for construction.

·         Managed resources on the project, monitor progress and inform client of the progress made

·         Problem solving by visiting sites and meeting clients for addressing various construction issues.

·         Provided technical advice to team members to be able to execute projects to required standards and quality.

 

 

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

 

 

M.S. (Engineering Structures and Mechanics), Idaho State University, Pocatello ID

 

B.S. (Civil Engineering), University of Mumbai, Mumbai India

 

Diploma in Civil Engineering, K.J. Somaiya Polytechnic, Mumbai India

                           

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