SNIGDHA NANDIVADA, PMP, CSM
Frisco, TX 75035
Mobile: 201.238.4410
SUMMARY
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• Seasoned Professional, certified PMP and Scrum Master, an effective leader with all-round experience in
Program & Project Management, PMO, Business Analysis, Scheduling & Cost Controlling and Risk
Management
• Over 9+ years in developing & managing programs, projects on both waterfall as well as agile
methodologies. Experience in Project Management procedures (PMI), financial management, CPM
scheduling, cost control and forecasting, communications and document control. Knowledge of facility
management, commissioning, and operations
• Accomplished Business Analyst skilled in achieving operational efficiency with exceptional record of
delivering cost effective, high performance technology solutions to meet challenging business demands.
Extensive qualifications in all facets of information systems methodology from conceptual design through
documentation, implementation, user training, quality review, and enhancement.
• Experience working as a part of PMO, responsible for creating effective policies, procedures and controls
within the agency and worked with all levels of the organization to promote and champion the necessary
change programs to evolve the organization to a more proactive, team oriented culture.
• Extensive experience working as a subject matter expert in using project management & design software
including Primavera P6,Microsoft Project Planner, Auto CAD, Autodesk Take-off, Timberline, Live Link,
SharePoint, Contract Manager.
• Certifications: PMP,CSM, Primavera (P6), Registered Architect (India)
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) Long Island City, NY May 2013 –Oct 2015
As a Project Manager/Lead Business Analyst and a key member of PMO team, directly responsible for all projects
under Project Management Life Cycle systems for Oracle Primavera suite (P6) & Special Projects.
Project Manager/Lead Business Analyst
o Partnered with clients and various IT teams to identify, analyze, recommend and implement technical
solutions to business challenges. Evaluated evolving business requirements reconciled conflicts, decomposed
high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding of the
requirement and implemented effective solutions.
o End to End project management right from Business case creation to project delivery for modernized website
and content management using Agile Methodologies.
o Facilitate and run daily scrum calls for enhancements on existing applications and website modernization
project
o Worked with the product owners for user story prioritizations and backlog management.
o Worked with the teams for sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog management, defect management and
reporting.
o Program level risk assessment and performed release management activities working with various teams
identifying interdependencies, schedule slippages and recommending effective solutions that align with
program objectives
o Conceptualized & instrumental in developing a fully automated planning system that integrates with
operational systems and OBIEE with alerts to optimize the resource management process including resource
planning, resource rotation, forecasting across enterprise projects within the organization. The system helped
resource utilization improvement by 25% and better manage resources across enterprise projects
o Gathered requirements through JAD sessions, workshops with ODC teams (Capacity & CIP) to understand
and align the project goal, PPM reporting process, Integration of PPM with PTS, Data warehouse,
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Frisco, TX 75035
Mobile: 201.238.4410
Accounting systems
o Collaborated with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and interpreted
Business requirements into application and operation requirements. Analyzed tradeoffs between usability and
performance needs
o Instrumental in analyzing and modeling existing business processes and recommending changes related to
implementing a new business solution. Performed GAP analysis.
o Performed the feasibility analysis of, and developed requirements for, new systems and enhancements to
existing systems; ensured the system design fits the needs of the end users.
o Imported existing large project’s detail schedule into PPM and worked with Project Managers and Business
systems to test and ensure accuracy for existing project schedules
o Developed test scenarios and test cases to perform end to end testing for all enhancements and project
implementations
o Responsible for providing complete user support for P6 Primavera related issues.
o Developed training materials, trained users and provided functional support for all projects under Project
Management Life Cycle systems for Oracle Primavera suite (P6)
PMO
o Led large business / technical meetings, defined, negotiated, and monitored project scope; managed project
plans and client expectations
o Performed analysis with technical development team and selected Kendo UI tool for major integration
development projects as standard within SCA
o Project conceptualization and sizing for prioritization and PCB approval
o Coached project teams in their efforts to develop and maintain team level project plans and report progress
against them
o Supported project management team to maintain timely and effective change management processes,
procedures and systems
o Analyzed and highlighted the overall schedule impact of any variance / change order
o Maintained configuration management of the software, schedule and other changes (baseline control)
o Identified scope changes, performed impact analysis, developed and issued project change notices, and
conducted project management briefings.
o Setting up standards for creating a Risk Registry and Risk Response Plan
o Was instrumental in setting up standards for Communication Plans and KPI’s for various project types.
o Defined and developed RACI and ROI standards for the IT department in SCA
o Created documentation for user guides, training manuals and business process.
THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP.INC.
Sep 2007 –Dec 2012
The Louis Berger Group is an internationally recognized consulting firm that provides engineering, architecture,
program and construction management, environmental planning and science, and economic development services.
Part of program management team, implementing concepts of Project Controls, provide presales support including
estimations, proposals, presentations.
Project Profile:
• George Washington Bridge Bus Station Redevelopment Project - Project Manager, Controls
Client - Port Authority of New York and New Jersey New York, NY
Aug 2010 – Dec 2012
o Worked on a $180 million George Washington Bridge Bus Station Redevelopment project for Port Authority
tunnels bridges and terminals (TB&T) division.
o Managed and coordinated all project controls activities for facility projects including CPM scheduling,
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Frisco, TX 75035
Mobile: 201.238.4410
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budgeting, cost estimating, risk management, reporting, document control, contract administration and
administrative services.
o Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Develop conceptual estimates. Develop
price work based on rates and subcontractor input
o Responsible for design and construction management activities, demonstrating advanced technical
experience, education in architecture and knowledge of architectural/engineering systems. Management
activities include reviewing and providing comments on the technical design aspects of the facility projects.
o Performed site visits to evaluate progress of the developer’s design for as-built conditions, special
inspections, and adherence to the Building Code and Lease Agreement
o Developed cost model and probability curves utilizing @Risk to justify contingency fund that is being
proposed to the Board.
o Performed 60%, 90% and 100% reviews with the developer and various stakeholders to ensure
design are progressing in accordance with prior direction, major engineering and VE decisions; and
most drawings, specifications, and other documents are well advanced
o Update project documents to reflect a contract change, including amendments to contracts, drawings and
specifications, schedules and budgets, and design documents.
PMO
o Program status and overall tracking of development, change management, budget and timelines
o Performed audits of consultant, contractor, and supplier quality programs for adequacy and compliance
o Responsible for creating a risk register using subjective assessment of “Low, Medium and High” and
assigning a value for the impact
o Established and maintained best practice in handling of documents using Livelink, SharePoint , Contract
Manager systems
o Developed a detail Document Control Plan to implement and interpret administrative procedures.
o Coordinated with Release Management, Document Management teams for timely technological
upgrades and ensured all necessary project updates, documents are available on time for daily
tracking, training
o Supported project management team to maintain timely and effective change management
processes, procedures and systems
• Project Controls Specialist/Scheduler
Client - New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA)
Long Island City, NY
Jan 2008 – Jul 2010
o Worked on a $3.2 billion project for NYCSCA, responsible for all aspects of schedule and cost control for
schools in New York City utilizing P6.
o Developed and managed 200 integrated project lifecycle schedules for capacity projects spanning across
seven divisions within NYCSCA including prototyping, testing, training and resource management.
o Updated the program master schedule based on update calendar. Worked with all schedulers and design
consultants, construction management consultants, contractors, and program management team members and
client staff to obtain the latest schedules in the appropriate program format for each phase (planning, design,
bid/award, construction, start-up) and task (including permits, and environmental) and incorporate into
monthly schedule.
o Analyzed schedules with baseline, identify variance, and develop recovery schedules to bring project
milestones back to schedule. Document and distributed copies of schedule to program management team
members and client
o Import the Construction Manager’s schedule into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and correct any
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Frisco, TX 75035
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discrepancy created while importing the file
o Identified scope changes, performed impact analysis, developed and issued project change notices, and
conducted project management briefings.
o Organized ,coordinated project meetings involving stakeholders from all the organizations in the project
o Prepared detailed weekly/monthly cost and schedule reports for all divisions of NYCSCA and external
agencies, prototyping, testing and analysis of various report requirements and specifications.
o Facilitate and oversee the risk assessment, mitigation and contingency planning process for the Program
o Ensure full integration between the estimating, planning/scheduling and risk management functions within
projects
o Created documentation for user guides, training manuals and business process
• Various Projects - Architect
Architectural Associates, Hyderabad, India
July 2003 – July 2006
o Phases 1, 2 & 3 -Township, Hyderabad, India. Responsible for performing technical studies and developing
a township with a combination of row houses and independent condos with all the amenities in the township.
The project encompassed residential buildings and a combination of commercial and recreational spaces. Took
site visits at required stages and made necessary suggestions and recommendations to advise site engineers.
Also, assisted in the development of design plans and prepared specifications. (Client: Modi Constructions)
o Corporate Office Building, Hyderabad, India. Responsible for developing office space suiting to future
needs with adaptable spaces. Assisted the Chief Architect in designing the structure, and gave necessary
suggestions and technical details regarding the new elements that could be used in the building. Additionally,
performed construction management, which included field placement of structures and selection of materials.
Submitted all drawings to the client and contractors using AutoCAD 2004 and worked with the estimating team
and 3D model making agency to enlighten the interior works for the client’s satisfaction and approval. (Client:
Deccan Chronicle Holdings PVT Ltd.)
o Secunderabad Club- Sports& Recreational Center, Hyderabad, India. Associate Architect. Designed the
facility according to standards and produced AutoCAD drawings for field work; created layout, site plans,
preliminary and presentation drawings as per client requirements; managed daily project completion and trades
coordination; prepared municipal drawings which had to be approved by the Government of Andhra Pradesh;
conducted field inspections to verify compliance with construction documents and drawings. (Client:
Secunderabad Sports Club.)
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• M.S., Construction Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ, 2007
• Bachelor of Architecture, School of Planning and Architecture, JNT University, India 2005
• Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI, 2011
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 2015
Professional training
• Primavera Project Planner (P6) for Scheduling, Cost and, Risk Analysis
• Timberline Estimating, Document Control, 2007
• AutoCAD LT, 2006, ADT and 3D StudioMax, 2005
• Adobe Photoshop, Coral Draw, 2004
Professional Memberships
• Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Registered Architect, Council of Architecture-India
• Registered Member of Indian Architect and Builder Association
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Frisco, TX 75035
Mobile: 201.238.4410
• Registered Member of India Institute of Interior Design
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
▪ May 2013 – Present Project Manager, CCN Resources
▪ Aug 2010 –Dec 2012 Project Manager-Controls, The Louis Berger Group Inc.,USA
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Jul 2007 –Jul 2010 Project Controls Specialist, The Louis Berger Group Inc.,USA
Jul 2003-Jul 2006 Architect, Architectural Associates, India
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