Dhruv Patel
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Ingenious Estimator/Site Engineer successfully implementing project cost procedures and monitor quality construction. Skilled at reading blueprints and communicating duties to workers. Proficient in methods, principles and applications of engineering, design, building and construction.
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Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Estimator Civil/Site Engineer - Full Time
Neo Infrastructure
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Reduced risks by reviewing permits process to comply with regulations.
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Coordinated with contractors, utility companies and government agencies to implement projects.
- Prepared schedules, project budgets and specifications for materials and labor.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with and on site Supervisor/ Project manager.
Estimator/Project Engineer - Full Time
High Edge Group
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Reviewed and approved invoices and change orders to monitor project expenses and reflect any change to scope in project budget.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed designs and performed accurate cost analysis.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
Junior Project Estimator - Full Time
High Edge Group
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to understand project requirements and accurately estimate cost and resources needed.
- Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential issues or challenges.
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices for materials and services.
- Identified areas for cost saving to help increase profitability and lower client costs.
- Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.
- Monitored project progress to identify and address changes in project scope or budget.
Engineering Intern
Element Five
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Reviewed contractor submittals for adherence to technical specifications on construction projects.
- Reviewed operational costs for accuracy and budgetary compliance for pending projects.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) -
Deakin University
Geelong, VIC07.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Document Management
- Scheduling Software
- Quantity Take-Offs
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
Technical Expertise
- Viewpoint (Pro-contractor)
- Expert
- Hammer-tech
- Aconex
- Costx
- Blue-Beam Revu
- Microsoft Word/ Excel/ Power-point/ Project.
Timeline
Cost Estimator Civil/Site Engineer - Full Time
Neo Infrastructure
08.2022 - 07.2023
Estimator/Project Engineer - Full Time
High Edge Group
05.2020 - 07.2022
Junior Project Estimator - Full Time
High Edge Group
07.2019 - 05.2020
Engineering Intern
Element Five
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) -
Deakin University
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