Currently working as an Assistant project manager / Estimator at SMB group, llc. I am actively seeking a full time position in
Construction Project Engineering & Management. I graduated from Michigan State University in Construction management major.
Having completed my masters, I would like to work full time and utilize my knowledge and problem solving skills that I have
developed, to achieve excellence in a vast array of topics and gain good experience in this field. I am keen to work on site and be a
part of the execution team. Construction project estimation, Project controls, Scheduling, Building Information Modeling(BIM) &
collaborative techniques like Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean construction are some of my areas of interest.
Skills
Microsoft Office (10+ years)
Accomplishments
Construction Project Control - For the Construction of Three Walls April 2016
Class assignment where project control was performed on the construction process of three walls.
Project control tools used for
this exercise were: Resource Leveling, Project Expediting, Labor S-Curves, Cost S-Curves & Cash Flow Analysis
BIM (Class Projects) September 2015 - December 2015
Revit Architectural Project : Analyzed construction documents for the development of the architectural BIM model.
Revit MEP Project : Analyzed construction documents for the development of the MEP BIM model.
Learn all of the basic tools
used in Revit to develop MEP models
Navisworks Clash Detection Project: Applied electronic-based technology to manage the construction process.
Combined
exported files from the Revit MEP Project with architectural and structural files that were provided into Navisworks.
Navisworks 4D Simulation Project : Analyzed and visualized a construction project schedule with the use of Navisworks.
Learned how to import a schedule into Navisworks and apply it to model elements & also to animate the model via the schedule
and visually inspect the schedule for coordination issues
Cost Estimation and Quantity Take-Off Ovid-Middlebury Emergency Services Building November 2014
Class assignment where cost estimation and quantity take-off was performed for the construction of Ovid-Middlebury Emergency
Services Building.
Detailed analysis of drawings (plans) and specification manual was done for the exercise.
Estimation softwares
used for this exercise were: D-Profiler, On-Screen Takeoff, Sage 300 (Timberline).
Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP's), plans, amendments and other documentation to determine scope of work and content to
establish costs, materials, design and labor estimates as well as reviewing all documentation for accuracy and competitive
bidding
2.
Develop detailed take-offs from various media (iSQft, OnScreen Take-Off, Planswift, Stackpro estimating, Square take-off).
3.
Develop estimates ranging from time and material to lump sum and unit pricing estimates.
4.
Acquire and finalize bids from subcontractors and suppliers per plans and specifications and maintain communications with
vendors.
5.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
6.
Submit bids and budgets by bid deadline.
7.
Frequent jobsite visits whenever required.
8.
Build and maintain relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.
9.
Consult with clients, vendors and construction team members to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve problems.
10.
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects as assigned.
11.
Prepare, research and validate change orders for subcontractors.
12.
Collect and process all subcontractor invoicing.
13.
Project close-out according to Owner's contract requirements.
Site Intern, 05/2013 - 06/2014 Convenient Construction & Consultancy, Indore, M.P, India – , ,
Commercial Project - Friends Unity Hospital & Research Centre (Budget - $6 Million Performed Site supervision and kept a check on all the work activities going on site.
2.
Assisted the Field engineer in quantity take-off for concrete, flooring, painting, etc, interacted with every sub-contractor on site,
directed them & reported their progress as well as their concerns to the project engineer.
3.
Prepared a `Daily Progress Report' showing the work done on site concerning different trades, crew information and
photographs of all the work going on site that had to be reported.
4.
Maintained document control for Request for Information (RFI's), Submittals, Project Cost Reports, change proposals &
architect's supplemental instructions (ASI).
5.
Participated in the weekly/monthly progress meetings with the client & the project manager.
6.
Preparation and validation of change orders for subcontractors.
7.
Calculation of the amount of work performed by the sub-contractors for processing payment applications.
8.
Participation in monthly reconciliation with the project engineer for showing the monthly consumption of all the materials on
site against the materials received on site.
HONORS & ACTIVITIES, 09/2009 - 09/2013 – , ,
SBCA(Student builders & contractors association) in Michigan State university October 2014 - Present
Certificate of Appreciation :
`Social Event Coordinator' in College Events `Paroksha' & `Neev' April 2010 - April 2012
Student Member:
ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education Won `Aesthetic Silhouette' - Model Making competition in College event `Neev' March 2012
Won `Trussville' - Truss Design competition in College event `Neev' March 2012
Diploma certificate in `Soft Skills and Personality Development' April 2010
Joined `National Cadet Corps' and acquired `A' certificate as a Co-pilot for Microlight Aircraft March 2006.
Education and Training
MSc: Construction Management, Expected in May 2016 - Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI GPA:
G.P.A
3.41 / 4.0
BE: Civil Engineering, Expected in September 2013 - University of Pune - Pune, MH GPA:
Participated in State level Soccer Competition in high School August 2006
LINKS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Jessica-Claire-6032a84b
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Eligible to work only for an e-verified construction employer in United States
Valid U.S driver's license
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