To acquire a full time position in a company where I can learn, develop my career and make best use of my skills and abilities.
SOMYA TRIVEDI
Objective
To acquire an estimator/project engineer/scheduler position where I can learn and contribute in positive ways in field of construction.
Status
Currently holding H1-B visa and working for an employer in USA.
Profile
Highly accomplished professional worked in various departments of construction industry. Proficiency in several construction software including Primavera Project Planner, MS Project, On Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, AutoCAD, 3D MAX and STAADPro. Experience includes supervising team of engineers, technicians, and superintendents under stressful, fast paced and deadline oriented environment. Experience and academic background includes:
Estimating Project and Cost Control Sustainable Construction
Project and Site Management Construction Safety Measures Drafting and Designing
Claims and Negotiation Building Information Modeling (Learning)
Education
• LEED(r)AP, New Construction April, 2009
• OSHA (30 hour) Certificate December, 2008
• MS in Construction Management from Texas A&M University, December, 2008
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Rajasthan University, India. July, 2006
Work Experience
CAD Engineer
Argyle Security Inc. (Division: Metroplex Control Systems), San Antonio, TX April, 2009 - Current
• Preparing drawings and document submittals for permit approval from Fire Marshall.
• Responsible for building and revising drawings based on information provided by clients, engineers and contractors.
• Direct reporting to Operations Manager and Engineering Manager.
• Provide design review and improvements in interpreting and compliance with industry standards.
• Assisting project Managers in preparing bill of materials and scope of work.
• Review, engineer and manipulate electronic files received from clients and contractors.
Assistant Project Manager
Component West Assembly, LLC. Las Vegas, NV May, 2008 – July 2008
• Performed quantity take off and estimating using On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid.
• Estimated quantities for drywall, acoustical, and paint departments.
• Worked with MS Project Program setting up Project Schedules.
• Assisted Project manager in tracking construction work activities.
• Involved in tracking change orders and developing RFIs.
Junior Engineer
Rawal Construction and Consultants, India July, 2006 – June 2007
• Worked on AutoCAD and 3D-MAX for planning and designing.
• Provided technical assistance to engineers in implementation of planning and designing.
• Provided product research reports and their respective estimates.
• Developed cost estimate, WBS and master schedule for the start-up of the project
• Done Estimation and Costing of a proposed project.
• Supervised and coordinated construction work on site.
• Supervised and managed a team of engineers and labors.
• Keeping a check on safety measures, building standards at project site.
• Assisted contractors and subs in resolving claims and labor related issues.
Training
• Graduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Construction Science (Texas A&M) for Estimation I and II.
Estimation I : Assisted a class of 90 students in estimating using On Screen Takeoff and
Quick Bid
Estimation II : Assisted a class of 87 students in preparing lump sum bid package and
completing set of contract documents.
• Summer Training (2005) - Rajasthan State Road Development Construction & Corporation Ltd.
• Summer Training (2004) - Jiwani Structural Design Research & Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Projects Undertaken
• Project Controls (using P6) - Developed early start schedule report for the project.
Developed cost loading report for direct field materials, labor and subcontract.
Developed expense and revenue cash flow curves for direct field materials, labor and subcontract, Developed incremental and cumulative resource curves and critical path listing.
• Sustainability - Research Report on “Wind Energy: Sustainability, Feasibility and Relation to Nano-Technology”.
Computer Skills
• Estimation : On Screen Take-off, Quick Bid, Timberline
• Project Control : Primavera Project Planner, MS Project
• Drafting and Designing : AutoCAD, 3D MAX, STADDPro.
• MS Office Suite: MS Word, Power Point, Excel
• Adobe Photoshop
Organizations
• Treasurer in Texas A&M Post Graduate Built Environment Research Chapter.
• Member of USGBC & GBCI.
• Member of Indian Association at TAMU.
• Member of AID-TAMU.
Developing New Skills
• Building Information Modeling using Revit.
Work Authorization
• Current VISA status: H1B – Work Permit.
• Open to Travelling and Relocation
Reference
• Available upon request.
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