Project Engineer & Safety Technologist blending construction field experience with advanced technical automation. Proven success in streamlining RFIs, submittals, and safety workflows across $100M+ projects. Passionate about using AI, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and digital tools to reduce risk, improve coordination, and drive operational efficiency.
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Education
Federal Aviation Administration Certified Part 107 sUAS Remote Pilot | 93%
Daytona Beach, FL, USA., OCT 2024
Master of Science in Construction Management and Technology | GPA - 3.87
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA., May 2024
Bachelor's of Technology in Civil Engineering | CGPA - 8.98
MGM’s Jawaharlal Nehru College of Engineering, Aurangabad, MH, India. May 2022
affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University
and approved by AICTE
Diploma in Civil Engineering | 83.45%
MGM’s Polytechnic College, Aurangabad, MH, India. May 2019
affiliated to Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education
Experience
Project Engineer/ Construction Safety Officer | Ferrocrete Builders Inc. | San Diego, CA | February 2025 -Present
Managed 100+ submittals/ month, coordinating approvals. Cut approval cycle time 25%, consistently keeping programs on critical path.
Streamlined change orders, documenting cost/scope/schedule impacts. Reduced approval turnaround time 20% across initiatives.
Directed 40+ subcontractor work orders/month. Maintained audit-ready records, minimizing compliance risks.
Spearheaded standardized PMO infra. (templates/folders). Improved process efficiency 35%, reduced new hire onboarding 30% across teams.
Mastered Trimble Ri; created/led training. Reduced field layout downtime 40%, improved survey accuracy 25% for field teams.
Developed and implemented an automated digital inspection and reporting system using Google Forms and Apps Script, generating over 100 time-stamped PDF safety reports monthly, reducing manual report generation by 90%, and enabling real-time hazard correction.
Led weekly toolbox talks and safety meetings; designed a logging system tracking attendance, topics, and notes, improving documentation accuracy by 50% and boosting accountability across site teams.
Developed Training Programs: Created comprehensive safety training workflows for new hires and subcontractors focusing on site-specific hazards and OSHA compliance, resulting in a 35% reduction in safety incidents during onboarding periods.
Developed and delivered Trimble Ri training SOP, enhancing device calibration and setup knowledge, which reduced layout-related risks by 25%.
Authored and revised 30+ detailed safety programs including Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP), Fall Protection, Heat Illness Prevention, Respiratory Protection, Silica Exposure Control, Emergency Action Plans, and COVID-19 protocols, ensuring 100% compliance during audits.
Used drone photogrammetry and point cloud modeling to design tiered evacuation plans, improving site navigation and emergency response readiness by 40%.
Project Engineer/ Estimator | American Civil Construction Inc. | Palm Coast, FL | June 2024 - January 2025
Managed construction timelines and critical path sequencing for utilities, paving, stormwater, and structural scope across 4 active civil projects delivering a 15% improvement in schedule adherence.
Executed cut-and-fill analysis using AGTEK, producing highly accurate estimates over 200,000 CY of material, ensuring error-free bid quantities.
Developed unit-cost estimates and competitive bid packages for utility and paving scope using Heavy Bid, contributing to a 10% cost reduction through value engineering and vendor analysis.
Coordinated with 15+ vendors and subcontractors for material procurement and delivery of asphalt, piping, and concrete achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and preventing downtime.
Reviewed over $1M in material invoices, ensuring accurate quantities, compliance with specs, and budget alignment preventing billing disputes.
Used Bluebeam Revu to manage markups and document revisions for utility layouts, reducing revision cycles and enhancing coordination.
Managed RFI, submittal, change order, and material tracking logs across 3 - $40+ million projects improving field-office communication and documentation accuracy by 40%.
Conducted daily tracking for stormwater sys., erosion control, and utility installs ensuring scope alignment & meeting 100% inspection criteria.
Assistant Project Manager | Shrushti Infrastructure | Cha. Sambhajinagar, MH | May 2023 - December 2023
Managed budgets and supervised subcontractor performance across 5 residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring 100% on-time milestone delivery and improving resource allocation efficiency.
Minimized costly rework by proactively reviewing RFIs, scope changes, and delay claims streamlining decision-making and reducing scope creep.
Processed payment applications, invoices, and created benchmarking databases enhancing cost forecasting and streamlining financial reports.
Delivered 20+ RCC-based designs and construction plans, reducing detailing and modeling time with BIM families and parametric components.
Administered contracts & as-built records with rigorous attention to terms & retention, improving compliance & reducing client/vendor conflicts.
Coordinated vendor payment schedules and streamlined procurement, improving cash flow and reducing unnecessary holding costs.
Managed pricing, negotiation, and approval workflows for mid-phase design and construction changes ensuring client transparency and alignment.
Project Engineer | Motif Architects | Cha. Sambhajinagar, MH | January 2022 - July 2022
Led on-site construction of an 8-floor hotel and resolved complex retrofit issues for a 5-floor hospital upgrade meeting all schedule.
Conducted detailed site inspections and issue tracking to bridge design-intent and field implementation, resolving 95% of RFIs without escalation.
Managed permit applications, vendor coordination, and daily reporting, reducing delays & improving communication across departments.
Maintained high safety standards & an incident-free record by conducting proactive inspections & collaborating with trades to enforce compliance.
Selected and managed trades for concrete, architectural scopes; monitored deliverables and reduced rework by 20% through close field oversight.
Created project progress reports, coordinated QA/QC sing-offs, & change management documentation ensuring transparency & scope alignment.
Managed billing, pay applications while actively engaging with stakeholders to align deliverables with scope, timeline, and budget.
Field Engineer Intern | Safal Construction | Cha. Sambhajinagar, MH | June 2021 - November 2021
Analyzed road profiles to enhance travel safety and efficiency, grading, cross slopes, and super-elevation, ensuring optimal road design standards.
Executed field density tests to uphold top-quality construction standards, verifying road sub-grade and asphalt compaction levels, ensuring durability and longevity of road infrastructure.
Oversaw the reconstruction of a 10-mile section of NH753-A with meticulous attention to high-quality construction standards, including installing mechanically stabilized walls and vehicular underpasses, ensuring structural integrity and safety.
Participated in proposal preparation, defining project scope, budget, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project objectives.
Ensured exemplary client experience throughout project delivery by monitoring quality control, performance indicators, budgets, and schedules, effectively managing risks and mitigating potential issues.
Engaged in multi-disciplinary coordination internally and externally, overseeing the design and execution of transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, utilizing AutoCAD and Civil3D for precise design modifications, and facilitating efficient project progress.
Site Engineer | Gadekar Plotting & Developers | Cha. Sambhajinagar, MH | January 2019 - August 2019
Managed construction for a 42-unit multi-family housing development, ensuring a 95% adherence to quality control standards and achieving a 10% early completion of projects, establishing efficiency and excellence in project management.
Fostered construction activities across 16-unit multi-family housing sites, retaining a flawless safety record with zero lost-time incidents.
Reviewed project proposals and evaluated scopes, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project profitability while prompting solid relationships with stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives through cross-functional collaboration.
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