Pujal S. Mehta

Bachelor of Construction Technology

Master of Science in Project Management

pujalmehta97@gmail.com • +919574088111

Ahmedabad, GJ

Summary

Results-focused individual with construction estimating, field engineering, and project management experience across diverse building projects including commercial, mixed, and infrastructure. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to complete deliverables within defined timeline and budgetary constraints. Analytical individual skilled at reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Proven background of diagnosing issues and bringing about quick and effective resolutions.

Education

Bachelor of Construction Technology

CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, 2015-2020

Master of Science in Project Management

Northeastern University, Toronto, ON, 2021-2023

Technical Proficiencies

Project Management:

Procore, Viewpoint, MS Project, Asana, JIRA, Tool hound

Analytical:

QuickBooks, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Power BI

Drawing and PDF:

AutoCAD (2D and3D), SketchUp Pro, Revu Blubeam, Adobe Creative Cloud

Career Experience

T. A. Andre & Sons General Contractors (Ontario), Kingston, ON 2024

Project Coordinator (6 months)

Worked on renewable energy, commercial and non-commercial projects across South-East Ontario. Improved the overall process for change order and purchase order management. Also, improved the internal document coordination regarding billing and Time & Material sheets. Part of the main operation team for restoration and overhaul of hydro-electric dam projects (Ontario) and elements such as Scroll Case repairs, Ice Sluice Gate repairs and Transverse Beam Concrete mitigation. Prepared and updated the estimation sheets, 3 week look-aheads, monthly schedules for the operational activities along with T&M tickets validation, daily log examination for project delays, contract drawings examination for accurate change order preparation, coordination with consultants and client (OPG) regarding the status of ongoing operations, combing through past project data to solve unresolved change orders ranging from $5,000 to $1M.

BASS Curtainwalls Inc., Toronto, ON 2023

Project Administrator Co-op (4 months)

Direct the full administration for a commercial project (G+8) “Queen and Richmond Centre 2” valued at $15M. Scope projects, coordinate assets, and manage vendor relationships to meet pre-production, production, post-production, and on-site support targets. Draft reports and documentation in compliance with company and confidentiality guidelines. Resolve onsite issues arising amongst work teams. Track and monitor work progress generating project budget and productivity variance reports. Perform quality control inspections to ensure installation within defined tolerance limits to eliminate rework.

Developed and implemented cost-saving procurement strategies including streamlining communications through creating cost code cheat sheet for workforce optimization resulting in a 15% reduction in work expenses and contributing to overall project savings of $50k on a $1M installation labor contract.
Implemented a revised project scheduling system that resulted in a 20% reduction in project completion time. This was achieved through a meticulous analysis of workflow processes and the identification of bottlenecks, allowing for a more streamlined and efficient project timeline. As a result, the project was delivered ahead of schedule, meeting all quality standards, and saving an additional $60,000 in potential overhead costs.
Implemented a communication strategy that led to a 15% reduction in project delays and anticipated legal expenses by approximately $30,000 through strengthened relationships, improved coordination with contractors, and enhanced regulatory compliance.

SKYGRiD Construction Inc., Toronto, ON 2022

ConstructionSite Co-op (4 months)

Manage project coordination and serve as the field engineer for the mixed-use tower project "The Rosedale" and "Canopy by Hilton," valued at $200 million and reaching G+56 levels.Oversaw all construction activities, as well as deficiency completion, customer care quality inspections, and testing procedures to minimize deficiencies and nonconformance. Prepared meeting minutes, requests for information, and other logs to facilitate better site coordination with appropriate stakeholders. Assembled relevant documentation pertaining to project occupancy ensuring compliance with City of Toronto guidelines. Validated change and work orders. Maintained a variety of current records inclusive of drawings, revision notices, and purchase and change orders across cross-functional teams consisting of suppliers, subcontractors, project developers, consultants, customer care staff, property managers, and other regulatory entities.

Enhanced the change order validation process by consolidating review procedures reducing average change order validation time by 25% due to faster approval and implementation resulting in at $500,000 cost savings.
Implemented a streamlined documentation workflow, reducing the time required to process requests for information and other logs by 20%. This efficiency improvement enhanced site coordination with stakeholders, contributing to a smoother project execution and minimizing delays. The streamlined process not only saved time but also improved overall project communication.
Enhanced deficiency completion and testing procedures, resulting in a 15% reduction in post-construction deficiencies and nonconformance issues. By implementing more rigorous quality inspections and testing protocols, the project achieved higher standards of construction quality, reducing the need for rework and customer care interventions. This improvement not only increased customer satisfaction but also saved an estimated $50,000 in post-construction corrective measures.

New Tayler, Glass, Doors & Metal Inc., Chicago, IL 2020 – 2021

Project Estimator (12 months)

Led the full estimation function of multiple non-union glazing projects in the US. Estimated material take-offs for storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and windows. Requested material quotes from preferred vendors. Integrated tender requests with shop drawings, cost estimates, and competitive bid packages with comprehensive bid price tender proposals. Collaborated with the project team on project updates, RFIs, and scope changes.

Successfully refined the estimating process of new software solutions implementations increasing project bid accuracy, leading to 15% lift in win rate, and generating $1.5M in incremental revenue
Implemented a vendor negotiation strategy that resulted in a 10% reduction in material costs for glazing projects. By fostering stronger relationships with key suppliers and negotiating favorable terms, the cost savings directly contributed to project profitability. This optimization in vendor relationships also ensured a more competitive edge in pricing during the bidding process, resulting in an additional $800,000 in overall project savings.
Spearheaded a value engineering initiative that reduced project costs by 12% without compromising quality. Collaborated with the engineering and design teams to identify alternative materials and construction methods that maintained project specifications while achieving substantial cost savings. This strategic approach not only increased the competitiveness of bids but also resulted in a direct cost reduction of $1.2 million across a portfolio of non-union glazing projects.

Additional Experience (4 months):

Project Engineer Intern , Simplex Infrastructures Ltd, Mumbai, India, 2018 – 2019

A project trainee working on a large-scale infrastructure ($600 million) elevated metro project, a 16.475km long stretch from Andheri (E) to Dahisar with 13 Elevated stations. Planning and tracking construction progress (planned against actual) using MS Excel andmaintaining administrative documentation such as purchase orders, material logs, equipment logs,etc. Created detailed activity reports including material consumption calculations, equipment owningand operating costs, time cycle and labor productivity analysis for substructure and superstructureelements such as U-girders, I-girders, piers, pile foundations, and pile caps.

Field Engineer Trainee , Takshshila AIR, Ahmedabad, India, 2017

Field Engineer Trainee , D.S. Associates, Gandhinagar, India, 2016

A field engineer trainee working on a residential twin tower project ($50 million, G+25) and compositebungalow structure ($50 million, comprising 25 units of G+2). Monitored construction processes, drafted progress reports, labor productivity, and time cycleanalyses.Generated unit cost estimation for different construction elements like beams, columns, and slabs.Assessed ownership and operating expenses of tools and machinery used during the constructionphase.Enhanced understanding of construction processes and contributed to efficient project cost analysis,improving overall decision-making.

Training&Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI) – 2023

Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA) – Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) – 2023

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) – Project Management Institute (PMI) – 2020

Honors &Awards

Finalist – Ontario Project Management Competition – Project Management Institute – 2022