SHIVA PRASAD

San Diego, CA 92126 | (619) 724-1180 | shivapsprasad@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/shivaprasadps

Professional Summary

High-performing Project Manager and PMP® certified subject matter expert with a verified track record of scaling business operations by 500%. Successfully secured and delivered $200M in construction revenue with a $20M profit margin, maintaining a flawless record of zero safety incidents or conflict escalations. Pioneered the firm’s Public Works division and digital transformation (Procore/P6). Expert in bridging PMP methodologies with LEAN construction principles to deliver complex Commercial, Public Work, and Multi-family projects under budget and ahead of schedule. Detail-oriented and results-driven Construction Project Manager with 10 years of experience construction projects across Southern California.

Core Competencies

Project Management: PMP Methodologies, Project Budgeting, Scope Management & Control, CPM Scheduling (Primavera P6), Risk Management, Cost Estimation, Bid Management, Change Order Management, Team Building, Resource Management, Contract Negotiation & Administration, Stakeholder Management.
Lean & Quality: Lean Construction, Value Engineering (VE), Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Planning, Root Cause Analysis, SWOT Analysis.
Safety & Compliance: OSHA 30, Site Safety Audits, Risk Mitigation, Inspections, Quality Assurance.

Technical Skills

Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Project, AutoCAD, BIM 360, Smartsheet, Prolog, Civil 3D, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Certifications

PMP®– Project Management Professional- PMI

CMIT – Construction Manager-in-Training – CMAA

OSHA 30 – 360 Training

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Professional Certification - American Red Cross

Professional Experience

Project Manager

Aster Construction Services Inc. – Los Angeles & San Diego, CA | May 2018 – Present

Business Development & Financial Management

Strategic Business Growth: spearheaded a 5x increase in company revenue by personally securing and managing 85% of the firm's project portfolio, resulting in $200M in completed project volume and $20 million in net profit.
Estimating & Bidding: Developed and executed a rigorous bidding strategy for private and public sectors; managed the full lifecycle from bid invitation to contract award, achieving a 100% success rate in delivering won projects within scheduled time and budget.
Public Works Division: Founded the company’s Public Works division, establishing the foundational roadmap for bidding, compliance, and execution, successfully diversifying the company’s market share beyond private sectors.
Budget & Cost Control: Created dynamic Excel-based financial models for precise project budgeting and estimation. Utilized Value Engineering (VE) to optimize scope and costs, successfully negotiating contracts that met client expectations while protecting company margins.

Project Management & Execution

End-to-End Delivery: Directed the full project lifecycle (Initiating to Closing) for 10+ concurrent high-value projects, including Multi-family, Luxury Residential, Hospitality, and Commercial sectors.
Schedule Management: Pioneered the use of Primavera P6 for Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and lookahead planning, ensuring 100% on-time delivery across all managed projects.
Risk & Stakeholder Management: Maintained Zero Conflict Escalations by proactively identifying risks and managing stakeholder expectations through transparent communication plans and regular status reporting.
Digital Transformation: First in the company to implement and standardize Procore for project management, streamlining RFIs, Submittals, and Document Control, setting the company standard for digital project administration.

Operations, Lean Construction & Process Improvement

Lean Methodologies: Championed Lean Construction principles including Pull Planning, Kanban, and Big Room collaboration to eliminate waste, improve workflow transparency, and optimize resource allocation.
Process Standardization: Developed and implemented a systematic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for project administration, encompassing bidding, document management, and closeout, which was adopted as the company-wide standard.
Closeout Excellence: Managed comprehensive closeout procedures, ensuring seamless turnover of warranties, O&M manuals, and as-built documentation, resulting in high client satisfaction and repeat business.

Safety, Leadership & Team Development

Safety Record: Achieved Zero Safety Incidents over 7.5 years. Conducted rigorous site inspections and safety drills utilizing OSHA 30 standards, prioritizing a "Safety First" culture.
Team Leadership: Mentored and developed a skilled workforce, bridging the gap between theoretical engineering concepts and field practices. Trusted by leadership as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for resolving complex technical issues.
Conflict Resolution: Cultivated a collaborative job site environment, utilizing emotional intelligence and clear communication to resolve conflicts without escalation, ensuring 0% project dropout rate.

Graduate Assistant, Planning Design & Construction

San Diego State University – San Diego, CA | May 2017 – May 2018

Supported campus planner by maintaining records using MetaBim and AutoCAD for facility infrastructure.
Created detailed facility maps, conducted lighting and space inventories, and managed project closeout documentation.
Streamlined data archiving and AutoCAD mapping for university-wide capital projects.

Construction Site Engineer Intern

BCN Vijaya Builders & Developers – Bangalore, India | Oct 2015 – May 2016

Supervised quality and progress of construction activities for residential developments.
Assisted in cost estimation, material tracking, and weekly reporting.
Participated in site meetings with stakeholders and maintained project documentation.

Project Highlights

AC Hotel Marriott, San Diego – $32M | 150-room luxury hotel, 8-story build in Gaslamp (2023)
St. Mary’s Senior Housing Building A & B, Northridge – $16M | 77 units across two buildings (2022)
Sugar Factory Restaurant, Westfield Century City – $16M | 10,000 SF luxury restaurant (2022)
Theater Box, Sugar Factory, & Chocolate Lounge, San Diego – $22M | Multi-tenant restaurant + luxury theater (2018)
Florence Ave Apartments, Los Angeles – $5M | 31-unit low-income housing (2022)
ADA Improvements, El Cajon – $500K | Street upgrades with ADA-compliant design (2020)
Cross Gutter Replacement, Chula Vista – $150K | Public works infrastructure (2021)
Westmount Apartments, West Hollywood – $4.2M | 5-unit luxury housing w/ basement (2023)
11630 Main Street, Los Angeles – $12.6M | 84-unit low-income, 6-story apartment (2024)
685 W 4th Street, San Pedro – $3.6M | 28-unit senior housing, 5 stories (2024)
1451 MLK, Los Angeles – $5M | 50-unit low-income housing (2025)
Vermont Modular Housing – $2M Concrete Scope | 84-unit modular build (2024)
4252 Whittier, Los Angeles – $10M | 70-unit, 6-story apartment (2025)
Tower Grove Residence, Beverly Hills – $10M | Luxury hillside SFH with pool (Ongoing)
1161 N Allesandro, Los Angeles – $11.5M | 43-unit affordable apartment (Ongoing)
Cork & Batter Restaurant, San Diego – $3M | High-end waterfront restaurant (Ongoing)
1201 119th Street, Los Angeles – $11.7M | 70-unit apartment, 4 stories (Ongoing)
1921 Wilcox Ave, Los Angeles – $21.5M | 65-unit apartment, 5 stories + basement (Upcoming)

Education

Master of Science in Construction Engineering

San Diego State University – San Diego, CA | Graduated: May 2018

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University – Bangalore, India | Graduated: May 2015