KAVIN RAVAL

Nets Unlimited Inc

Estimator and Project Coordinator

Oct 2023 – Present · Phoenix, Arizona

• Uses SketchUp and AutoCAD to create detailed estimates, job site drawings, shop drawings, and project plans.
• Builds estimation formulas and workbooks in MS Excel, and manages project accounting in QuickBooks.
• Organizes customer files and history in Less Annoying CRM, and designs professional quotes and graphics for proposals.
• Coordinates with labor unions across the USA to estimate labor costs based on prevailing wage standards.
• Plans on-site heavy equipment logistics, handles change orders, and negotiates contracts, bids, and RFIs.
• Contributes to brand development through media content, website design, and social media strategy.

MS Dudley Development, LLC

Project Manager

Jun 2023 – Oct 2023 · Scottsdale, Arizona

• Managed a portfolio of 4 ongoing projects and helped plan 2 upcoming projects for a general contractor specializing in residential custom luxury homes, with 34 years of industry experience.
• Led cross-functional meetings with clients, architects, subcontractors, specialty trades, vendors, and manufacturers across the Western region.
• Solicited bids, evaluated quotes, and assessed cost estimates to select the most suitable subcontractors.
• Created 3D models to explain projects clearly to stakeholders.
• Scheduled city inspections, compiled punch lists, and inspected trade work to uphold quality standards.

Project Humanities, Arizona State University

Student Communication Coordinator

Aug 2022 – May 2023 · Arizona

• Developed and executed social media strategies to engage students and promote events, growing social media connections on all platforms by 15% in 3 months.
• Captured event highlights through videography and photography, and edited video content for social media.
• Organized events, ran student outreach, and created promotional materials and advertising campaigns.

Aaryan Infrabuild

Project Engineer / Estimator, Vandanam

Feb 2021 – Jul 2021 · Ahmedabad, India

• Analyzed the site and assessed scope, schedule, and budget to develop accurate pre-construction cost estimates for a residential and commercial project.
• Developed detailed project budgets and prepared bid proposals; managed bidding, including evaluating subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Provided guidance on constructability, schedule, and phasing, and helped develop value engineering strategies that saved 15% direct cost.

Aaryan Infrabuild

Project Engineer, Aaryan City

Aug 2018 – Jul 2021 · Ahmedabad, India

• Supervised and executed core and shell construction for a residential and commercial project, communicating closely with the owner, architects, and subcontractors.
• Created 3D SketchUp and Revit models, produced daily project and labor productivity reports, and estimated project quantities.
• Scheduled work in MS Project Professional, boosting time savings by 5%, and cut material wastage by 20% through regular site checks and monitoring of purchase orders.
• Ran quality control inspections and safety meetings, and reviewed construction drawings, submittals, and change orders.

Sun Buildcon Private Limited

Project Intern, Suryansh Solitaire

Sep 2017 – Apr 2018 · Ahmedabad, India

• Compiled daily progress reports and ran site quality assurance and quality control inspections.
• Monitored material usage to reduce wastage and costs, and estimated materials and placed supplier orders.
• Managed drawing submittals and RFIs, and implemented on-site safety protocols.

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Construction Engineering Technology

Aug 2021 – May 2023

• Grade: 4.0/4.0
• Activities: Project Humanities, BCxA, CMAA, IFMA
• Coursework includes Leadership for Project Managers, Engineering and Construction Failures, Safety Management, Front-End Planning, Construction Project Management, Marketing for Construction, Psychology of Management, Advanced Building Estimating, Advanced Building Commissioning, and an Applied Project.

Amiraj College of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor’s Degree, Civil Engineering

2014 – 2018

• Grade: 8.23/10.0
• Activities: Student Club Member

Construction & Estimating

• Construction Management
• Estimating and Bid Analysis
• Public Works
• Structural Drawings and Blueprint Reading
• Steel Framing and Surface Finish
• BIM 360 and VDC engineering
• Revit Architecture (Certified)
• AutoCAD 2D (Certified)
• SketchUp 2021
• Bluebeam Revu
• Microsoft Project
• Front-End Planning Toolkit

Business & Software

• MS Excel and Microsoft Office
• QuickBooks
• Less Annoying CRM
• Calendar Management
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing

Media & Design

• Adobe Premiere Pro 2022
• Adobe Photoshop 2022
• Adobe After Effects 2022
• Adobe Lightroom
• 3D model design
• 3D printing
• Virtual Design

Interpersonal

• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Communication
• Attention to Detail