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Godwin Joshi

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced Construction Project Coordinator and Estimator with over 4 years working on residential, ICI, and heavy civil projects up to $50M CAD. Skilled in preparing precise budgets and quotations for site improvements, concrete, insulation, carpentry, specialties, mechanical, and electrical civil components.

  • Expertise in feasibility studies, supplier pre-qualification, quantity take-offs, BOQ preparation, estimation, project planning, scheduling, project controls, site coordination, and procurement. Proficient in setting up estimates, soliciting subtrade quotations, pricing, document control, and managing bonding and insurance requirements.
  • Experienced in project coordination, assisting Project Managers, and liaising with subcontractors and consultants. Competent in reviewing shop drawings, managing change orders, cost reconciliation, contract documentation, and interpreting Design Basis and project documents.
  • Proficient with Bluebeam, Plan Swift, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Primavera P6 for scheduling, estimating, and ensuring compliance with structural drawings. Strong skills in data management, developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) cost codes, cost allocation, and cost control during estimation.
  • Skilled in preparing RFIs, RFPs, and tenders, managing contracts, clarifying scopes of work, and selecting sub-trades. Experienced in value engineering, developing execution plans, sequencing, logistics, construction procedures, and resource allocation.
  • Effective in managing project changes, maintaining estimating databases, and preparing progress reports. Strong communicator and team player with experience collaborating with management, clients, and industry stakeholders. Skilled in risk analysis, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and maintaining detailed cost logs.
  • Manages subcontractor and supplier prequalification processes, maintains vendor directories, resolves drawing discrepancies, and enforces safety and regulatory compliance. Experienced in assessing construction document completeness, variance analysis, Earned Value Management (EVM), and applying historical cost data.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Estimator/ Project Engineer

AC City Builders and Developers - AC Samrudhi
Cochin, India
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Evaluated contract drawings and specifications, integrating them into estimates, and ensuring meticulous review of shop drawings, contract documents, and project files. Coordinated inspections with consultants and regulatory authorities. Provided input for complex conceptual estimates, covering site improvements, concrete, insulation, carpentry, specialties, and mechanical and electrical civil items.
  • Managed construction for ICI (Buildings) and heavy civil projects, conducting detailed quantity take-offs and delivering accurate and timely project budgets and quotations. Prepared comprehensive estimates aligned with project schedules and budgets, with thorough reviews of Design Basis and Engineering Documents.
  • Created BOQs, defined trade scopes, managed tender documentation, communicated with stakeholders, and processed change orders. Delivered precise estimates and budgets for Lump Sum, Construction Management, and Design-Build projects while supporting budget and schedule development.
  • Prepared cost estimates for projects up to CAD 50M, ensuring alignment with schedules and monitoring material and labor costs for compliance. Maintained plan logs and guided non-estimating team members on estimation requirements. Contributed to value engineering and conducted a make-or-buy analysis for Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) for a CAD 50M hotel project, achieving a make decision with CAD 20K in savings.
  • Reduced estimation errors by 20% through the use of advanced estimating software and rigorous review processes. Conducted rate analysis, refined estimates, solicited and reviewed subtrade quotations, and secured competitive pricing through negotiation and change orders.

Project Coordinator/ Site Engineer

AC City Builders Private Limited - AC Manuel's
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Supervised excavation, reinforced concrete works, and HVAC installations, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines while monitoring rebar installation and maintaining accurate project documentation.
  • Created Bar Bending Schedules, optimizing rebar usage and reducing scrap waste from 9.5% to 6%. Coordinated inspections with consultants and regulatory authorities to maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with the Head of Construction and installation teams to develop baseline schedules, attended project meetings, and maintained clear communication with all stakeholders for seamless project delivery.
  • Successfully managed residential construction projects valued between CAD 50K and CAD 1.5M, overseeing all phases from planning and design to close-out, and established schedule baselines using Critical Path Method (CPM) with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
  • Applied the 5S lean methodology to cut waste and labor costs by 15%, and resolved design conflicts by coordinating effectively with consultants and sub-trades.
  • Leveraged Primavera P6 and MS Project to create schedule baselines, minimized transportation waste through transshipment techniques, and contributed to the preparation of annual budgets and business plans, showcasing strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.

Junior Site Engineer

Public Work Department, Kendriya Bhavan
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Assisted senior engineers in the planning, design, and supervision of construction projects, playing a key role in the successful delivery of projects valued up to CAD 2M.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed project records, including site activities, progress updates, and correspondence, following established documentation protocols.
  • Actively contributed to meetings with senior site engineers and quantity surveyors, offering insights on project requirements and progress.

Trainee Engineer

Confident Group Builders
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Inspected construction materials, ensuring compliance with quality standards for non conformities.
  • Performed field testing to assess the quality of construction materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Prepared Concrete pour cards and monitored workers during concrete placements, ensuring adherence to project specifications.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Construction Project Management

Lambton College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
12.2024

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Kerala Technological University
Kerala, India
05.2019

Skills

  • Quantity Take-offs
  • RFP/ RFQ Management
  • Cost Estimation
  • Value Engineering
  • Contract management
  • Cost Control
  • Procurement Management
  • Risk Management
  • Site Co-ordination
  • Schedule Management
  • Variance Analysis
  • Budget Preparation
  • Bar Bending Schedule
  • Safety Compliance
  • Site Inspections
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bluebeam
  • Plan Swift
  • Procore
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel
  • MS Project
  • Primavera P6

Timeline

Construction Estimator/ Project Engineer

AC City Builders and Developers - AC Samrudhi
09.2021 - 01.2023

Project Coordinator/ Site Engineer

AC City Builders Private Limited - AC Manuel's
07.2020 - 08.2021

Junior Site Engineer

Public Work Department, Kendriya Bhavan
09.2019 - 06.2020

Trainee Engineer

Confident Group Builders
06.2017 - 01.2018

Postgraduate Certificate - Construction Project Management

Lambton College

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Kerala Technological University
Godwin Joshi