Harpreet Bawa
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced construction estimator professional with a sparkling track record in managing civil engineering projects, cost estimating and managing site operations. Highly motivated and widely recognized for excellence in Logistics Implementation, Vendor management and cost estimation. Demonstrates a natural ability to recognize opportunity and consistently attain operational objectives. Integrates client-specific needs into viable business solutions. Understands the importance of ensuring the highest quality is delivered in each job.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Co-Ordinator
Metro-Standard Insulation Ltd
04.2020 - Current
- Performs quantity takeoff / Created final estimates as per specifications and drawings
- Advises clients on insulation type based on construction type, location, and BC building code requirements
- Coordinates with clients, sub-contractors and own workforce to ensure timely availability of the material on-site, quality of work and material reconciliation
- Organizes, attends and participates in client/trade meetings
Estimator/Co-Ordinator
Keystone Aggregates Group Inc
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Prepared & coordinated tender estimates
- Prepared quantity takeoff from construction drawings based on the scope of work
- Checked for new bid opportunities on a regular basis
- Assisted management on construction projects from the pre-bid pricing/cost estimating phase (via blueprint drawing analysis/take-off & field assessments) to post-construction phases. Selected vendors and sub-contractors for the project
Section Engineer
Water Resources Department (Govt. of Punjab)
09.2013 - 04.2018
- Planned, designed, estimated, awarded and executed work on numerous direct outlets, canal distributaries, lift irrigation schemes and water courses off taking from Kandi Canal having 129 km length and 2000+ km of the supply distribution system
- Prepared documents for technical sanction, tendering and bids
- Awarded contracts, Checked contractor’s qualifications
- Published tenders in newspapers and electronically / Confirmed bid intents for each project
- Prepared rates analysis based on the lead chart, material, labor, machinery and market rates variations
Senior Engineer (Civil)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
07.2011 - 08.2013
- Performed quantity surveys and prepared construction schedules for the “Six Laning of Samakhiali-Gandhidham section of the national highway-8 project” Gujarat on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer basis having a project cost of INR 9.76 billion
- Preparation of the revised bill of quantities (BOQs) and valuation of highway cross-sections, and structures and compare all with original drawing quantities and BOQ
- Worked with management and project team in the development of the work breakdown structure, measurement, scheduling, cost estimating and project control
- Evaluated project cost, revised estimates, reviewed designs and specifications
- Prepared construction schedules with daily, weekly and monthly updates
- Client and sub-contractor billing
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Day-to-day site management, supervised the site’s labor force and sub-contractor’s work
- Checked plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations
- Participated in the supervision of the construction of structures and roads
Education
B. Tech - Civil Engg.
DAVIET
Jalandhar, Punjab01-2010
Diploma - Civil Engg.
JR Govt. Polytechnic College
Hoshiarpur, Punjab01-2007
Skills
- Advanced Computer skills
- Great communication
- Leadership qualities
- Self-motivation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
- Decision making
- Great organizing skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Sub-Contractors & Vendor Management, client billing
- Bluebeam, Planswift, WinEx, Active takeoff, blueprint reading
- Lead & Logistics calculations with rate analysis
- Labor & Materials Management, Bulk material recon
- Workforce management system, trades meetings
- Administering change management processes
Hobbies and Interests
Water sports, Traveling, World food, Reading
Accomplishments
- Consistently developed successful strategies to create a competitive edge to secure projects
- Instrumental in digitalizing management processes
- Successfully changed the process of making blueprints and designs and all methods used for estimation, tendering and bidding
RELATED COURSES
- Supervisory Development Program (SDP)
- Management Development Program (MDP)
- Business Etiquettes
- Leading softwares in the construction industry
- Canal designing
Timeline
Estimator/Co-Ordinator
Metro-Standard Insulation Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Estimator/Co-Ordinator
Keystone Aggregates Group Inc
02.2019 - 03.2020
Section Engineer
Water Resources Department (Govt. of Punjab)
09.2013 - 04.2018
Senior Engineer (Civil)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
07.2011 - 08.2013
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET)
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
07.2010 - 07.2011
B. Tech - Civil Engg.
DAVIET
Diploma - Civil Engg.
JR Govt. Polytechnic College
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