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Work History
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Leadership Experience
Academic Projects
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Manav Patel

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Master's student in Civil Engineering with a focus on Construction Project Management, combining a passion for real estate development and project management with experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM). Proficient in team coordination and stakeholder management, with a strong foundation in applying innovative technologies to construction projects. I am eager to leverage my analytical and communication skills in roles that challenge and advance my expertise in project management, design, and construction environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Advisor

Best Buy Canada
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted customers with technology selections, enhancing their shopping experience through expert guidance
  • Responded swiftly to inquiries, providing knowledgeable product insights
  • Adapted quickly to a fast-paced retail setting, maintaining a welcoming and safe environment
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve store goals

Project Engineer

Kinaar Infracon
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Led cross-functional teams in daily project operations, ensuring efficient progress and adherence to timelines
  • Conducted bimonthly meetings with stakeholders, fostering clear communication between clients, architects, vendors, and agencies
  • Enhanced project efficiency and decision-making by preparing and distributing critical documents, including Weekly and Monthly Reports, Risk Registers, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and Planning schedules
  • Streamlined resource management by performing accurate Quantity Estimations and Rate analyses led to reduced material costs and improved inventory control

Intern

The Magnate Projects
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Supported project execution by managing timelines and fulfilling both technological and commercial aspects of contracts
  • Spearheaded project tracking and stakeholder management, ensuring seamless collaboration between clients and vendors
  • Conducted thorough quantity calculations and analysis, aiding in precise budgeting and resource allocation
  • Enhanced productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.

Education

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University Of Calgary
Calgary, AB
06.2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat, India
08.2022

Certification - BIM Professional Course

Novatr (Previously Oneistox)
Gurugram, India
10.2022

Skills

  • Project scheduling and estimating
  • Project tracking and monitoring
  • Autodesk Autocad
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk Naviswork
  • Primavera P6
  • ETABS
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership Experience

  • Student head at 'Sthapatya-2019' Civil Engineering and Architectural Symposium, ICEA.
  • Class representative for the fourth year of engineering.
  • Founder and leader of the OnTheSamePage Book Reading Community during the COVID-19 lockdown.
  • Represented the college in the 'ULTRATECH Sparkling Star' state-level competition.
  • Coordinator in the 'VERVE' cultural festival at Sarvajanik College of Engineering and Technology.

Academic Projects

BIM-enabled modelling and 4-D simulation of an idealized restaurant building. 

  • Modelled an idealized building in Autodesk Revit with proper structural and architectural considerations. Carried out model-based analysis and various simulations, including AR renders, which provide a realistic site experience.
  • Carried out Clash analysis among various structures in the project and rendered a 4-D simulation with detailed project planning using Autodesk Naviswork.


Methane Gas Capturing from Municipal Solid Waste and its Utilization for Biofuel. 

  • Analysis of the solid waste management system of Surat City, including ‘All Transfer Stations’ and ‘Dumping Site', provided solutions for reusing the methane gas emitted from the dumping site for biofuel generation.


Survey of an Under-Construction Educational Infrastructure Project 

  • Identification of issues about construction project management of sub-ground development work and rendering solutions for its execution.


Modifications in the Design of the Functioning Fuel Pump and Its Utilities

  • Detailed study of fuel station design in terms of technical, social, and commercial aspects. Suggested alterations to optimize all parameters of the design.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Advisor

Best Buy Canada
09.2023 - Current

Project Engineer

Kinaar Infracon
08.2022 - 05.2023

Intern

The Magnate Projects
01.2022 - 03.2022

Master of Engineering - Civil Engineering

University Of Calgary

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Gujarat Technological University

Certification - BIM Professional Course

Novatr (Previously Oneistox)
Manav Patel