Neha Deshpande
Saskatoon,Canada
Summary
Hands-on Project Manager with more than 12 years of construction industry expertise. Specialised in Project and Cost Management ,Mastery in budgeting, quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
Black and McDonald limited
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with Project Manager(s) to ensure project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards align with company policy and contractual specifications
- Uphold and enforce compliance with all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures throughout project execution
- Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts, including revisions, changes, and additions with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Contribute to budget analysis, cost evaluation, and margin projections, accurately estimating project changes and their potential impacts
- Support the development and execution of quality control programs to maintain project deliverables at specified standards
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers/vendors to facilitate project success and client satisfaction
- Coordinate tender preparation and submission, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Coordinate project activities for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective communication and coordination between teams and stakeholders
- Proficient in using softwares like JD Edwards, Procore.
Project Manager
CBRE
12.2018 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with Deutsche Bank on prestigious commercial interior fit out projects, including VTP(37000sq.m), Pune Ekanto (15000 sq
- M), Corporate Security(10000 sq.m), and Engineering Fit out, with project budgets ranging from 1 million CAD to 30 million CAD
- Managed the estimation process, including the preparation of specialty subcontractor bid packages, material procurement for project management, contract reviews, and action list preparation for various projects
- Distinguished between Capital (Capex) and expense projects while engaging with auditors for annual reviews
- Utilized SAP and DB Buyer portals to manage vendors and subcontractors as per client demands, while also conducting risk analysis and developing mitigation plans for multiple projects
- Prepared cost reports, financial close-out reports, and conducted cost control checks
- Managed project scope, scheduling, benchmarking, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring efficient operational management across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Assistant Cost Manager
Arcadis
06.2012 - 11.2018
- Applied project management expertise to conduct on-site measurements, ensuring precise verification of contractor's claims for enhanced cost control
- Facilitated seamless coordination with clients and vendors, enabling efficient progress reporting
- Demonstrated adept skills in successful financial closure of construction projects, guaranteeing accurate budgeting
- Utilized proficiency to prepare detailed cost reports for ongoing projects, promoting transparent financial oversight
- Skillfully performed certification of bills, managed timely vendor payments, maintained rigorous documentation for audit purposes, and enforced strict adherence to all contractual terms and conditions on-site and with vendors, showcasing strong contract management abilities.
Technical Assistant
Phadnis Infrastructure
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed pre-tender project documents, including blueprints and specifications, to ensure comprehensive documentation for construction projects
- Prepared comprehensive tender documents, including RFQs and RFPs, facilitating the bidding process
- Actively participated in tender and pre-bid meetings to address inquiries and ensure a clear understanding of project requirements
- Skillfully prepared BOQs with detailed specifications, enhancing the accuracy of project cost estimates
- Conducted site visits to collect critical data, supervise site progress, and generate valuable site reports for pre-tender and post-tender phases of projects.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Quantity Surveying & Contract Management
NICMAR
Mumbai, India05.2014
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Government College of Engineering
India05.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Cost Control
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor Negotiations
- Financial Acumen
- Tendering
- Communication and Collaboration
- Budget Control
- Documentation
- Audit and Compliance
- Portals & Software Utilizations
Accomplishments
· Received mementos from clients in recognition of successful project completions.
· Acknowledged by clients for skillfully managing critical issues during audit processes.
· Appreciation from clients for resolving foreign payment issues effectively and efficiently.
Awards Honors Licenses
- Received mementos from clients in recognition of successful project completions.
- Acknowledged by clients for skillfully managing critical issues during audit processes.
- Appreciation from clients for resolving foreign payment issues effectively and efficiently.
References
References available on request.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Marathi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
· SCOT- Safety Construction Orientation Training license issued by Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association in Nov’23
· Rights & responsibilities license issued by CODC Construction Opportunities Development Council Inc in Nov’23
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Black and McDonald limited
11.2023 - Current
Project Manager
CBRE
12.2018 - 07.2023
Assistant Cost Manager
Arcadis
06.2012 - 11.2018
Technical Assistant
Phadnis Infrastructure
12.2010 - 03.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Quantity Surveying & Contract Management
NICMAR
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Government College of Engineering
· SCOT- Safety Construction Orientation Training license issued by Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association in Nov’23
· Rights & responsibilities license issued by CODC Construction Opportunities Development Council Inc in Nov’23
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