Nishant Jaggi
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Civil Engineering professional with 8+ years of experience in Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, and Project Management. Expert in preparing accurate cost estimates, managing tendering processes, and negotiating contracts for diverse construction projects, including interior, exterior, roofing, and structural scopes. Skilled in supervising construction activities, coordinating schedules, and ensuring compliance with timelines, budgets, and safety protocols. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools like AutoCAD, Onscreen Take-off, and Modelogix to optimize project planning and execution. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to drive successful outcomes through collaboration and process improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Estimator & Supervisor
Seaforth Building Group
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on project specifications and bid requirements.
- Led the tendering process, negotiated contracts, and successfully finalized bid submissions.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate potential challenges, and incorporated risk assessments into project estimates.
- Transitioned to a supervisory role post-award, coordinating and scheduling construction activities, while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Managed procurement processes, enforced safety protocols, and trained staff on project-related tasks.
- Resolved on-site issues effectively and maintained strong collaboration with subcontractors and key stakeholders, including owners, architects, and engineers.
- Provided regular progress reports and updates directly to project managers.
- Maintains accurate records of estimated versus actual costs incurred during projects.
Estimator/Coordinator
Seaforth Building Group
Toronto, Ontario
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared detailed estimates for projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
- Supported project coordination activities, including scheduling, and team collaboration, as required.
- Solicited and collected subcontractor and vendor bids or quotations.
- Negotiated pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous terms.
- Coordinated with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotes and validate budget assumptions.
- Performs post-project analysis to identify areas where improvements can be made in estimating processes.
- Reported directly to Project Managers, assisting with critical project decision-making.
Associate Manager
vConstruct Pvt. Ltd
Pune, India
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Dedicated to expanding the Costing Cluster's services in the West Coast, USA, and internationally.
- Overseeing a team of more than 22 professionals.
- Creating best practices and training new resources for upcoming Quantity Take-Off (QTO) and estimation jobs.
- Focus on developing best practices and providing training for upcoming Quantity Take-Off (QTO) and estimation jobs.
- Managed and tracked monthly invoices for the Costing Cluster, specifically for the West Coast, USA, and internationally.
- Generated leads for the CSA scope and various tasks related to core markets, ensuring continued growth and success for the organization.
Senior Project Engineer
vConstruct Pvt. Ltd
Pune, India
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Grow and lead services in the Central, Northwest, and Northeast regions of the USA.
- Lead a team of 18 or more professionals for CSA scope and various tasks related to core markets, monthly invoicing, opportunities, project controls, team workload, QC final deliverables, and leading client calls.
- Performed database-building tasks for cost models, particularly for pursuit-phase projects.
- Supported the Commercial Core Market Team USA (CCM Team) in building cost history.
- Especially for build cost estimates for new bid projects.
- Created a space programming template to assist DPR in explaining the percentage of different areas in hotels at the initial stage.
- Worked on work package costs, including forecasting, budget management, and control.
- Implemented standard change management procedures to ensure accurate tracking of changes, and quantification of work.
Project Engineer & Quantity Surveyor Lead
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Acquired knowledge of interior, exterior, roofing, specialty, structural, and civil aspects for estimation and take-off, and I am now assisting subordinates with these skills.
- Supported the Commercial Core Market Team USA (CCM Team) in constructing cost history
- Developed a space programming template to aid DPR in explaining the percentage of different areas in hotels during the initial stage
- Explored and built a process flow for bid management, a database for cost model, and space analysis in various core markets.
- Managed a team of over 12 members
- Led multiple estimation efforts (using WinEst) and provided assistance to DPR Construction in estimation services.
Project Engineer & Lead for Atlanta Region
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
Pune, India
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed day-to-day requests for information (RFI) and submittals sent by the team.
- Conducted change analysis for the latest versions of drawings, making necessary updates as required.
- Facilitated collaboration with different teams for various project initiatives.
- Created and maintained the Project Admin log for seamless daily operations.
- Supervised and provided training to two resources, focusing on core services and project handling.
- Handled quantity take-off project requests for the South-East region.
Education
Post graduation certificate - Construction Project Management
Centennial College
Toronto, Canada08-2024
Bachelor Of Engineering - Civil Engineering
G.H Raisoni College Of Engineering
Nagpur12.2016
Skills
- Cost estimation
- Project planning
- Schedule development
- Budget management
- Business development
- Client Management
- Project Execution
- Team training and development
- Budgeting and cost-control strategies
- Process improvement
- Process automation
- Leadership and team-building
- Recruiting and hiring
- Data review and analysis
Certification
- STAAD.Pro
- AutoCAD
Accomplishments
- Project Excellence Award: Recognized for successfully managing and delivering over 800 projects with exceptional accuracy in cost estimation and timely execution.
- Project Management Achievement: Managed 5 projects for schools and banks, overseeing all phases from estimation to successful project completion.
- Leadership Achievement: Commended for leading and mentoring teams of 20+ professionals, contributing to improved performance and efficiency in project estimation and management.
- Process Innovation Recognition: Awarded for developing workflows and templates, including a space programming tool and cost models, enhancing estimation accuracy and decision-making.
- Client Excellence Award: Honored for maintaining strong client relationships and consistently exceeding expectations in project deliverables and communication.
- Key Contributor Award: Played a vital role in creating cost prediction tools for core markets, resulting in improved bid success rates.
- Certified Professional Recognition: Earned certifications in advanced tools like STAAD.Pro, AutoCAD, and Onscreen Take-off, demonstrating technical proficiency and innovation.
- Team Development Honor: Recognized for training and developing 18+ team members across multiple disciplines, enhancing organizational capability.
- Efficiency Champion Award: Improved estimation and project processes through automation and implementation of advanced tools, driving efficiency and cost savings.
Languages
- English, C1
- Hindi, First Language
Tools
On-Screen Take-off, Assembles Model base take-off, WinEst, Primavera P6, Power BI, Planswift, Autodesk Take-off, Bluebeam, Modelogix, Excel, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, CMiC, Adobe, Bluebeam
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Construction Estimator & Supervisor
Seaforth Building Group
09.2024 - Current
Estimator/Coordinator
Seaforth Building Group
02.2024 - 08.2024
Associate Manager
vConstruct Pvt. Ltd
04.2023 - 07.2023
Senior Project Engineer
vConstruct Pvt. Ltd
04.2020 - 03.2023
Project Engineer & Quantity Surveyor Lead
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2020
Project Engineer & Lead for Atlanta Region
vConstruct Pvt Ltd
10.2016 - 07.2017
Post graduation certificate - Construction Project Management
Centennial College
Bachelor Of Engineering - Civil Engineering
G.H Raisoni College Of Engineering
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