Viveka Ravi
Memphis
Summary
Detail-oriented technical designer with over 10 years of experience working on complex projects for industry-leading clients. Deep passion for technical projects drives consistent success. Proven track record of delivering AR projects on-time and within budget through meticulous project management. Well-rounded industry background adds significant value to client outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DESIGN MANAGER
GENSLER
10.2023 - Current
- Managed and expedited complex projects worth $1M in revenue.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Coordinated multiple city permit fro site plan development to building permit.
- Prepared bid packages and construction drawings.
- Actively conducted OAC and consultant call to achieve the design goals.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
GENSLER
02.2022 - Current
- Assessed building site suitability based on topography, zoning and access to utilities.
- Filed construction permits to receive approval from local municipalities.
- Refined conceptual designs into detailed plans by adding floor plans, elevations and section drawings.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
PROJECT ENGINEER
DPR CONSTRUCTION
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible and Support Change Management
- (CCCD/PR/CSIs Issuance)
- Responsible and Support Project and Document Control Team
- (BIM360, Quality and Coordination, Procore Document Log/Weekly Reports/MSR Reports/Submittal and Procurement Log/Permit Matrix)
PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
CORBINS ELECTRIC
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Manage the bid proposal process to determine scope of work for various projects
- Provide expertise to any bid-related presentations and proposals
- Calculate scope of work takeoffs to prepare estimates and bid proposals
PROJECT ENGINEER
CORBINS ELECTRIC
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Participate in contract review and preparation and/or evaluation of estimates or portions of estimates as directed by the Project Manager
- Assist in Design-Assist during programming to LOD, review bids and programming estimates preparation of subcontracts that include negotiation, clear scope(s) of work, contract flow-downs, and project-specific requirements for review by the PM
- Prepare Financial budgets, track and project as the project proceed
- Provide client billing information with consolidated information on actual spending
- Assurance that all RFI's addressing unforeseen conditions or changes to the work are submitted timely and logged appropriately
- Perform Construction cost Estimates, Collect T&Ms, and execute work per contract
- Complete ownership on QA/QC Commissioning which includes proper documentation review and validation of VF Checklist/Inspection Documents/OAT(Owner Acceptance Testing)/Warranty Documents and Closeout Documentation
- We use BIM 360, Plan Grid, Bluebeam as a medium of communication and documentation
VC ENGINEER COORDINATOR
CORBINS ELECTRIC
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinate BIM models and related submittals through BIM Project Coordination meetings
- Perform, review and resolve clash detection reports using Navisworks, Validate the QA/QC process for each project
- Attend Coordination meetings resolve conflict issues as they come up between the design and construction documents and intent of project per specification and contract requirements
- Interact with the field install team for verification and confirmation of conditions as well as enforcing compliance with the model during construction progress
FACILITY MANAGER ASSIST
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Worked on Bradley University Library Renovation Project assisting Planning Coordinator in Purchasing, Scheduling, Inspection and updating drawing
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Support his research in Concrete Stability Study
- Perform and document Absorption and Rapid chloride permeability test
PROJECT ARCHITECT
M+W GROUP
07.2011 - 02.2014
- Layout and plan interior room arrangements for IT buildings using AutoCAD-2013
- Coordinated structural, electrical and mechanical designs using Autodesk software to graphically represent building plans
- Selection of materials, paint finish, carpets, furniture, lighting for the refurbishment within the cost estimate and client needs and standards
- Analyzed building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs and worked on the conceptual design development presentation
- Operated AutoCAD 2011 to produce designs, working drawings, and coordinated MEP layout, and MS Project to create charts, forms, and records
- Involved in meetings with construction manager and engineers, represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under architect's supervision
- Prepared cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents, and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's supervision
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Thiagarajar Engineering College
Madurai, TN05.2011
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Navisworks
- On Screen Takeoff
- PhotoshopTrimble Accubid
- Primavera P6
- MS Office
- Schedule Development
- Project Coordination
- Project Estimate
- Quantity Takeoff
- Project Contracts
- Documentation
- Design Development
- Codes and Regulations
- OSHA - 30 Hour
Community
- Member of AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students)
- Member of ASQ (American Society of Quality)
- Volunteered: Habitat for Humanity
Expertise
Trimble Accubid, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, On Screen Takeoff, Photoshop, MS Office, Schedule Development, Project Coordination, Project Estimate, Quantity Takeoff, Project Contracts, Documentation, Design Development, Codes and Regulations, OSHA - 30 Hour
Certification
CMIT
NCARB - ARE IN PROGRESS (Est 2025)
Timeline
DESIGN MANAGER
GENSLER
10.2023 - Current
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
GENSLER
02.2022 - Current
PROJECT ENGINEER
DPR CONSTRUCTION
08.2021 - 02.2022
PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR
CORBINS ELECTRIC
03.2021 - 07.2021
PROJECT ENGINEER
CORBINS ELECTRIC
08.2017 - 02.2021
VC ENGINEER COORDINATOR
CORBINS ELECTRIC
02.2017 - 08.2017
FACILITY MANAGER ASSIST
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
06.2016 - 01.2017
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY
01.2016 - 12.2016
PROJECT ARCHITECT
M+W GROUP
07.2011 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Thiagarajar Engineering College
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