Mehul Dhru

Forest Hills, NY
mehuldhru8_cv7@indeedemail.com
9292400123

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

PA-TAC Site Inspector

Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kansas City, KS
October 2018 to Present
CCPRS
Responsibilities included accepting Work Order assigned to me by my TFL, Calling the Applicant to confirm
my appointment to meet him on the following day for Site Inspection. Meeting the Applicant at his/her
Field Office and interviewing them and asking them questions pertinent to mitigation Considerations,
Insurance Considerations, Environmental & Historic Preservation Considerations as stated on Site
Inspection Report. Visiting the location of damaged area, analyzing and accessing the damage,
documenting by taking pictures with Solocator (GPS Coordinates) on my FEMA I-phones, assessing
electrical/mechanical deficiencies caused by natural disasters to facilities, taking measurements of
damaged areas using tape and measuring wheel. After completing field work, having the Applicant sign
the bottom of Site Inspection Report to concur that we were in agreement of assessment of damage.
Returning back to FEMA field Office and inserting information from Site Inspector to Grants Manager.

Senior Resident Engineer

Naik Consulting Group
June 2014 to October 2018
Working as a Resident Engineer on MTA NYCT's ESI (Enhanced Station Improvement, $200 Million) Project
the Borough of Manhattan & Bronx. Overseeing General Contractor and his Sub Contractors in the field,
Coordinating deliveries of long lead items such as specialized as Digital Boards, lighting for Mezzanine and
Platform areas, WiFi, mechanical equipment, concrete, and new tilework. Documenting Contractor's daily
activities by writing extensive daily reports, processing payments by reviewing calculation books with
NYCT Auditor. Responsible for writing and justifying Change Orders, making all personnel have proper
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) on a daily basis. Reconstruction of (2) Escalators and Elevator at
Grand Central Station, Coordinating with NYCT E&E's department to access EDR and EPR Room, A&P to
access electrical equipment for power, signaling to coordinate shutdown and scheduling work with GC
and Subcontractors.

Senior Estimator (Auditor)

New York City Department of Design & Construction
June 2012 to June 2014
Review of Contractor and Consultant's Payment to ensure that work was performed within NYC building
and zoning design guidelines and Specifications, Prevailing wages were hourly rates as approved by DDC
were paid to union trades and Resident Engineering Inspection (REI's) staff and design professionals.
Thorough review of Partial Payment to confirm that Certified Payrolls for General Contractor and his
Subcontractors were attached with Partial Payment and signed and approved by appropriate individual.
Preparation of cost estimates for planning, construction, remodeling or repair of public works, structures
or installations. Supervised the conduct of quantity surveys and cost evaluations in connection with
contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.

Senior Civil Inspector

Haks Engineers (PANYNJ)/ World Trade Center
February 2006 to May 2012
As subcontractor for Program Manager and representative of PANYNJ, supervised geotechnical and
structural work required to install rock anchors to underpin Freedom Tower. Approximately 95% of heavy
civil work was completed in this phase. Keeping track of Submittals, Calculating quantities for Payments
from Daily Reports, Keeping correspondence trail of responding to RFI's as well as approved submittals,
tracking Change Orders and time extensions due to unforeseen field conditions or design omissions.
❖ Determined if work fully complied with construction drawings including depth of footings and
installation of R-bars, tie-backs, and forms; recommended improvements as necessary.
❖ Served as Employee-in-Charge during shutdown of electrical power for PATH trains to permit
construction within track area.
♦ Coordinated movement of workers on site with movement of trains, working with Trainmaster.
♦ Briefed workers on track safety; checked credentials of personnel on site to ensure security.
♦ Determined that all procedures were followed and checked.
❖ Verified that all control Inspections and tests required by Buildings Department(NYCDOB)were
performed and appropriately documented. TR-1 Filings for Fire Alarm were filed with FDNY and filing for
geotechnical, structural work was done accordance with NYC Building Code.

Project Engineer on Stations Rehabilitation Program Such as Structural

Rehabilitation
MTA
June 2004 to February 2006
Electrical and Mechanical Upgrade, de energizing the 3rd Rail so that Contractor can work on Electrical
Systems of Station. Writing extensive Daily Reports, Processing Change Orders and Partial Payments,
Creating a Punch list items and final sign -off's on completed Project. (Project Cost: $48 Million)

Project Manager
Dormitory Authority State of New York
December 1999 to May 2004
Ensured work was performed in accordance with contract documents, documentation of Contractor's
daily activities, along with his Subcontractors, design omissions were brought up to Architect's attention
and resolved at Progress Meetings, quality and standards of design and construction exceeded or met
requirements, budget was maintained, change orders were justified, and cost overruns were forecast
in sufficient time to adjust budget. Concrete and grouting testing results were in accordance with ACI
guidelines.
❖ Created CPM schedule using Primavera, Sure Track Project Manager 3.0.
❖ Managed two - three projects simultaneously including:
♦ 46-story, $55 million high-rise for student housing and luxury apartments, Manhattan Marymount
College
♦ 8-story, $42 million nursing home, Buena Vida Nursing Home. Installation of Emergency Generator and
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) was installed, tested and signed off in compliance with NEC (National
Electrical Code).
♦ 90% completion of pre-schematic design phase of $500 million project, John Jay College of Criminal
Justice
❖ Directed installation of emergency netting and sidewalk shedding to make-safe facility due to
catastrophic events of 9/11.

Project Engineer
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey - Newark, NJ
August 1997 to December 1999
International Airport, Newark, New Jersey
♦ Worked on Expansion of Terminal "C" for Continental Airlines, wrote structural stability Inspection
reports for Tenants who were based at the Airport, Tenants had to comply with Port Authority's guidelines
for maintaining their facilities such as baggage and cargo handling facilities, hangers for maintenance
of Airplanes, food processing services for airlines.
♦ Inspected tracks for the monorail after performing electrical shutdown of various stations during off-
peak hours of operation, Inspected resurfacing of multiple runways at the airport. Assisted in design and
supervision of multiple stories Parking facilities at Newark International Airport.

Project Manager
New York City Department of Environmental - New York, NY
June 1992 to August 1997
Charged with managing entire process to identify and retain qualified consultants for Upstate Bridge
Rehabilitation Program (Upper & Lower Croton, Catskill, Delaware Watersheds)
♦ Created a final short list of 6 consultants based on quality of proposal, past experience and personnel,
would be eligible to receive the RFP for the above stated four programs, prepared RFP which included
technical details about specific bridges from NYSDOT inspection reports, pictures illustrating structural
condition of bridge, state and federal specifications which should be referred to in able to prepare BRPR
(Bridge Reconstruction Project Report).
♦ Advertised RFQ; received technical and cost proposal responses from 32 consultants.
♦ Created final short list of six consultants based on quality of proposal, past experience and personnel.
♦ Participated in interviewing and selection of consultants.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, NY

Skills
• Project Management ~ Construction Management ~ Civil Engineering Seasoned, results-oriented
Civil Engineer/Project Manager with in-depth experience and creative approach to managing
projects and personnel. Recently supervised major geotechnical and structural work for World
Trade Center, Tower 1 and Tower 4. Comprehensive understanding of construction methods and
creative use of resources leads to streamlined schedules and value engineering. Proven ability to
analyze procedures and schedules and recommend alternatives that save both time and money.
Experience encompasses rehabilitation and new construction of range of structures from buildings to
 bridges and wastewater treatment facilities. Willing to travel and to relocate. AREAS OF EXPERTISE/
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Quality Control/Assurance
• Project Scoping
• Contractor/Client Relations
• Communications
• Scheduling
• RFQs/RFPs/Bids
• Issue Resolution
• Project Engineering
• Facilities Maintenance
• Construction Estimating
• Construction Management
• NEC
• Primavera
• Emergency Management
• Electrical Experience
• Construction
• Project management
• Budgeting