RESUME
Hi, I am Nirmalya.
An Architect, Construction Manager, and Digital Delivery Specialist.
Education
University of Oklahoma, Norman
May,2023
Master of Science: Construction Management
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, India
2010 - 2015
Bachelor of Architecture
Skills
BIM modeling & Coordination
Revit
AutoCAD Plant 3D
Navisworks Manage
i-construct (BIMflow)
Bluebeam
Sketchup
AutoCAD
Dynamo Scripting
Rhino + Grasshopper
Project Management & VDC Management
Procore
Open Space AI
Plannerly
Bentley ProjectWise
BIM 360/ Autodesk Construction Cloud
Touchplan
Scheduling (Beginner)
Microsoft Project
4D Synchro
Primavera 4D Integration
Assemble Systems
Rendering & Presentation
Enscape
Lumion
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Twin Motion
Recent Interest & Exploring (Beginner)
Power Bi dashboards extracting Revit Data using Dynamo
Data-driven decision using python
C# Revit plugin creation
Application of ML in Construction and creating ML models for predictive analytics
Work Experience
Organization: Tesla [June 2023– Present]
Position: Sr. BIM/VDC Engineer (Lithium Refinery Project) – Battery Minerals & Metals Group
Coordinating data from over 30 vendors to construct a comprehensive federated model for the Lithium Refinery project, ensuring seamless integration of design elements.
Spearheading Material Take-Off (MTO) generation to streamline procurement processes and guarantee accurate material allocation, bolstering project cost-effectiveness.
Leveraging advanced 4D simulation techniques to visualize construction sequencing, optimize scheduling, and drive enhanced project efficiency.
Driving process optimization initiatives to refine workflows, minimize waste, defining Meta data requirements to elevate productivity across the project lifecycle.
Orchestrating seamless project management through robust communication channels, facilitating collaboration among vendors, process leads, construction managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to project objectives and timelines.
Organization: Tesla [Feb 2023 – May 2023]
Position: BIM/VDC Engineering Intern (Cyber Truck Manufacturing line) – Factory Engineering Group
Managed digital models of Tesla's facilities using BIM tools, ensuring up-to-date information availability to stakeholders.
Collaborated with construction, engineering, and operations teams to resolve design issues, manage constructability review meetings, along with IFF and kick off meetings.
Automated BIM workflow and optimized processes using Dynamo Scripting.
Organization: University of Oklahoma [Aug 2021 – Dec 2022]
Position: Graduate Teaching Assistant
Courses: CNS-1312: Computers in Construction (Excel, Sketchup, Bluebeam, Procore), CNS 4512: Soils & Foundations, CNS 2912: Construct Docs/Quantity Survey, CNS 2432: MEP I.
Position: Modular VDC Intern
Major Projects:
Faith Technologies- Electric Vehicle Facility (Modular Project)
Nestle USA- Dynasty (Manufacturing Plant) - $ 675 million USD
MCHS - Mankato Bed Tower Expansion (Healthcare) - $155 million
Major Responsibilities:
Assisted VDC Manager in developing project-specific VDC strategies, scope, and plan in addition to standard processes in the Design / Preconstruction and Construction phases on multiple simultaneous projects using Plannerly.
Automated the model elements modification and equipment clearances using dynamo scripting.
Prepared, maintained, and resolved clash reports in Navisworks and Autodesk construction cloud Model Coordination for multiple projects.
Extracted Revit data using Dynamo scripting and assisted VDC manager and project technology team with Data-driven decision-making using Power BI dashboards.
Reviewed and updated the WIP Constructability Model as per design and fabrication model modifications.
Provided design and fabrication inputs during the design phase to identify modular design improvements for ease of fabrication.
Prepared custom models, Sequence animations of Modular Projects in support of Business Development and Marketing efforts for inclusion in technical proposals.
Helped in the production planning of Modules using TAKT planning and assisted in developing and implementing the QA/QC process for on-site installation of modular components.
Compiled all modular Project cost data and developed ROM builder which can be referred to as a historical dataset for future projects.
Organization: Systra MVA Consulting (Engineering and Consulting Firm) [April 2019 – July 2021] Position: Project Architect (Rail Infrastructure)
International Project: Dhaka Metro line 1 (12 Subway stations),
Client: Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.
Project Cost: $5 billion
Managed team of 8 Assistant Architects for design and BIM of 12 underground stations from Schematic Design to Construction docs of more than 100 Architecture packages.
Performed Constructability reviews using Navisworks and produced a 100% clash-free BIM model.
Oversee that the design is performed in accordance with Approved Manuals and Building Codes.
Perform Design Change Request Estimating and assist the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
Weekly Client Program Meetings and traveled internationally for project coordination meetings with client Nippon Koei for design reviews.
Performed resource planning/allocation in Microsoft Project.
Reviewed Construction docs as per the Quality assurance plan.
Assisting the quantity estimating team in the on-screen take-off for detailed estimation before Bid.
Reviewed design variations and estimated the project cost deviation from the project budget.
Organization: Assystem STUP (Engineering and Consulting Firm) [Nov 2018 – April 2019]
Position: Architect
Project: Design & Coordination of Subway Stations for East Kolkata West Metro Project. (2 Subway stations) & BIMANBANDAR Subway Stations,
Client: Kolkata Metro rail corporation
Project Cost: $1 billion & $450 million
Organization: Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. (General Contractor) [May 2017 – Oct 2018]
Position: Architectural Engineer & VDC coordinator
Project: Kolkata East-West Metro Project.
(3 Subway stations, 1 ventilation shaft, and India's first Underwater twin tunneling Project)
Client: Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation Project Cost: $2.1 billion
Reported directly to the Project Manager, Supervising the on-site trade partners and project engineers from start to finish daily.
Trades Managed: Interior cladding, Interior block wall Partitions, Flooring, Systems & Telecommunication rooms, RCP, Tunnel brackets installation, and MEP for the overall station.
Provide technical support to Project Managers related to finishing items, while developing and maintaining Project Cost/Change Controls and budgets for Architectural finishes.
Interacted with state/ local agencies concerning compliance with codes and coordinated fire drawings approvals.
Organization: Maheswari architects [June 2016 – April 2017]
Organization: Abin Design Studio [June 2014 – December 2014 & June 2015 – May 2016 ]
Graduate Research Projects
“Current state of Visual dashboard in construction Industry” – Published in 64th ACC conference.
A comprehensive platform for gamification of Construction Workforce training Modules using Virtual Reality
Certification & Training
Awards & Achievements
CMIT- (Construction Management Association of America -CMAA)
Procore Certified: Student (Procore Technologies)
Construction Management Specialization (Columbia University)
Microsoft Project 2019 and Project (LinkedIn learning)
Become a Project Manager (LinkedIn learning)
Haskell and Irene Lemon Graduate Scholarship from the University of Oklahoma - 2500$ for the academic year 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (Full tuition waiver)
MSCM Program Scholarship from Texas A&M university- Out-of-state tuition fee waiver and 1000$
Appreciation of Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. Outstanding performance as an Architectural Engineer in India's first underwater tunnel & Deepest Metro
Full Tuition fee scholarship from COAL INDIA LTD. for five years of Undergraduate Education
Secured highest in Thesis Jury Sheet Presentation