Divya Patel

Experience

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  IMPERIAL HEIGHTS

  Mar 2015 - Apr 2017

  Office Assistant

  • provided administrative support to the office • answered and directed calls and Emails • Taking bookings of property • assisted applicants on the telephone and in-person • scheduled appointments and managed calendars • maintained database • developed presentations on PowerPoint • managed petty cash

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  Larsen & Toubro

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Project Engineering Intern

  • Worked on different aspects of Civil engineering and project management by working on 3 different projects - an oil refinery in Kuwait, Varanasi port and chemical plant of Gujarat state fertilizer company• Worked on data obtained from various sources, • collecting, processing and utilizing the data• learn various on-site design aspects

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  Edge 74 design studio

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Junior Engineer (cost estimator & procurement)

  Initially, an engineer working on designs and material procurement for a civil and architectural firm.later on, it shifted from material procurement to cost estimator. Detailed estimates of over 50 residential buildings and one commercial.

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  Carleton University

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Teaching Assistant

  Tutor for Engineering economics, Project management and fundamentals of engineering at Carleton University. • Teaching the subjects in tutorial sessions, Aided students in their comprehension of course content by holding office hours.• Provided effective and constructive feedback by marking the assignments and mid-term exams.• Recording grades in the management system.• Attended training workshops to improve soft skills and deliver efficiently as a team player

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  Empire Deck and Fence

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Junior Designer
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  Islington Nurseries: INL Group of Companies

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Analysing documents, specifications, addendums and quotations in preparation for pricing. • Performing estimate related oral and/or written communications with clients. • Collaborating effectively with Operations, PMO, Finance and Owners staff as appropriate. • Performing quantity take-off from construction drawings• Obtaining pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate. • Formulating all costs for tender submission – labour, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.• Overseeing the distribution of appropriate documentation appropriately upon award of project. • Managing Scope Changes as required. • Maintaining files and correspondence on active and completed projects. • Providing technical support to field staff as appropriate.• Conducting Bid Closing and Bid Handover meetings as required. • Performing Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and ensures that associated learnings are captured, and that appropriate internal communication takes place. • Assisting with Prequalification, RFQ and RFI submissions as required.• Driving positive relationships and serves as a key contact with Clients, Consultants, and key Subcontractors. • Maintaining INL Estimating data systems, to ensure they are kept up to date and at optimal efficiency. Show less • Analysing documents, specifications, addendums and quotations in preparation for pricing. • Performing estimate related oral and/or written communications with clients. • Collaborating effectively with Operations, PMO, Finance and Owners staff as appropriate. • Performing quantity take-off from construction drawings• Obtaining pricing from Suppliers / Subcontractors and incorporates into estimate. • Formulating all costs for tender submission – labour, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.• Overseeing the distribution of appropriate documentation appropriately upon award of project. • Managing Scope Changes as required. • Maintaining files and correspondence on active and completed projects. • Providing technical support to field staff as appropriate.• Conducting Bid Closing and Bid Handover meetings as required. • Performing Post Bid / Post Project Analysis completion and ensures that associated learnings are captured, and that appropriate internal communication takes place. • Assisting with Prequalification, RFQ and RFI submissions as required.• Driving positive relationships and serves as a key contact with Clients, Consultants, and key Subcontractors. • Maintaining INL Estimating data systems, to ensure they are kept up to date and at optimal efficiency. Show less

  • Estimator

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Junior Estimator

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021
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  Brown & Beattie Ltd.

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

  Junior Building Science Engineer

  • Conduct Building and Property Condition Assessments (BPCAs) in accordance with the ASTM standards and best construction practices at various client sites• Capital planning Building Condition Assessments.• Review and complete assessments of existing buildings and structures (roof assemblies, exterior cladding assemblies, balcony assemblies, fenestrations and parking garage structures) to determine design and remedial work options• Conduct invasive building assessments and testing• Carry out all necessary quantity takeoffs and measurements over the course of a project• Development of designs and specifications for restoration projects• Carry out construction reviews to ensure quality standards and design requirements are achieved• Prepare written reports of findings, summarizing, collating and interpreting the results of field data and creating detailed AutoCAD drawings• Financial involvement and coordination with project• Maintain QA/QC protocols Show less

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  CBRE

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  Property condition Assessor

  • Building condition assessment specialist for the CBRE Infrastructure Ontario Property & Land Management Services. Provided assessment, capital planning, and project deliveries for Infrastructure Ontario.• Performed on-site assessments and condition analysis of client's building systems and generating building condition reports with capital plans outlining forecasted capital repairs and projects based on site conditions and client/building needs.• Generated capital plans for Infrastructure Ontario and aid in identifying, reviewing, and executing project justifications for capital projects.• Conduct walk-through surveys to assess condition of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, structure and foundations, interiors, common areas, exterior walls, windows, roofs, and site work improvements.• Interviews property owners, occupants, key site personnel and local government officials to obtain information concerning the subject property's condition.• Reviews repair/improvement cost information, certificate(s) of occupancy, maintenance reports and logs, Building and Fire Department inspection reports, and similar information. Show less

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  BGIS

  Apr 2024 - now

  Project Lead

  • Lifecycle Asset Management Planning for top clients such as leading Banks in Canada,Infrastructure Ontario, Canadian Tire, Hydro One, etc.• Lead a team of professional building assessors on the Leasehold Asset Management Program(LAMP), under the Infrastructure Ontario Property & Land Management Services.• Preparing Proposals for assessments and capital planning services requested by clients.• Participate in weekly meetings with client to establish client needs and communicate this to theteam. Develop and establish communication channels with client and their onsite support staffand provided solutions to their requests.• Cooperated with provincial government ministries in assessing their assets and ministry-ownedbuilding systems, and generating reports and capital plans outlining needed capital repairs andprojects. Perform site assessments and condition analysis of client's building systems. Overseethe report review process and provide corrections and revisions prior to submission to client. Show less