Darshan Patel

Experience

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  Patel Infrastructure Pvt Ltd ( PIPL )

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Civil Engineering Intern

  • Performing QA/QC during and post execution work with engineers.• Carried out quantities as well as rate analysis.• Site supervision of each work undertaken as per plan and tracking the materials from ordering to usage and billing.

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  Maruti Builders

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  Asst. Superintendent

  •Performed surveying and setting stake points and laying out work boundaries.• Managed project document flow, submittal review and approval process, change orders and RFI process and keeping all sub-contractors updated regarding the changes and updates.• Scheduled material and equipment purchases and deliveries and conducted weekly safety meetings and made sure safety regulations are followed.• Managed budgets and project resources & ensuring project run smoothly and structure are completed within budget and on time• Drafted change orders and calculated quantities, prepared monthly pay apps and coordinated with area engineer and project engineer to get necessary approvals. Show less

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  Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida

  Jul 2017 - May 2018

  Research Assistant

  •Diagnosed advanced application of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) like, behavior of the autonomous shuttle when sudden activities take place in front of the vehicle and embodying intelligence in the driverless shuttle around the USF Tampa campus, to create safer and smarter use for students. Worked & run beta tests on a driverless autonomous shuttle (ITS) research project for USF at CUTR.•Research Project: Naturalistic Driving Study (NDS): Reviewing the videos for generating the data of drivers’ behavior as they interact with various road signs at intersections. Also, analyzing this data to make a clear understanding of the result.•Analyzed transportation/ traffic related data using econometric and statistical software package.•Model Simulation, Estimation and analysis of multinomial choice data.•Worked on street redesigning considering AADT, VMT, Access management, using some elements of LRTP with Hillsborough County, FL.•Florida SR580 corridor study & complete street redesign for short term and long-term plans in City of Dunedin, with considering the FDOT design manual including access management, transportation alternatives & considering some elements of LRTP.•Worked on Complete street on W. Columbus Dr. in Tampa, FL with Hillsborough County to make W. Columbus dr. more walkable, livable and safer by considering AADT, total VMT, crash count, traffic counts, conflicts, access management & green street concepts. Also proposed new bus route facility to get maximum public transportation users.•Conducted research project on Motorcycle safety research with FDOT and NHTSA.•Worked with researchers to create the survey, data analysis and running the codes in Nlogit. Show less

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  CMES, Inc.

  Jun 2018 - now

  Smart Road Technology - Specialized in Traffic Signal systems, ITS & Lighting system companyManaging company wide operations for Smart Road Technology.•Operations Management: Overseeing all facets of construction operations, from planning and execution to quality control and delivery.•Strategic Planning: Developing and executing strategies to enhance project efficiency, minimize risks, and drive successful project outcomes.•Budgeting & Estimation: Proficient in budget development, cost estimation, and resource allocation, consistently achieving financial objectives.•Team Leadership: Leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, resource planning and optimizing productivity to meet project milestones.•Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all DOT regulations, permits, and safety standards across all project phases.•Technology Integration: Implementing innovative construction technologies for enhanced project efficiency and quality control.•Risk Management: Proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to maintain project timelines and quality standards.•Resource Optimization: Streamlining resource allocation, optimizing manpower, and materials utilization for cost-effective project execution.•Client Collaboration: Cultivating strong client relations, ensuring alignment with project goals, and fostering satisfaction through effective communication and deliverables Show less •Managing construction projects under established budget and ensured to deliver highest quality with maximum profitability.•Executed assigned road construction projects. •Drafted change orders and calculated quantities, prepared monthly pay apps and coordinated with area engineer and project engineer to get necessary approvals.•Redesigned/ altered drainage system for DOT.•Performing estimation of quantity and budget analysis.•Certified Traffic Control Supervisor•Certified BlueCard personnel•Managed project document flow, submittal review and approval process, change orders and RFI process and keeping all sub-contractors updated regarding the changes and updates.•Scheduled material and equipment purchases and deliveries and conducted Daily, weekly safety meetings and ensured safety regulations are followed.•Managed project resources & ensuring project run smoothly.•Scheduling and production planning.•Performed surveying and setting stake points and laying out work boundaries (cross verification using old school methods) Show less

  • Project Manager | Smart Road Technology

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Project Engineer II | Superintendent

    Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Project Engineer | Superintendent

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2021