Ashwin Kumar

About Ashwin Kumar

I am a civil engineer specializing in mission-critical and industrial water systems, with…

Experience

1. Civil Engineer - Eit

   Stantec

   May 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Projects: East Austin Data Center Feasibility Study, IAH Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement (WWTP), City of Houston FY14 lift station Projects, City of Houston Consent Decree/ Staff Augmentation Contract, USACE Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM)Project Management | Project Controls | Proposals | Construction Management• Assisted Project Managers in project controls, design coordination, change order preparation, and contracts management for complex infrastructure projects, including the IAH WWTP Upgrade. • Contributed to preparation of Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) for the IAH WWTP Upgrade project, incorporating design updates, equipment costs, and price escalations to ensure accurate construction cost. • Initiated design change task orders, evaluated cost and schedule impacts and ownership of risks associated. Attended progress meetings, maintained effective interface with site management team, client’s organization ensuring workplans and are effectively delivered on the project. • Coordinated with sub-contractors and vendors for subsurface field investigations in the S2G Coastal Storm Risk Management Program, optimizing resource allocation and project timelines. Lead utility coordination, stakeholder management and conflict resolution in the most feasible and time sensitive manner. • Prepared competitive bids and proposals for industrial projects targeting industrial and municipal customers, incorporating cost estimation techniques and innovative solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze market trends, assess project risks, and optimize pricing strategies. • Collaborated with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs).• Prepared proposals, budgets, and schedules for industrial water permitting scope, coordinating with nodal governing agencies (TCEQ, NPDES, EPA) to ensure regulatory compliance.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Science - MS

• National Institute of Technology Warangal

  Bachelor's degree

• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's

  Intermediate