Chirag

About Chirag

I am a results-driven construction professional with a unique blend of field expertise, design insight, cost estimation skills, and business development acumen. Over the years, I’ve led projects from preconstruction planning through on-site delivery, securing high-value contracts, streamlining workflows, and delivering operational excellence across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.My passion lies in bridging the worlds of construction and technology—helping teams adopt digital tools, uncover efficiencies, and make informed, data-driven decisions. I thrive at the intersection of project delivery and innovation, translating complex site realities into solutions that improve collaboration, reduce risk, and create measurable impact.Currently, I’m expanding my technical toolkit with web technologies, scripting, and data integration skills to contribute to SaaS and AEC technology platforms that are reshaping how our industry works. My goal is simple: to keep building, innovating, and driving progress in the built environment.

Experience

1. Business Development Manager

   Alpha Construction Company, Inc

   Mar 2024 — Present

   Spearhead strategic business initiatives to expand market presence in residential construction, resulting in a steady increase in high-value client accounts and annual revenue.• Assess evolving market conditions, competitor positioning, and customer feedback to proactively identify and pursue untapped growth opportunities and account expansion.• Research potential customers, generate leads, and outreach them via cold calls, emails, and meetings.• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, developers, architects, public agencies, and sub-contractors—to establish long-term pipelines and position the company as a trusted partner.• Aid in sales cycle from opportunity identification through contract negotiation, consistently securing contracts with favorable terms aligned with company goals.• Drive account planning and pre-bid strategy sessions, aligning internal teams on customer objectives and delivering tailored solutions that improved bid success rates.• Engage directly with clients to understand business challenges and craft value-driven proposals that support both immediate needs and long-term partnership potential.• Act as the company’s representative at industry events and networking engagements, strengthening brand visibility and generating high-quality leads through relationship-driven outreach.• Collaborating with internal teams to align pricing structures, project scopes, and delivery timelines with client expectations, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.• Supporting marketing efforts by contributing to customized content and presentations used in client pitches and targeted campaigns.

Education

• Gujarat Technological University (GTU)

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering

  2013 — 2017

• California State University, Long Beach

  Master of Science - MS, Civil Engineering

  2017 — 2019