Modinsab Salwadagi

About Modinsab Salwadagi

Project Management Professional With 8+ years of experience in Project Planning, Costing, Scheduling, Controlling & Execution.Currently, as a Cost Controller at Jacobs, I manage financial oversight, cost variance analysis, and forecasting for 80+ U.S. transportation projects, collaborating with clients like MassDOT, VHB, MBTA, State of Vermont, GPI, AI Engineers, Tetra Tech, and Garg Consulting. I oversee budget control for projects valued at $25M+(₹220 Cr), ensuring financial efficiency and reporting accuracy.I began my career as a Site Engineer, overseeing railway infrastructure projects for KRCL. I then moved into Quantity Surveying & Planning, managing cost estimation, material procurement, and billing for Aarti Industries Ltd (Client: Mott MacDonald, Bureau Veritas).At Sycone CPMC Pvt Ltd, I worked as a Planning & QS Engineer, handling cost control, budgeting, and project scheduling for 15+ construction projects from the head office, including MEA New Delhi, LIC Ludhiana, Provident Win Worth Kochi, Vedant Hyderabad, and Eurofins Advinus. Additionally, I served as an Assistant to the MD, providing strategic planning support. Key Expertise: Project Planning & Scheduling – Primavera P6, MS Project Cost Control & Budgeting – Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis Earned Value Management (EVM) – S-Curve Analysis, Cash Flow Optimization Data Analytics & Reporting – Power BI, Jacobs Analytics, IPCS Contract & Procurement Management – CDRS, AutoPAP Stakeholder Collaboration – Multinational Team CoordinationI am passionate about leveraging data analytics and financial strategies to optimize cost efficiency and project execution in the Engineering & Construction industry. Let’s connect to discuss opportunities and collaboration.

Experience

1. Cost Controller

   Jacobs

   Jan 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Key Achievements: Successfully managed the financial oversight of 60+ projects in the U.S. transportation sector, maintaining an average cost variance of less than 5%. Led cost control and forecasting for projects with a cumulative value exceeding $ 25 million (220Cr in Rupees) Optimized project financial workflows, reducing budget forecasting errors and improving reporting accuracy. Key clients - including MassDOT, VHB, MBTA, State of Vermont, GPI, AI Engineers, Tetra Tech, and Garg Consulting.Project Financials & Cost Control: Assist and coordinate with Project Managers, Managers of Projects (MOPs), and Project Accountants (PAs) in financial planning and cost control. Conduct monthly and quarterly financial forecasting using IPCS (Integrated Project Control System) to monitor actuals, budget utilization, and variances. Prepare Revenue Recognition (Rev. Rec.) submissions for projects using POLARIS. Analyze budget vs. actual spending, margin variances, and financial trends using IPCS and Jacobs Analytics. Develop and track project cash flow statements and financial performance metrics.Project Setup & Contract Management: Create project proposals using Pricing Tool, conduct pricing review meetings, and finalize pricing strategies before client submission. Set up new projects and work orders in CDRS and AutoPAP (Oracle-based systems). Manage contract modifications, including change orders, reallocation of funds, and contract extensions. Oversee procurement and payables using Jacobs Procurement Tools and @Work for labor hour adjustments.Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting: Conduct monthly Operational Project Review (OPR) meetings to assess project performance and identify corrective actions. Generate and review project performance reports in IPCS, Jacobs Analytics, and JA software. Collaborate across multi-national teams in different time zones to coordinate project execution and financial tracking.

Education

• Visvesvaraya Technological University

  Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

  2014 — 2018