Shailendra G.
About Shailendra G.
Shailendra G. is a Senior VDC Engineer at DPR Construction in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in project engineering and operations. He has a background in civil engineering and has held various roles in construction companies, including Turner Construction Company and Thornton Construction Company.
Work at DPR Construction
Shailendra G. currently serves as a Senior VDC Engineer at DPR Construction, a position he has held since 2022. His role focuses on Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), where he applies his expertise in project engineering and operations. Prior to this, he worked as a VDC Engineer at DPR Construction starting in 2019. His tenure at DPR Construction spans a total of five years, during which he has contributed to various projects in San Diego, California.
Previous Experience at Turner Construction Company
Before joining DPR Construction, Shailendra G. worked at Turner Construction Company in various capacities. He served as a Claims Assistant Engineer for four months in 2019 and held the position of Project Engineer/Assistant Superintendent from 2018 to 2019 for seven months. Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Engineer for six months in 2018. His experiences at Turner Construction Company were primarily based in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.
Educational Background
Shailendra G. holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering from Nagpur University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Construction Engineering from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and project management.
Internship Experience
Shailendra G. has gained valuable experience through various internships during his educational journey. He interned as a Construction Engineer Intern at the Florida Department of Transportation in 2017 for three months and worked as a Project Engineer Intern at Skanska for three months in the same year. Additionally, he completed internships at KK Associates Builders & Developers and MOIL LIMITED in India, where he focused on project engineering tasks. These internships contributed to his practical knowledge in the field.
Certifications and Skills
Shailendra G. holds a FAA Part 107 certification as a Commercial Drone Pilot, enabling him to operate drones for commercial purposes. He has a strong focus on project engineering and operations, particularly in scheduling and cost control. He is also passionate about developing effective leadership skills in the areas of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows.