Varun Raju Sivaram Raja, Leed Ga
About Varun Raju Sivaram Raja, Leed Ga
Varun Raju Sivaram Raja is a VDC Project Manager at DPR Construction in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Bangalore Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree in Construction Engineering Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Work at DPR Construction
Varun Raju Sivaram Raja has been employed at DPR Construction since 2020, initially serving as a Project Engineer and later advancing to the role of Senior VDC Engineer. In 2022, he transitioned to his current position as VDC Project Manager, where he has been for two years in the San Francisco Bay Area. His responsibilities include overseeing virtual design and construction processes, ensuring project efficiency and quality.
Education and Expertise
Varun holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the Bangalore Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017. His academic background supports his expertise in project management and construction methodologies.
Background
Varun's professional journey began as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Engineering in India, where he worked from 2014 to 2015. He then progressed to a Senior Engineer role at the same company before moving to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Graduate Student. His experience includes various roles at DPR Construction, where he has developed a strong foundation in virtual design and construction.
Achievements
Varun introduced the use of UAVs and drones to enhance safety and quality checks on construction projects, which contributed to meeting tight schedules. He managed a workforce of approximately 120 workmen on a project that required completion within two months. Additionally, he played a key role in the construction of one of the world's largest Para-Xylene plants, which had a civil scope of 1.81 lakh cubic meters.
Professional Training and Skills
Varun has received training focused on safety and quality aspects in construction. He has prepared detailed onsite Standard Test Procedures (STPs) and Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs) during projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. His skills include handling sub-contractor and client invoicing, as well as quantifying work done statements on a monthly basis.