Nirav Desai
About Nirav Desai
Nirav Desai is a Facilities Project Manager at General Atomics in San Diego, California, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 15 years of experience in managing facilities and construction projects across various sectors, including education and commercial.
Work at General Atomics
Nirav Desai has served as Facilities Project Manager at General Atomics since 2018. In this role, he manages various projects related to facilities, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. His responsibilities include overseeing contract management, budget control, scheduling, risk assessment, and quality assurance. His tenure at General Atomics has contributed to the organization's ability to maintain high standards in project execution.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining General Atomics, Nirav Desai held several positions in project management. He worked as a Program Manager at Southwestern College for seven months in 2012-2013. He then served as a Senior Project Manager at UC San Diego from 2013 to 2018. His earlier roles included Project Engineer at Parsons Brinckerhoff from 1995 to 1999 and Senior Market Engineer/Construction Manager at Bechtel from 1999 to 2005. He also worked as a Senior Project Manager at SGI Construction Management from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Nirav Desai holds a Master of Science in Construction Management and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both obtained from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in managing construction projects. He specializes in overseeing projects from conceptual planning to completion, focusing on contract management, budget, schedule, risk, and quality control.
Professional Skills and Specializations
Nirav Desai has over 15 years of experience in managing facilities and construction projects across various sectors, including education, commercial, and research and development laboratories. He emphasizes compliance with safety and building codes while delivering projects that meet high-quality standards. His approach includes fostering a collaborative work environment and implementing innovative leadership strategies to enhance project outcomes.