Tejpal A.
About Tejpal A.
Tejpal A. is a Cost Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Engineering.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Tejpal A. has been employed as a Cost Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2020. In this role, he develops complex estimating models, including product unit method, capacity, ratio factoring, and parametric estimating. He interacts with a diverse workforce and applies constructability concepts to create detailed cost estimate take-offs. Tejpal also performs job site visits during pre-construction to evaluate existing conditions and during construction to ensure that the work aligns with the estimated costs. His responsibilities include reconciling estimated costs with bid costs to enhance the accuracy of future estimates.
Education and Expertise
Tejpal A. holds multiple degrees and certifications that enhance his expertise in cost engineering and construction management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Engineering from California State University-Sacramento. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the same institution. Tejpal further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from American Public University. He also achieved a Professional Certificate in Construction Estimating from San Diego State University, specializing in Construction and Sustainability.
Background
Tejpal A. began his career as an Estimator at Silicon Valley Builders Group, where he worked for one year from 2014 to 2015 in San Jose, California. His experience in this role laid the foundation for his current position as a Cost Engineer. Tejpal's educational background and work experience have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of cost estimation and project management in the construction industry.
Professional Responsibilities
In his role as a Cost Engineer, Tejpal A. is responsible for defining activities, associated scope, durations, logic, and interfaces between activities. This work supports the development of work breakdown structures and resource loading in alignment with earned value management principles. He utilizes his knowledge to track current market influences, which aids in the reconciliation of estimated costs versus bid costs, ultimately leading to more precise project estimates.