Nagarjuna Reddy Battula

Geotechnical Lab Technician | Civil & Construction Management Professional

Tempe, US.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven professional with a Master's in Construction Management & Technology and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, currently excelling as a Geotechnical Lab Technician. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive material testing, interpret complex data, and manage project controls to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and drive significant cost savings. Seeking to leverage expertise in project management, material science, and data analysis to contribute to large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.

Work

Alpha Geotechnical & Materials

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Geotechnical Lab Technician

Tempe, AZ, US

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Summary

Supports foundation design, pavement engineering, and infrastructure development through comprehensive laboratory testing and data analysis.

Highlights

Conducted extensive laboratory testing on soils, asphalt, and concrete, ensuring strict adherence to ASTM and AASHTO standards for critical infrastructure projects.

Analyzed and interpreted complex test data, collaborating with geotechnical engineers to inform design recommendations, subgrade improvements, and critical construction decisions.

Coordinated material testing timelines with project teams, delivering results ahead of construction milestones to prevent delays and cost overruns.

Identified inconsistencies in early soil compaction data, enabling corrective actions that prevented potential structural issues and saved over $50,000 in rework costs on a major site development project.

Education

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ, United States of America
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M.S. Construction Management & Technology Grade: 3.60 GPA

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
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B.Tech. Civil Engineering Grade: 3.45 GPA

Certificates

CMIT Certification

CMAA

OSHA 30

OSHA

PROCORE User Certification

Procore

AutoCAD Civil

Autodesk

MS Project

Microsoft

Primavera P6

Oracle

Projects

Polacca Road Widening Project

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Summary

A comprehensive road widening project for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), focusing on advanced project controls, estimation, and scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Project Management, Site Coordination, Construction Administration, Resource Optimization, Risk & Contingency Analysis, Estimating, Scheduling.

Materials Testing

Soil Testing, Material Testing, Concrete Testing, Geotechnical Testing, QA/QC, Construction Materials, ASTM Standards, AASHTO Standards.

Construction Finance

Construction Finance, Estimation, Cost Assessment, Budget Development, Indirect Costs.

Software Proficiency

AutoCAD, InEight, Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, gINT, Microsoft Project, Civil 3D.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Data Logging, Data Analysis, Report Generation, Test Data Interpretation.

Engineering Principles

Foundation Design, Pavement Engineering, Infrastructure Development, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost-Loaded CPM Schedule, Activity Sequencing, Resource Assignments, Timeline Management.