Devendra Dave – VP & Director of Purchasing and Contract Administration

About Mr. Dave

With over 30 years of experience in construction management, engineering, and procurement, Devendra Dave serves as VP of Purchasing & Contract Administration at The Rinaldi Group (TRG). Over the last 25 years with TRG, he has played a key leadership role in contract negotiations, project cost management, and pre-construction planning. His expertise in structural systems and procurement ensures TRG’s ability to deliver large-scale developments with efficiency and precision.

Career Milestones & Leadership

Mr. Dave’s career spans leadership roles at several prominent construction firms prior to and alongside his work with TRG, including:

  • Project Manager – George A. Fuller Company & HRH Construction – Managed large-scale high-rise developments across NYC

  • Vice President &Vice President &Vice President & Senior Project Manager – Crain Construction Company – Led public infrastructure and municipal projects

  • Field Engineer & Contract Administrator – Oversaw complex commercial and residential construction contracts

Notable Projects

Mr. Dave has been a driving force in TRG’s success, overseeing purchasing and contract execution for major developments, including:

  • Mandarin Oriental – 685 5th Ave, NYC – Ultra-luxury residential conversion
  • 106 West 56th Street, NYC – 27-story Class-A boutique office building
  • 2420 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC – 24-story mixed-use hospitality and office project
  • 250 5th Avenue, NYC – A 23-story high-rise hotel integrating a landmark mansion
  • Riu Plaza Hotel Times Square, NYC – A high-profile 29-story luxury hotel

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – South Gujarat University

Certifications

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health

  • Managing Growth Cycle II Contract Administration, 10/5/90
  • Managing Growth Cycle III Contract Administration, 10/5/90
  • Basic Construction Techniques Certification, 5/10/90
  • Financial Management Certification, 5/10/90
  • Project Management Certification, 4/3/90
  • Contract Administration Certification, 4/3/90
  • 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Certification, 1/31/99

Licenses & Registrations

Arizona

  • General Contractor License, 3/03/06

  • ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers
  • CRSI – Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
  • ACI – The American Concrete Institute
  • Indian Geotechnical Society – 1984
  • Indian Association for Water Pollution Control – 1984

Florida

  • General Contractor License, 12/23/05

The Rinaldi Group Commitment

Mr. Dave’s leadership in purchasing, contract administration, and pre-construction ensures that TRG continues to deliver world-class developments with strategic cost control, efficiency, and operational excellence.