Ardeshir Saniee
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Project Management-oriented Mechanical Engineering professional with a Ph.D., experienced in supporting construction delivery across live operational environments, including tender preparation, NZS 3910 contract administration support, RFI/action management, stakeholder coordination, and handover close-out (O&M manuals, as-builts, commissioning records and defects). Strong documentation discipline, confident with Procore and MS Project, and known for reliable communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Keen to build capability in Green Star documentation and council CCC processes within a client-side development team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead (Main Contractor Lead)
Heatwave Mechanical Services
Auckland
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Delivered client-facing project leadership for mechanical packages, maintaining focus on programme, budget controls, quality compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
- Supported administration of NZS 3910 main contract works (post-ECI), including documentation discipline, coordination of project communications, and timely issue escalation.
- Prepared client tender documentation, then reviewed subcontractor and supplier tender submissions (including major plant such as boilers and AHUs) to support robust procurement decisions.
- Managed RFIs and technical queries: logged, tracked, coordinated responses with consultants/suppliers, and communicated outcomes to site teams to protect scope and quality.
- Led handover and close-out activities on assigned works: compiled handover documentation, drafted/assembled O&M manuals, and coordinated defects close-out and final documentation.
- Coordinated inspections and compliance checks for mechanical installations to meet NZ codes/standards and project requirements; maintained audit-ready documentation in Procore.
- Produced programme plans and updates in MS Project, supporting look-ahead planning and resource coordination.
Project Engineer
Heatwave Mechanical Services
Auckland
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed mechanical documentation (drawings/models/specifications) and supported delivery through installation/commissioning coordination and technical troubleshooting.
- Assisted with procurement support, supplier coordination, documentation control, and site quality/compliance checks to ensure work aligned with design intent and standards.
Research & Teaching Assistant
Auckland University of Technology
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Strengthened stakeholder communication, documentation quality, and deadline management through high-volume deliverables (teaching support + research outputs).
- Produced clear reports/presentations and managed competing priorities; transferable to project reporting and governance environments.
Education
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
03-2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ08-2018
Skills
- Project delivery support (time / cost / quality / safety)
- Tender documentation & contract packages (client tender packs; subcontractor/supplier tender reviews)
- NZS 3910 exposure (post-ECI main contract)
- Contract admin support: meeting minutes, action register, RFIs, variations, correspondence (where applicable)
- Stakeholder management: client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, operational users
- Handover & close-out: O&M manuals, as-builts, commissioning evidence, training/warranties, defects
- Reporting: programme updates, risk/issue escalation, cost tracking support
- Tools: Procore, MS Project, MS Excel/Word
- Sustainability: keen to support Green Star requirements
Projects
- Live Clinical Air Handling Unit Replacement | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ)
Type: Construction - Principal Contractor
Responsibilities: Engineering project lead, project manager - Clinical Air Handling Unit Replacement | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ)
Type: Early Contract Involvement
Responsibilities: Engineering project lead, project manager, QS - ECI: Boiler Replacement | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ)
Type: Early Contract Involvement
Responsibilities: Project Engineer, QS - Ethylene oxide (EtO) Temporary Aeration Chambers | Aroa Biosurgery
Type: Design & Build
Role: Design lead, project manager, QS - Dry Room’s HVAC System | NUBU Pharmaceuticals
Type: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Project Engineer
Accomplishments
Recipient of MBIE Scholarship (2018-2020)
Affiliations
Member of Engineering New Zealand (2019 - Current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Lead (Main Contractor Lead)
Heatwave Mechanical Services
01.2024 - 02.2025
Project Engineer
Heatwave Mechanical Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
Research & Teaching Assistant
Auckland University of Technology
03.2019 - 10.2023
Ph.D. - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology