HARSHIL PATEL
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Successful Project engineer experienced in keeping construction as well as surfacing work in line with design specifications, quality standards, and code requirements. Skilled at reading blueprints and communicating duties to workers. Possesses strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple responsibilities. Effectively communicates with a variety of professionals and project stakeholders. Proficient in methods, principles, and applications of engineering, design, building, and construction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Higgins Contractors
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2023 - Current
- Managed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget, and meeting project deadlines
- Monitored paving of Asphalt and chip seals for compliance with drawings and specifications
- Maintaining health and safety observations and incident reports
- Managed and carried out Day-to-day cost reports of individual projects and made claims to the respective clients on time
- Pricing the jobs from 100k to 500k for various clients
- In-depth knowledge of the JDE system with a great grip on maintaining, generating, and approving the Purchase Orders
- Managed 10 million worth of rehab works at the Port of Auckland with a positive outcome also handled various mill and fill works at the Ports and also on the West management sites
- Diverse experience in subdivisions, carpark- paving, and chip seal operations
- Delivered regular compliance reports to the clients
- Paralleled managed different jobs at the same time with high-quality standards and good profit margins
- Great knowledge of forecasting the material quantity and also the budget for the work
- Dealt with multiple subcontractors for a single project.-(Construction crew, stabilization crew,fences, drainage, line markings, and crack sealing)
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems for better performance within the project budget
- Knowledge of NZ3910
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work
- Identified technical risks within managed projects
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means, and materials based on field or changing conditions
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations and developed great customer relationship.
Civil Site Engineer
Personnel Touch(Peka Peka To Otaki - $330m)
Otaki, WGN
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Guarantee that Contract Quality Plans, ITP, and other applicable documentation meets the agreement determination necessities - giving data to oversee quality issues nearby
- Responsible for organizing field/lab testing and site inspections
- Responsible for setting daily targets collaboratively with both self-perform crews and subcontractors to ensure that Programmed Targets are met
- Reporting to the Project Engineer of daily productivity and assisting the Project Engineer with reviewing subcontractor claims, and costs to complete
- Managed Local Road sealing, sub-base and base-course construction
- Managed testing & QA of the roads being built along with the aggregates used to build them and liaised with quarries for procurement
- Responsible for the development of Work-pack Documents (Method Statement, Inspection and test Plan, JSEAS)
- Additionally assisted in pavement & material trials for the main alignment and carried out smaller operations such as milling by using of Heat map
- Reduced risks by reviewing the permit process to comply with regulations
- Managed a milling operation of removing 6000 t of noncompliant AC
- Managed truck numbers to streamline efficiency and control costs, and provided day-to-day refreshes on progress
- Successfully managed local road reseal and maintenance programs - closely involved with the Kapiti Coast district council.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Personnel Touch
Wellington
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts
- Inspected municipal and industrial facilities for adherence to environmental regulations
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies
- Obtained and maintained permits and plans
- Disposed and managed waste products.
DUCT INSTALLER/HVAC INSTALLER
Air-o-world
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assembled auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, including air ducts, pipes, discharge valves and flues
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance
- Consulted with customers to trace malfunctions and identify root causes, completing speedy repairs to return full performance levels.
RETAIL ASSISTANT
Prebbleton Supermarket
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Bombardier Inc
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Created engineering documentation, including manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Operations and Production Management
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidhyalaya
Skills
- New Zealand Roading Standards
- RAMM (Road assessment and maintenance management)
- JDE
- Project management
- Team Building
- 3D models
- Production planning and control
- QA Management
- Resource management
- Team-oriented and dependable
- Takeoffs
- Hand and power tool operation
- Proficiency in reading Construction Drawings and Specifications
Training And Qualifications
- Project Management Fundamentals Level 4
- NZ3910
- Risk Containment
- Safety Leadership
- Rollers, Tracks & Wheels Endorsement
- Foundation Passport (Civil) - Site Safe
- Construct Safe - Tier 1
- New Zealand Class-1 Driving License
- Permit issuer and receiver
Profile
HARSHIL PATEL, +64225425793, harshilkrina@gmail.com, linkedin.com/in/harshil-patel-a92724152
Personal Information
Title: Project Engineer -Surfacing
References
Will be made available on request
Timeline
Project Engineer
Higgins Contractors
03.2023 - Current
Civil Site Engineer
Personnel Touch(Peka Peka To Otaki - $330m)
10.2021 - 03.2023
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Personnel Touch
07.2021 - 10.2021
DUCT INSTALLER/HVAC INSTALLER
Air-o-world
07.2020 - 06.2021
RETAIL ASSISTANT
Prebbleton Supermarket
07.2019 - 01.2020
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Bombardier Inc
05.2018 - 09.2018
Graduate Diploma - Operations and Production Management
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Birla Vishwakarma Mahavidhyalaya
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