Jeniffer Lourdsamy
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Project Engineer with extensive Tier 1 experience delivering major civil, pavement, and transport infrastructure across New Zealand and Malaysia, including the Eastern Busway and Puhoi to Warkworth expressway. Recognised for structured planning, strong technical judgement, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex construction stages. Skilled in civil works, pavement delivery, utilities coordination, temporary works, QA close-outs, cost forecasting, and programme recovery. Known for hitting critical milestones such as the Eastern Busway Westbound Switch, managing high-risk NUO cutovers, and delivering large-scale earthworks, drainage, structures, and asphalt works to strict safety, quality, and budget requirements. Recipient of NAWIC’s Highly Commended Award for Excellence in Construction Administration (Site-Based) and selected for the International Women Acceleration Track (iWAT) leadership programme in Spain, reflecting strong leadership potential, industry recognition, and commitment to professional growth. Combines PMP-certified project management discipline with hands-on site leadership, digital project management tools, and strong stakeholder engagement. Dedicated to continuous improvement, mentoring junior engineers, and driving efficient, safe, and compliant project delivery.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer — Pavement (Zone 4)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2025 - Current
- Manage all asphalt and surfacing works for Zone 4, including planning, sequencing, resource allocation, and coordination with civil, utilities, and traffic management teams.
- Lead asphalt cost forecasting, ensuring accurate projections, alignment with programme milestones, and effective commercial reporting.
- Apply civil delivery experience to improve constructability, sequencing, and efficiency across the pavement and civil teams.
- Oversee QA close-outs for pavement works, ensuring ITPs, test results, and compliance documentation are completed to support handover.
- Manage subcontractor claims, progress assessments, and commercial inputs.
- Coordinate temporary works requirements for pavement activities, ensuring safe implementation and compliance with engineering standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and site staff, strengthening capability and consistency across the team.
- Engage with designers, and internal delivery teams to resolve issues and maintain programme flow.
Project Engineer — Eastern Busway (Zone 3)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Planned and executed the Zone 3 Westbound Switch, overseeing all related earthworks, drainage, structural elements, and utilities interfaces, alongside precise staging, temporary works supervision, and close coordination with NUOs (Watercare, Vector, Chorus, Transpower).
- Delivered full civil scope including footpaths, kerbs, swales, raingarden and associated structures.
- Led cost forecasting using LinkeOffice and coordinated programme planning using Aphax.
- Ensured all QA documentation was progressively closed out as works were completed.
- Oversaw subcontractor performance, including claims management and progress verification.
- Supported programme recovery planning and risk mitigation.
- Led procurement activities for materials and subcontracted works.
- Provided day-to-day leadership to crews and junior engineers.
Project Engineer — Puhoi to Warkworth (North Zone)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered earthworks, alignment, and finishing works for approximately 5 km of the 18.5 km expressway.
- Coordinated construction planning, material resources, and staff scheduling to achieve on-time, under-budget delivery.
- Prepared cost analyses, tracked change orders, and managed schedules.
- Closed out 40+ QA packages for earthworks, finishing works, and alignment works.
- Reported weekly progress and costing to the Section Manager.
Senior Site Engineer — Puhoi to Warkworth (North & Central North)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed subgrade stabilisation and the transition from earthworks to pavement across approximately 10 km of the expressway.
- Supervised subcontractors and labour forces, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
- Verified permits, certificates, and compliance documentation.
- Closed out 8 QA packages for subgrade works.
- Reported weekly progress and costing to the Section Manager.
Construction Manager
LMP Geotechnic Sdn Bhd
Selangor, Malaysia
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Oversaw full site management, planning, and progress for geotechnical and foundation engineering works including bored piling, pile caps, soil nailing, and steel portals.
- Chaired weekly progress meetings and coordinated follow-up actions.
- Ensured projects were completed on time and within budget.
- Maintained a safe work environment with zero accidents or lost-time incidents.
Civil Engineer — Bukit Bintang Station (SBK Line)
MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed scheduling, planning, and quality control for architectural and landscape works.
- Supervised subcontractors and conducted onsite inspections.
- Led CPC and CCC documentation including snag list and master punch list compilation.
- Ensured strict adherence to SHE and ISO regulations.
Senior Project Engineer — Ampang Line Extension
GW Builders S/B
Selangor, Malaysia
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Delivered guideway sub-structure works including foundations for stations and TPSS.
- Prepared bar bending schedules and verified subcontractor claims.
- Supervised site teams and ensured compliance with design and safety standards.
Site Engineer — Paradigm Mall Development
WCT Berhad
Selangor, Malaysia
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Monitored site progress and conducted inspections for a major commercial development.
- Coordinated with subcontractors and consultants to resolve site issues.
Education
Master of Engineering Management -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
01.2015
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
01.2010
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Polytechnic Kota Bharu
01.2006
Skills
- Civil construction: earthworks, drainage, utilities, structures, footpaths, kerbs, swales
- Pavement delivery: asphalt, surfacing, sequencing, forecasting
- Temporary works supervision
- Constructability reviews & design coordination
- NUO coordination (Watercare, Vector, Chorus, Transpower)
- Programme planning & sequencing (Aphax)
- Cost forecasting & commercial reporting (LinkeOffice)
- Subcontractor management & claims assessment
- Procurement & contract coordination
- Programme recovery planning & risk mitigation
Project Delivery & Engineering
Project Management
- QA close‑outs & ITP management
- SHE compliance & site safety leadership
- Regulatory and design standard compliance
- Handover documentation & certification support
- Cross‑functional team leadership
- Mentoring junior engineers and site staff
- Stakeholder engagement & issue resolution
- Reporting to senior leadership
- Digital project management tools & documentation control
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Leadership & Communication
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- ConstructSafe Tier 1
- Temporary Works Supervisor
- First Aider
- MATES in Construction - Connector
Timeline
Project Engineer — Pavement (Zone 4)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
04.2025 - Current
Project Engineer — Eastern Busway (Zone 3)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
04.2023 - 04.2025
Project Engineer — Puhoi to Warkworth (North Zone)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
10.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Site Engineer — Puhoi to Warkworth (North & Central North)
ACCIONA AU & NZ
03.2020 - 09.2021
Construction Manager
LMP Geotechnic Sdn Bhd
01.2018 - 02.2020
Civil Engineer — Bukit Bintang Station (SBK Line)
MMC Gamuda KVMRT (T) Sdn Bhd
03.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Project Engineer — Ampang Line Extension
GW Builders S/B
12.2011 - 03.2015
Site Engineer — Paradigm Mall Development
WCT Berhad
11.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Polytechnic Kota Bharu
Master of Engineering Management -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Awards & Leadership Development
NAWIC Highly Commended Award – Excellence in Construction Administration (Site-Based), International Women Acceleration Track (iWAT), Spain — Leadership Programme