Lokesh Adhav
Auckland
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in building code compliance, safety regulations, and structural assessments. Skilled in identifying potential construction issues and providing actionable recommendations. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable team player with strong analytical skills and focus on delivering consistent, high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Building Inspector-C1 Competency
Kainga Ora Homes and Communities- Consentium
04.2023 - Current
- Check that buildings comply with approved plans, SED, NZ3604:2011, NZBC, relevant laws and regulations such as the Building Act 2004
- Conduct on-site inspections of building projects during various stages of construction (foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, etc.) to verify that work aligns with approved plans and applicable codes.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Educated property owners about necessary improvements for compliance with local codes and ordinances.
- Conducted regular site visits to verify that work was being performed according to approved plans.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Maintained detailed records of all inspections, permits, and violations issued for future reference and analysis.
- Ensured code compliance for new construction projects by meticulously reviewing plans and specifications.
- Completed inspections of current construction, refurbishment and repair projects.
- Coordinated with other inspectors in the department to ensure consistent application of building codes and standards across all projects.
Building Control Officer- R2 competent in processing and R3 competent in Inspections
DNA Compliance Limited
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Processing building consent applications
- Check that buildings comply with approved plans, SED, NZ3604:2011, NZBC, relevant laws and regulations such as the Building Act 2004
- Inspect plans and/or building constructions to see if buildings comply, or will be, built correctly
- Write reports as necessary to offer formal directive and corrective actions when certain materials or fixtures do not meet building standards
- Assess and report on problems or potential problems with the design, location or materials of buildings
- Advice on solutions for existing or potential problems with land or buildings
- Health and safety guidelines, particularly when working on building sites
Building Inspector
Kainga Ora Homes and Communities- Consentium National Building Consent Authority
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Review plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications
- Approve building plans that are satisfactory
- Monitor construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance
- Use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections
- Inspect plumbing, electrical, and other systems to ensure that they meet code
- Verify alignment, level, and elevation of structures to ensure building meets specifications
- Issue violation notices and stop-work orders until building is compliant
- Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspections
- Provide written documentation of findings
Building Control Officer- Processing, Inspections and CCC
Grey District Council
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Processing building consent applications
- Check that buildings comply with approved plans, SED, NZ3604:2011, NZBC, relevant laws and regulations such as the Building Act 2004
- Inspect plans and/or building constructions to see if buildings comply, or will be, built correctly
- Write reports as necessary to offer formal directive and corrective actions when certain materials or fixtures do not meet building standards
- Issue relevant notices to fix and assessing required documents prior to issue CCC, depending on whether the building meets requirements or not
- Issuing CCC after the practical completion depending on Building code requirements on site
- Discuss building work and regulations with builders, architects, owners and property buyers
- Assess and report on problems or potential problems with the design, location or materials of buildings
- Advice on solutions for existing or potential problems with land or buildings
- Advising the builder about Building methods and materials, including those used in the past
- Health and safety guidelines, particularly when working on building sites
- Assessing and providing LIM (Land Information memorandum)
- Dealing with complaints related to building matters and advising correct solution to solve the problems
Brand Ambassador
Action actors
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Auckland New Zealand
- Working as a representative of 'Auckland Transport' in a team of 50 and managed an intensive project during 'New Network Launch' or the Relocation of Bus stop of Auckland Transport' in which sometimes the bus routes across Auckland may be changing
- Work involved coordinating and managing the bus stop by leading a team, detail-oriented customer-focused service, managing transport operations, traffic safety, and management
- Developed a good relationship with my team and clients
- Auckland New Zealand
Intermediate Estimator/Quantity surveyor
Height Access Technology
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Auckland New Zealand
- Reviewing requirements or plans from the client to ensure they meet building Act/codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications
- Measuring dimensions and verifying level, alignment or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance with building plans and codes
- Working on projects such as Building Maintenance, Access system, Glazing, Balustrade, Painting, facade maintenance, roof maintenance, and joinery etc
- Using survey instruments and test equipment to perform site inspections of any systems to install and ensure that they meet building code practices
- Knowledge and experience in handling projects related to NZS3910, NZS3604 and NZS/AS1657
- Reading design plans and specifications to Prepare Budget cost for the trades and services in the construction industry, prepare and maintain bill of quantities, contract and project administration, conditions and contractual correspondence, variations for jobs and contracts, material procurement and progress claims and invoices
- Preparing health and safety documents prior to the job such as SSSP and SWMP
- Management of Financial Resources - Determining how the money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
- Knowledge of computer programs, including spreadsheets and AUTO CAD software
- Managing projects budgets according to time schedules and cost, Maintaining accurate records of monthly spending, liaise with clients, Work closely with team leaders and supervisors on budget and profitability
- Legal Compliance/Risk Management - Informs manager of contract performance issues, Contract performance reports prepared as per relevant contract, Identifies business risk and informs manager, Compile and maintain data for Sub-contractor’s performance
- Tender and Contracts - to fully understand legal liabilities and requirements of the contracts and tenders prior to accepting and submitting
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the work
- Auckland New Zealand
Irrigation Assistant
Think Water
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Auckland, New Zealand
- Planning & Coordinating with different sub-contractors for scheduling site visits & to install the irrigation system
- Handling & Installing domestic and commercial irrigation systems
- Developing relations with clients, contractors & sub-contractors during fieldwork
- Assisting senior staff with the supply, installation, and repair of filtration systems
- Managing the servicing and maintenance of pool pumps and filtration water supplies
- Collecting the required gear for installing as per the given plan, specification
- Auckland, New Zealand
Site Engineer
Aditya Associates
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: Pune India
- Developing engineering documents by handling building specifications, plans, and schedules
- Planning the work to be performed and organise things so as to ensure deadlines are met
- Being the engineer on a construction site set out, survey and level the building site
- Check plans and drawings to ensure all quantity calculations are accurate
- Making sure the work performed and materials used are as specified in the contract
- Overseeing health & safety and quality control measures on the site
- Liaising with subcontractors, clients and other professional staff
- Negotiating the price of materials before ordering them
- Pune India
Civil Engineer- Internship
Amit Enterprises Housing limited
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Pune India
- Setting out of civil engineering and building works on various sites within the Company operating area
- Understand and interpret drawings and specifications
- Inspecting construction work at critical phases
- Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
- Communicating and liaising effectively with colleagues
- Thinking both creatively and logically to resolve design and development problems
- Pune India
Education
Master of Engineering Studies - Construction Management
University of Auckland
07.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Pune
07.2016
Skills
- Leadership
- Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical & Computer Skills
- Team Player
- Communication
- Listening
- Reliability
- Technical inspections
- Construction
- Report generation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
Voluntary Works
- Organized Blood donation camps from 2014 to 2016 at AISSMS College of Engineering.
- Pune police support Volunteer Programme.
- Distance Education Program Equipment for rural schools, Rotaract Club, Pune.
Presentations Conferences
- Attended Conference on 'Building compliance' for Rice Speir at the West Melton.
- Attended Conference on 'Building Control' organised by BOINZ at Palmerston north.
- Attended Conference on 'Weathertightness NZBC E2' organised by BOINZ at Dunedin.
- Presentation on 'Risk Management in Construction Supply chain' at University of Auckland.
- Presentation on 'Infrastructure Asset Management in Rail Networks' at University of Auckland.
- Presentation on 'Disaster Management plan of the imaginary city of Natu' at University of Auckland.
- Attended Conference on 'Transforming infrastructure, Transforming lives' at the University of Auckland.
- Attended 2018 PMINZ AGM was held on Friday 09/21/18.
Associations
- Member of Engineering New Zealand
- Member of BOINZ New Zealand
- Member at the University of Auckland student Association, New Zealand (UoAIS)
- Pune Civil Engineers Association, India
- Institute of Engineers, India
- Rotary Club, Pune, India
Personal Information
Title: Civil Engineer
Awards Honours
- Elected as a 'General secretary of the cultural department' at the AISSMS College of Engineering.
- National level 3rd Rank dancer in 2010.
- Team Boom Boom Productions (BBP) got 1st Rank for making a pilot video on 'Time management' in Project Management course.
- Got 1st Rank in 'Engineering Today' a International level event organised by AISSMS college of Engineering.
Hobbies and Interests
- The dance which provides me with a new opportunity to build self-confidence.
- Modelling from which I always enjoy doing photo shoots.
Timeline
Intermediate Building Inspector-C1 Competency
Kainga Ora Homes and Communities- Consentium
04.2023 - Current
Building Control Officer- R2 competent in processing and R3 competent in Inspections
DNA Compliance Limited
07.2022 - 03.2023
Building Inspector
Kainga Ora Homes and Communities- Consentium National Building Consent Authority
03.2022 - 07.2022
Building Control Officer- Processing, Inspections and CCC
Grey District Council
11.2020 - 02.2022
Brand Ambassador
Action actors
02.2019 - 02.2021
Intermediate Estimator/Quantity surveyor
Height Access Technology
02.2019 - 11.2020
Irrigation Assistant
Think Water
11.2017 - 12.2018
Site Engineer
Aditya Associates
01.2017 - 05.2017
Civil Engineer- Internship
Amit Enterprises Housing limited
07.2016 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of Pune
Master of Engineering Studies - Construction Management
University of Auckland
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