NAVJOT SINGH BHINDER
Wattle downs,New Zealand
Summary
A resourceful Civil Engineer within the New Zealand market, knowing my field from the beginning conceptual stage through feasibility study and to final detailed design. I am a technical individual who exudes great passion and persistence in all work rendered over the years; can be very strict with schedules which earned respect from his colleagues and superiors in terms of meeting deadlines without compromising accuracy and quality of work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Paving Contract Engineer
Downer New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee, coordinate, and supervise assigned asphalt paving projects, whether performed by in-house staff or subcontractors.
- Actively participate in weekly planning meetings to discuss project-specific details, budgeting, and scheduling for surfacing work.
- Collaborate with contract managers to provide pricing estimates for both major and minor external projects, including subdivisions and other construction jobs.
- Contribute to the monthly financial review process by analyzing transaction data, project movement reports, and financial statements.
- Prepare project budgets, calculate cost versus revenue forecasts for upcoming jobs, and highlight any underperforming projects to the contract managers.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external clients, addressing any contractual or technical issues, and ensuring high-quality customer service.
- Ensure that the necessary resources are efficiently allocated to each project, optimizing productivity and performance.
- Develop and implement effective control measures to safeguard the health and safety of staff and the public during paving operations.
Asphalt Quality Assurance technician
Downer
04.2021 - Current
- To undertake all QA duties in a safe and timely manner to ensure that all the required information is accurately recorded and that appropriate actions are taken in relation to achieving Quality Objectives i.e
- Material and construction compliance as defined in Downer NZ and Customer specifications/contracts
- Completes all quality assurance and quality control documentation
- Carries out activities on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plan and Project Plan etc
- Maintain records of work completed
- Calculate material quantities on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with customer requirements
- Record all data such as mix temperatures, mat depth etc and advise Foreman/Supervisor of departures from target
- Maintain the asphalt data dockets accurately
- Highlights quality/compliance issues as they arise to ensure a pre-emptive rather than reactive response from Manager
Team Member- Chip Seal
Downer
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Quality Assurance roles
- Operating the roller
- Chip running & help the team members in every task
Quality Assurance
Higgins Contractors Ltd
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Complete all quality assurance and quality control documentation including sealing data dockets, spray sheets, Ramm data and DJR's etc
- Carry out activities on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the quality plan, inspection and test plan and project plan etc
- Manages weather related conditions such as road temperature, humidity, and air temperature to assist with better management of site activities
- Record all data such as binder quantity, chip quantity etc
- Maintain the chip seal data dockets accurately
Education
Bachelors of civil engineering -
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ02-2020
Diploma of civil engineering -
Sai Polytechnic College
05.2016
Skills
- Health and safety standards
- Engagement with diverse backgrounds
- Open-mindedness
- Empathy
- Understanding
- Sensitivity
- Developing new working methods
- Imaginative thinking
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Professional speaking
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- NZ building codes
- Geo-maps
- Site layout design
- Preparing detailed drawings
- Calculations
- Safety standards maintenance
- Plant machinery selection
- Driving licenses (NZ full class-1, 2 & Learner-4)
- WTR Endorsements
References
Available upon request
Notablecompetencies
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D & NZ building codes.
- Basic knowledge of Geo-maps and mobile road.
- Ability to design site layouts from concept through completion.
- Preparing detailed drawings and calculations.
- Always maintain safety standard on-site.
- Deciding which plant-machinery, equipment is most suitable for construction.
- NZ full class- 1, 2 & Learner - 4 driving licenses (Manual and Auto) and WTR Endorsements.
Timeline
Paving Contract Engineer
Downer New Zealand
12.2023 - Current
Team Member- Chip Seal
Downer
09.2021 - 11.2021
Asphalt Quality Assurance technician
Downer
04.2021 - Current
Quality Assurance
Higgins Contractors Ltd
12.2020 - 03.2021
Diploma of civil engineering -
Sai Polytechnic College
Bachelors of civil engineering -
Manukau Institute of Technology
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