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Pavan Parappa

Waterview,AUK

Summary

Diligent Civil Engineer with comprehensive background in site management and construction oversight. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage project timelines and maintain quality standards. Proven track record in ensuring safety compliance and effective resource allocation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Engineer

Downer NZ
10.2022 - Current
  • Led site assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
  • Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential issues and proactively addressing them for risk mitigation.
  • Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
  • Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
  • Reduced material waste through accurate estimation, procurement, and usage tracking of required resources.
  • Ensured high-quality standards were maintained throughout the project lifecycle by adhering to industry best practices and codes of conduct.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better rates with suppliers without compromising on quality.
  • Oversaw the successful completion of multiple projects, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
  • Coordinated with contractors and subcontractors to streamline project workflows and enhance communication.
  • Managed site logistics, optimizing resource allocation to improve operational efficiency.
  • Supervised construction activities, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.

Key Projects

  • Myers Park (7.5 million)
  • Kaipara College - Car Park (1.5 million)
  • City Rail Link, Mt Eden (10million):- Urban Realm Package
  • Auckland storm recovery works (retaining walls, slip repairs, drainage, and pavement rehab)
  • Ports of Auckland (5 Million- 10 Million):- Pavement maintenance works

Graduate Engineer

Higgins Contractors Ltd
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Monitor the team to ensure that they are following the plan as per the work package and JSEA
  • Contributed to the morning team briefing and weekly toolbox talks
  • Project planning, from daily to 5-week ahead planning and organization
  • Coordinated and planned with other work teams & Subcontractors
  • Approx. 60% on site, 40% working on planning, material procurement, and admin
  • Coordinated with the client, subcontractors, and vendors within the limits of authority
  • Worked in alignment with the Project Engineer and the Project Manager to deliver tasks to meet project targets
  • Ensuring Health & Safety controls are in place before starting work, and being aware of consent conditions
  • Keeping a record of daily work, quality records at the site using a project management app & providing a report as required by the senior engineer
  • Close out of work packs and completion of RAMM data sheet & as-builts

Key Projects

  • As a Graduate Engineer completed Minor improvement projects with a project cost of $2m, which involved different traffic intersections, Speed tables, Concrete footpaths, Traffic signals, Landscaping, and re-sealing old & worn-out roads
  • As a Site Engineer, completed Warkworth Park and Ride with a Project cost of $3.2m, which involves car park spaces, landscaping, Street lighting, drainage works, and fencing. Timber boardwalk of length 100m & width of 3m, and a Kowhai timber bridge connecting to the ASB showground
  • As a Site Engineer, contributed to NX2 from Puhoi to Warkworth which involves sealing, paving and coordinating with NX2 on the quality records, working along with Project managers to ensure project plan is executed at site by managing the crew, plants, transportation, Coring and coordinating with Asphalt Plant on production reports and records.

Quality Engineer

DS Max Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: One of India's largest real estate development firm specializes in residential, offices, hospitality, and retail projects with sustainable building practice and offering energy-efficient buildings
  • Managed and coordinated all activities related to construction and quality in 2 multiple residential projects and delivered 348 flats to the customers
  • Demonstrated good consulting skills by solving problems and keeping the project within budget and timeline
  • Reviewed and verified quality-related site activities are following relevant codes and specifications, managed and documented QC inspection checklist provided by the organization
  • Ensured Health & Safety plans are followed at the site and assured technical integrity forms the core of the company's HSE performance
  • Meticulously documented technical issues in the construction work and coordinated with the project team in finding a solution
  • Key Projects
  • Sankalp Manor is a $22M and 200,000 SFT four floored residential project with four buildings called A, B, C and D blocks with 240 energy efficient homes of 2BHK and 3 BHK. The project provides amenities like a swimming pool, car parking and landscaped gardens. It even comprised the Sewage treatment plant to recycle wastewater and stormwater
  • Skyscape is a nine floored $17M project covering 150,000 SFT with 108 energy-efficient and passive designed houses. The project provides amenities like a swimming pool, Amphitheatre and car parking. Solar voltaic panels and a Sewage treatment plant installation to make the project sustainable.

Project Engineer

BSR construction
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Company Overview: One of the fast-growing consultants specializing in offering Project Management services for residential and commercial projects $15M
  • Involved with all phases of the project for two residential projects and one commercial project worth $15M
  • Ensured Health & Safety plans and monitored performance of contractors and construction work at the site
  • Directed and coordinated site works, construction activities with routine progress meetings and presentations
  • Provided Contract management services- Reviewed and advised on contract submissions, variations, payment claims, and prepared payment invoices for management approval

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
12.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore
07.2015

Skills

  • Effective Communication - During my time working, I communicated positively and maintained a good relationship with internal and external clients
  • Procurement and Contract Management- Sound knowledge and experience in the procurement process and contract administration
  • Good knowledge of NZ standards and NZS3910:2013 - During my Academics, I gained a sound knowledge of NZS3910:2013 construction contract and standards
  • IT Literate - I have a sound knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word and eager to learn the latest Digital tools
  • Construction management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Site inspection
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the Beyond AUT award - 2020 for my involvement in volunteering, leadership, and employability activities during my master's course in Construction Management

Timeline

Site Engineer

Downer NZ
10.2022 - Current

Graduate Engineer

Higgins Contractors Ltd
05.2021 - 09.2022

Quality Engineer

DS Max Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 11.2019

Project Engineer

BSR construction
01.2016 - 10.2017

Master of Science - Construction Management

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Hobbies and Interests

Football, Tramping, Adventures, Books and Music, Bungee
Pavan Parappa