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Education
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Certification
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PRANAV RADHAKRISHNAN

Auckland,NZ

Summary

Experienced Contract Engineer with a Master’s degree in Construction Project Management, skilled in managing road maintenance contracts within the chipsealing department. Strong expertise in project management, revenue forecasting, and cost analysis, providing detailed financial insights and shift-based cost breakdowns. Proficient in developing advanced Excel tools for project tracking and budgeting. Adept at people management, fostering teamwork, and ensuring efficient collaboration. Additionally, possesses minimal but practical Paving logistics experience. Known for maintaining operational efficiency, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality project outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contract Engineer - Sealing

Downer NZ
Auckland, Auckland
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed multiple road maintenance contracts, ensuring projects stayed within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Assisted the Contract Manager with revenue forecasting, shift-based cost breakdowns, and end-of-month financial reporting with K2, using advanced Excel tools for financial tracking and analysis sheets.
  • Developed and submitted RAMM claims and maintained quality records documentation, ensuring compliance with project and specific standards.
  • Designed chip sealing sites under Chipseal New Zealand specifications, considering existing surfaces and processes for effective and durable road maintenance.
  • Oversaw the utilization of people and plant resources, ensuring optimal workforce and equipment deployment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Managed emulsion (binder sales) for end-of-month reporting, tracking inventory levels and ensuring accurate financial reconciliation.
  • Led the development and maintenance of quality records, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders, addressing any concerns related to timelines, variations, and site reprogramming.
  • Fostered collaboration among project teams, managing contractors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Investigated and tested specific project materials to determine compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Expertly assessed designs and plans for technical feasibility, site issues, and other concerns.
  • Finished projects on time and within the planned budget.
  • Appraised, forecasted, and determined conditions and strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
  • Monitored payroll, Purchase Order requests, and invoices to prevent financial errors.
  • Reviewed development plans to determine potential cost impact.

Quality Assurance Technician- Sealing

Downer Nz
Penrose, Auckland
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Administered contract change requests and resolution.
  • Working ,monitoring, measuring the site according to specification standards.
  • Doing site assessments and QA sheets with aggregate tests an sand circle test.
  • Handled issue resolution tasks promptly to maintain strong relationships with key contacts.
  • Tracked and documented expenses to maintain operations within budget.
  • Completed ongoing quality checks on site, closely following strict quality assurance guidelines.
  • Utilized GPS techniques to assemble data from field surveys and measure distances and elevations.

Site Coordinator

Canopy Xperts
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Installation of the Canopy and Carports according to the Drawings
  • Quality management managed the Products Procurement.

Junior Project Coordinator- Intern

Add Value Renovations Ltd
Parnell, Auckland
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on Construction work progression to the director
  • Project Administration Files Such Completion Document, Inspection
  • Certificates according to the Building Code Act 2004
  • Knowledge in Building materials and Systems
  • Set project goals and schedules with owner's and Contractors Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow as needed
  • Led strategic planning sessions for site engineering, building design and construction management
  • Set up delivery of Delivery materials to arrive in time for the production start date
  • Planned, organized and managed crews and subcontractors through expert communication and handling of all work orders and purchase orders
  • Contributed to estimating and presenting project costs before project kick-off to set expectations, promote accountability and maintain sustainable profit margins
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
  • Coordinated project meetings and confirmed relevant stakeholder awareness of tasks, goals and project timelines
  • Supported work of superintendents and liaised with off-site designers
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications
  • Used MS Project to track permits and change order requests.

Graduate Engineer Intern

NCC Ltd
Amaravathi, India
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supervised day-to-day operations, equipment use and a team of Labors
  • Monitored worksite personnel to maintain safety, quality and performance
  • Inspected, tested and measured Concrete materials,
  • Wrote technical reports documenting project progress and specifications
  • Tested Concrete materials for use in Raft Foundation project, determining strength and availability of materials in Concrete Lab
  • Prepared Bar Bending Schedule for the Raft Foundation Reinforcement.

Site Supervisor Intern|Reventha Infrastructure

Coimbatore, India
12.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
  • Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.

Site Coordinator Intern

Land Mark Construction
Coimbatore, India
07.2017 - 08.2017
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.

Education

Master of Construction - Construction Project Management

Massey University
02.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Anna University
03.2019

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Project And Office
  • Organizational orientated
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Resource allocation and scheduling
  • Contract administration
  • Delivering projects within time and budget constraints
  • Revenue forecasting and financial reporting
  • Cost breakdown analysis
  • End-of-month commentary and variance analysis
  • Expense tracking and budget reconciliation
  • Advanced Excel (data analysis, macros, financial modeling)
  • Efficient in JDE and other project management tools
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Performance management
  • Stakeholder communication and coordination
  • Road maintenance and chipsealing operations
  • Compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Basic knowledge of supply chain and logistics processes
  • Scheduling and time management

Accomplishments

  • Completed “ Complying with building codes” from Boinz
  • Completed "Construction Project Management" Course from IIT Madras
  • Completed First Aid- Level 1 Training from St John New Zealand.
  • Traffic Management operative License - NP

Additional Information

  • Interested in Sports
  • Cooking

Certification

  • Traffic Management operative License - NP

References

Reference Available Upon Request

Timeline

Contract Engineer - Sealing

Downer NZ
07.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Technician- Sealing

Downer Nz
10.2021 - 07.2022

Site Coordinator

Canopy Xperts
09.2021 - 10.2021

Junior Project Coordinator- Intern

Add Value Renovations Ltd
04.2021 - 09.2021

Graduate Engineer Intern

NCC Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2019

Site Supervisor Intern|Reventha Infrastructure

12.2017 - 01.2018

Site Coordinator Intern

Land Mark Construction
07.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Construction - Construction Project Management

Massey University

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

Anna University

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