SYED SALEEM
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in project coordination and civil engineering. Proven expertise in cost estimation and budgeting, complemented by strong stakeholder communication skills. Successfully managed project documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while driving operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections
Auckland, New Zealand
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Led and supported individuals through case management duties, monitoring behaviour and maintaining consistent interpersonal management.
- Executed security and routine tasks with analytical, engineering-style precision, ensuring safe and efficient daily operations.
- Produced clear, concise reports on incidents, risks, and operational performance to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
Shift Supervisor
Restaurant Brands
Auckland, New Zealand
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Trained and mentored junior team members on service standards and procedures.
- Managed high health and safety, enforced safe food handling, and ensured compliance with local health regulations.
- Managed shift documentation, cash registers, and maintained stock accuracy.
Project Coordinator
Illumine Industries Pvt. Ltd
, India / USA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated solar infrastructure projects by preparing project documentation, analysing material requirements, and supporting cost assessments and procurement planning.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret drawings, review CAD files, and assist with quantity take-offs using tools such as Bluebeam and MS Excel.
- Prepared daily/weekly reports, monitored progress, and contributed to tender inputs and budget tracking across multiple project sites.
Graduate Civil Engineer
Vikings Construction Pvt. Ltd
Chennai, India
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared detailed cost estimates, BOQs, and budgets for residential and small-scale commercial projects, ensuring alignment with design drawings and specifications.
- Reviewed subcontractor claims, assisted in progress claim preparation, and monitored variations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Used Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite to perform quantity take-offs, analyse drawings, and prepare site documentation.
Education
Masters - Construction Management
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland02.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai05.2019
Skills
- Cost Estimation
- Budgeting
- Quantity Take-offs
- Bluebeam
- Excel
- Tender Preparation
- Tender Analysis
- Contract Administration
- NZS 3910:2023
- Progress Claims
- Variations
- Construction Documentation
- Reporting
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Earthworks
- Stakeholder communication
- Health/safety regulations
Certification
- Comprehensive First Aid - NZQA
- Fire Safety Trained - NZQA
- NZ Full Driver's License - Class 1
- AutoCAD, Revit - Autodesk
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Experience
- Disaster Recovery Construction - Assisted with project planning, coordination, and on-site construction after natural catastrophes.
- Educational Workshops in Engineering - Trained students on essential industry issues such as sustainable building practices, safety requirements, and project management fundamentals.
Working Rights
Post Study Open work Visa valid until 2027 with a full clean New Zealand drivers license
Professional Highlights
- Supported the delivery of multiple residential developments (approx. $2-5M each) by providing accurate quantities, documentation, and coordinated site inputs.
- Streamlined material procurement processes, decreasing over-ordering and onsite waste by 10-15% across key projects.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement through consistent reporting and follow-ups, improving overall coordination efficiency by 20-25%
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Department of Corrections
09.2025 - 11.2025
Shift Supervisor
Restaurant Brands
10.2023 - 08.2025
Project Coordinator
Illumine Industries Pvt. Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2022
Graduate Civil Engineer
Vikings Construction Pvt. Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2021
Masters - Construction Management
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Anna University