Viraj Venkatesh Pagi
Summary
With nearly 7 years of experience in the construction industry, specialized Civil Engineer proficient in Site Inspections, Quality Control, Assurance and HSE. Successfully contributed to various projects, including Saudi Arabia railways (bridges and embankment works), Riyadh metro projects, and NHAI highway projects. Expertise lies in implementing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, designing concrete mixes according to ACI 211.1 standards, and ensuring compliance with international standards such as ASTM C94, ACI 214, and ACI 117-10.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil Engineer- Structures & Embankment
Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Co. (AICC)
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Project Overview: Saudi Arabia railway facility and track construction in Hail (SFTCH) & construction of Rail under bridge (RUB) in Hail & Al Jouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Preparing method statement & inspection test plan for pile integrity test & concrete repair; preparing method statement of substructure and super structure construction for bridge & preparing ITP for the same prior to final submission to client for approval
- Preparation of material inspection request for steel, tracking total quantity of steel used for structure and arranging quality test report for the same
- Steel inspection for pile cage, pile cap, abutment & stem wall, Girder steel and deck slab as per approved shop drawing and standard fabricating tolerance mentioned in ACI 117-10
- Verifying the As-Built coordinate data of pile centre, bearing plinth etc with Design coordinates.
- Preparation of bore log of drilled deep foundation for piles, check for sounding to confirm depth of pile, check dimensions of formwork as per approved shop drawing
- Verifying all the related documents required for supplier approval and material approval
- Ensure that material and equipment are correctly received, stored, preserved and handled
- Ensure that materials are correctly identified and traceable, Ensure assessments and recordings of inspection, control and test results
- Closing OCS (Observations and comment sheet) for MS & MAR
- Verify that the tests, controls and inspections are carried out by the contractors, check conformity with the Site Quality
- Field density test for A1B soil type and A3 type material for construction of confined embankment construction to match with approach slab
- Conducting training programs to workers to control the work process is good quality
- Reviewing the mix design from concrete supplier & verifying the trial mix of concrete mix design grade C30 & C35 to geotechnical data and project requirements
- Strength evaluation of concrete cylinders by Shewhart chart and Gaussian distribution
- Conformation of design levels and coordinates by using AutoCAD civil 3D
- Preparing and submitting monthly progress report to client
- Prepared static pile load system design for test pile and verifying settlement by the test reports after loading and unloading load
- Saudi Arabia railway facility and track construction in Hail (SFTCH) & construction of Rail under bridge (RUB) in Hail & Al Jouf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Civil Engineer- Site Controls
FAST CONSORTIUM- Joint Venture
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Project Overview: Riyadh Metro Project, Package 3, Line 6
- Preparing the quality control and quality assurance plan for concrete at mixing stage, delivery stage, pouring stage and finishing stage
- Evaluating the supplier appraisal and material appraisal
- Arranging site quality inspection and material inspection with authority engineers
- Responsible for giving internal NCR's to supplier and sub-contractor
- Preparing corrective action report over the NCR's received from authority engineers
- Ensure that material and equipment are correctly received, stored, preserved and handled
- Ensure that materials are correctly identified and traceable, Ensure assessments and recordings of inspection, control and test results
- Verify that the tests, controls and inspections are carried out by the contractors, check conformity with the Site Quality
- Preparing and submitting monthly progress report to authority engineers & client
- Conducting weekly MOM with inspector for discussing the current site updates, issues to be solve and forecasting activities for upcoming week
- Riyadh Metro Project, Package 3, Line 6
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Conferred with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with design or implementation.
- Conducted detailed site investigations to identify potential issues and develop appropriate remediation strategies.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Site Inspector & Laboratory Technician- Engineering
Indian Engineering Consultants India Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Project Overview: 4 lane of NH-17 from Km 502.500 to Km 514.880 and km 517.880 to Km 522.790 through engineering procurement & construction (EPC) contract under NHDP-III in the state of Goa
- Witnessing site related activities like FDT test, concrete slump and temperature for fresh concrete and check proper casting of concrete cubes
- Witnessing in-house laboratory test for soil quality like sieve analyses, maximum density and moisture, Atterberg limit and CBR test; cement quality test like cement compressive strength test, initial and final setting time; and concrete compressive strength test
- Periodic inspection and check for calibration of concrete batching plant
- Checking and confirm trial mix performed in laboratory
- Reporting day to day activities to material engineer
Site Engineer
GR Infra Limited (GRIL)
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Project Overview: Widening and Strengthening of existing 2 lane carriageway to 4 lane paved side shoulder of NH - 15 [New NH No 54] from existing KM 225.100 to KM 287.215 including construction of Faridkot - Kotkapura bypasses in the state of Punjab.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Performing in-house laboratory test for soil quality like sieve analyses, maximum density and moisture, atterberg limit and CBR test; cement quality test like cement compressive strength test, initial and final setting time; and concrete compressive strength test
- Coordinated with subcontractors ensuring their work met project specifications as well as monitored their progress towards completion deadlines.
- Reporting daily test reports to senior quality engineer for review
- Reduced material waste through accurate estimation, procurement, and usage tracking of required resources.
- Assisting engineer for periodic inspection of concrete batching plant
- Preparing trial mix in laboratory for concrete grade C20, C30, C35 & C40
- Improved project timelines by effectively coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
Education
Master - Construction Management
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ06-2025
Bachelors - Civil engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Bangalore, India01.2016
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Skilled in Civil 3D Software
- Experienced in Minitab Analysis
- Skilled problem solver
- Active learner
- Professional organizational skills
- Time management
- Oral presentations
- Lean principles
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Completed successfully ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor course from SGS
- Completed successfully Lean SIX sigma black belt from Exemplar Global/ ICEQBS
- Completed successfully Lean SIX sigma white belt from MF Treinamentos
- ISO 9001:2015 internal auditing course from ICEQBS
- Completed AutoCAD training in I.M.S CAD
- Appreciation Certificate from Health Safety & Environment from FAST RIYADH METRO PROJECT.
- Appreciation letter from FAST RIYADH METRO PROJECT for excellent performance in quality control and assurance.
- Completed Saudi Arabia railway competency training and examination for track safety (PTS)
- Approval from Saudi Arabia Railway as a Site engineer for Rail under bridge project Between Hail and Al Jouf.
Accomplishments
- Increased client satisfaction score (CSAT) in terms of quality to 15 % in 1.5 years in SFTCH & construction of Rail under bridge project.
- Increased acceptance rate of inspection requests from 78% to 95% in construction of Rail under bridge project and maintained approval more than 3.5 sigma level.
- Successfully designed concrete mix considering economical and performance factor; and maintained 0% failure rate and coefficient of variation between 7 % - 9 % for concrete cylinders when tested for compressive strength of C35 & C20 in construction of Rail under bridge project.
- Decreased the issue of NCR's by client representative by average of 10% every month by effective analyses of root cause, implementing corrective action plan, future prevention plan and taking proactive actions.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/25/95
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certificates
Completed successfully ISO 9001:2015 Lead auditor course
Completed successfully Lean SIX sigma black belt
Completed successfully Lean SIX sigma white belt
ISO 9001:2015 internal auditing
Appreciation Certificate from Health Safety & Environment from FAST RIYADH METRO PROJECT.
Appreciation letter from FAST RIYADH METRO PROJECT for excellent performance in quality control and assurance.
Completed Saudi Arabia railway competency training and examination for track safety (PTS)
Approval from Saudi Arabia Railway as a Site civil engineer for Rail under bridge project Between Hail and Al Jouf
Completed training in Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Civil Engineer- Structures & Embankment
Al Ayuni Investment and Contracting Co. (AICC)
06.2021 - 04.2024
Civil Engineer- Site Controls
FAST CONSORTIUM- Joint Venture
05.2019 - 06.2021
Site Inspector & Laboratory Technician- Engineering
Indian Engineering Consultants India Pvt. Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2019
Site Engineer
GR Infra Limited (GRIL)
08.2016 - 01.2018
Master - Construction Management
University of Canterbury
Bachelors - Civil engineering
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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