Abisek Pradhan
Indooroopilly,Australia
Summary
Enthusiastic and detail oriented Civil engineer accredited by Engineers Australia and a graduate in Project management. Possess knowledge on estimation, building construction and management techniques gained through academic and field experiences. Possess hungry-learning, positive, and assertive attitude, who has the capacity to promote the organizational work culture and strengthen it with collaboration, support, and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Estimator
Rapid Flow Engineering Concern
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewing building 2D plans drafted from AutoCAD, checking specifications, and project documentation by collaborating with the team to gain insights into the tender process
- Analyzing project plans, specifications, and other documentation to develop detailed cost breakdowns and prepare accurate cost estimates
- Creating detailed cost breakdowns for materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor bids using Microsoft Excel
- Communicate effectively with team members remotely using online meeting tools mainly Microsoft Team or via Zoom, discussing about any cost variations.
Geo-technical Engineering Internship
Asset Geotechnical Engineering Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Executing fieldwork under the supervision of site-engineer and assisted the site engineer to collect the soil specimen from boreholes and prepared soil logs
- Inspecting soil samples to determine color, texture, presence of organic materials, and other visual characteristics to gather preliminary information about soil type and its composition
- Determining the amount of particles of different size present on site soil sample using Sieve Analysis Method
- Determining the amount of moisture present on the soil sample using moisture content test in the lab
- During the lab session, learnt about different soil tests (field and in-situ) which included Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Cone Penetration Test (CPT) and soil characteristics
- Determining pore water pressure using standpipe piezometer on site
- Worked with the site engineer for performing slope stability analysis using GEO-STUDIO.
Site Engineer
National Reconstruction Authority (Government)
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Estimating the time, material costs and preparing labor estimates of the project using MS-Excel and technical advice to the builders during construction work
- Implementing AutoCad-2D and Sketch-up 3D for interpreting the detailed engineering drawings to the Builders
- Inspecting the site, ensuring the builders strictly followed NBC codes and standards, approving government grant at the several stages of the project
- Liaising with the Department of Urban Development and building Construction (DUDBC Team) and other stakeholders on project progress
- Conduct training, awareness programs related to earthquake-safe building construction and practices in several wards of the rural municipalities by liaising with the president of the rural municipalities, government staffs and local people
- Ensuring site workers adhere to safety protocols, conducting regular safety inspections, and implementing corrective measures
- For instance, conducting daily toolbox talks to emphasize the importance of wearing appropriate PPE and adhering to safety procedures on site.
Junior Site Engineer
Tulsi Bhakta Construction Company
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Checking contractual drawings, specifications, and quantities for accuracy of calculation and carrying out site work on precision
- Providing quantity estimation for ongoing works on site for the sub-contractors
- Liaising with senior site engineer for preparing projects specific plans, and Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
- Monitoring quantity and quality of materials and work as specified
- Interpreting Engineering documents, CAD drawings and explaining to sub-contractors for better accuracy on work execution
- Preparing running bills for the site works at the several stages of construction
- Preparing Bar Bending schedule and bills of sub-contractor’s works.
Education
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
Central Queensland University
Sydney, NSW07.2020
BACHELOR DEGREE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu 01.2015
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Sketchup-3D
- Blue-Beam
- Geo-Studio
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Cost and Quantity Estimation
- Earn Value Analysis
- MS Projects
- Gantt
- Scheduling
- Planning
- Preparing Bill of Quantity
- Planning Scope of Work
- Site Engineering
- Reading and Interpreting detailed contractual drawings
Full Time Working Rights
I hold Australian permanent residency and I have full-time working right
Professional Courses
- Project Management: Life cycle and project Planning, Coursera, 01/2024, 01/2024
- 6 Weeks Boot camp in civil engineering Construction, Udemy, 01/2024, 02/2024
- Project Management: Tools, Approaches, Behavioral Skills Specialization, Coursera, 02/2024, 02/2024
References
- Er. Hari Ram Pathak, Geo-Technical Engineer, WSP Australia, Level 11/567 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
M: +61 420 253 889, E: hrpathak48@gmail.com
- Sujal Bhattarai, Human Resource Planner, Goodwin Aged Care (David Harper House), 15 Cockcroft Ave, Monash, ACT, 2904,
M: +61 405 818 842, E: sbhttarai@goodwin.org.au
Timeline
Building Estimator
Rapid Flow Engineering Concern
06.2021 - Current
Geo-technical Engineering Internship
Asset Geotechnical Engineering Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 06.2021
Site Engineer
National Reconstruction Authority (Government)
04.2016 - 06.2018
Junior Site Engineer
Tulsi Bhakta Construction Company
02.2015 - 04.2016
MASTER OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Project Management
Central Queensland University
BACHELOR DEGREE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
Tribhuvan University
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