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Education
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Ajay Kapalavai

263 Sunshine Ave St Albans,VIC

Summary

Remarkably astute, energetic, seasoned and innovative professional, in construction management. Equipped with high-caliber qualifications in leading all phases of Construction and Renovation projects. Adept at streamlining operations, increasing proficiency and profitability and in motivating personnel. Exemplify comprehensive knowledge in Scheduling, Budgeting, Costing, Contract negotiation and Contractor relationship management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Contract Manager

Project22
02.2023 - Current
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Cost estimation and Tender submission of government and private commercial projects.
  • Assisted in the design to tender process to achieve the client’s requirements and manage expectations
  • Procurement of consultants and subcontractors for the projects.
  • Reviewed project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
  • Delivery and administration of projects; Attended project meetings with clients and consultants - ensuring minutes are recorded.

Director/Restaurant Owner

Village Biryani
09.2022 - Current
  • Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by implementing new service standards and continuous staff training programs.
  • Enhanced guest experience by regularly reviewing feedback and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through streamlined processes, efficient scheduling, and strategic vendor negotiations.
  • Coordinated catering services for private events, delivering memorable experiences while maximizing profits.


Project Officer

Department Of Education & Training (VSBA)
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Major capital school projects delivery from master planning phase to delivery within metro and regional Victoria.
  • Tendering PDC, CM, PM and other consultants on the projects.
  • Tender analysis, Issuing project orders, contracts, reviewing and processing claims, monthly reports, preparing financial delegation letters, publishing tenders.
  • Project program planning and preparing budget estimates from state budget paper. Reviewing and assessing the EOTs, variations, Risks & Issues, defects etc.
  • Tracking project program to meet milestones, PCGs with project team, ensuring all HSEQ requirements to met.

Retail Sales Team Member

Liquor Stax
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized
    shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and
    promoting additional products.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or
    tagging.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.

Project Coordinator

JLL
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Manage projects from concept phase to delivery, scope of works as per client requirement, Construction programming, Liaising and managing consultants, service engineers, sub-contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Preparing PDP, RFP, tender docs, Cost reports, Variations, meeting minutes, assessing returned tenders, RFI's, Program Forecasting profit & Budget.
  • Processing monthly invoicing, project progress reports, progress claims, variations and risk register, resourcing, closeout, O&M Manuals, defects and other contractual documents.
  • Adhering to HSEQ guidelines and standards, preparing safety and environmental plans, SWMS, conducted monthly safety audits and tracked all hazards.

Graduate Engineer

Winslow Constructors
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
  • Administration of Complete sub-division works like Bulk Earthworks, Road boxing, Sewer trenching & installation, Drainage trenching & installation, Potable, non-potable & gas trenching & installation, Pavement construction, Electrical & communications trenching & installation, Footpath & kerb construction Installation of street furniture & lot grading.

Team Member

Woolworths Group
10.2019 - 05.2023
  • Merchandising, planograms and wokred display bins etc.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
    Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained outstanding levels of politeness for
    professional, personable customer service.
  • Handled cash and card payments accurately and
    efficiently using system.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items. Replenished
    condiments, coffee, other beverages and general
    supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.

Co-Director

Srinivasa Enterprises
05.2017 - 02.2019
  • We are a spices and rice wholesaler, managed full operations with full efficacy and pushed sales with a significant growth quarterly, by maintaining continuous communication with vendors and retailers.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Drove growth in revenue through strategic marketing initiatives and targeted outreach efforts.

Education

Master of Science - Construction Management Professional

Deakin University
Geelong, Australia
11.2020

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kl University
Andhra Pradesh, India
05.2019

Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

  • Strategic Planning
  • Project management
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Construction management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Construction/Contract Management
  • Estimation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Construction Programme

BUSINESS SKILLS

  • Retail Store Operations
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Customer Service
  • Business Management
  • Leadership
  • Business Analysis
  • POS Systems
  • Payroll & Scheduling

Certification

OHS Managers

Total station

White card - safety Induction program.

AutoCAD

STRAAP - Basic

First-Aid course


FAMILIAR SOFTWARES


iTWOcx

MS Office Suite/ 365

Acconex

Cost X

BIM - Basic

Bluebeam




Timeline

Contract Manager

Project22
02.2023 - Current

Director/Restaurant Owner

Village Biryani
09.2022 - Current

Project Officer

Department Of Education & Training (VSBA)
08.2022 - 02.2023

Retail Sales Team Member

Liquor Stax
03.2022 - 02.2023

Project Coordinator

JLL
08.2021 - 08.2022

Graduate Engineer

Winslow Constructors
05.2021 - 07.2021

Team Member

Woolworths Group
10.2019 - 05.2023

Co-Director

Srinivasa Enterprises
05.2017 - 02.2019

Master of Science - Construction Management Professional

Deakin University

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Kl University

PROJECT

Mitigating the cracks in the concrete using bio-influenced self- healing Technique

Objective: The project is development of bio-influenced self-healing concrete which controls and heal the cracks in the concrete. The study includes the process of self-healing technique and the various engineering applications.

INTERNSHIPS

-Done a month Internship at SOMA ENTERPRISE LTD for construction of flyover project, India.
-Done a month Internship at APGENCO for expansion of (1x500MW) Thermal power plant India.
-Done a Four months practice school programme at SDSTPS for expansion of (1X800MW) Thermal power plant SPSR, India.

Familiar Softwares

iTWOcx

MS Office Suite/ 365

Acconex

Cost X

BIM - Basic

References

Referee 1 Name: Srinivasan Krishnamurti

Referee Position Title: Executive Manager, Systems & Compliance

Referee contact number: 0469 244 905

Referee email address: shrini44@gmail.com

Organisation: Winslow Group


Referee 2 Name: Adwait Mahajan

Referee Position Title: Project Manager

Referee contact number: 0434 726 540

Referee email address: adwait.mahajan@ap.jll.com

Organisation: Jones Lang LaSalle(JLL)


PROJECT

Mitigating the cracks in the concrete using bio-influenced self- healing Technique

Objective: The project is development of bio-influenced self-healing concrete which controls and heal the cracks in the concrete. The study includes the process of self-healing technique and the various engineering applications.

INTERNSHIPS

-Done a month Internship at SOMA ENTERPRISE LTD for construction of flyover project, India.
-Done a month Internship at APGENCO for expansion of (1x500MW) Thermal power plant India.
-Done a Four months practice school programme at SDSTPS for expansion of (1X800MW) Thermal power plant SPSR, India.

References

Referee 1 Name: Srinivasan Krishnamurti

Referee Position Title: Executive Manager, Systems & Compliance

Referee contact number: 0469 244 905

Referee email address: shrini44@gmail.com

Organisation: Winslow Group


Referee 2 Name: Adwait Mahajan

Referee Position Title: Project Manager

Referee contact number: 0434 726 540

Referee email address: adwait.mahajan@ap.jll.com

Organisation: Jones Lang LaSalle(JLL)


Business Referee 3 Name: Tac Van Pham

Referee Position Title: Owner/Director

Referee contact number: 0450 282 156

Referee email address: Tacvpham@gmail.com

Organisation: Cellabrations Store, Delahey VIC


Additional references can be provided on request.


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