NATARAJAN RAMAN (NATRAJ)
Croydon south,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with over 12 years of comprehensive experience in all facets of civil construction, including preconstruction, ECI, value engineering, supervision, project management, site administration, and resource planning. Seeking a suitable opportunity with top-tier organizations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Construction Manager-Civil
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Headed the completion of civil works of 15+ substation projects each valued at 80 million
- Led the construction team, optimized efficiency, coordinated with contractors and suppliers, ensured compliance with safety standards, and managed project budgets.
- Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Communicated safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors and enforced safety regulations on job sites.
- Monitored budgets, tracked expenditures and prepared financial reports related to construction activities.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Managed scheduling of personnel, equipment and supplies throughout the duration of a project.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors as needed for each project.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, surveyors, inspectors and other professionals involved in construction processes.
- Ensured adherence to local building ordinances by reviewing plans prior to beginning work on each project.
- Prepared SWMS and JSA for the jobs/projects.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings, providing updates on project status, timelines, and budget considerations.
- Scheduled and coordinated all phases of construction projects from initiation to completion.
Senior Civil Engineer
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised the construction phase of civil engineering projects from start to finish.
- Acted as the main technical adviser on a construction site for the subordinates, subcontractors, crafts people, and operatives.
- Researched new technologies to improve civil engineering processes and systems.
- Managed daily operations related to civil engineering activities including personnel management, budgeting and scheduling.
- Coordinated with local government agencies on permitting requirements for civil engineering projects.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates for proposed civil engineering projects based on labor costs, material costs and equipment needs.
- Monitored progress of construction crews working on site to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Evaluated contractor performance to ensure quality control standards were met during all phases of the project.
- Provided training sessions for junior staff members regarding best practices in the field of civil engineering.
Civil Engineer
06.2012 - 12.2018
- Reviewed blueprints and building plans to determine the type of materials needed for construction projects.
- Provided technical advice on civil engineering related issues such as soil stability, water drainage, and road design.
- Developed project cost estimates and budgets based on material costs, labor costs, and other factors.
- Coordinated with architects, surveyors, contractors, and other specialists to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Managed the implementation of approved design plans by monitoring the work progress at job sites.
- Inspected new construction sites to ensure that they meet all applicable standards and regulations.
- Designed land development layouts for residential communities using AutoCAD software.
- Liaised with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and the general workforce involved in the project like MEP, Electrical (HV), Fire Fighting, CCTV, etc.
- Overlooked the quality control and health and safety matters on site, preparing reports such as SWMS, JSA, and ITPs.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering -
06.2012
GPA: 7.58
Skills
- Site Management
- Commercial Construction
- Project Delivery
- OH&S
- SWMS,JSA & ITP
- Subcontractor coordination
- Budgeting
- Construction management
- Building codes
- Cost control
- Interface Management
- Negotiation
- Order Finalization
- Planning & scheduling
- MS Office proficient
- Quality control
- Team leading
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- Primavera P6
Certification
- Construction induction training (White card, worksafe VIC)
- Six Sigma : Black Belt, 21/09/24
- BIM Foundation ,10/09/2024
- Six Sigma: Green Belt, 12/01/24
- QSM Internal Auditor Course (ISO 9001:2015), 01/01/24
- Risk Management, 06/01/23
- Advance Project Management, 01/01/20
Timeline
Construction Manager-Civil -
08.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Civil Engineer -
02.2019 - 07.2022
Civil Engineer -
06.2012 - 12.2018
Anna University - Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering,
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References
References available upon request.
Significant projects
- Successfully completed more than 20 civil construction of substation projects, with voltages of 132 kV, 66 kV, and 33 kV, each valued at 80 million
- Successfully completed the Civil works of 400kV building in within 6 months period, one month ahead of the schedule.
- Successfully Completed the Civil Structural works of school project within 6 months period of time which includes academic building, car parking, Multipurpose hall, Driver facility blocks, pump room, guard room & Substation.
- Successfully negotiated and finalized civil work-related orders, resulting in a total savings of 9 million from the project cost
References
References available upon request.
Significant projects
- Successfully completed more than 20 civil construction of substation projects, with voltages of 132 kV, 66 kV, and 33 kV, each valued at 80 million
- Successfully completed the Civil works of 400kV building in within 6 months period, one month ahead of the schedule, project valued at 120 million.
- Successfully Completed the Civil Structural works of school project within 6 months period of time which includes academic building, car parking, Multipurpose hall, Driver facility blocks, pump room, guard room & Substation, project valued at 150 million.
- Successfully negotiated and finalized civil work-related orders, resulting in a total savings of 9 million from the project cost
References
References available upon request.
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