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Arjun Gaikwad

Project Manager/Compliance Auditor
Wrights,ACT

Summary

  • Maintenance & Project Supervisor with 16+ years of progressive experience in building maintenance services, facilities management, and compliance supervision. Proven expertise in overseeing large subcontractor teams, ensuring safe delivery of maintenance projects, and maintaining rigorous occupational health and safety compliance. Experienced in managing on-site appointments, approving works, and collaborating effectively with clients and stakeholders. Demonstrates strong leadership, excellent communication, and a demonstrated commitment to zero-harm culture and service excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Compliance Auditor

DOWNER-SPOTLESS NZ
Wiri, Auckland
02.2023 - Current

Oversight of compliance across large maintenance services contract

  • Compliance Oversight: Take full responsibility for ensuring internal and external compliance with contractual, company, and statutory requirements, rigorously monitoring and maintaining compliance standards across all activities
  • Approval Authority: Approve works and manage both large and small job deliverables, ensuring all work meets contractual specifications and quality standards
  • Inspection & Verification: Conduct comprehensive pre-work, progress, and post-work inspections to verify compliance with OHS standards and work specifications
  • Subcontractor Management: Provide expert technical and quality-related advice, ensuring company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to by both internal staff and extensive subcontractor base
  • Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as primary point of contact for contract team and client, addressing contractual issues with subcontractors and clients promptly and professionally
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify non-conformities and actively support improvement initiatives, ensuring swift implementation
  • Reporting & Analytics: Contribute to regular reporting and trend analysis using Power BI and data management tools
  • Technology Proficiency: Daily use of Microsoft 365, WMS Portal, SharePoint, and Power BI

Project/Site Supervisor

DOWNER-SPOTLESS NZ
Wiri, Auckland
08.2021 - 02.2023

Supervision of maintenance services and large subcontractor network for major housing project

  • Service Delivery: Ensured effective delivery of contract maintenance services with daily supervision of subcontractor teams, managing multiple concurrent projects
  • Team Leadership: Provided guidance and direction to client personnel and subcontractors, ensuring work was performed to specification and according to contractual KPIs
  • Work Management: Supervised day-to-day work activities, managed appointment scheduling, and coordinated on-site maintenance activities across the portfolio
  • Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong, collaborative relationships with contractors and clients based on trust, integrity, and open communication
  • Compliance & Safety: Maintained unwavering focus on zero harm and promoted business culture aligned with organisational values
  • Reporting: Undertaken weekly reporting on project scopes, work-in-progress, and sign-offs using data management systems
  • Quality Assurance: Maintained oversight on work completion by staff and contractors to ensure satisfaction and resolution of deficiencies
  • Microsoft 365 & WMS: Daily proficiency with Microsoft 365, WMS Portal, SharePoint, and Power BI

Facilities Manager

Aspire2 International
CBD, Christchurch
03.2015 - 03.2021

Comprehensive facilities management for multi-use commercial facility

  • Oversaw all building maintenance operations (repairs, cleaning, enhancements) with contractor oversight and quality control
  • Managed facility budgets, financial compliance, and multiple building projects with risk mitigation and cost controls
  • Scheduled maintenance activities and optimized space allocation (classrooms/workshops) to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption
  • Maintained OHS compliance through health/safety reporting and comprehensive documentation

Education

BBA - International Business Studies

University of Mumbai
Mumbai-Maharashtra
03.1998 - 03.2001

Skills

Maintenance & Project Management

  • Maintenance project oversight and delivery
  • Subcontractor management and coordination
  • On-site appointment scheduling and supervision
  • Work approval and quality assurance
  • Building and facilities maintenance
  • Equipment installations and maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Occupational health and safety procedures
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting
  • Pre-work, progress, and post-work inspections
  • Zero harm culture and safety leadership
  • Statutory requirement adherence
  • Risk identification and mitigation

Management & Supervision

  • Team leadership and direction
  • Contractor management and liaison
  • Client and stakeholder collaboration
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Supplier and contract management
  • Workforce coordination

Technical & Administrative

  • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Work Management Systems (WMS)
  • SharePoint and data management
  • Power BI reporting and analytics
  • Budget management and cost control

Certification

All Current and Valid (held since 2021+)
NZQA Certification & License: Workplace First Aid and Basic Life Support (Units 6401 & 6402)
NZQA Certification: Height Safety Introduction (Units 17600, 23229, and 25045)
Microsoft 365 Training: Generative AI and Growth School Online (2024)

Timeline

Quality Compliance Auditor

DOWNER-SPOTLESS NZ
02.2023 - Current

Project/Site Supervisor

DOWNER-SPOTLESS NZ
08.2021 - 02.2023

Facilities Manager

Aspire2 International
03.2015 - 03.2021

BBA - International Business Studies

University of Mumbai
03.1998 - 03.2001
Arjun GaikwadProject Manager/Compliance Auditor