BLESSNA V BABU
Mt.Roskill,New Zealand
Summary
Civil Engineer with extensive experience in micro piling and diaphragm wall construction at Canterbury Project. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and optimize resource planning for successful project outcomes. Proficient in AutoCAD, delivering high-quality results while adhering to safety and compliance standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Engineer
Canterbury Project
Christchurch, NZ
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully executed micro piling and diaphragm wall construction work, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with project requirements.
- Executed D-Wall construction with a depth of 12.5m, length of 6m, thickness of 600mm, completing 71 panels.
- Installed 304 piles with a 250 mm Dia, drilled to 10MRl, utilizing 219mm steel casing,32mm 500E grade reinforcing bars.
- Extended piles and installed pile cap, incorporating needle beams and capping beams with jack support on top.
- Managed project timelines and resources efficiently to deliver results within schedule and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with engineers, contractors and other stakeholders for smooth project execution.
- Conducted quality assurance checks and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
- Prepared production reports, daily reports, and weekly reports to track project progress.
- Coordinated materials on-site, ensuring timely deliveries and proper inventory management.
- Managed Permits, Task Analysis, JSEA, SWMS and other project document documents.
- Maintained strong contact with suppliers to ensure a steady flow of quality materials and resources.
- Assisted with design and installation of lateral restraint systems, including ground anchors, to support excavation and control soil movement.
- Coordinated closely with structural engineers for safe placement and tensioning of temporary and permanent anchors as part of the excavation support system.
- Monitored and maintained dewatering pumps and discharge systems, following environmental compliance measures.
Graduate Civil Engineer
Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture
Auckland, New Zealand
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Designing and documenting work to a high standard, including work on engineering reports, specifications and contract documents.
- Assisted with developing detailed designs for tunnel alignments, cross-sections, support systems, ventilation systems, drainage systems, and other structural components.
- Overseeing the construction phase of the tunnel project, including coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, monitoring progress, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Identifying potential risks and hazards associated with tunnel construction, such as ground instability, water ingress, or safety hazards, and developing risk mitigation strategies to minimize adverse impacts on the project.
- Implementing quality assurance and control measures to verify that construction activities meet design standards and specifications, conducting inspections, and addressing any deficiencies or non-conformities.
- Utilized AutoCAD and CAD3D for creating detailed network layouts and engineering drawings.
- Monitor compliance with building and safety codes and other regulations.
Project Co-Ordinator/Intern
CPB Contractors
Christchurch
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Negotiating with building owners, clients, and subcontractors involved in the construction process to ensure the projects are completed on time and budget.
- Set deadlines, monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
- Regularly review the productivity, effectiveness, quality and profitability of projects, including project follow-up to monitor project deliverables and client satisfaction levels.
- Consulting with Project managers, Engineering professionals and technical and trade workers.
Civil Engineer
Tree Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd
Kerala, India
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Experience in building, surveying, or inspection.
- Worked with multi story building, raft foundation, pile cap, retaining wall.
- Maintained professional rapport with the cross-functioning team of Structural engineers, Site engineers, CAD.
- Assisted team throughout construction process checking completed works by direct labor and contractors to ensure specifications, design and standards are achieved.
- Placed material orders and monitored quality of deliveries to avoid delay and disruption to site.
- Monitored site health and safety to reduce risks and the correct use of materials and site equipments.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Construction Management
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
Christchurch, New Zealand01.2019
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Anna University
Chennai, India01.2017
Skills
- Multitasking
- Documentation
- Strong Communication
- Negotiation
- Resource Planning
- Troubleshooting
- Customer Focused
- Teamwork
Profile Snapshot
- Site Engineer, Canterbury Project, Christchurch, NZ, 06/01/24, Present
- Graduate Civil Engineer, Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture, Auckland, New Zealand, 05/01/22, 10/31/23
- Project Co-Ordinator/Intern, CPB Contractors, Christchurch, NZ, 12/01/20, 03/31/21
- Civil Engineer, TREE Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd, Kerala, India, 06/01/17, 07/31/19
Technical Competencies
AutoCAD, CAD3D, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project Management
Licenses
Full NZ Driver's Licence
Personal Information
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Hindi
- Malayalam (native)
Referees
Professional and character Referees available on request
Timeline
Site Engineer
Canterbury Project
06.2024 - Current
Graduate Civil Engineer
Ghella Abergeldie Joint Venture
05.2022 - 10.2023
Project Co-Ordinator/Intern
CPB Contractors
12.2020 - 03.2021
Civil Engineer
Tree Engineering Consultants Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019
Graduate Diploma - Construction Management
Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Anna University
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