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Hardik Patel

Tarneit,Australia

Summary

Results-driven Civil Engineer with a proven track record in infrastructure projects, skilled in project management, construction oversight, and industry-standard software. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and timelines. Effective communicator, adept at collaborating with teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Experienced with managing project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communications efficiently. Utilizes problem-solving skills to address project challenges and ensure smooth execution. Track record of implementing project management best practices to deliver quality outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Land Access Representative

Downer
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported the Project Manager in monthly cost reports, assessment of subcontractor variations, back charges, contract finalization, preparation of head contract progress claims, variations & extension of time claims.
  • Conducting heritage, environmental, and cultural due diligence assessments.
  • Ensuring compliance and timely tenure attainment for telecommunication projects.
  • Managing and coordinating land access and statutory approval communications.
  • Raised purchase orders and supply agreements and reviewed invoices received for approval.
  • Engaged with the field team with weekly meetings to discuss the progress/updates of the projects.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer and client interactions, ensuring efficient retrieval of information for future reference.
  • Engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including landowners, local communities, government agencies, and other interested parties to address concerns, build relationships, and garner support for land access projects.
  • Conduct weekly meetings and liaise with the field team and external stakeholders to discuss the KPI’s, project requirements and the scope of works.
  • Manage the delivery of land and tenure commitments to third parties including native title, cultural heritage, and land council groups.
  • Ensure a safe environment for yourself and others by adhering to all safety protocols, including Workplace Policy and Safety Golden Rules.
  • Responded to customer inquiries, feedback, and concerns with a focus on exceeding customer expectations.
  • Liaise with landholders to permit initial and ongoing access for operational activities.
  • Ensure land access agreements meet the necessary business needs and comply with internal governance requirements, organisational guidelines and relevant legislative requirements in cooperation with stakeholders.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives to enhance the Access Coordinator role''s effectiveness within the organization.
  • Conducted regular audits of appointment schedules to identify areas for improved efficiency or accuracy in data entry.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for cost-effective procurement of resources needed for each project''s success.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction by providing comprehensive weekly project updates and forecasts.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure cost-effective services and materials, positively impacting budget adherence.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Site Coordinator

ICON Construction
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • Maintained accurate subcontractor assessment and payments.
  • Effectively managed project documents and records in line with ICON procedure.
  • Liaise with consultants and subcontractors to get approval for the samples as per Greenstar Requirements for the project.
  • Performed take-offs for the concrete, reinforcement, internal services, scheduling materials and provided coordination with procurement and logistics.
  • Raised non-conformance against incomplete work to maintain the safety and quality of the project.
  • Performed the inspection test plans (ITPs) for concrete and steel, timber, door frames/doors, plastering, installation of façade and other internal services.
  • Prepared tenders on ACONEX for concrete finishes, roller doors, and toilet/shower partitions, and liaised with subcontractors to receive the quote as per the scope and technical data.
  • Supported the Project Manager in coordinating and managing subcontractor schedules and daily site diary.
  • Coordinated scheduling and ordering of major supply deliveries including concrete and reinforcement.
  • Attended meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors to manage projects according to ICON’s scope of services.
  • Assisted and coordinated with other members of the consulting team in the preparation of project deliverables.
  • Coordinated site construction activities, site documentation, submitting RFI’s, correspondence, short-range program, and quality management for the site.
  • Assisted with the implementation of WHS, checklists, and quality of projects.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to guidelines.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Improved site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
  • Improved site safety standards by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations.

Bendigo Government Hub
04.2020 - 12.2022
  • The project consists of the construction of the Bendigo Gov Hub building which will centralize the delivery of a range of government services and accommodate up to 1000 local and state government workers once completed. Construction is predominantly Mass Timber and CLT Construction. Including 158 car spaces, 100 bicycle spaces, 2 lift cores, and a curtain wall façade. Internal construction includes a Customer Service center, courtyards, lavatory, storage facilities, mailroom loading docks, staff hub, and 68 meeting rooms. The building is designed for the site perimeter to maximize its footprint.

Junior Engineer (Internship)

Westkon Precast
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Reviewed offers and quotes of subcontractors and vendors.
  • Created receipts and purchase orders for all products, gathering information useful for project estimates.
  • Reviewed data documents, such as analysis reports, purchase orders, and subcontracts.
  • Analysed and determined productivity.
  • Participated in handover and commissioning phases for assigned projects.
  • Ensured material delivery and the correct product was received.
  • Completed site inspections and assessed the quality of columns (grouting and caulking).
  • Schedule precast installation per crane’s lifting range and updated site coordinator on precast installation.
  • Helped to ensure project completion, within budgetary, quality, safety, time, and environmental requirements.
  • Prepared precast delivery packages, including drawings, propping designs, marking plans, and crack tests.

Education

Master of Engineering - Civil

Central Queensland University
01.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

Gujarat Technical University
07.2015

Skills

  • MS Office
  • MS Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • ServiceNow
  • Aconex
  • Bluebeam
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Follow-up skills
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer follow-up
  • Quality assurance
  • Conflict resolution
  • Records maintenance
  • Statistical data management
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder communication and relationship management
  • Compliance enforcement
  • Document control
  • Project management, planning and scheduling
  • As-built documentation
  • Project closeout
  • Pre-construction planning
  • Site coordination
  • Documentation and reporting

Accomplishments

  • Successfully installed 92 precast members in one day.
  • Identified inefficiencies in daily on-site operations, leading to substantial cost and time savings for the company.

Certification

  • Engineers Australia member 2018 – Current
  • White Card

Timeline

Land Access Representative

Downer
01.2023 - Current

Site Coordinator

ICON Construction
04.2020 - 12.2022

Bendigo Government Hub
04.2020 - 12.2022

Junior Engineer (Internship)

Westkon Precast
08.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil

Gujarat Technical University

Master of Engineering - Civil

Central Queensland University

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