Kamillia Devnarain
Hervey Bay
Summary
Project engineering professional with substantial experience in managing complex projects from inception to completion. Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining high standards of quality. Expertise in project planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Known for effective problem-solving, adaptability to changing project requirements, and consistent delivery of results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Colas Australia
01.2022 - Current
- Contracting Division: Project Engineer: primarily focused on delivering various resurfacing, reseal and new asphalt contracts.
- Acted as Project Manager on multiple small and large projects.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Site Agent: Contracting & Commercial Division
Colas South Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Delivery of various Rehabilitation & Resurfacing contracts.
- Achieved timely completion of projects through diligent scheduling, planning, and progress tracking.
- Supported the development of junior staff members by sharing industry knowledge, best practices, tips for success when managing sites.
- Delivered projects within allocated budgets by closely monitoring expenses and optimizing resource utilisation.
- Number of Years with Enterprise: 5 Years.
Junior Site Agent: Contracting & Commercial Division
Colas South Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Commercial Department: Jr. Estimator
- Number of Years of Experience: 10 Years & 2 months
Assistant Project Manager
Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Led team meetings to assess project progress and plan appropriately to meet delivery targets.
- Assisted in the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining documentation.
- Ensured client satisfaction through consistent communication, providing updates on progress and addressing concerns promptly.
Student Technician
Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Project Management Division
Student Technician
Aqua Transport and Plant Hire (Pty)Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Contracting Division
Student Technician
NMC (Pty)Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2015
- Construction Division
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering: Civil: Construction Management
Durban University of Technology
Durban South Africa01.2021
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil
Durban University of Technology
Durban South Africa01.2017
National Senior Certificate -
Wingen Heights Secondary
South Africa01.2012
Skills
- Project management
- Scheduling and planning
- Quality control
- Project estimation accuracy
- Developing diverse resources
- Designing structured programs based on priced BOQs for tenders
- Tender and quote pricing
- Evaluate pricing using first principles
- Detailed cost assessment for resources
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Site supervision
- Project bidding
- Resource allocation / asset management
- Progress documentation
- Client relations
- Subcontracting management
- Quality assurance
- Project forecasting
Certification
- ECSA – Pr Techni Eng (Professional Engineering Technician) (Reg No. 2022600786)
- Engineers Australia – CEngA (Chartered Engineering Associate) (EA ID 8918748 – AMIE Aust – IntETn(Aus))
Training
- 2023 Sprayed Sealing Selection and Design Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AFPA)
- 2022 Administration of Asphalt Pavement Specifications Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AFPA)
- 2020 Labour Intensive Construction Management Projects Global Prospectus
- 2018 Management Development Program (MDP) University of Stellenbosch
- 2018 Roads infrastructure SARF/IRF/PIARC
- 2017 Geo-synthetics in Retaining Structures: MacRes and Gabion solutions Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
- 2017 Colas Microsurfacing- The Breining Machine & Technique Colas- Shaun Lukas
- 2016 Geo-synthetics in Road Construction: Subsoil Drainage and reinforcement Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
Additional Information
- Marital Status: Single
- No. of Dependents: None
- Drivers Licence: Code 8 (B)
- Health Status: Excellent
- Volunteer work: Youth Leader / Mentor/ Motivational speaker
Hobbies and Interests
Drawing (animated characters, structures, abstract), Playing and watching soccer (football), Putting together puzzles and solving puzzle clues, Dancing (Hip-hop and contemporary)
Timeline
Project Engineer
Colas Australia
01.2022 - Current
Site Agent: Contracting & Commercial Division
Colas South Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2022
Junior Site Agent: Contracting & Commercial Division
Colas South Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2017
Student Technician
Maccaferri Africa (Pty)Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Student Technician
Aqua Transport and Plant Hire (Pty)Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2016
Student Technician
NMC (Pty)Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering: Civil: Construction Management
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil
Durban University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Wingen Heights Secondary
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