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Maathulan (Lan) Sivappirakasam

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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Downer
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked on various TfNSW projects including; Sydney Gateway and M12 Central & West projects
  • Prepare project budgets and review of financial information to make sound business decisions
  • Planning and scheduling of works
  • Prepared and reviewed QA documentations & ITPs
  • Managed and executed projects
  • Assisted Project Manger with preparation of tenders and negotiate contracts
  • Helped deliver projects with excellence while focusing on safety, value for money and efficiency
  • Strong safety focus with evidence of actively promoting and sustaining a incident free environment.

Project Manager

Blacktown City Council
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Contribute and provide project management for council grant projects to ensure projects are completed on time and within the scope.
  • Support and control, administration and delivery of contracts, RFQs and assist the superintendent’s representative on selected contracts to ensure the effective delivery of contract works.
  • Develop project briefs for Professional Service providers and internal service units to assist with the management of design and investigation process and to support quality design.
  • Support the implementation of Councils procedures, guideline, processes and practices to maintain a high level of OH&S, Industrial Relations, environmental management and quality on projects/contracts.
  • Provide timely and accurate project reports and briefing papers for management, develop and maintain quality records, and undertake research to contribute to the effective management of projects.
  • Managed multiple subcontractors and built ongoing relationships with contractors.
  • Managed projects throughout the whole project cycle. From design to completion including hand over

Roads & Program Engineer + Assistant Pavements Eng

Liverpool Council
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Coordinated construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs, and specifications.
  • Involved with and led a wide range of projects including; drainage, pavement construction, footpath renewals, kerb & gutter, traffic signals, street lighting, raised pedestrian threshold, roundabout construction, intersection upgrades and have worked on multiple TfNSW funded projects.
  • Monitored construction progress for adherence to programmed and report to senior managers and attend site meetings.
  • Monitor and review the project task financial outcomes to ensure project targets are optimized.
  • Quality Assurance testing of materials produced on site consisting mostly of recycled road materials further processed for use on various pavements. Usually involves daily quality control testing on produced materials to meet Australian, RTA or Greenspec standards.
  • Invoicing, reporting, budgeting, and revising monthly job costs.
  • Assisting in the provision of final designs/treatments, project cost estimates, sketches and construction sequence to aid in the delivery of programs to time, cost and quality targets.
  • Managed multiple subcontractors and built ongoing relationships with contractors.
  • Managed projects throughout the whole project cycle. From design to completion including hand over.
  • Developed risk assessments, SWMS, and have always put a safety-first rule in all my projects.
  • Have worked on various projects with various budgets ranging from $150k - $5mil
  • Conducted geotechnical investigations which included; vertical borehole drilling, core drilling, and Benkelman beam testing.

Graduate Engineer

Ventia Boral Amey Joint Venture
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Assisting in the provision of final designs/treatments, project cost estimates, sketches and construction sequence to aid in the delivery of programs to time, cost and quality targets
  • Working closely and effectively with program engineers, site supervisors and contractors and providing specialist advice to help overcome problems encountered during construction and ensure design assumptions are satisfied
  • Contributing to the successful development, acceptance and implementation of projects and systems by ensuring effective liaison, consultation and communication and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Assisting with field investigations, data collection and analysis for continuous improvement of capital works program
  • Invoicing, reporting, budgeting and revising monthly job costs
  • Involved in RMS handover reports
  • Site setup & establishment, plant checklist sign off and communication of scope with team leaders
  • Promoted a safe working culture, ensure a defect free completion and conducted toolbox talks

Engineering Intern

Ryde Council
03.2013 - 12.2016
  • Gained hands-on experience in various engineering tools, software, and techniques to contribute effectively to multiple projects.
  • Conducted competitive analysis on emerging technologies to guide strategic planning and innovation efforts.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by designing and implementing shared online workspace for project documentation.
  • Developed and maintained project documentation, ensuring all team members had access to current specifications and designs.
  • Participated in weekly technical review meetings, providing valuable insights that influenced project direction.
  • Improved product design efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software, enabling more precise and faster creation of models.
  • Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions among interns, fostering collaborative and learning-focused environment.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (Civil) - Civil Engineer

University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11-2017

Timeline

Project Engineer

Downer
06.2023 - Current

Project Manager

Blacktown City Council
07.2021 - 06.2023

Roads & Program Engineer + Assistant Pavements Eng

Liverpool Council
01.2017 - 07.2021

Graduate Engineer

Ventia Boral Amey Joint Venture
01.2016 - 01.2017

Engineering Intern

Ryde Council
03.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelors of Engineering (Civil) - Civil Engineer

University of Technology Sydney

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