Manoj Pakhrin
Nundah,QLD
Summary
Experienced project engineer with a background in civil construction, both locally and overseas, offering over 6 years of expertise. Skilled in road construction and associated civil works, successfully monitored, coordinated, and managed minor civil works projects for a council. Seeking an opportunity with a reputable civil construction company to further expand knowledge and skills in the field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project engineer
Austek Roads
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: I work for a company specializing in asphalt, spray seal, and road maintenance
- My role includes managing minor civil projects of Gold Coast city council
- Minor civil works include construction of kerb, gullypit, manhole raise, driveways, footpath, bus stop upgrade & shoulder extension
- Prepare job costing, progressive claims, monthly reports, and raise variation orders for additional work
- Assist the Project Manager in creating the project's master schedule and independently prepare minor works programs
- Ensure timely apply for council and TMR permits as per the schedule
- Collaborate with the Traffic Controller Company to draft Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) for upcoming projects, prioritizing workplace safety and security
- Maintain consistent and effective verbal and written communication with clients, and sub-contractors
- Meet with clients to determine the scope of minor works
- Estimate the cost of minor civil works, obtain work approval, assign subcontractors, schedule, execute the job, and hand over to clients
- Prepare Quality Assurance plans for minor civil works & asphalt work, interpret test reports to ensure compliance with relevant standards, and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) if necessary
- Coordinate with on-site supervisors to ensure construction activities adhere to plans
- Conduct site visits to verify safety and security compliance according to TGS plans
- Inspect final work and prepare internal post-inspection reports
Site engineer/Project engineer/Project manager
Kanchharam Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: A civil construction company based in Kathmandu
- It has successfully completed many projects in different parts of Nepal
- Focusing on quality & timely delivery of work and safety of people
- Specializes in bulk earthworks, Hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC), Rigid Pavement, Drainage, Bridge & Culvert construction and other general civil works
- I conducted routine site inspections to uphold construction quality, enforce safety protocols, and ensure strict compliance with standard specifications for road and bridge works
- In my role, I've been responsible for preparing claims for completed work at the end of each month to submit to clients
- This process involves close coordination with site engineers to gather necessary data supporting the claim
- Additionally, I ensure that any variations from the original scope of work are documented and raised as variation orders
- In my role, I collaborate closely with the general manager and senior project manager to meticulously plan, execute, and monitor project activities, prioritizing safety measures at every stage
- I actively engage in meetings, proactively sharing my ideas and insights to contribute to project success
- This collaborative approach fosters a culture of innovation, efficiency, and safety across the project team
- In my role, I've overseen pavement construction from the earthworks phase to the asphalt phase, ensuring attention to detail at every step
- This includes selecting appropriate materials, achieving compaction on specified thickness layers, and conducting testing at predetermined frequencies to uphold quality standards
- I coordinated with sub-contractors, material suppliers, crew members, and other stakeholders involved in the contract to ensure seamless operations and adherence to project requirements
- My role involves maintaining clear communication channels, resolving any issues promptly, and ensuring that all aspects of the project are in order
- My experience encompasses a wide array of civil works components, including precast culverts, Hume pipe laying, retaining structures, kerb and channel construction, gully pits construction, and stone masonry works
- Through this exposure, I've gained comprehensive understanding of how these structures function and the technical compliance necessary for their successful implementation
- A civil construction company based in Kathmandu
- It has successfully completed many projects in different parts of Nepal
- Focusing on quality & timely delivery of work and safety of people
- Specializes in bulk earthworks, Hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC), Rigid Pavement, Drainage, Bridge & Culvert construction and other general civil works
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Morrison Geotechnic Pty Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed site investigation according to AS1726 and write preliminary report
- Developed proposals, determine cost and schedule for investigation
- Experienced in borehole logging, test pit logging, core logging and sampling
- Some experience in certification of shallow footings
Cadet Estimator
McGinn Concrete
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated with senior contract manager for calculating the specific amount of materials, labour, and time required to complete the project
- Estimated and prepared residential bids; participated in bid day activity
- Conducted site visits; provide progress report to senior contract manager
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Honours IIA
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD01.2017
Diploma in Civil Engineering - 3-years diploma
Nepal Polytechnic Institute
01.2007
Skills
- Project management
- Finance management
- Attention to detail
- Understanding of codes and standards
- Team working
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality Assurance
Professionalreferences
- Bhupendra Bawa, Project Engineer, Austek Roads, 0461 428 324
- Niran Banjade, Project Manager, Centrals Earthmoving Company Pty Ltd, 0411 821 989
Additionaldocuments
- Queensland driving license Class (C), Type (O)
- General construction induction card of Queensland
Timeline
Project engineer
Austek Roads
01.2023 - Current
Site engineer/Project engineer/Project manager
Kanchharam Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 12.2023
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Morrison Geotechnic Pty Ltd
02.2018 - 06.2018
Cadet Estimator
McGinn Concrete
06.2017 - 08.2017
Diploma in Civil Engineering - 3-years diploma
Nepal Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Honours IIA
Griffith University
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