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Muhammad Hadi

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Multidisciplinary Civil Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across buildings, hydropower structures, tunnels, grid substations, and retrofitting works. Proven expertise in site execution, structural concrete and steel works, earthworks, installations, and road construction. Skilled in supervising crews, interpreting technical drawings, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining quality and HSE compliance. Adept at resolving on-site issues, inspecting equipment and materials, and ensuring timely project delivery. Holds a White Card and a full Victorian driving license.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Jaffer Brothers
Pakistan
10.2021 - 03.2025

Project: Fiedmic 132 KVA substations.

  • Led site activities for the fiedmic grid station civil works, ensuring alignment with technical drawings and WHS requirements.
  • Oversaw inspection, testing, and maintenance of construction materials and equipment.
  • Developed ITPs, method statements, and cost estimates based on site conditions and client requirements.
  • Reviewed QA/QC documentation, including ITPs, NCRs, and punch lists; participated in client walkdowns for scope validation.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors for resource allocation and equipment scheduling, ensuring effective utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and resources on site.
  • Prepared and maintained technical reports, method statements, and project correspondence.
  • Monitored project schedules, and submitted monthly progress reports and claims.
  • Developed and maintained the project schedule using Primavera P6, ensuring alignment with key milestones and project constraints.
  • Generating monthly progress payment invoices based on completed work.
  • Reviewed and signed off on subcontractor claims, progress payments, and variation assessments in accordance with contract terms.

Site Engineer

DT Global (Formerly IMC Worldwide)
Pakistan
04.2017 - 04.2021

Project: Humaqadam Schools Construction and Rehabilitation – Value: 123 million AUD.

  • Supervised the construction of 20 school buildings at scattered sites in the Lahore district, managing all phases from survey to handover, including site layout, excavation, formwork, concrete work, steel fixing, and finishing works.
  • Delivered high-quality, on-time results by managing three subcontractors, which was recognized with a fast-track promotion to Senior District Engineer within just 1.5 years.
  • Carried out at least 12 weekly site visits to conduct real-time inspections using the project MIS system to track progress, give approvals, and resolve issues promptly; successfully addressed and resolved all issued NCRs.
  • Acted as a liaison between contractors and the Senior District Engineer, proactively addressing delays, quality concerns, variation orders, and material approvals to ensure smooth progress.
  • Ensured compliance with technical drawings and specifications, addressing quality issues raised by the assurance team and third parties, by preparing and implementing rectification plans.
  • Conducted and witnessed a range of quality assurance tests, including non-destructive testing (NDT) using a Schmidt hammer, concrete compressive strength testing, steel tensile testing, brick masonry quality assessment, sand particle analysis, and concrete slump testing.
  • Monitored and enforced WHS compliance, ensuring strict adherence to safety and housekeeping standards, achieving a track record of zero accidents on assigned sites.
  • Conducted pre-handover inspections to ensure asset installation and defect-free completion, prepared punch lists, and oversaw rectification.
  • Managed defect reporting during the Defects Liability Period (DLP), guaranteeing quality compliance and end-user satisfaction.

Junior Engineer - Tunnel and concrete works

Neelum Jhelum Consultants (JV of Stantec, Norplan, Nespak, NDC)
Pakistan
06.2014 - 04.2017

969 MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project - Value: 7.9 billion AUD.

  • Supervised underground structural works on one of Pakistan's major run-of-the-river hydropower projects (969 MW NJHP project).
  • Executed tunnel lining (8-9.6 m dia.). Of 28 km twin headrace tunnel section and associated structural works, including plugging crosscuts, debris tanks, pavements, adit tunnel road, and tunnel liner rail platforms.
  • Worked 12-hour shifts on a 20/10 rotation, maintaining high efficiency in a demanding environment.
  • Conducted daily inspections to ensure compliance with IFC drawings, specifications, and approved method statements.
  • Monitored underground construction activities, including reinforcement, formwork fixing, waterproofing, shotcreting, and in-situ concrete works, ensuring compliance with QA/QC procedures.
  • Conducted and witnessed laboratory and field tests to ensure compliance with quality standards, including slump testing, concrete compressive strength (cylinder) testing, field density testing (FDT), and steel tensile and bend tests.
  • Collaborated with geotechnical teams for ground condition logging and planning activities.
  • Verified water inflow mitigation and tunnel drainage systems to ensure safe working conditions.
  • Managed a team of three Associate Engineers on-site and reported to an Assistant Resident Engineer.
  • Maintained detailed site records, including material test reports, RFIs, memos, site instructions, IPCs, technical specifications, drawings, and NCRs.
  • Supported Assistant Resident Engineer with progress tracking, and contractor coordination.
  • Ensured strict WHS compliance by conducting pre-activity inspections and continuous site surveillance, verifying proper use of PPE, maintaining housekeeping standards, mitigating hazards, and ensuring adequate ventilation during all site operations.
  • Monitored and documented daily site activities, including progress, material usage, manpower, and equipment; prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track performance.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

NUST
01.2014

Skills

  • Site supervision and execution
  • Structural retrofitting and concrete works
  • Project coordination
  • Planning and scheduling (Primavera P6)
  • Stakeholder communication
  • QA/QC, WHS compliance, and reporting
  • MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Equipment and resource planning
  • Technical reports
  • ITPs, and method statements
  • AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam
  • Material testing and site inspection
  • Contract documentation and claims

Certification

  • Construction Induction white card
  • Victorian Driving License

References

Available on request

Professional Development

  • Sustainability Advanced Concept, Pakistan Engineering Council, 2014
  • Fundamentals of BIM, Taiwan National University (Coursera), 2019
  • Basic First Aid Training, Rescue 1155, Pakistan, 2018
  • Construction Supervision and Quality, IMC Worldwide, 2018
  • Anti-Corruption, IMC Worldwide, 2018

miscellaneous

Residency: Permanent resident (full working rights)

Timeline

Project Engineer

Jaffer Brothers
10.2021 - 03.2025

Site Engineer

DT Global (Formerly IMC Worldwide)
04.2017 - 04.2021

Junior Engineer - Tunnel and concrete works

Neelum Jhelum Consultants (JV of Stantec, Norplan, Nespak, NDC)
06.2014 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

NUST
Muhammad Hadi