Navdeep Ahuja
Griffin,Australia
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with 4 years of experience in managing multiple simultaneous responsibilities to foster construction project completion. Well-organised planner and problem-solver versed in soil Mechanics and Compliance requirements for Construction Materials Testing regime.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Annex Lab Manager
Construction Sciences
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed and directed daily and weekly work duties to technicians in alignment with project requirements.
- Kept calibration schedules and QAA activities up to date according to NATA requirements.
- Managed periodic client meetings for project progression and feedback.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Planned laboratory work to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques to assure material complies with specifications.
- Met and collaborated with clients to ascertain desired results and laboratory testing objectives.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines on fast-paced project.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior CMT Technician
Construction Sciences
06.2019 - 05.2023
- Quoted for small scale projects and inventory management in Laboratory
- Conflict resolution related to reports or services.
- Kept Calibrations and vehicle logs up to date
- Supported Engineering team by helping with small scale geotechnical investigations including material classifications using AS1726, Site classification using AS2870 and Level one supervisions.
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Construction Sciences
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Site classifications and desktop studies as per AS 1726 and AS 2870
- Test Pit analysis for material classification and suitabilities.
- Report writing and small-scale job quoting.
- Bearing strength designs using DCPs and Plate Bearing test kit.
- Planned and conducted exploration effectively.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
- Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
Shift Runner
Crust Pizza
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Shift Runner
Domino's Pizza
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Charles Darwin University
Darwin, Australia06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
Haryana06.2014
Skills
- Quality control
- Site inspection
- Soil mechanics
- Soil Testing
- Materials Selection
- Road construction
- Bridge construction
- Pavement design
- Project management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Codes Compliance
- Technical Expertise
- Geotechnical engineering
Accomplishments
- Managed Materials testing Laboratory for New Fitzroy River Bridge.
- Achieved Award of Excellence from Fitzroy Bridge Alliance by completing project related material testings with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of four Geotechnical Engineers in the feasibility study of Iron Bridge Pipeline project.
- Worked under DTMT and Civmec to building Ore crusher Facilities for Mine sites.
- Worked with Austral to deliver multiple Rail replacement Projects for BHP.
- Worked with Exact Contracting to deliver a Road Project for South32.
References
Paul O’Brien, Area Manager, Construction Sciences, Bunbury, WA, Paul.obrien@constructionsciences.net, 0448798870
Fergal Carroll, Laboratory Manager, Construction Sciences, Port Hedland, WA, fergal.carroll@constructionsciences.net, 0408363493
Timeline
Annex Lab Manager
Construction Sciences
05.2023 - 12.2023
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Construction Sciences
01.2021 - 09.2021
Senior CMT Technician
Construction Sciences
06.2019 - 05.2023
Shift Runner
Crust Pizza
07.2017 - 11.2018
Shift Runner
Domino's Pizza
07.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Charles Darwin University
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
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