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
Fitzroy Crossing, WA
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
Port Hedland, WA
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
Port Hedland, WA
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
Darwin, NT
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
Darwin, NT
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