Nikhil Akula
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 6 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
State Government
07.2013 - 08.2019
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing resources and schedules.
- Reported quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Increased client satisfaction with clear communication, timely updates, and quick resolution of issues.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and designers to develop comprehensive plans that met client requirements while adhering to established budgets and timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Sustained safety protocols, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling and usage of equipment and materials.
- Worked on high-rise commercial and residential buildings for new construction, rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
- Coordinated successful project handovers by ensuring seamless transitions from construction to operations teams.
- Supported business development efforts by providing accurate estimates and proposals for potential clients.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between construction teams and stakeholders.
- Implemented emergency resolution initiatives to reduce process lags.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
Surveyor Assistant
RV Constructions
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Recorded shape, contour, location, elevation and dimensions of land or land features.
- Contributed to maintaining high-quality standards by regularly checking equipment calibration before each use.
- Planned and conducted ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills while troubleshooting equipment issues in the field, minimizing downtime.
- Optimized data collection processes with a keen attention to detail and thorough understanding of surveying instruments.
- Provided valuable input during client meetings, contributing to clear communication and comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
- Computed geodetic measurements and interpreted survey data to determine positions, shapes and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
- Collaborated closely with the Surveyor to address challenges, resulting in increased overall effectiveness.
- Calculated heights, depths, relative positions and property lines of terrain.
- Expedited data processing by maintaining clean digital records of all collected information from various site visits.
- Facilitated smooth communication between team members, ensuring everyone was informed about project progress and any changes made along the way.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Construction
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad, Telangana, India.05.2010
Skills
- Materials Management
- Staff leadership and direction
- Customer Relations
- Site Safety Management
- Change order management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Construction supervision
- Quality Control
- Safety policies and procedures
- Residential construction
- Effective Communication
- Technical knowledge
- Daily Reporting
- Physical Stamina
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Commercial construction experience
- Site coordination
- Task Delegation
- Resource Allocation
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
State Government
07.2013 - 08.2019
Surveyor Assistant
RV Constructions
01.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Construction
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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