Nishant Padiyar
Menangle Park,Australia
Summary
Project Management Professional with expertise in leading complex construction and engineering projects, particularly in Utility packages. Proven analytical skills enhance methodologies that boost performance and productivity. Strong background in contract management and budget oversight ensures risk mitigation and compliance. Seeking new challenges to leverage diverse engineering experience and drive project success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Zinfra Private Limited
06.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans using PMM to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Mentored Project Engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scopes and deliverables effectively.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycle.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Coordinated resource allocation and scheduling to optimize project timelines.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays.
Senior Project Engineer- West Region Delivery Team
Fulton Hogan
03.2023 - 05.2023
- The West Region Delivery Team (WRDT) is a major player in Sydney Water’s pioneering integration model, Partnering for Success (P4S). Through this partnership, the WRDT is dedicated to fostering continuous improvement and working collaboratively across the West region’s operations, maintenance and capital delivery program.
- Lead the complete life cycle of projects from developing business case through to delivery whilst building on our strong relationships with our client.
- Liaise with clients and key stakeholders to evaluate the principal, technological and systemic requirements to meet the SOW, Functional Specifications and achieve the project requirements including carrying out site surveys and investigations and communicating with subject matter experts.
- Work with Program/Project Managers and Program Planners on the preliminary and detailed scoping, initial costing, and planning for the project.
- Assist the Construction/Project Manager in preparing the PMP and associated project documentation, including safety plans, environmental plans, ITP and quality plans, and project controls set-up to ensure the organisation’s policies and standards deliver all projects.
- Analyse drawings and associated design and project documentation for technical accuracy and suitability and coordinate with project teams to ensure safety assessment in design and constructability reviews coordinating risk management workshops and rail safety reviews.
- Participate in the evaluation of tenders with respect to established specifications, ensuring the technical merits of all tenders are carefully assessed in the selection of a suitable tender and establish procurement activities for project-specific items that sit outside the Commercial team tender process.
- Monitor and report project progress against the project plan including the progress against scope, schedule performance, quality, cost, earned value and estimates to ensure the project is delivered to time, cost, safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate handover process for completed works to stakeholders including obtaining their acceptance of the works as completed and to their satisfaction and coordinate the management and close out of defects and ensure re-work is captured, measured and reported.
- Identify variations to the original scope and raise EWN as necessary.
- Undertake the site construction activities, mobilising, constructing and demobilising, maintaining safe work practices to deliver the project objectives successfully.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
- Streamlined project workflows, enhancing collaboration between engineering, procurement, and construction departments.
Project Engineer – Non-Routine Projects
Zinfra Private Limited
11.2021 - 03.2023
- The non-Routine Construction division of Zinfra delivers many complex gas projects across the eastern states for Jemena (Gas Utilities). Projects can include the relocation of Trunk, Primary and Secondary steel mains in metropolitan and country areas of NSW, QLD, NT, Vic and the ACT. Refurbishments on Pressure Reducing Stations, including but not exclusively, electrical and instrumentation upgrades, spool/ valve replacements or complete station upgrades. Responsibilities included:
- Providing Engineering expertise and planning to deliver complex projects through their complete lifecycle.
- Provide management of consultants and construction contractors to deliver high-quality design and construction on time, within budget, and within contractual and technical requirements.
- Develop estimates for projects using tools and systems to forecast budgets accurately.
- Organize and direct resources and contractors and delivery of construction material, plant and equipment and establish detailed programs for coordination of site activities.
- Stakeholder and sub-contractor engagement, in line with Jemena's Project Management Methodology (PEM)
- Assist in procurement of goods and services, including engaging existing vendors or sourcing new vendors in line with Business rules of engagement of vendors.
- Assist with Subject Matter Expert (SME) in preparation of project HSEQ framework.
- Assist in preparing engineering plans for projects as required by clients’ technical specifications.
- Establish projects to contractual requirements.
- Other responsibilities included highlighting opportunities for continuous improvement within all project phases and supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of project delivery.
Project Engineer: National Broadband Network
Broadspectrum Australia Private Limited
07.2017 - 11.2021
- I was promoted to manage programs of work with responsibility for around 90m dollars in concurrent budget, split across different NSW regions. I plan and lead the end-to-end delivery of civil, telco and services construction work. Duties include:
- Developing scopes of work and budgets to prepare trade packages of work. Managing the procurement of contractors, letting contracts and handing over to the contract’s administrator for post-contract administration.
- Reviewing designs, identifying issues, developing solutions and leading design activities for sign-off by the client. Managing variations and design changes through project delivery to mitigate risk and drive outcomes.
- Reviewing master schedules in Primavera and redeveloping these at project inception and delivery to optimise productivity and efficiency. Ensuring work achieves critical path and managing risks through delivery.
- Preparing and implementing safety management plans and reviewing contractors’ SWMS. Holding tool-box talks, addressing issues and incidents and completing safety audits to ensure compliance.
- Led and directed site supervisors and subcontractors to complete construction works, monitoring productivity to meet deadlines. Conducting inspections of jobs completed to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Developing solutions to design and construction issues and analysing options to identify the most cost-effective outcomes whilst achieving quality standards. Identify ways to eliminate new construction and use existing infrastructure.
- Managing budgets, preparing and analysing cost reports to identify risk areas, and implementing preventative or corrective actions. Review contracts, identify, assess, negotiate variations, and support the CA in administering contracts.
- Managing relationships with third-party asset owners, RMS, Councils and other stakeholders, negotiating access, permits, and 3rd party work. Attend Council meetings and manage extensive consultation and negotiation to complete work smoothly.
- Managing community liaison, managing all communication and responding to issues and incidents to identify root causes, and preparing reports and recommendations for the client to action.
- Managing client relationships, maintaining and managing Request for Information and Document registers and attending, recording and taking minutes for client meetings.
- Managing environmental management plans, overseeing stringent asbestos removal plans and ensuring full compliance with SWMS and internal procedures.
- Preparing all progress reports for the client and Broadspectrum management. Preparing all as-built and handover documentation.
- Key Achievements:
- I manage several concurrent portfolios of works across diverse regions in Sydney with civil and telco works. I have completed 36 SAMS in 3 years connecting 24K premises defect-free on schedule under the HDA contract.
- Out of a team of eight engineers, I have managed the most significant number of work packages (36 out of 147).
- Due to increased efficiency in the delivery of the project and my relationship with the client, I secured more volumes of work within six months.
Contracts Administrator
Broadspectrum Australia Private Limited
10.2016 - 06.2017
- In this role, I managed all post-contract administration for several portfolios of work. Responsibilities included:
- Reviewed & processed subcontract claims and issued payment schedules within the timeframe to comply with the Security of Payment Act.
- Controlled and monitored subcontractor issues, variations & delays to ensure they complied commercially and legally with contractual obligations.
- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders to clarify project requirements, minimise risk and optimise value from the contract.
- Prepared pricing schedules, the scope of works, tender documentation, amendments & comparative analysis for construction works contract.
- Negotiated contract pricing & conditions with subcontractors by the client contract requirements.
- Raised POs for subcontractor invoicing, Prepared & issued contract notices and general administration correspondences to Subcontractors and Clients.
- Assessed damage claims, recouped liabilities for breach of contract & coordinated settlements with Subcontractors and Clients.
- Assisted the procurement team in evaluating prequalification & performance reviews of subcontractors to ensure all quality and safety standards were met.
- Reconciled costs between SAP and other project control systems and identified variations against the budgets.
- Identified & assessed contractual risks and escalated noncompliance involved in the delivery of projects to minimise risk and obligation.
- Provided inputs to the Senior leadership team for monthly reports, assessed financial risks, and prepared cost forecasts & cash flow statements for projects.
- Increased commercial efficiency and effectiveness of the process by maintaining proper documentation, filing systems & stakeholder communication.
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully administered contracts in a high-volume environment, with up to 50 contractors completing works in Ryde, Hills Shire, Greater Parramatta, Liverpool and Southern Highlands. As a result of my performance, I was promoted to Project Engineer.
Project Engineer
Samsung Engineering
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Alcoa and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) formed a joint venture in 2009 that has created the world’s largest, low-cost, fully integrated aluminium facility. Samsung was awarded three projects on which I worked, including the Cast House and Smelter Port Facility, including materials handling and two HV/LV Substations. Responsibilities included:
- Preparing accurate quantities and budgets for civil, mechanical, structural and materials handling work at project inception based on the cost estimate. Procuring and expediting materials to achieve construction and fabrication schedules.
- Reviewing consultant designs, checking the accuracy, making changes and seeking client approval to finalise as-builts. Reviewing slip form plans to construct formwork, ensuring compliance with warranties and signing off for construction.
- Preparing schedules and construction methodologies to complete work. Developing solutions and new methods to drive performance and deadlines. Preparing Lift plans for critical lifting works.
- Preparing and managing safety management plans, JSA’s and SWMS, leading toolbox talks and safety inspections. Managing all permit applications to complete works within schedule.
- Led and directed major subcontractors and internal employees (circa 400 staff) to complete fabrication and construction works. Conducting site analysis and review and plan works by the contract and scope.
- Managing contracts and budgets, preparing cost reports and analysing financial performance. Monitoring work completed to ensure compliance with principal and subcontract terms.
- Preparing and monitoring ITPs, check sheets, project-specific procedures and work for packs. Monitoring the implementation of all project procedures to ensure compliance.
- Key Achievements:
- The project was delayed two months. I analysed root causes and possible solutions and successfully developed new construction methodologies by completing activities on the Critical path in parallel, saving $20k Liquidated Damages per day capped at 10% of contract Value.
- With a focus on safety first and risk mitigation, I achieved zero LTIs on this challenging major project, despite dramatically increasing person hours and productivity.
Site Engineer
Dywidag Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.
02.2010 - 03.2011
- Project: NCP warehouse project was EPC Engineering, procurement and construction of two warehouses, 27,000m² and 37,000m² and associated administration buildings. | USD 40m
- In this role, I led teams to fabricate and install structural steel, cladding and firefighting equipment. Duties included:
- Assist in preparing schedules, method statements and milestones to complete works in the program. Managing fabrication and construction, coordinating between the contractor and client to achieve project goals.
- Implementing and monitoring safety controls and leading a safe work culture.
- Preparing head contract and processing subcontract claims and variations by the contract. Managing sub-contractor warranties and contractual compliance.
- Conducting progress meetings and preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports. Engaging with Port authorities for necessary permissions, permits and approvals.
Graduate Production Planner
ForgePro India PVT. LTD
08.2009 - 12.2009
- ForgePro, a company owned by Daifuku, manufactures components for material handling systems, automobiles & other sectors worldwide. Duties included:
- Organizing and managing project labour and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment. Determine and document the required materials, tools and production methods for new products.
- Preparing production plans and schedules for a range of products, optimising efficiency.
- Managing inventory targets to ensure a steady supply of raw materials, ensuring JIT material availability, minimal material handling, storage and accurate inventory control.
- Implementing safety controls and promoting a safe working environment.
- Key Achievements:
- I was responsible for preparing documentation for ISO accreditation and identified a long and cumbersome procurement process.
- I developed a new internal process to manage procurement and approvals, which was implemented by the management. This reduced material delays by two weeks and achieved cost savings of $3k per week for Circa.
Education
Master of Engineering Management -
University of Wollongong
01.2015
Certified Mechanical Engineer - undefined
Engineers Australia
01.2015
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - undefined
VTU India
01.2009
Primavera P6 - undefined
01.2009
Skills
- Project Management: End-to-end planning and delivery of complex projects and work programs, from initial scopes and management plans to client handover Achieving milestones, goals, timelines, budget and specifications
- Project Planning and Scheduling: Preparing scopes, programs and schedules using Primavera P6, monitoring project progress, analysis performance, preparing “what-if” scenarios and leading change management to expedite productivity
- Engineering: Resolving engineering issues such as interference, design changes, and insitu-modifications across different engineering disciplines and developing, drafting and recommending effective solutions within engineering constraints
- Procurement & Contracts Administration: Managing procurement, executing and administering contracts and ensuring compliance, identifying areas for opportunity and managing all related correspondence and negotiation
- Construction Management: Manage the project’s life cycle from pre-construction meetings to corroborate work methods; Mobilization, establish, document and mitigate risks and coordinate engineering interfaces Leading supervisors and contractors, resolving issues as they arise until the commissioning, close out of the punch list and handover
- Leadership: A collaborative leader, I am passionate about building the capability and skills of my team and subcontract partners to achieve high performance and loyalty
- HSE: Developing, implementing and auditing HSE management plans, promoting a safe workplace and managing compliance and behaviours to ensure a culture of zero harm I have a track record of achieving zero LTIs
- Financial: Estimates, budgets, forecasts and resource allocation, analysing performance and profits during and at project completion to maximise financial returns
- Client, Stakeholder and Community Engagement: Managing relationships with a broad group of stakeholders, consulting with third parties, Councils and the community to ensure strong relationships and negotiate areas of contention
- Reporting: Preparing and analysing all project reporting, implementing reporting mechanisms to provide transparency of project progress and data to make well-judged technical and commercial decisions
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Project tracking
- Schedule management
- Client relations
- Customer relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Risk management
- Document management
- Scope management
- Project scope
- Budget control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Contract management
- Cost control
- Conflict management
- Presentations
- Budget preparation
- Budget administration
- Compliance monitoring
- Forecasting
- Vendor sourcing
Study
During this period, I completed my master’s in engineering management and then moved and settled in Sydney.
Timeline
Project Manager
Zinfra Private Limited
06.2024 - Current
Senior Project Engineer- West Region Delivery Team
Fulton Hogan
03.2023 - 05.2023
Project Engineer – Non-Routine Projects
Zinfra Private Limited
11.2021 - 03.2023
Project Engineer: National Broadband Network
Broadspectrum Australia Private Limited
07.2017 - 11.2021
Contracts Administrator
Broadspectrum Australia Private Limited
10.2016 - 06.2017
Project Engineer
Samsung Engineering
04.2011 - 12.2012
Site Engineer
Dywidag Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd.
02.2010 - 03.2011
Graduate Production Planner
ForgePro India PVT. LTD
08.2009 - 12.2009
Certified Mechanical Engineer - undefined
Engineers Australia
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - undefined
VTU India
Primavera P6 - undefined
Master of Engineering Management -
University of Wollongong
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