PHURPA DORJI
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
QUT-qualified Civil Engineer with more than five years of hands-on civil construction experience in Bhutan, progressing from Site Engineer to Project Engineer. Delivered road resurfacing, stormwater and reinforced concrete culvert works, and underground utility duct installation. Experienced in set-out and levels, interpreting drawings, coordinating crews and suppliers, monitoring quality and safety, arranging inspections and testing, and maintaining progress and QA records. Now seeking to build a long-term career in Australian civil construction and develop into a confident Site Engineer. Engineers Australia skills assessed as Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211).
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT ENGINEER
M/S Sonam Rinchen Construction Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Delivered a Nu. 13.05 million reinforced concrete box culvert and stormwater project for Gelephu Thromde; checked hydrology calculations and supervised set-out, excavation, dewatering, reinforcement and concrete works.
- Prepared an approved extension-of-time submission for monsoon delays and completed client handover; also coordinated a 647 m underground communications duct project (Nu. 5.10 million) completed ahead of its contractual date.
- Monitored reinforcement inspections, concrete slump and cube tests, and compaction tests while maintaining progress and quality records, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental controls.
- Coordinated delivery of road, drainage, culvert, and utility works by organising crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and materials, ensuring daily work sequences aligned with drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
SITE ENGINEER
M/S Sonam Rinchen Construction Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Established benchmarks and reduced levels; completed surveying, set-out and measurements, monitored paving and compaction, and coordinated labour, equipment and materials.
- Maintained QA records and toolbox talks and supported site inspections, progress reporting and project handover; works were completed about three months ahead of schedule.
- Supported resurfacing of 3.70 km of the Gelephu-Trongsa Primary National Highway for the Department of Roads, including pavement scarification, DBM and bituminous concrete surfacing, shoulder repairs and drainage improvements.
Education
Master of Professional Engineering - Civil with Management
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane , QLD 07.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
College of Science and Technology
BhutanSkills
- Site coordination and work sequencing
- Surveying, set-out, benchmarks and levels
- Quality inspections, testing and QA records
- Subcontractor, supplier and crew coordination
- Drawing and specification interpretation
- Road, drainage and culvert construction
- Quantities, materials and cost estimate support
- Safety awareness, toolbox talks and site records
- AutoCAD (intermediate)
- Civil 3D (basic)
- Microsoft Project (basic)
- Excel (intermediate)
- SIDRA (basic)
- MIKE 11 (basic)
- ArcGIS (basic)
- Microsoft Office
SELECTED CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
- Title: GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER | CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
- Driving License: QLD C Class Driver Licence
- Availability: Available immediately
- Work Permit: Full work rights to 14 Oct 2027
Affiliations
- Engineers Australia Graduate Member (GradIEAust); positive skills assessment as Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211).
- Australian White Card; CPCCBC4012 Read and Interpret Plans and Specifications; Site Inspections for Engineers, Construct NSW (2026).
Personal Information
- Title: GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER | CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
- Driving License: QLD C Class Driver Licence
- Availability: Available immediately
- Work Permit: Full work rights to 14 Oct 2027
Timeline
Master of Professional Engineering - Civil with Management
Queensland University of Technology
07.2023 - 01.2025
PROJECT ENGINEER
M/S Sonam Rinchen Construction Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 05.2023
SITE ENGINEER
M/S Sonam Rinchen Construction Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
College of Science and Technology