SAI PONAKALA
DUBBO,Australia
Summary
Dedicated Civil Engineering with a good knowledge in Design with four years of experience in construction industry with conceptualizing, planning, and executing diverse projects. Proficient in utilizing software related to construction industry in every role a meticulous approach to ensure project accuracy and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, preparing take-offs and site development. Currently looking for a job with a good and established company where my skills and experience will be fully utilized to gain new experience by utilizing my pleasant and cheerful nature with excellent interpersonal as well as my academic skills to achieve personal as well as organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Dubbo Regional Council
02.2024 - Current
- Carry out survey, investigation, design and drafting of specific design projects using 12d and Microstation.
- Detail the reinforcements accordingly after studying Structural and Architectural drawings for production and maintenance within the requirements specified under the Australian Building code and standards
- Regular liaison with the Senior Design Engineer, Manager Infrastructure Strategy and Design, and other Council staff to facilitate efficient and timely project decision making
- Research, implement, operate and manage computer models for water, sewerage, transport and drainage networks as required
- Facilitate induction and information flow to construction teams.
Estimator
David Payne Constructions
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Read and Interpret plans
- Reading of Geotech report and survey plan
- Carry out tender send-outs
- Produce material take offs as per all the attached plans
- Liaise and depict subcontractor and supplier quotations
- Completion of tender schedules and supporting documents
- Preparation of design as per client requirements and site conditions
- Proper understanding of contract
- Completion of tender schedules and supporting documents
- Preparation of design as per client requirements and site conditions
- Efficient in process of procurement
- Estimation of labor for earthworks, concreting, carpentry, etc
- Communicate with suppliers in relation to material orders.
Graduate Engineer
ACE REO PTY LTD
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Interpreting specifications, drawings, plans, and procedures to estimate and create bills of quantities in terms of reinforcements for both precast and in-situ concrete structures
- Detail the reinforcements accordingly after studying Structural and Architectural drawings for production and maintenance within the requirements specified under the Australian Building code and standards
- Creating the marking plan which shows the position of the reinforcements detailed in the reschedule in the structure
- Liaising with both suppliers and customers to make sure the company is meeting the project milestones as per agreement and customer's requirements are met
- Gained experience in the process involving applying for online E-Tenders by collecting and sorting required documentation.
Construction Worker
BALANCE BUILDING GROUP PTV LTD
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Junior Site Engineer
KMV Projects, KMV Group
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed field inspection and prepared field reports and performed quantity take-off and cost estimating
- Worked with clients to analyze needs, calculate material, and labor rates, evaluate total quantities needed and estimate complete project cost
- Prevented material wastage by reconciling steel, concrete, and other finishing construction items
- Controlled costs by preparing monthly progress reports (Actual vs Estimated) and by monitoring the construction site
- Worked with CAD department to develop animation of offshore works and site-specific drawings
- Prepare and manage Installation works on site including Installation tools and work permits Reviewed, managed, and facilitated the financial procurement of vendor services that includes PO / invoice responsibility that results in a quality product at fair costs
- Assisted in developing and supporting the proposal response
- Includes writing work plans, schedule development, other technical response
- Prepare construction progress reports on transportation and infrastructure projects to maintain records of changes and filed notes.
Education
Master of Construction Management (professional) -
Deakin University
01.2018
Bachelor of Technology: Civil and Environmental Engineering -
JNTU
HYDERABAD01.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- AutoCAD (Fundamental)
- BIM (Fundamental)
- Microsoft Project (Advanced)
- Build Soft (Proficient)
- 12d / MicroStation (Intermediate)
Accomplishments
- Project on modification and inspection of expansive soils using different aviators (December 2015)
- Project on Analysis of RCC beams (May 2015)
- Project on Seismic investigation on buildings (May 2016)
- Project on Examine the level of safety practices in the Indian construction industry when compared to Australia (2018)
Acknowledgements
- Building Information Modelling (2017)
- Quantity Surveying and Billing of Quantities (2017)
- Cost Planning (2018)
- Total Station surveying (2015)
- White card
- Full Drivers License
- Migration skilled assessment from AIQS (Australian Institute Of Quantity Surveyors) - (02/2017 - 12/2018)
- Migration skilled assessment from Engineers Australia in Civil Engineer (05/2012 - 06/2016)
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Design Engineer
Dubbo Regional Council
02.2024 - Current
Estimator
David Payne Constructions
03.2022 - 02.2024
Graduate Engineer
ACE REO PTY LTD
09.2020 - 04.2021
Construction Worker
BALANCE BUILDING GROUP PTV LTD
05.2019 - 06.2020
Junior Site Engineer
KMV Projects, KMV Group
06.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Construction Management (professional) -
Deakin University
Bachelor of Technology: Civil and Environmental Engineering -
JNTU
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