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Surendra Paudel

Project Engineer/Project Manager
Mernda,Vic

Summary

To provide significant contribution to the organization as a “Project Manager” to deliver various infrastructure projects using my knowledge and skills acquired from several years of experience in various projects. Career Summary: Australian Citizen Chartered engineer with high motivation and determination, who enjoys challenge and problem solving in a competitive environment, with a proven track record of achievement both academically and professionally. Over 15 years of experience in civil construction projects and have been involved in planning, programming, scheduling, quality assurance, environmental study and maintenance of road, drainage, pavement, structural works, dam, irrigation, and infrastructure projects. Thorough knowledge and capacity to review the design and specification in detail and prepare program for project implementation and quality control with the project schedule and site related safety management plans to achieve the project target. As a Civil Engineer/Project Manager, in my previous role at Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland, I managed capital works, and maintenance projects that include administration of the Infrastructure Contracts for new development, upgrade the existing facility, rehabilitation and maintenance. At Present, I am currently managing the Capital works at City of Whittlesea. Proficient Project Engineer with [Number] years of experience driving over [Number] projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Award-winning [Type] Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints. Analytical [Job Title] focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Engineer

City of Whittlesea
, Victoria
07.2022 - Current
  • Www.tmr.qld.gov.au/
  • Mainly involved to manage and deliver nominated capital works including liaising with respective authorities with matters concerning technical assessment outcomes
  • Capital works include – Car park rehabilitation, missing links footpaths and shared paths and drainage works., I managed the projects through following:
  • Develop and implement project brief to satisfy and deliver project requirements
  • Scheduled inception meeting to collect the project requirements and stakeholder recommendations
  • Undertook investigation for technical problems & constructability
  • Prepare concept plan/final design for civil infrastructure projects, scoping, determined budget, liaise with internal and external stakeholders including tendering external consultants and contractors
  • Delivered projects by managing contracts through annual supply contractors and engaging external contractors as per Council procurement policy
  • Tasks Undertaken:
  • I have managed the following projects and contracts in COW till now;
  • Delivered footpath at various locations under “Missing link program”
  • Engaged contractor to deliver Shared path for bicycle facilities at various locations under “Bicycle facilities- provide new on-road and off- road paths” program and Kerb & Channel installation at Whittlesea under Drainage improvement program
  • Completed Detailed design for Car Park Rehabilitation inhouse and detailed design for car park upgrade around St
  • Peter school
  • Lesson Learned:
  • Liaise internal stakeholders for sensitive areas (Conservation area at Loughton Avenue) at the early stage of the project before construction
  • On site measurement to quantify excavated rock to control variation claims.

Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Department of Transport and Mainroads
Rockhampton, Queensland
05.2020 - 07.2022
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  • Key Responsibilities
  • Project Manager for nominated projects from Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP)- I provide support and advice on the planning and design process to ensure delivery of project outcomes, value for money and best practice to achieved department expectation.

Lead

Banana Shire Road
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Area Engineer for Banana Shire which encompasses approximately 980 km state control roads network - Administrating the Banana Shire Council Road Maintenance Performance Contract (RMPC) and other State and Federal Government funded projects (TIDS) since, /2020 FY
  • RMPC- Delivered Road maintenance like pothole, cracks, edge breaks, edge drops, slashing and herbicide spraying, clear zone clearing, re-sheeting gravel roads, Profiling and shoulder grading, sign
  • Repairs and replacement, line markings and so on in consideration of backlog, intervention level and response time in order to achieve road safety within service level for value for money
  • In addition, I delivered Capital projects like damaged culvert replacements, installation of traffic lights, reseal and rehabilitation
  • Identified customer requests and inquiries and responded quickly with best solution to support a culture of quality customer service in the organisation
  • Coordination of design work during the detailed design stage- liaised with internal and external designer and review designs as per the department Road planning and design manual
  • Tendering- Development of works schedules for construction works and preparation of contract document including Annexure’s accordance with DTMR standard and specification
  • Tender Evaluation- Participate in the tender panel and evaluated tenders following the department guideline
  • Pavement and Seal design – undertaking pavement design and seal design as per the Austroads guidelines and DTMR supplementary specifications
  • Writing the Business Case – prepared business cases for minor scale project including project briefs, scope, and risk assessment and P50 estimate
  • Value for money- Clearly understand the explicit and implicit requirements to meet stakeholders’ expectations being within DTMR policy to optimize social, economic and environmental over and beyond the full lifetime of concerned project/program
  • Reviewing the Project Plan and Quality plan and Traffic Management Plan for different work, seek advice from the relevant party for Environment and Cultural Heritage activities before the commencement of work
  • Tasks Undertaken:
  • I managed the following projects and contracts in DTMR;, Maintenance Performance Contract ( Cost $9.6M)- Completed
  • 2021-2023 Contract work in progress (9.2M)
  • Reseal prep works -Banana Shire Network (Project Cost 1.5M) – 2020/2021
  • Progressive sealing in Fitzroy Development Road (project cost $7.0M) – Detail design completed and construction to be completed by FY 2022- Construction under progress
  • Dawson Highway- Design cycleway facilities at Moura- Shared Pedestrian and cycling paths (Detail design cost $380K)
  • Dawson Highway and State Farm road intersection, install traffic lights (project cost $1.6M) – Detail design under progress and construction complete in FY 2022/2023
  • Managed all minor work contracts such as SRS, Black Spot, TIDS, signage, and Resheeting project within Banana Shire Council
  • Managed the Emergency works due to flooding under Emergency response fund program for rain event November to February 2022
  • Achievements:
  • Developed extensive skill to manage funds (federal, state and local government grants) with multiple contracts and contractors
  • Extend knowledge in contract administration and project management
  • Extend technical knowledge through Routine Maintenance Performance Contract guidelines, various drawings and standards
  • Extend knowledge in road defects investigation and providing effective solutions
  • Extend communication skills due to coordination with various departments within DTMR, Council and customer complaints
  • Extended knowledge in managing road assets as well as road maintenance and seal selection and design through several trainings provided by DTMR
  • Extend positive relationship with Multitude disciplines, professional domains and public being an effective bridge for optimized outcome

Project Engineer

Kennelly Construction Pty Ltd
Darwin
03.2020 - 05.2020
  • RAAF Base Defence Project-, 4m)
  • Mainly involved in Earth works including inspections of trench excavations, compaction and building substations
  • As a project engineer of main contractor, I was responsible to:
  • Review ITP, FIC, SWMS and Environmental management plan from subcontractor and submit to client for approval
  • Schedule pre-start meeting with subcontractor and provide the necessary requirements before commencing the job
  • Scheduling and tracking progress including site inspections for quality control
  • Achievements:
  • Managed various subcontractors for earthworks, concrete works and electrical works
  • Project management and contract administration skills

Project Engineer/Civil Reviewer

AECOM, Darwin RAAF Base
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • ($30m)
  • Mainly involved in Earth works including inspections of excavation, subgrade proof roll, compaction, drainage and water supply works
  • As a project engineer, I was responsible to:
  • Prepare ITP, FIC, SWMS and review of submittals prepared by site engineers for approval from NAVFAC (client)
  • Schedule program activities in coordination with supervisor and monitor the quality of site works accordingly
  • Prepare working procedures including lifting plans, site access plans and assist in induction as required for new personnel and plants arriving at site
  • Raise and coordinate RFI’s
  • Support site engineers, assist in procurement and materials deliverables at site
  • Report writing and report/update QC manager for daily site activities
  • Quality inspection for Earthen Bunkers constructed by Tiwi Partners
  • Completed Royal Darwin Hospital Car park investigation and car park allocation
  • Prepare tender documents including drawings, design report, drawings and SOR for Kings Creek Air Field
  • Achievements:
  • Developed extensive skill to manage multiple contracts and contractors
  • Extend knowledge in earthworks, drainage as well as preparation of subgrade, proof roll and sub base including unsuitable material and its replacement.

Pavement Engineer

07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Tindal RAAF Base Defence Project-, ($30m)
  • Mainly involved in the concrete Pavement, Structural and civil infrastructure works, I was responsible to:
  • Ensure the ITP and verification checklist are prepared according to specification and approved from client, Lendlease
  • Plan and schedule the daily concrete pour quantity required on daily basis and provide to the site manager and supervisor
  • Prepare bulk earthworks for storm water drain and collection pit constructions
  • Estimate and procure required materials, plant and equipment and assure arriving at site before execution with verifying the dockets
  • Communicate with other contractors and ensure all the services are installed in the subbase area as well as verify the level with surveyor before starting the lean mix sub base and pavement
  • Prepare apron from subgrade, proof roll, sub base and the respective tests as per specification requirement
  • Installation of precast pipes for storm water drain, compaction and test as required
  • I was also involved in managing quality assurance of asphalt pavement in ordinary loading area near taxi ways
  • Liaise with client, attend progress meeting and coordinate with supervisor to achieve the target
  • Submit inspection notification to client, sign off ITP and verification checklists as required for execution
  • Report daily progress to the client and project manager
  • Achievements:
  • Extend knowledge in earthworks, drainage as well as preparation of subgrade, proof roll and sub base including cheap seal and bitumen
  • Client satisfaction with quality works in concrete pavement for RAAF base with minimum tolerance & its performances
  • Effective and timely communication with Client and contractors to achieve the target.

Civil Project Engineer

05.2017 - 04.2018
  • Whittens for Ichthys LNG Project, Inpex-, /Planner -7m~30m
  • Reporting to Project Manager, my responsibilities in this project include:
  • Liaise with client, attend interface meeting and coordinate with supervisor to achieve the target
  • Prepare matrix to track the record of documents for project control
  • Organize internal meeting with the engineering team, QA/QC, supervisors and allocate the task accordingly to meet the deadlines
  • Preparing detailed planning, scheduling and estimate required resources to perform the project activities in coordination with site supervisors and construction manager
  • Prepare work packs with complete information for site works ie Safety permit, SWMS, material requisition, MSDS for chemicals, required drawings/pictures, QA/QC check sheets and obtain necessary documentation eg mechanical release certificate for specified area, previous signoffs, methodology and client dispensation/approvals
  • Procurement of materials for project works
  • Review of Material Certification & Verification of Compliance
  • Communicate with related departments and sub contractors within the business
  • Prepare and Submit notification to the client (JKC), Contractor (KHI) and get ITP’s and check sheet sign-offs to complete final inspection checklists
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, drawings, standards and specifications
  • Report daily/weekly progress to manager, client and contractor for work scope
  • Research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet the client requirements
  • Review variation orders (Site notices) and prepares required documents and manage a team accordingly
  • The Scope of works that I was involved in the Ichthys LNG Project include
  • Installation of reinforcement steel, formwork and concrete pouring for tank openings
  • Installation of SMP works for tank platforms, handrails and ladders
  • Laying of Kaefer supplied glass fibre insulation blanket on LNG tanks suspended deck, perlite curtains and resilient blanket in annular ring of LNG tanks
  • Civil, variation and punch listing work
  • Achievements:
  • Completed the project in a positive note- Good appreciation from client and manager for achieving very good progress in compare to other contractors through the team work, planning and supervision being a step forward
  • Turned to more scope of works- From a base scope (about 7 million) to larger work scope (about 40 million).

Civil Engineer

Darwin
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Programmed skilled workforce for Humes, (Quality)
  • Reporting to Production manager, I managed the site supervision works to produce special Culverts and U ditches for Inpex and other construction projects
  • Concrete sampling; verify the slump as per design specification
  • Concrete tests as well as load testing for pipes, box culverts and U ditches
  • Review the design, monitor and maintain standards of quality management as per the specification
  • Quality control of precast moulds, ensure accurate and precise measurements, investigate critical quality incidents, and locations of various cast in items and reinforcement before signing off of units for concreting
  • Daily update of production for Inpex Project incorporating key communication with production supervisor and Quality manager to ensure high levels of production
  • Direct inspection and organization of stickers for each unit to certify delivery of quality units is maintained on a daily basis
  • Ensure products are produced within specification and any quality issues are informed to the supervisor and or Production manager
  • Completion of repair works records for any quality issues and relevant corrective actions that are needed
  • Chair a weekly safety and production meeting as well as quality meeting with company and client representatives which builds relationship and allows issues to be discussed
  • Prepare quality management plan
  • Prepared inspection and data collection report carried out at construction site
  • Achievements
  • Exceeded the line management expectation in producing quality precast elements and making benefit for the company
  • Developed attention to detail skill and problem-solving skill
  • Developed communication skills and supervision skills in multicultural environment.

Administrator

01.2003 - 07.2015
  • S representative in admiration of nominated Transport Infrastructure Contracts (TIC) and Minor Infrastructure Contract (MIC)., - Overseas in several progressive roles with various Organisations
  • I was involved in various projects like hydropower projects, infrastructure projects and water supply projects from planning, design, implementation and handover and performed various progressive roles like civil engineer, design engineer and senior engineer.

Education

Master’s degree - Construction Management

Pokhara University
01.2010 - 04.2015

Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering

Tribhuvan University
01.1998 - 04.2002

Skills

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Affiliations

General Member of Nepal Engineers’ Association (Membership No: 7651 ‘CIVIL’) Registered Engineer of Nepal Engineering Council (Regd. No. 3101 “Civil” “A”’ Category)

Additional Information

  • Driver License/ Construction Victorian class C / White Card

Timeline

Project Engineer

City of Whittlesea
07.2022 - Current

Civil Engineer/Project Manager

Department of Transport and Mainroads
05.2020 - 07.2022

Project Engineer

Kennelly Construction Pty Ltd
03.2020 - 05.2020

Project Engineer/Civil Reviewer

AECOM, Darwin RAAF Base
03.2019 - 09.2019

Lead

Banana Shire Road
01.2019 - 01.2021

Pavement Engineer

07.2018 - 01.2019

Civil Project Engineer

05.2017 - 04.2018

Civil Engineer

09.2015 - 02.2017

Master’s degree - Construction Management

Pokhara University
01.2010 - 04.2015

Administrator

01.2003 - 07.2015

Bachelor’s degree - Civil Engineering

Tribhuvan University
01.1998 - 04.2002

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