VAMSI KRISHNA SURAPANENI
Gold Coast
Summary
Distinguished Civil Highway Engineer with 7 years of extensive experience delivering major infrastructure projects with India's premier construction companies including Adani Group and Megha Engineering. Demonstrated excellence in managing complex highway projects from conception to completion, with proven expertise in pavement design, concrete technologies, bridge construction, and tunnel development. Successfully supervised multimillion-dollar road infrastructure initiatives, ensuring technical precision, quality compliance, and timely delivery under challenging conditions. Recently completed Master of Engineering in Project Management from Griffith University, combining comprehensive international expertise with Australian qualifications and understanding of local construction standards. Poised to bring robust technical capabilities, leadership experience, and innovative problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional infrastructure outcomes for Australia's civil construction sector.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction worker
Workpac
09.2025 - Current
- Assigned to Golding Contractors, contributing to major civil works including laying 900mm diameter pipelines and Geosynthetic Clay Liner (GCL) installation for largescale infrastructure projects.
- Worked with McMahon Event Services on the GC500 event setup, assisting with site preparation, temporary infrastructure, and logistical support to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, safety awareness, and adaptability across diverse work environments and project types.
Highway Assistant Manager
Adani Groups (RMRW)
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Led land acquisition and site preparation activities for a ₹500 crore ($90M AUD) highway project spanning 45 kilometres, coordinating with government officials and local stakeholders.
- Managed a team of 8 engineers and 120+ workers to execute embankment filling and subgrade preparation operations, achieving 98% compaction levels consistently across the project length.
- Implemented comprehensive quality control protocols for material testing and construction methodologies, reducing rework by 15% compared to previous projects.
- Coordinated with 7 specialized subcontractors, verifying work quantities, processing monthly billing worth ₹8 crore ($1.4M AUD), and resolving technical discrepancies within 48 hours.
- Established robust safety protocols that resulted in zero lost-time incidents during 18 months of high-risk construction activities.
Senior Site Engineer
Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised white topping road construction using Pavement Quality Concrete techniques across an 8-kilometer urban corridor valued at ₹280 crore ($50M AUD).
- Directed tunnel construction operations for a 2.5-kilometer roadway development, ensuring compliance with stringent safety protocols and engineering specifications.
- Managed soil sub-grade preparation and GSB (Granular Sub-Base) laying across 12 kilometres, maintaining quality control through systematic density testing at 500m intervals.
- Directed pavement construction operations including dry lean concrete and PQC laying using Wirtgen SP1600 and Vogele sensor pavers, delivering 400-500 meters of finished pavement daily.
- Oversaw concrete paving operations using specialized equipment, achieving surface regularity within ±3mm tolerance and ensuring proper joint cutting and curing procedures.
- Executed service road construction using DBM (Dense Bituminous Macadam) and BC (Bituminous Concrete), completing 15 kilometres of auxiliary roads within tight urban constraints.
- Prepared and verified subcontractor bills totalling ₹45 crore ($8M AUD), ensuring accurate measurement and fair payment for completed works.
Project Engineer
MVR Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 02.2021
- Managed construction of 22 kilometres of urban roads including white topping (PQC) and bituminous pavements (DBM & BC) for a ₹350 crore ($63M AUD) municipal infrastructure project.
- Supervised RCC drain and culvert construction totalling 35 kilometres, ensuring proper hydraulic design, reinforcement placement, and concrete quality control.
- Directed utility relocation operations including water supply lines, sanitary systems, and HDPE pipelines, coordinating with multiple municipal authorities to minimize service disruptions.
- Conducted comprehensive surveying and layout activities using total station and precision leveling equipment, maintaining positional accuracy within project specifications.
- Managed a team of 12 supervisors and 200+ workers, implementing effective construction methodologies that accelerated project completion by 2 months ahead of schedule.
- Developed and implemented value engineering solutions that reduced project costs by approximately ₹1.8 crore ($320,000 AUD) while maintaining quality standards.
Junior Site Engineer
ECI Engineering & Construction Company Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervised centreline marking, TBM traversing, and OGL measurements for a 35-kilometer national highway development project valued at ₹420 crore ($75M AUD).
- Managed construction of 28 culverts and 4 minor bridges, ensuring accurate positioning, structural integrity, and hydraulic performance according to design specifications.
- Directed construction of 12 kilometres of retaining walls using RR masonry and reinforced soil techniques, optimizing designs based on site conditions.
- Coordinated earthwork operations including cutting, filling, and grading for highway formation, monitoring quality control through regular field density tests.
- Prepared detailed quantity calculations and progress reports, contributing to accurate project monitoring and financial control.
Education
Master of Engineering - Project Management Advance
Griffith University
Gold Coast, AustraliaBachelor of Civil Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
IndiaSkills
- Highway & Road Construction
- Concrete Technologies
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Pavement Engineering
- Bridge Construction
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Tunnel Construction
- Site Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Surveying & Setting Out
- Technical Documentation
- Contract Administration
- Material Testing & Compliance
- Risk Management
- Australian Building Codes
- Road & Highway Construction
- Concrete Works
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying
- Quality Assurance
- Compliance Standards
- Documentation
- Planning & Scheduling
- Contract Management
- Reporting
- Engineering Software
- Business Applications
Certification
- Construction White Card (Australia)
- Safety Management in Construction (Griffith University)
Core Expertise
- Highway & Road Construction
- Concrete Technologies
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Pavement Engineering
- Bridge Construction
- Quality Control & Assurance
- Tunnel Construction
- Site Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Surveying & Setting Out
- Technical Documentation
- Contract Administration
- Material Testing & Compliance
- Risk Management
- Australian Building Codes
Timeline
Construction worker
Workpac
09.2025 - Current
Highway Assistant Manager
Adani Groups (RMRW)
06.2022 - 10.2022
Senior Site Engineer
Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2022
Project Engineer
MVR Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 02.2021
Junior Site Engineer
ECI Engineering & Construction Company Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Engineering - Project Management Advance
Griffith University
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University