Shaha, Barun K., EIT, M.Engg. (Civil Engineering)

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Profile:

A highly motivated and skilled professional civil engineer with over 15+ years experience in project management in the construction of highway and building projects like apartment blocks, hospitals, bridges, highways and factories. A well organized professional with a positive attitude and who is accurate, precise, and detail oriented, and has a demonstrated significant technical expertise;

Career Objective:

To work in suitable Project Control/Construction management/Project Management positions.

Educational Qualification:

Degree Major Institution Year

Master of Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada August 2008

Bachelor of Science and Engineering Civil Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh February 1995

Professional Experiences:

Present Occupation:

I. Aecon Infrastructure, Ottawa ON Dec 2011 to Date

Project Scheduler

1. Planning, scheduling for construction of 15 storied University building project (LEED project) in Ottawa.

2. Develop, maintain, update, analysis, distribution of master schedules of different projects of the company using Primavera P6 (V.7). Suretrak 3.0, MS Project 2007

3. Lead the weekly schedule meeting and present the schedule report to construction group.

4. Monitor, control the work progress of trades, sub-contractors and suppliers; Report the variances from baseline schedules and re-planning to achieve the target.

5. Develop miscellaneous construction schedules and update them in the master schedules.

6. Reporting the weekly schedule progress to the clients, consultants and management.

7. Responsible for schedule tracking report to the owner, preparation of schedule event letters.

8. Working for the claim to the owner and contribute significant roles in dispute in billings from the trades.

9. Monitor, follow up of procurement and delivery for the project.

10. Working for the sub-contractors claim resolution and actively participate in preparation for claim to the Owner.

II. NOUVELLE AUTO ROUTE 30 CJV, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC, Canada Dec 2008 – Dec-2011

Assistant Planning Manager (Planning Engineer)

1. Planning, Design Coordination and Organizing of work activities; Communicating and Liaison with Design team, Construction team, Supplier, Sub-contractor and Clients;

2. Prepare and update Master and construction schedules with Primavera P6 and MS Project 2007 software’s;

3. Analysis of Critical paths and recommendations; Preparation, Development and Update of different views (Summary view, Look ahead views etc. ) in Primavera P6 software;

4. Forecasting for Milestones, Prepare cash flows based on Milestones. Analyzing and reporting for payment based on Milestones.

5. Distribution and collecting progress production and incorporate in the schedules; Analyse and reporting the variances with Production and Schedule;

6. In charge for 3-week rolling program to prepare and distribute to all concerned.

7. Preparation and distribution of monthly reports to clients; Procurement planning and integrate the supply and purchase into master schedule.

8. Working with Environmental team for submission of application and obtaining permits of construction from different municipalities and MRC’s; MDDEP, MPO, TC etc.

Project:

1. New Auto-route-30 Construction on PPP Basis– from Vaudreuil –Dorion to Chateauguay with other extensions-A multibillion dollar project under Ministry of Transportation, Quebec which includes Highways, Bridges, Tunnels, Buildings etc.

Previous Experience

I. BLOCKWALL MASONRY LTD., Concord, ON. Canada Sep 2005-Oct 2006

Project Coordinator /Project Manager

1. Established and maintained tendering process; Liaise, communicate, consult with site staffs for site progress and correlating the procurements based on site demand; Discussed and attended the meeting with the General Contractors/Consultants, checking for the addendums; Examine and analyzed tenders, conduct negotiations;

2. Prepare scheduling for work; Estimating quantities and prepare Cost estimates for tenders;

3. Prepare bills and submit to the owner/general contractor; Order for materials, keep records and databases, certify payments to supplier, sub-contractors.

Some Projects I worked:

1. Milton #3 Elementary School, Milton, Ontario, Canada

2. Churchill Meadows Public School, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

3. Heavenwood Public School, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

II. SHIMIZU CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan (Dhaka, Bangladesh Office) Feb 1999-July 2005

Project Manager / Engineer

1. Consulted with clients and other members of the Engineering Department to ascertain the project work requirements in developing the cost estimates, project planning and development, maintenance etc.; Engaged in more than one projects in the same time.

2. Worked in a team on the planning and design of different civil engineering and architectural projects including roads, bridges airports, buildings; Investigated and identified market opportunities on the availability of construction materials and recommended/proposed appropriate materials for use; Ensured rigid adherence to construction plan and guidelines, and specification of relevant codes and regulations. Responsible for supervision of the construction works; Coordinate laboratory testing of concrete and pavement materials.

3. Conducted feasibility studies based on cost analysis, financial viability, environmental impact and natural calamity factors including soil quality. Reviewed tendering process through evaluation and value engineering and participated in calls for tender.

4. Evaluated tenders; Prepared preliminary design, detailed design, schedules and comparative bid statements for consideration by top management in Head office in Singapore/Tokyo. Assisted in the suitability and skills of sub-contractors for hire.

5. Organized and conducted training sessions for junior engineers, technicians and supervisors. Maintained qualitative and quantitative data and records of the completed projects.

6. Attended meetings and represented company with different international, government and non-governmental clients like as JICA (Japan International Co-operation Agency), JBIC (Japan Bank of International Cooperation), Ministry of Roads and Highways Department, LGRD (Local Government and rural development’s), and others.

Some Projects I worked:

1. 160 Bed Maternal and Child Hospital and Training Institute, Azimpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2. 40 nos. of Multipurpose Cyclone Shelters in rural areas of Bangladesh

3. Two Phases of YKK Bangladesh Factories, DEPZ, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

4. 1.36 kilometre long main bridge (with 8.68 km long approach road) Rupsa Bridge Construction Projects, Khulna, Bangladesh

5. International Airport in Chittagong, Bangladesh

6. Extension of Embassy of Japan, Dhaka, Bangladesh

III. ENGINEERS & ENGINEERS PVT. LTD, Dhaka, Bangladesh and BIT, SPA, Joint Venture Feb 1995-Jan 1999

Engineer / Site Manager

1. Supervision of construction sites; liaised with the client, the consultants, and the subcontractors in the development of work schedules.

2. Assisted in tender, including preparation of estimates; itemized necessary supplies, identified and validated all payments to sub-contractors, prepared and reviewed accounts payable. Researched, identified and recommended drawings and facilities of various municipal authorities for approval of permits.

Some Projects I worked:

1. 1 km span 132KV River crossing transmission tower construction projects in Barisal, Bangladesh

2. 4-storied warehouse at Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

3. 10 Storied Apartment Building in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Professional Membership:

1. Engineer-in-Training, (Professional Practise Exam Passed- P.Eng in Progress)

PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario) – Registration/Licence # 100140639

2. Engineer-in-Training, APEGS(Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan) – Registration No. 15612

3. Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers Inc (ITE, USA), Membership No. 1015722

4. Member, Institution of Engineers Bangladesh (IEB), Membership No. M-13884

5. Member, Project Management Institute, ID no. 1364140

Computer Skills:

1. Operating System – Windows 7

2. Internet and Mail system – Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook etc.

3. Microsoft Office 2007– Microsoft Office Word 2007, Microsoft Office Excel 2007, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, Microsoft Office Project 2007, MS Office Access 2007

4. Engineering Software’s – Basic Knowledge in

a. Visum 10.0, Vissim, AutoCAD Land Development Desktop (LDD), Civil Design, STADDpro 2004

b. Timberline, MERL

5. Advanced knowledge in Primavera P6 (V.7), Suretrak 3.0, Microsoft Project 2007 and MS Excel 2007

Professional Training/Courses:

1. ‘Basics of Fall Protection, WHMIS ‘ –arranged by the OCA(Ottawa Construction Association) in December 2011.

2. ‘Health and Safety on Construction Sites.’ (Association paritaire pour la sante et la sécurité’ du travail du secteur de la construction), Organise by ASP construction, 7905 Louise-H. Lafontaine bled, Suite 301, Anjou, QC, H1K 4E4, Canada. Tel : 514-***-****, 1-800-***-****, Fax: 514-***-****, Web site: www.asp-construction.org

3. Program for Leadership and University Success, workshop series - arranged by Concordia University, Montreal, 2007.

4. Training on AutoCAD 2005, AutoCAD Land Development Desktop (LDD), Civil Design, STAADpro2004 in Computer Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2006.

5. Participation in a training course on “Computer-Aided Design, Drafting (CADD) on Structures, Water Resources and Foundation” arranged by The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh from November 23 – December 24, 1997.

Personal Information:

Status in Canada: Canadian Citizen

Driving License: Ontario ‘G’ class license

Language ability: Fluent in both English and Bengali; Intermediate in French

References:

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