SAFI VAHORA P.ENG
SCARBOROUGH, TORONTO, ON, M1J 3C9
CELL: 416 - 830 - 0956
Email: ********@*******.***
Project Construction Manager Engineer
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
( Experience as Quality verification Engineering work for new and
rehabilitation of bridges and highways structure for MTO, COT, city of
Mississauga BRT, TTC and CN Rail - 6 yrs
( Experience as a Construction Project Engineer for residential,
commercial, industrial
and academic buildings. - 16 yrs
( Prepared Project engineering schedules and forecasts in conjunctions
with PM and project team to execute projects
in accordance with contract documents.
( Remarkable advance knowledge and experience to review and read various
engineering drawings for conformance
with contract documents for QVE approvals and certifications.
( Ability to review and check the work products of others to ensure
conformance to the contract, OPSS, OPSD and
MTO manuals, City standards and Specifications.
( Knowledge of report preparation for rehab and repairs of bridges and
structures.
( Tunnel - experience of 1800 die SW line
( Knowledge of sampling methods QA and QC process and procedures and
approval of materials and sources.
( Thorough knowledge of supervision principles, management techniques,
report writing, budget preparation and
contract administration.
( Sound knowledge regarding various material testing equipments and
review materials testing results.
( Assist geotechnical engineer providing soil bearing capacity and size
of foundations using SPT parameters.
( Strong organizational, administrative, observational, interpersonal and
problem solving skills.
( Sound knowledge of Environmental, health and safety issues.
GENIVAR INC. OVEN SOUND, ON
June 2012 - Nov 2012
Senior Inspector
( Supervising construction inspections for the MTO project 2010-
2051, 2012-5105 for Grading, Granular base, Drainage structure,
pavement, Electrical works at HWY # 93 and HWY 11 respectively, per MTO
CAITM.
( Conducted review and compliance of the product as per the contract
drawings, OPSS, OPSD, Contract
Specification and MTO manual, INcs and CO. Review QA material
testing results OR referee tests meets contract
requirements.
( Assist CA for Quote and negotiations of CO and claims, contractor
performance rating. preparation of INSPECTIONS
AND ENVIRONMENTAL diaries./ monitor contractors work with respect to
quality, safety and timeliness.preparing reports
and Deliverables. Attending monthly progress meetings. Prepare
survey report for winter shutdown.
( Searching problems, deficiency, non conformance OR deviations of the
work product and reporting to the CA for actions
Solutions as per the contract documents./Deals with site and
contract issues/ Supervise day to day operations including
Scheduling and reviewing the work./ Review budget dealing monthly
payments.
PROFESSIONL EXPERIENCE
MNA ENGINEERING LTD TORONTO, ONTARIO
March 2006 - June 2012
Quality Verification Engineer
( Conducted engineering review and approval of shop drawings for
installation of foundations, reinforcing steel, expansion joints,
bearings, form work and false work, high mast poles, over head sign,
retaining walls, road way protection work and support structures for new
and rehabilitation projects for MTO, GTAA, 407 ETR and various
municipalities.
( Carried out site inspection and site approval of installation of deep
foundations (Driven and Drilled Piles). Excavations for foundations,
grades, reinforcing steel, expansion joints, bearings pads, high load
structures, form work and false work, high mast poles, over head sign
footings, retaining walls, road protection work, man holes and support
structures for new and rehabilitation projects for MTO, GTAA, 407 ETR and
various municipalities.
( Prepare site reports and proposals for discrepancies or non-conformance
for MTO infractions and deviations, and complete compliance related to
QVE and testing services in accordance to the applicable contract
specifications
( Assist estimator for quotations to providing QC / QVE services
( Assist Project manager with updating recent field information for
issuing certificate of conformance.
( Participating with contractor's representatives in planning,
construction operations, and follow up meetings to ensure the workmanship
and materials meet the requirements.
( Prepare various test reports for the site inspection related to QVE and
QC inspections for coordination, pile installation logs, material testing
reports and comments for the reviewed drawings.
( Verify measurements and billing issues.
BQC Construction Company INDIA
2005 - 2006
Project Engineer
( Managing to complete a project in given budget and scheduled time
( Prepared to submit the shop drawings and RFI.
( Submitted the payment requests, estimating all change orders.
( Lead, mentor and train the team members.
( Prepare and present weekly reports to the senior management on the
progress of the project.
AL Yammama Construction SAUDI ARABIA, DAMMAM
2003 - 2005
Project Engineer
( Responsible for scheduling, financial, and technical requirements in
compliance with industry, company and regulatory standards for KFUPM
projects.
( Responsible for appraisal, recommendation and give support to change
request and onsite change orders.
( Responsible for site inspection and preparing reports and
documentation regarding to inspection.
( Monitored and controlled costs, created budgets per project,
forecasted for upcoming demands.
( Implementing new ideas with the help of team members in planning new
projects.
AL Meem Construction Company LTD INDIA
1992 - 2003
Resident Engineer/Project Engineer
( Responsible for handling the planning of the projects like residential
and commercial by following standard methods, techniques and procedures.
( Performed engineering schedules for construction activities to meet
project requirements.
( Performed the tasks of providing technical advice like use and
installation of construction equipment to solve construction issues.
( Reviewed shop submittals, contractor pay requests; change orders,
punch lists
( Prepared substantial and final completion documents
( Conducted meetings of team members to solve their queries and give
feedback on their performance
BQ Construction Company INDIA
1988 -1992
Junior Engineer
Conducted constructions supervisions construing to the project
specifications, procurements of materials, prepare running bills of tender
items, providing engineering details to subs, coordination between client
and Project manager, submission of progress reports and overall field
responsibilities.
EDUCATION
Sardar Patel University, India - Gujarat
Bachelor of Civil Engineer
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer of Ontario P.Eng.
Ontario Association of Certified Engineer Technologist CET
Consulting Engineers of Ontario RCCA
COMPUTER SKILLS
Expertise in Microsoft Word, E xcel, PowerPoint, Web applications, HTML,
Windows XP and proficiency in reviewing drawings in 2D and 3D.
HONORS
1980, M.U. Patel Technical School - Best Student Award
1995, Cricket Team Management Award, Town in Gujarat
2012, Member of Spiritual Society of Canada INC - Toronto
REFERENCE
Available Upon Request
Safi Vahora
Project List
> MTO project 2010-2051
> MTO 2012-5005
( HWY. 407 ETR central structure widening C7. 2009
( QEW. St. Catherine MTO Contract # 2007 - 2027
( QEW at Oakwille MTO 2007 - 2125
( HWY 410 Extensions Mayfield MTO # 2006 - 2018
( Hwy # 400 Teston. Rd. York region 05 - 103
( HWY 410 Extensions MTO # 2007 - 2264
( Apple wood Crescent extension
( HWY 400 Teston. Rd. York region 05 - 103
( HWY 6 MTO Contract # 2005 - 2003 Road widening
( Homer Watson MTO # 2005 - 3018 Blvd fountain st. interchange
( 401 Homer Watson
( Bronte Creek MTO # 2005 - 2049 Bronte Creek Twin Bridge
( BRT project - Mississauga 2010
( LRT project 407 and Jane 2010
( HWY 403 Hamilton MTO # 2009 - 2005
( HWY 401/403/410 Hurontario interchange MTO # 2009 - 2031
( HWY 24 MTO # 2010-3016
( HWY 401 Warden Avenue MTO # 2010-2054
( Georgetown - Grade separation 2012