Project Engineer

Sharad Bajracharya

GREEN CARD HOLDER

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SUMMARY:

Dedicated Civil/Transportation Engineer with excellent technical, analytical, communication and report writing skills.

Over 6-years record of success overseeing all phases of multi-million-dollar highway, construction, planning, infrastructure, road safety projects and researches for governmental and private-sector clients.

Global expertise and professional experience in various international engineering projects related to Highway Construction, Urban Transportation Planning, Road Safety and other construction projects.

In depth knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Technical Specifications and International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Condition of Contract.

Experience in utilizing Total Quality Management (TQM) methodology in multiple construction projects.

Extensive use of Planning and Scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Managed various teams of up to 25 employees throughout the project experience.

Backed by strong credentials and proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions. EDUCATION:

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand Masters of Engineering, Major: Transportation Engineering June 1, 2012 Academic Fellowship Awarded: Aug 2010 to May 2012

Nepal Engineering College (NEC), Pokhara University, Kathmandu, Nepal Bachelors in Engineering, Major: Civil Engineering August 1, 2009 Academic Scholarship awarded for Excellence: May 2005 to August 2009 TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Engineering Design Tools: AutoCAD, Micro Station, Land Development, Kenpave. Planning and Scheduling Tools: MS Project, Primavera P6, MS Visio. Statistical & Data Analysis Tools: LIMDEP, NLOGIT, SPSS, STATA. Traffic Simulation Tools: VSSIM, TSIS.

Office Suite Applications: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, InDesign With exceptional Report Writing skills and a valid US Driving License PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SMEC International Pty. Ltd, Kathmandu, Nepal Mar 2014 –Aug 2015 Project Engineer/Business Development Engineer

Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation (SMEC) International Pty. Limited is a professional services firm recognized around the world for providing high-quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. SMEC has over 5,400 employees and an established network of more than 75 offices throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North and South America. SMEC provides consultancy services for the lifecycle of a project to a broad range of industry sectors. SMEC was ranked at Number 51 in the Top 225 International Design Firms.

The goal of the project Kathmandu Sustainable Urban Transport Project, Project Management & Capacity Development Consultant (ADB Loan/Grant 2656/0212- NEP SF) was to develop sustainable urban transport through improved public transport, walkability and traffic management in Kathmandu Valley. Engineering:

● Participated in analysis to determine sufficiency of existing highway systems and structures for future improvements in Kathmandu.

● Investigated traffic problems and recommended methods to improve traffic flow and safety.

● Provided short-term technical inputs as directed by the Team Leader.

● Acted as a liaison among local and international project stakeholders to maintain work plan and staffing schedule for timely mobilization.

● Created and updated the Detailed Project Work Plan & Schedule of work activities using Primavera P6.

● Conducted weekly meetings with clients and contractors to assess project progress, formulate meeting minutes and update status.

● Prepared Monthly and Quarterly Progress Reports and submitted to donor client Asian Development Bank

(ADB).

● Responsible for implementation and management of the project in accordance with SMEC's Business Management System, Project Management Guide and Quality Control procedures.

● Utilized Total Quality Management (TQM) methodology effectively throughout the project.

● Ensured project outputs meet contractual obligations in terms of timeframe, technical standards, quality, client satisfaction and budget.

Business Development:

● Prepared approx. 30 Expression of Interests (EOIs) and 15 Proposals for project acquisition.

● Participated in negotiations with Clients, National and International Funding Agencies for project acquisitions.

● Facilitated modifications to project organizational structures and staffing, analyzed project schedules in terms of deliverables for design and services to be provided during construction supervision.

● Assisted in the initiation and formulation of Strategic and Business Development Plan.

● Reported directly to the Country Manager of Nepal and Regional Director of South Asia & Middle East for all ongoing and future project prospects in Nepal.

● Assisted the Regional Manager to develop strategic and marketing plans for the company and to recruit National and International Experts per project needs. Millennium Challenge Corporation, Kathmandu, Nepal Dec 2013 – Jan 2014 Transportation Engineer

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign aid agency that is helping lead the fight against global poverty. Created by the U.S. Congress in January 2004 with strong bipartisan support, MCC is changing the conversation on how best to deliver smart U.S. foreign assistance by focusing on good policies, country ownership, and results.

The goal of this special study was to analyze the current situation of the transport sector in the country and evaluate the need to construct additional corridors and improve existing road conditions. This information was to be used by MCC for future funding programs in Nepal.

● Assisted the Transport Expert in reviewing of documents concerning Transportation sector of Nepal.

● Interacted with various governmental and non-governmental organizations concerning policy and planning programs.

● Collected valuable Data for Travel Behavior Information (Origin/Destination), Traffic volumes (AADT), Crash Frequency and Road Network for different modes of transport.

● Analyzed and formulated the Travel Time, Vehicle Operating Cost, Frequency and Severity of Crashes, Capital Costs and Maintenance Costs from the data collected.

● Performed Economic Impact Analysis of travel time benefits, vehicle operating benefits, safety befits and new job opportunities created by the improvement of the transport infrastructure.

● Prepared Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to show the possible environmental effects caused by construction/upgrading of roads in that area.

● Prepared an overall final report from the findings highlighting the current transport sector and proposed an immediate need to improve public transportation system and existing roads in Nepal. Grontmij A/S - Danmark, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Jun 2012 – Oct 2013 Project Engineer "Highway"

Grontmij is an engineering consultancy based in Denmark. It is the third largest engineering consultancy in Europe with approximately 6,000 employees and almost 300 offices across the region and a further 50 offices globally. Grontmij is part of Sweco. Sweco is Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy specializing in Energy, Highway & Roads, Sustainable Buildings and Water. The goal of the project for the Construction of Choir-Sainshad Road (176.4km) Project for the Millennium Challenge Account-Mongolia & Millennium Challenge Corporation - USA was to provide Construction Supervision of the 176.4 km Choir-Sainshand road using cement treated base with a total value of approximately US $80 million.

● Supervised progress of Contractor construction activities under each work lot using AASTHO Technical Specification, FIDIC Condition of Contract and MCC Contract respectively.

● Managed document control processes for change orders, contractor billings Interim Payment Certificate

(IPCs) and financial progress with reference to FIDIC Condition of Contract and Project Technical Specifications.

● Developed effective working procedures, guidelines and ensured work meets technical, environmental and safety requirements.

● Created and updated the Detailed Project Work Plan & Schedule of the construction work activities using MS Project.

● Set up Quality Assurance /Quality Control system and ensure practice of Total Quality Management (TQM) methodology.

● Generated Monthly Progress Reports based on Quality Control Plan of Construction activities for road pavement and structural work, which to be submitted to MCA-M (Millennium Challenge Account- Mongolia) and MCC - USA (Millennium Challenge Corporation) as part of MIS (Management Information System).

● Reviewed and coordinated Variation Orders, Time Extension Requests and Financial Claims submitted by the contractors.

● Design Review of Road Safety Plan for each contract package and provided Road Safety Training for contractors and domestic engineers.

● Conducted weekly meetings with clients and contractors to assess project progress, formulate meeting minutes and update status.

Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand Aug 2010 – May 2012 Research Assistant

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is an international institution for higher education specializing in engineering, advanced technologies, and management and planning. Its aim is to "promote technological change and sustainable development" in the Asia-Pacific region, through higher education, research and outreach. The goal of this research was to identify the significant factors involved in road accidents at accident prone zones of Thailand and uncovered how they affect the severity of the accident.

● Conducted literature review of previous studies and similar researches to understand the trends of methodology used and significant factors involved at other study areas.

● Identified suitable techniques for the collection and analysis of data.

● Concluded “Order Probit Model” as the best model for analysis among various models such as log-linear, logit, probit, etc. for the available data and desired findings.

● Performed field survey at study areas and collected required data for the analysis of accidents at that location.

● Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses of data using computer software SPSS and MS Excel.

● Validated for data accuracy in the database and reviewed for errors.

● Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

● Edited protocols and other research documentation.

● Developed and implemented research quality control procedures.

● Prepared progress reports for the PI (Project In charge) and funding agency.

● Assisted in the development and preparation of continuous funding opportunities.

● Monitored and maintained the project budget.

● Prepared and published articles, papers, reports and presentation. Asian Transportation Research Society, Bangkok, Thailand Jan 2011 – Aug 2011 President of Student Chapter

The Asian Transportation Research Society (ATRANS), is a total non-profitable research institution in cooperation with the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS), Japan. ATRANS’ principal mission is to promote research activities and provide research funds for Asian academics and young researchers on conducting empirical and pragmatic research approaches regardless of transportation related problems, traffic safety, energy and environment in multidisciplinary manner.

● Coordinated and supervised the Scientific and Organizing Committees for the symposium.

● Conducted meetings and discussion sessions with the members of the committees.

● Prepared and posted call for papers on the topic “Towards Low Carbon Transportation for Sustainable Society” through various mediums like the website, online social media, posters and emails.

● Collected and reviewed approx. 100 research papers submitted by participants.

● Formulated the proceedings of the event and circulated it among speakers and participants.

● Responsible for the overall coordination of the symposium, regulated the keynote speakers, presenters, judges, participants, master of ceremony and the attendants. Multi-Disciplinary Consultants (P) Ltd., Kathmandu, Nepal Apr 2010 – Jul 2010 Civil Engineer

Multi-Disciplinary Consultants (P) Ltd. is one of the pioneering engineering consulting companies in Nepal. MULTI is well organized to provide the highest possible standards of technical and managerial services to its clients with a strong professional backing-up by a Board of eight Directors consisting of experts and specialists of different disciplines. MULTI maintains good strength of in-house full time professional staffs and vast pool of resource professionals to ensure high quality services to its valued clients.

● Provided engineering analysis and input to the planning team for the development of the project plan.

● Prepared projections for budget and costing, provided input on priorities to engineering officers.

● Developed and implemented the design specifications for bridge construction.

● Organized and scheduled project and technical work activities for the development of road, bridge and major structures.

● Surveyed the site specific routes and analyze slope, soils, social and environmental factors.

● Monitored project budget and expenditures ensuring projects are completed in a cost effective and timely manner and addresses any potential discrepancies.

Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Apr 2010 – Jul 2010 Research Assistant

Institute of Engineering (IOE) founded in 1930 is the first technical school of Nepal. It was reformed in the present shape in 1972 as an organ of Tribhuvan University. IOE runs professional diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. programs. Institute of Engineering is dedicated to producing engineering leaders for future generations who are altruistic, capable of independent learning and thinking, and eager to contribute the society. The research is based on the detailed study of the existing traffic condition of various intersections in Kathmandu city, and thus to propose possible improvements (immediate, short term and long term) from their present condition. The project report was to be submitted to the Department of Transportation of the Government of Nepal for further action.

● Conducted literature review of previous studies and similar researches to understand the trends of methodology used and significant factors involved at other study areas.

● Identified suitable techniques for the collection and analysis of data.

● Collected field data for Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT), peak hour traffic volumes, turning movements of vehicles, pedestrian road crossing volumes, traffic signal

● Secondary data were gathered from the Department of Transportation Management (DOTM), Department of Roads (DOR) and the local traffic police stations.

● Performed qualitative and quantitative analyses to calculate the Level of Service (LOS) of each intersection.

● Thus possible improvements were formulated and suggested as: - o Immediate Improvement – Green time management (traffic signal timings) and enforcement of traffic

& safety management.

o Short Term Improvement – Widening of existing carriage way and provisions of alternate route. o Long Term Improvement – Construction of Flyovers.

● Prepared tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.

● Prepared final reports for the Department of Roads and the Department of Transportation Management.

● Monitored and maintained the project budget.

● Prepared and published articles, papers, reports and presentation. Hazama Ando Corporation (Japan), Kathmandu, Nepal Jan 2010 – Mar 2010 Design Engineer

Hazama Ando Corporation is one of the 10 biggest construction companies in Japan. It was launched in 2013 by the merger of the Hazama Corporation and Ando Corporation. It has overseas networks in Asia, especially in the South Asian countries like Nepal, as well as in the USA, Mexico, Central and South America. Their major business fields include civil engineering and building construction, including surveys, measurements, planning, designing, execution, supervising, technical guidance commissioning, and consulting work (consulting services). The goal of the Improvement of Kathmandu - Bhaktapur Road Project facilitated by the Ministry of Physical Planning and works, Nepal/ JICA, Japan was to construct of new multi lane expressway connecting the two major cities within Kathmandu Valley at a design speed of 80km/hr.

● Guided the surveyors to conduct topographical survey of road by the use of "Total Station".

● Monitored and supervised the Topographic survey work and conversion of survey data in Digital Terrain Model (DTM) form, which is an important aspect of any CAD design exercise for the selected linkages as per the Terms of Reference (TOR).

● Processed the survey data, geometric design of the road (both Horizontal and Vertical) following the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.

● Prepared the detailed drawing (Base map, plan, Profile, X-section, Details intersection, Roundabout, drainage, retaining wall, Reinforced earth wall, pipe culvert and box culvert, road traffic sign post, Traffic sign signal) using Auto CAD software.

● Prepared general arrangement and setting out details of highways and internal roads.

● Planned and coordinated the preparation of work schedule and prepared the statement of construction methodology.

● Planned and prepared the safety plan and instructions, including public coordination.

● Acted as a liaison with the Consultant and the client to satisfy their requirement for the project and various other agencies to collect the information regarding the project. DEVTEC Nepal Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu Nepal Aug 2009 – Dec 2009 Office Engineer

DEVTEC Nepal Pvt. Ltd. is a civil engineering company that has completed a large number of projects of different nature and size in Nepal. Among the completed ones are prestigious projects financed by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Overseas Development Agencies and other international organizations. All projects have been or are being carried out either independently or in collaboration with other local consultants and international firms.

● Assisted Senior Engineers in the inspection of all material to ensure technical specifications and quantities were met.

● Checked shop drawings and produced as-built drawings using Auto CAD software.

● Extensively monitored field and laboratory tests including compaction density test and sand cone method.

● Assisted in the preparation of IPCs (Interim Payment Certificates).

● Procurement of materials, quality control of materials / works.

● Controlled site finance & management.

● Prepared daily and weekly report showing daily / weekly progress of works.

● Produced solutions of different constructional problems faced on a daily basis. PUBLICATIONS:

Contractual Control in Construction of Highway and Roads – International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS). Cebu, Philippines: (September 11-14, 2015)

Comparative Accident Severity Study of High Accident Intersection and Low Accident Intersection– 7th ATRANS (Asian Transportation Research Society) symposium. Bangkok, Thailand: (August 22, 2014)

Intersection Accident Severity Analysis using Ordered Probit Model – International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS). Taipei, Taiwan: (September 9-12, 2013)

Capacity Analysis of Signalized Intersection: A Case study of Kalimati Intersection (NEPAL) – 4th ATRANS (Asian Transportation Research Society) symposium. Bangkok, Thailand: (August 26, 2011) AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE No: 10474816)

Eastern Asian Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS No: NP-15-14-0032)

Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association (ID No: NP026MAY2012)

Asian Transportation of Research Society (ATRANS)

Nepal Engineering Council (Membership No: 6208” Civil”A)

Nepal Engineering Association (Membership No: 10787 “Civil”) CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS:

International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), participation and paper presentation. Cebu, Philippines: (September 11-14, 2015)

Starting Bloc Los Angeles 2015 Institute, Professional Development Program: Santa Monica, California, United States of America: (February 19-23, 2015)

Making Impact Evaluation Matter “Better Evidence for Effective Policies and Program”, Workshop and Conference: ADB Headquarters. Manila, Philippines. (September 3-5, 2014)

7th ATRANS (Asian Transportation Research Society) Symposium, participation and paper presentation. Bangkok, Thailand: (August 22, 2014)

International Conference of Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS), participation and paper presentation. Taipei, Taiwan: (September 9-12, 2013)

Conducted Training for Road Safety, Design and Management for Domestic Engineers. Organized by Grontmij at Airag Camp. Mongolia: (May 14-30, 2013)

1st International Road Expo. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: (March 6-7, 2013)

Urban Infrastructure Asset Management, jointly organized by the Kyoto University Global Centre of Excellence on Human Security Engineering for Asian Mega-cities and GCOE KU Center at Asian Institute of Technology. Bangkok, Thailand: (November 19-20, 2012)

7th ICPT (International Conference of Road and Airfield Pavement Technology), participation. Bangkok, Thailand: (August 3-5, 2011)

4th ATRANS (Asian Transportation Research Society) Symposium, “Towards Low Carbon Transportation for Sustainable Society: Bangkok Vision 2032” participation (Student Committee President) and paper presentation. Bangkok, Thailand: (August 26, 2011) LANGUAGES:

Fluent in English, Nepali, Newari, Hindi and Basic Conversation in Thai

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