Contracts Management, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator
Resume:
Pavittar Singh Notay
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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Home: (03) 347 0661, (021-***-****
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Career Objective
A versatile Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator/ Detailer/ CAD Designer with ‘Can – do’ attitude, to further develop my skills as a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator/ CAD Designer in New Zealand. I had worked as Quantity Surveyor/ Detailer Estimator/ Contracts Supervisor in New Zealand’s leading Organizations. I had started my carrier as CAD Designer in one of the reputed Architectural firm of Christchurch, New Zealand. After the completion of my 3 year Diploma in Architecture, A Grade certificate in Auto CAD & ArchiCAD, Advanced Diploma in Auto CAD (Level-7) and National Diploma in Computing (Level-5), I am now looking to work for a forward thinking organization where I can build on my skills and business experience up to next level International skills.
Qualifications and Education
Dec. 2016 National Diploma in Computing (Level-5)
Royal Business College, Christchurch, New Zealand
Dec. 2009 Advanced Diploma in AutoCAD (Level-7)
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, Christchurch, New Zealand 2007-2008 A Grade certificate course in Architectural CAD CADD Centre (Authorized Autodesk Centre, Punjab), Jalandhar, India 1991-1995 3 Years Diploma in Architecture
Thapar Polytechnic (State Board of Technical Education, Punjab), Patiala, India 1990-1991 Senior Secondary School Examination
Punjab School Education Board, Punjab, India
Relevant Skills and Strengths
Quantity Surveying, Detailing, Estimating and Tendering Skills
Worked as Quantity Surveyor for Cancast Ltd., Rolleston Canterbury’s leading Precast Concrete Industry for a year and 6 months (17th August 2015 till 26th January 2017).
Worked for Steel and Tube Reinforcing Christchurch Branch as Detailer and Estimator for a year and 3 months (01 June 2014 to 14th August 2015).
Worked for Fletcher Reinforcing as Contracts Supervisor with key role as Detailer and Estimator for 2 years and 1 month (01 May 2012 to 31 May 2014).
Proven multi tasking person as already in building industry as profession & performing different roles to fulfill our customer’s requirements from estimating, participating in Tenders, liaising with sub contractors, detailing and then finalizing the job by claims and invoicing along with variations (if any) and also recovering the debts, if any. Oversee the accurate pricing, agreement and timely processing of claims and variations.
Strong knowledge of Building estimating as delivering successful results in quantity surveying sector since September 2015.
Sound knowledge of detailing is an example of ability to work at a high accuracy standards, as my role was directly related to detail and manufacturing of our product for production.
Great skills of estimating complying with time schedules
Play around the numbers in estimates & quotes with open eyes to win more tenders with profitable margins.
Proven experience in First Production, ASA software for detailing and estimating. Good knowledge of JDE also, basically used for accounts, invoicing or stock transferring etc.
Experience of Auto CAD, making all kind of shop drawings etc. Architectural Skills
Working as a private practice for preparing Shop drawings for precast concrete units since 2015
Worked in New Zealand for CAD role for nearly 1 year with the team of Architects, Engineers and Contractors but lost job due to Feb 2011 quake
Strong research and planning skills, as demonstrating by successfully creating own business of Architecture and Building Construction Business in India which is ongoing and currently operated.
Experience in variety of roles with both business and individuals
Good experience in working with AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, First Production, ASA, JDE, 3ds Max, Google sketch up, Pro/E and Inventor
Can work unsupervised as individual as well as in team also. Computing Skills
Wealthy experience & massive knowledge of estimating software ‘Measureforce’ and Excel use for Estimating
Software ‘First Production’ for production detailing tasks
Vast knowledge of ASA for detailing, estimating jobs and scheduling for production & JDE for all invoicing purposes, stock transferring etc.
Good knowledge in working with different online project management software, such as Aconex, Project Centre, iTwo etc.
Familiar with downloading all tender documents from Contractor’s websites directly, through drop box or by means of login to other tender sites.
High Level of proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Word, Excel through working for 23 years in office environment and studying
2D CAD Optimization (Autodesk AutoCAD 2009)
3D CAD Solid Modeling (Autodesk Inventor Professional2009)
ArchiCAD12 (Autodesk ArchiCAD)
Google sketch up
Pro/E
Project Management (Microsoft Project 2007)
3Ds Max
Familiar with various packages as general as well as architectural programs Communication and Interpersonal Skills
As a Quantity Surveyor, I had worked on $1 to $15 million precast manufacturing and supply/ delivery projects for Downer, McConnell Dowell, Southbase Construction, Leighs Construction, Ganellen, Ebert Construction, Fletcher Construction, Hawkins Construction and many other leading construction companies. Harewood Underpass, Memorial Ave Upgrading, HREF 10 Oxford Terrace, Burwood Hospital, Mataura Valley Milk Plant, Rolleston Blending & Canning, Rolleston Coolpak Coldstores, Pak n Save Wainoni, Atlas Quarter, Stapleton Road Culverts etc. are few examples of projects I have successfully completed under my hand.
As reinforcing steel Detailer/ Estimator, I had worked on $1 - $5 million projects like Burwood Hospital, Halswell School, Ravensdown Admin block, Stoneyhurst Saw Mills and many other smaller to bigger projects gave me a wonderful chance to work with Engineers, Builders, Site supervisors and trade staffs.
I am Property Representative Member of Board of Trustees for Gilberthorpe School Hei Hei Christchurch since 2016, I love working with this professional team for development and better future of school and kids.
Effective communication skills developed in New Zealand through 6 years of my career in working with various professionals and studies.
Able to develop excellent working relationships with people from all level of professional, social and cultural backgrounds, both at work and in my voluntary and social activities Multitasking & Teamwork Skills
Worked as Quantity Surveyor for Cancast Ltd. Rolleston since 17th August 2015 till 26th January 2017.
Property Representative Member of Board of Trustees for Gilberthorpe School, Hei Hei Christchurch since 2016
Worked as an Estimator & Detailer for Steel and Tube Reinforcing, Christchurch branch from 01st June 2014 to 14th August 2015.
Worked as Contracts Supervisor with key role of Detailer/ Estimator in a creative team at Fletcher Reinforcing, Christchurch Branch from 01 May 2012 – 31 May 2014.
Worked as CAD designer in Architectural firm in Christchurch (New Zealand) March 2010 to 22 Feb 2011
(lost job due to Feb 2011 Earthquake).
Worked as a Proprietor for my own business of Architecture and Building Construction for 15 years, having official staff (includes Assist. Architect, Draughts person and Receptionist) and about 60+ non official staff
(team includes construction staff and trade persons) where I split the work between all the staff according to their strengths and eligibilities & worked together to get the job done on time
As a Lecturer at Guru Nanak College for Women, India for 2 years, I had to deliver lectures to students of Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Decoration on two subjects, i.e. History of Architecture, Building Construction
3 years experience as a member of Building Model Making Society at Thapar Polytechnic, India
2 years experience as a member of National Level Sports Team (Basketball)
4 years experience as a member of Bhangra team (traditional Indian Punjabi Dance) Motivation and Enthusiasm
Self motivated with enthusiasm and energy for achieving career goals, as shown by choosing to study abroad Advanced Diploma in AutoCAD (Level-7) and working for International Company in a Multi Cultured teams of Quantity Surveyors, Detailers, Estimators and Production Staff. I am also Property Representative Member of Board of Trustees for Gilberthorpe School, Hei Hei Christchurch since 2016. Also worked for Architectural Company, with the creative team of architects, engineers and contractors while at the same time, working as a proprietor as well for my own business of Architecture and Building Construction in India.
Relevant Experience
17/08/2015 to 26/01/2017 Quantity Surveyor – Full Time Cancast Ltd., Rolleston, New Zealand
Responsibilities and Duties:
End to end detailed estimating and tender process in accordance with company’s process and in line with given tender specifications.
Managing all incoming tenders and contractual enquiries.
Regular follow up on submitted tenders through phone or email manners.
Preparation of monthly financial contract review report.
Work according to customer’s requirements, satisfactions and given deadlines.
Invoicing once in a month, finalizing accounts, claims and variations etc.
Assisting General Manager and Accounts department to quickly resolve any payment disputes..
Health and Safety considerations while at working sites.
Working in co-ordination with official team, production staff and builders to ensure product is delivered in full, on time and in required sequence.
01/06/2014 to 14/08/2015 Estimator and Detailer – Full Time Steel and Tube Reinforcing, Christchurch, New Zealand Responsibilities and Duties:
Reading Architectural as well as Engineer’s drawings to produce detail sheets in computer software ASA for production of reinforcing steel.
Work according to customer’s requirements, satisfactions and given deadlines.
Invoicing once a month carried out in JDE operating system.
Attending regular site meetings with project managers, site engineers etc. to keep our progress tracked and stay ahead on our work.
Doing take off’s and estimates from given architectural and engineer’s drawings.
Worked in co-ordination with official team, production staff and builders. 01/05/2012 – 31/05/2014 Estimator & Detailer, Contracts Supervisor – Full Time Fletcher Reinforcing, Christchurch, New Zealand
Responsibilities and Duties:
Estimating and participating in Tenders on behalf of Company for Residential & Commercial Projects
Work on Estimates in Computer Software, Measureforce and Excel Spread sheets
Regular Follow-up on submitted quotes & keeping an eye on upcoming tenders
Worked with all of my best knowledge to win more contracts and make a profit add on to Company, both in the means of Dollar value as well as with the Development of Client Base
Worked on Computer Software ‘First Production’ to produce detail sheet for all accurate sizes, shapes and dimensions for production staff
Accuracy in detailing for production sheets for workshop staff
Full knowledge of thorough process, from estimating to final Invoicing – including detailing, production, liaison with contractors/ sub contractors customers 01/03/2010 – 22/02/2011 CAD Designer – Auto CAD - Full Time (Lost job due to Earthquake Feb 2011) JMB Design and Build, Christchurch, New Zealand
Responsibilities and Duties
To carry out all reasonable duties, architectural related design work in Auto CAD
3ds Max and Google Sketch up required by Employer related to design, drafting and printing
To prepare architectural drawings and design with liaisons with appointed engineers and contractors 1995 to 2008 Proprietor for own business of Architectural Consultancy & Building Construction Pavittar Preet & Associates, Banga, Punjab, India (Currently operating) Responsibilities and Duties
Worked with a team of 5 official staff members on the focus of Architectural Design work in Residential as well as in Commercial building sectors, Interior Designing, Estimates and Costing, Valuation, Site supervision while construction is on. Responsibilities are to create new designs, their elevation details in Auto CAD, Google Sketchup, 3ds Max and ArchiCAD win the contracts, working with tenders, distributing project work to the various staff members as per their abilities and experiences. Commencement of construction projects with a qualified team of 60+ trade persons to achieve goals on time 2006-2008 Lecturer – Part Time (Post Graduate Diploma in Interior Decoration) Guru Nanak College for Women, Banga, Punjab, India
(Affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, India) Responsibilities and Duties
Delivering Lectures on History of Architecture & Building Construction
Worked with Estimating and Costing as well as time frames of projects
Providing all necessary information related to the course to the students
Managing a team for Building Model Making
1995-1996 Assistant Architect – Full Time
Matinee Foundations, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintaining and managing relationships with key customers
Preparing Architectural drawings with detailing for the various clients
Estimates and Valuations
Preparing running bills for the construction projects
Marketing for the purchasing of materials for construction
Assist junior staff to overcome with their problems in official works Off track work history
Feb 2011 to May 2012 Produce Manager – Full time
Harvest Market – Papanui, Christchurch (New Zealand) Responsibilities and Duties
To work with the team of 4, includes supervisor and produce assistants
Maintain and manage Produce department all times fresh
Receiving produce (Includes forklift operations)
Quality checks
Documentation throughout the department (includes computer job also) Dec 2011 to Feb 2012 Produce Manager – Full time
Harvest Market, Shirley, Christchurch (New Zealand) Responsibilities and Duties
To work with the team of 3, includes supervisor and produce assistant
Maintain and manage Produce department all times fresh
Pricing and Stock taking
Ordering and Receiving produce (Includes forklift operations)
Quality checks
Documentation throughout the department (includes computer job also)
To achieve higher GP constantly
May 2011 to Nov 2011 Produce Manager – Full time (after losing my job of CAD designer resulting quake) Supervalue Wairakei Road, Christchurch (New Zealand) Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain and manage Produce department all times fresh
Pricing and Stock taking
Ordering and Receiving produce (Includes forklift operations)
Quality checks
Documentation throughout the department (includes computer job also) Interests
Board of Trustees member for Gilberthorpe School, Hei Hei Christchurch
Active member for New Zealand Sikh Society (South Island) Inc.
Working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Estimator or may be on higher management position in a forward thinking organization
House designing in Google Sketch-up & Auto CAD is my hobby, which I never forget in my free times
Basketball (As played for National team)
Bhangra (Indian Traditional Punjabi Dance, National team player) Customer Base Referees
1. Paul Kempt – Branch Manager
(Reofab Reinforcing Streel)
Phone: 0064 (03) 344 3541, (022-***-****
Email: ****.*****@******.**.**
2. Mark Collins – Precast Concrete & Project Manager
(Mackley Carriers [2008] Ltd.)
Phone: 0064 (03) 940 2446, (027-***-****
Email: ****@********.**.**
3. Richard Musgrove – Site Engineer
(Ganellen)
Phone: 0064 (03) 377 3373, (021-****-****
Email: *.********@********.***
4. John Airey – Business Manager
(R J Civil Construction Ltd.)
Phone: 0064 (03) 359 5959, (027-***-****
Email: *********@*******.**.**
Work Place Referees
1. Rod Cragg
(Former Operations Manager – Cancast Ltd., Rolleston) Phone: 0064 (027-***-****
Email:
2. Christo Erasmus
(General Manager – Wire Processing and Reinforcing) Steel and Tube Reinforcing, Christchurch Phone: 0064 (03) 344 3612
Email: *******.*******@************.**.**
3. Malcolm Halstead
(Former Regional Manager, Canterbury, West Coast and Upper South Island) Fletcher Reinforcing, Christchurch
Phone: 0064 (03) 353 7812, (021) 843 908
Email: *******.********@****.**.**
4. Robert Gillam
(Former Production Manager, Fletcher Reinforcing, Christchurch)
(Business Manager, Traffic R Us)
Phone: 0064 (03) 354 8575, (027-***-****
Email: ******.******@**********.**.**
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