QC Inspector/Project Coordinator

PARAG SHAH, E.I.T.

****-** ****** **, *** ***, Edmonton, AB T6L 5P2

Home: 780-***-**** Cell: 780-***-**** E-mail: *****.*@*******.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Over twenty years of professional experience in various construction projects including commercial, residential and industrial sectors. Experience includes estimation, QA/QC testing, procurement, trending, supervision of technical and non technical staff, and commissioning of large-scale construction projects.

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced in full on-site construction management

• Reviewed project scheduling

• Effective liaison with architects, engineers, clients, bankers, contractors, and government

• Experienced in cost control, trending and estimating with item rate analysis, for multinational companies, and multinational consultants

• Able to use Timberline software to prepare accurate estimates

• Highly developed analytical skills, interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities, and proven ability to influence and motivate others

• Good organizational skills and self-disciplined for effective time management

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered as an E.I.T. with APEGGA

• Construction Estimating levels 1 to 4, George Brown College, Toronto, ON

• Bachelor in Civil Engineering (1986-1991)

• Certified C.S.T.S.(2008)

• Conversational French, Levels 1 & 2, Alliance Française

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

SGS Canada Inc., Fort McMurray (Kearl Oil Sands Project) Oct 2010 - Till date

Geotechnical/QC Inspector

• Maintain and follow CSA/ASTM procedures

• Responsible as a Lead for completing field and laboratory records for all tests completed as well as daily inspection reports and conversations between SGS and the client or contractor for daily test results

• Perform compaction testing (nuclear moisture density gauge), base inspection, concrete and grout tests, etc.

LogiCan Technologies Inc., Edmonton, AB Oct 2009 – Sept 2010

Team Lead Co-ordinator

• Supervised a QA/QC group of 27 technicians

• Assisted Production Manager for all different implementation phases

• Responsible for ensuring shipment delivery and follow-up with schedule

• Attended project meetings and communicate key aspects of production meetings with crew members, customers and internal management as directed by production manager

• Improved client relations

Krimzon Construction Inc., Sherwood Park, AB Mar 2009 – Oct 2009

Construction Estimator

• Managed and co-ordinated construction projects and reviewed construction progress schedules

• Maintained professional relationships with sub-trades and suppliers

• Interpreted bid documents, review construction drawings, conditions and specifications

• Active team member to negotiate sub-trade tenders

• Liaised between architect, sub contractors and designing team to solve issues related to design change (DCN), Request For Information (RFI) and Non Compliance Report (NCR)

• Managed activities related to the issuance of Purchase orders

• Evaluated quotations of suppliers along with project control team

• Prepared labour, equipment and material cost and scrutinize invoices

AMEC, Earth and Environmental, Edmonton, AB Aug 2008 – Dec 2008

Construction Site QA Inspector (Suncor voyageur Project)

• Inspected the full driving operation of steel piles and ensured the settlement of piles at the required depth based on the number of blows required to penetrate the pile into the hard strata

• Damage inspection of pile foundation

• Pile monitoring according to appropriate termination chart and required load

• Measured soil plug of piles required for PPS

• Prepared field inspection reports

• Verified and implemented specifications, DCN and schedule of Project

• Implemented and maintained all required QA documentation, safety procedures and assisted for turnover process

SR. SITE CIVIL ENGINEER, Gujarat, India (Government Organization) April 1984 – July 2003

• Prepared project feasibility reports, area statements and cost analyses for the large scale projects. Reviewed technical specifications, bid documents and approved final invoices.

• Coordinated a diverse team of engineering consultants, architects, QA/QC departments for the projects

• Analyzed, compared, planned work, identifying variance and updating project plan and recording progress

• Reviewed QC manual with engineering team

• Responsible for training field QC staff and directed them as needed

• Worked closely with project control team including financial issues

• Prepared rate analysis for critical activities, steel fabrication including material & cost reconciliation

• Reviewed field design drawing before execution

• Coordinated with consultants from various engineering disciplines and clients to ensure on- time and on budget results

• Managed technical and non technical staff for all project aspects and including construction of roads, drainage system and water supply system

• Experienced in managing maintenance work for commercial and residential project

• Used innovative design techniques suggested by HUDCO authorities such as use of concrete blocks instead of bricks, use of roof tiles (clay) in RCC slab, use of honeycomb masonry instead of wooden/steel windows

• Monitor field work, including contract work, to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications and codes

SPEACIAL PROJECTS EXECUTED:

• Structural steel estimating of each item before commencement of project

• Projects including roads, water supply, drainage network, horticulture and roadside arboriculture etc. for international mega city

• Worked on schemes at various places for commercial projects, coordinating technical correspondence at liaising for approval

CIVIL ENGINEER, I.B.PATEL AND COMPANY. 1982 - 1984

• Responsible for construction bill checking of “Kribhco Township” supervision and construction area of 500,000 sq. ft.

• Effectively problem solved both technical and commercial issues and recommended solid solutions for failure items. On implementing new methods of construction or technology

• Hired labour contractors and suppliers for building materials

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skill

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications

• Good mathematical and calculation skill

• Hard worker; Ready to accept responsibility

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