BAGADEESH BALAKRISHNAN
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in quality assurance, internal auditing, and project management. Demonstrates strong team leadership and collaboration skills, coupled with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Known for meticulous attention to detail and effective communication abilities. Skilled in material testing and quality controlling, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to fostering positive interpersonal relations and driving continuous improvement within teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
SR.QAQC /MATERIAL ENGINEER
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING CO LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2025.07 - Current
- Supervised and inspected asphalt pavement works including Prime Coat, Tack Coat, Asphalt Base Course, Binder Course and Wearing Course in accordance with ADM, ADQCC and project specifications.
- Reviewed and approved Asphalt Mix Design submissions, Job Mix Formula (JMF), trial mix reports, plant calibration records and material source approvals.
- Witnessed Asphalt Plant Trial Mixes and production activities to verify compliance with approved mix design requirements.
- Monitored asphalt paving operations including temperature control, paving methodology, compaction procedures and joint construction.
- Reviewed laboratory and field test results including Marshall Stability & Flow, Bulk Density, Maximum Theoretical Density (Gmm), Air Voids, VMA, VFA, Gradation Analysis and Bitumen Content.
- Coordinated with independent laboratories and contractors to ensure compliance with approved testing frequencies and quality requirements.
- Supervised road construction activities including subgrade preparation, capping layer, selected fill, subbase and road base construction works.
- Inspected pavement layer compaction, level control, thickness verification and field density testing in accordance with project specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections for concrete works including foundations, chambers, manholes, retaining structures, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks and other infrastructure elements.
- Reviewed concrete mix designs, material approvals and trial mix reports for various concrete grades.
- Witnessed concrete batching, placement, sampling and testing activities including slump, temperature, compressive strength, density and durability tests.
- Ensured compliance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Method Statements, Material Approval Requests (MAR), NCRs, SORs and project quality procedures.
- Reviewed and approved material submittals for aggregates, asphalt materials, cementitious materials, admixtures, precast products, geotextiles, geogrids, pipes, ducts and other infrastructure materials.
- Conducted audits and surveillance inspections of asphalt plants, concrete batching plants and independent testing laboratories to verify compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and project requirements.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors and testing laboratories for quality-related matters and resolution of non-conformances.
QAQC / MATERIAL ENGINEER
HILAL BIL BADI & PARTNERS CONTRACTING COMPANY WLL
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2019.01 - 2025.06
- Supervised and inspected asphalt pavement works including Prime Coat, Tack Coat, Asphalt Base Course, Binder Course and Wearing Course in accordance with ADM, ADQCC and project specifications.
- Reviewed and approved Asphalt Mix Design submissions, Job Mix Formula (JMF), trial mix reports, plant calibration records and material source approvals.
- Witnessed Asphalt Plant Trial Mixes and production activities to verify compliance with approved mix design requirements.
- Monitored asphalt paving operations including temperature control, paving methodology, compaction procedures and joint construction.
- Reviewed laboratory and field test results including Marshall Stability & Flow, Bulk Density, Maximum Theoretical Density (Gmm), Air Voids, VMA, VFA, Gradation Analysis and Bitumen Content.
- Coordinated with independent laboratories and contractors to ensure compliance with approved testing frequencies and quality requirements.
- Supervised road construction activities including subgrade preparation, capping layer, selected fill, subbase and road base construction works.
- Inspected pavement layer compaction, level control, thickness verification and field density testing in accordance with project specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections for concrete works including foundations, chambers, manholes, retaining structures, kerbs, footpaths, cycle tracks and other infrastructure elements.
- Reviewed concrete mix designs, material approvals and trial mix reports for various concrete grades.
- Witnessed concrete batching, placement, sampling and testing activities including slump, temperature, compressive strength, density and durability tests.
- Ensured compliance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), Method Statements, Material Approval Requests (MAR), NCRs, SORs and project quality procedures.
- Reviewed and approved material submittals for aggregates, asphalt materials, cementitious materials, admixtures, precast products, geotextiles, geogrids, pipes, ducts and other infrastructure materials.
- Conducted audits and surveillance inspections of asphalt plants, concrete batching plants and independent testing laboratories to verify compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and project requirements.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors and testing laboratories for quality-related matters and resolution of non-conformances.
- Conduct on-site inspections for different utilities with supervisory consultant representative.
- Irrigation main HDPE, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary uPVC Lines, Irrigation Road crossing ducts, Installation of Irrigation Chambers as per QA/QC procedures, testing standards and codes of Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM).
- Potable water HDPE lines as per QA/QC procedures, testing standards and codes of Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA).
- Storm water GRP Lines as per QA/QC procedures, testing standards and codes of Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council (ADQCC).
- Sewer lines as per QA/QC procedures, testing standards and codes of Abu Dhabi Sustainable water solution company (TAQA-Water Solutions).
- Electrical ducts & Cable laying as per TAQA Distribution (TAQA-D).
- Street light works as per Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) specifications.
- Etisalat works as per Etisalat specifications.
- ADMMC works as per Abu Dhabi Monitoring & Control Center (ADMMC) Specifications.
- Carrying Inspection at different stages of construction of proposed roads and cycle tracks for different activities.
- Perfuming Inspections for Hardscape Works.
- Doing material Inspections delivered to site through material inspection requests (MIRs) - Report issues to Project Quality Manager and advice on corrective actions comprising of External & Internal NCRs & SORs.
- Upskill and train field staff and contractors on QA/QC procedures, testing standards and codes of practice.
- Carry out surveillance audits of ongoing work to ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
ANNA UNIVERSITY
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSkills
- Quality assurance and internal auditing
- Project management
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Interpersonal relations
- Material Testing
- Materials testing techniques
- Quality controlling
Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (IRCA Certified)
- PMP Training Completed (Project Management Institute – 35 Contact Hours)
LANGUAGES
Malayalam
English
Tamil
Malayalam
English: C1 Advanced (C1)
Hindi: B1 Intermediate (B1)
Tamil: Native
Malayalam: B1 Intermediate (B1)
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Watching Cricket, News, Surfing Through Internet, Learning courses
PROJECTS
Construction of Works associated with the Widening of Saada bridge at IP-69, DMT (Department of Municipalities & Transport), Parsons International Limited, Completed, Construction of Works associated with the Bridge and Road works at Qasr Al Bahr IP-SP, DMT (Department of Municipalities & Transport), Parsons International Limited, Completed, Converting Tawam Roundabout in Al Ain city into intersection with an Underpass, DMT (Department of Municipalities & Transport), CDM Smith, Completed, KEZAD AREA B1-Food Hub - Construction of Secondary Infrastructure, AD Ports Group, AECOM Middle East Limited, On Going
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Date of Birth: 06/01/99
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
- Visa Status: Employment Visa (Valid Until 01/30/25)
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bagadeesh-balakrishnan
Timeline
SR.QAQC /MATERIAL ENGINEER
CHINA HARBOUR ENGINEERING CO LLC
2025.07 - Current
QAQC / MATERIAL ENGINEER
HILAL BIL BADI & PARTNERS CONTRACTING COMPANY WLL
2019.01 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
ANNA UNIVERSITY