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Rippendeep Kaur Sra

Civil Engineer
Dubai,DU

Summary

Career Goal: To obtain an engineering position that allows for continuous professional development while utilizing technical skills for accomplishing project goals and deliver best performance. To improvise the conventional practices adopted in the current industry with the available resources & knowledge.

Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices.

Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Civil Engineer

Kabri International Contracting Co. LLC
Dubai
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • RTA Pedestrian Bridges – Jewel of the Creek & Latifa Bridges
  • Provided technical and professional engineering support services in construction and project management.
  • Liaised with the Sub-contractors, Suppliers and Consultant Parsons for material quotation, delivery, and approvals.
  • Liaised with the civil technicians to prepare and update the Shop Drawings and As-Built Drawings using manual and computer aid design.
  • Used Primavera to track the on-going and remaining work activities and highlight the critical work that needed utmost attention.
  • Served as the primary contact for organizing, submission and approvals for the engineering submittals.

Team Member

Sustainability Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Dubai
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Welcoming all visitors to the pavillion, providing content, information and offering support to their questions; assisting the circulation flow;
  • Inviting visitors to share information onto the self-help screens and supporting events and facilitator workshops.


Civil (Infrastructure) Engineer

Al Daniya Contracting LLC
Dubai
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Meydan One Development, Roads and Infrastructure – Phase 2A (134 Million AED)
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects activities and authority approvals were completed on time.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Prepared and managed request for Information (RFI) and seek appropriate response for Civil, MEP, IFC and authority related.
  • Prepared Shop Drawings and seek approval from the Consultant AECOM
  • Prepared and sought authority approvals (RTA, DEWA-ED, DEWA-WD, Etisalat, DM) for facilitating and obtaining the Construction NOC, approvals on shop drawings. Additionally, meet the authorities as per their instructions
  • Prepared the schedule of Shop Drawing Submission and supervised progress with draftsman and co-ordination meetings and reported to Project Manager.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Actively listened to consultant, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to project manager.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
  • Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.
  • Reviewed sub-contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
  • Completed daily engineering tasks while providing safe working conditions, and meeting project deadlines.
  • Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects, providing documentation on required changes and expectations.
  • Participated in technical and cost proposal development and presentations.

Technical Project Engineer

Belhasa Six Construct Co. LLC
Dubai
09.2018 - 03.2020

Projects: Pedestrian Bridges at Various Locations in Dubai, Dubai Uptown Tower, Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Facility


  • Sent the Request for Quotation (RFQ) to Suppliers and Sub-contractors for the specialized scope of works.
  • Prepared Comparison Sheets for the Items of Specialized Work of the project, with terms and conditions and highlight the most recommended supplier/ sub-contractor.
  • Reviewed the Technical Submissions of the Underground Services Sub-contractor and facilitated work and supervised QA/QC operations to completion and ensured it met the project deliverables and reported to the Engineering Manager.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Reviewed and approved the concrete general arrangement drawings prior to submission to the Consultant WSP.
  • Review the Bar Bending Schedule for the reinforcement of core walls, slabs, columns and beams prior to the submission to the Consultant and report to the Technical Manager.
  • Sent Request for Quotation to Suppliers and Sub-contractors for the project’s permanent materials as well as specialized works i.e. aluminium cladding, piling works, etc. and prepared Comparison Sheet for these RFQs, with comparison with the Project Budget and in accordance with the Company’s terms and conditions and report to the Project Manager.
  • Sought Approval for the selected Suppliers/ Subcontractors; followed by facilitating Material Submittal & Prequalification Approvals from the Consultant CDM Smith and RTA.
  • Prepared & maintained Project Procurement Log for the three Bridges, sent & seek compliance of the Suppliers/ Sub-contractors to the Code of Conduct for Procurement Sustainability. Perform evaluation of the Supplier/ Sub-contractor based on actual performance of work during the project.
  • Raised the Material Requisition, follow-up on the LPO from the Procurement Section, and ensured delivery of materials as per the schedule to the Suppliers/ Subcontractors.
  • Liaised with the Consultant CDM Smith for the approval of the Material Submittals & Pre-Qualification Documents.
  • Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents. · Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
  • Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders, and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
  • Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet production and cost requirements.
  • Provided Requests for Information (RFIs) to potential suppliers for quotations on desired requirements.
  • Oversaw procurement and monitoring budget.
  • Sourced new vendors and reduced costs through strategic negotiations.
  • Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
  • Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing.
  • Re-evaluated Cost to Complete for an ongoing Billion Project based on the Cost Reports presented and the Certified Payment Certificates
  • Additionally, accounting the claims, that were approved and the claims raised by the Contractor
  • To highlight the Financial Risks to the either parties undertaking the various activities of work
  • Presented the brief abstract of cost to complete, inclusive of the Consultants, fee and report to the Commercial Manager., Handled the Sub-Contractors – Civil & MEP Works and report to the Project Manager.

Technical Civil Engineer

Target & Jima Construction Co LLC
Dubai
11.2015 - 09.2018
  • Projects: Al Furjan Infrastructure Development Phase 2A, Deira Islands, Island B: Roads and Utilities
  • Reviewed, approved the Material Submittals & Method Statements, forward to the Consultant AE7 & get Approvals
  • Follow-up on the Construction Program of Work of sub-contractors and ensure they adhere to the schedule.
  • Reviewed, approved the Shop Drawing & forward for Consultant AE7 Approval
  • Follow-up for delivery of materials on site.
  • Responsible for seeking approvals on Work Inspection Request and closing of NCRs and SORs
  • Attend the Progress Meetings as required by the Consultant AE7 for clarification on the Submissions and explain on the progress of work done at site
  • Raised and sought appropriate response on the RFI/ SCR.
  • Prepared and sought approvals on Submissions for Submittals - Shop Drawings, Material Submittals, Daily Site Activity Reports, Weekly & Monthly Progress Reports, As-Built Drawings
  • Responsible for closing of inspection requests, approvals and closing the NCR and SOR
  • Review, submit Method Statements of various construction activities and sought approvals from Consultant Arif & Bin Toak
  • Prepared & submitted the necessary data for Claims Submission with collective inputs from the operational staff.
  • Successfully the data was accepted and the company got reimbursed as per the insurance policy agreement
  • Reviewed, assisted & coordinated with sub-contractors for Pre-Qualification Approvals - Subcontractor
  • Conducted Site visits to verify the construction activities, attend technical meetings for clarification & prepared correspondences to the Consultant Arif & Bin Toak and to Client Nakheel
  • Likewise, prepared MOM for the meetings.
  • Single handedly completed Handling Over Documents, as per the requirements of the Client Nakheel (NAMI) & Consultant Arif & Bintoak.

Technical Civil Engineer

Al Naboodah Construction Group
Dubai
12.2013 - 07.2014
  • Project: Dubai Airports South Runway Refurbishment
  • Performed the Quantity Take-off of the materials for the project South Runway Refurbishment and reconciliation of materials
  • Submission & Approval of As-Built Drawings of the diaphragm walls built on site & Shop Drawings (including Sketches) from the Consultant DAR
  • Raising SCRs (site clarification requests)/ RFI (Request for Information) and response from the Consultant DAR
  • Prepared detailed Work Method Statements & Risk Assessment for Work Notifications for various Construction activities prior to be commenced of work on site
  • Raised Material Requisitions for permanent items of work, Submission & Approval of Material Submittals
  • Performed Clashing Analysis for the project South Runway Refurbishment and reporting to Sr
  • Office Engineer.

Jr. Quantity Surveyor

Al Abbar Aluminium
Dubai
07.2013 - 12.2013
  • Perform the Quantity Take-off of materials from the drawings of Iran Project and India Project – Hotels.
  • Reviewed the submission of Invoices of the materials delivery against the client’s requisitions and program of works.
  • Ensured right delivery and on time.
  • Verified the running account bill of subcontractors and forward it to the Sr. QS.
  • Updated the Projects input in Integra software and report to the Export Manager.

QA/QC Engineer

Bridge & Roof Co. India Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2010 - 11.2012
  • Project: BPCL Construction of NHT and CCR Units
  • Devised and implemented best quality practices and processes for Project.
  • Reviewed and approved quality requirements for purchase orders and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance.
  • Compiled and wrote training materials and conducted timely training sessions on quality control activities.
  • Designed and developed forms and instructions to evaluate, assess and report quality standards and data.
  • Performed and coordinated inspections and determined quality assurance.
  • Maintained manual and electronic copies of records in to document completed inspections.
  • Interfaced with suppliers, inspectors and clients to resolve outstanding non-conformance issues.
  • Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans & specifications.
  • Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning.
  • Assessed construction for compliance with safety rules and environment regulations.
  • Attended industry training, association meetings and topical seminars to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Managed quality assurance and laboratory testing for construction activities.
  • Inspected installation of precast structures, underground services, concrete and earthworks.
  • Analyzed survey reports, amps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction project.

Quantity Surveyor

Dolphin Steel Construction Co. LLC
Dubai
10.2009 - 06.2010
  • Reviewed the Preliminary Drawings, conditions of contract, BOQ and Specifications of the tender.
  • Sent enquiries for various Specialized Items of Work for the project, followed up with vendors to drive complete and compliant quotes for proposal or provide clear exceptions to specifications and prepared cost comparison sheets with detailed terms and conditions and reported to the Estimation Manager.
  • Performed accurate Quantity Take-off of the items in the bill of quantities
  • Prepared and Reviewed the rates of bill of quantities
  • Prepared the Civil Works Bill of Quantities and link with the abstract.
  • Drafted requests for quotations to comply with project specifications.
  • Identified areas of risk or lack of information to produce estimates or provide suggestions for risk mitigation.
  • Compared quotes against requests for quotations to identify gaps.
  • Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.

Technical Civil Engineer

Al Naboodah Engineering LLC
Dubai
02.2008 - 09.2009
  • JXB103A Al Maktoum International Airport Utilities and Roads, Dubai and Al Sowwah Islands – Roads, Bridges and Utilities
  • Raised the S.C.R.s/ R.F.I.s (site clarification requests/ Request for Information), preparied Bar Bending Schedule, Quantity Take-off, as per the IFC drawings/ Shop Drawings as required
  • Raised Material Requisition of permanent materials
  • Follow-up with the suppliers for Material Submittals & delivery of materials and report to the Sr. Office Engineer
  • Submissions for Submittals Shop Drawings, Material Submittals, As-Built Drawings, etc
  • Site visits as required; attend technical meetings as required, as required.

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Reliance Gas Transportation & Infrastructure Limited
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2007 - 12.2007
  • Project: Kakinada To Gujarat Gas Pipeline
  • Update Bill of Quantities
  • Quantity Take-off of various items of work
  • Maintain Project Documents
  • Preparing schedules of material received using MS Office
  • Issue Material Inspection Certificates to Suppliers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

D Y Patil College of Engineering
Akurdi, Pune, Maharashtra
08.2004 - 06.2007

Skills

    Engineering/project management experience

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Affiliations

Graduate Member at Institution of Civil Engineer (GMICE – 84042352) & actively participating at ICE UAE activities. Hold a position as General Secretary of Graduate and Student Committee of ICE UAE. Active volunteer at Expo2020 Dubai, Vice Area Lead and Social Media Secretary at Chain Dubai.

Member at Society of Engineers UAE

Additional Information

Professional Learning and Development:

· Graduate Member at Institution of Civil Engineer (GMICE – 84042352) & actively participating at ICE UAE activities. Hold a position as General Secretary of Graduate and Student Committee of ICE UAE. Additionally, Vice Area Lead and Social Media Secretary at CHAIN Dubai.

· Certificate Course in Primavera P6 & Project Management Professional (PMP) Training | 2012

· Certificate Preparatory Certified Cost Professional | 2018

· Certificate Course Completion in FIDIC Contract & Its Administration | 2018

· Certificate - Learning Language Arabic Beginners I, II & III | 2018

· MS Office – Word, Excel, Powerpoint; Auto-Cadd | Practical Experience

· PMP Preparatory 6th Edition Course | 2018

· Lean Planning (Six Construct Internal Training) | 2019

· First Basic Aider | 2019

· Certificate – Lead Auditor (Quality Management System) ISO 9001:2015 | 2020

· Certificate – 4D BIM Planning and Scheduling with Powerproject | 2020

· Bentley Microstation and Open Building Designer – ONGOING | 2021

Timeline

Civil Engineer

Kabri International Contracting Co. LLC
07.2021 - 12.2021

Team Member

Sustainability Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
01.2021 - 03.2022

Civil (Infrastructure) Engineer

Al Daniya Contracting LLC
05.2020 - 11.2020

Technical Project Engineer

Belhasa Six Construct Co. LLC
09.2018 - 03.2020

Technical Civil Engineer

Target & Jima Construction Co LLC
11.2015 - 09.2018

Technical Civil Engineer

Al Naboodah Construction Group
12.2013 - 07.2014

Jr. Quantity Surveyor

Al Abbar Aluminium
07.2013 - 12.2013

QA/QC Engineer

Bridge & Roof Co. India Ltd
11.2010 - 11.2012

Quantity Surveyor

Dolphin Steel Construction Co. LLC
10.2009 - 06.2010

Technical Civil Engineer

Al Naboodah Engineering LLC
02.2008 - 09.2009

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Reliance Gas Transportation & Infrastructure Limited
07.2007 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

D Y Patil College of Engineering
08.2004 - 06.2007
Rippendeep Kaur SraCivil Engineer