Completed estimation of new and live jobs.Constructed budgets and estimates ranging from $500k to $3M for Commercial fit-out projects.Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.Created scope of work for new projects and successfully applied tenders with winning bids.Worked as liaison between site team, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders.Prepared variation reports, and day labour dockets and ensured accountability.Created and submitted work completion reports and handed over documents in stages.Site supervision and created site-specific safety plan.Maintained privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests.Prepared material orders to complete projects on time and within budget.Communicated with builders and contractors on commercial projects to deliver status updates to customers.Tracked hours and expenses to keep the project on task and within budgetary parameters.

Project Name: Ballarat Aged care facility, Ballarat Client: iBUILD SOLUTIONSPosition : Undergraduate Engineer, Contract AdministratorManaged two main contracts: The carpentry and insulation of the premises.This required managing two subcontractors for their relevant scope of work:, Firstly the carpentry contractor who’s scope of work was to install all the doors, windows, roofs, facade works and all misc carpentry works insulation works and facade works were successfully supervised. Budget: 200kSchedule: 2 month timetable, completed within given time frame Total amount of staff managed: 15, carpenters, plumbers and electriciansSecondly, The scope of work for the insulation contractor was to install all ceiling insulation through the Aged care facility, and also in the walls.Budget: 80k Schedule: 25 days Total amount of staff managed: 1 subcontractor, 3 tradesperson and general labourers Conducted all early morning site inspections and identified any workplace (construction) hazards and safety procedures and measures to minimize and avoid such risks.Estimated the design and build of 10 granny flats, this included all GA Drawings and detailed drawings for construction of modular houses in the same complex for stage 2 off the construction phase.Special consideration needed to be taken for the design of Kitchen and Bathrooms considering the needs of clients and project end-users first, which also proved to be an extremely efficient and excellent cost effective, and specialised access and hand-rail installation.Completed weekly progress reports for the project manager and also 3D MODELS of the new complex.

Effectively liaise with clients and contractors for efficient contract administration.Accurately provided civil estimation and scheduled building and road projects to deliver on time and within budget.Effectively provided a high level of civil engineering consultation for building and road construction work.Successfully provided structural drawings and structural analysis report ensuring all requirements of local municipal.Effectively prepared loss assessment reports for property damage for insurance purposes.Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.Delivered regular compliance reports to drive process improvement and corrective measures.Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labour and costs.Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

I worked here as a junior site engineer for the construction of standalone houses. The cost estimate of houses, day to day monitoring of the construction, quality check and interpreting the structural and architectural drawing to semi and low skilled manpower. Hands on experience in the construction process and preparation of the cost estimation. Real life challenges in the construction site and safety procedures.