Nitin Naik

Nitin Naik
1/23, Pioneer Street, Toowong, QLD 4066 61 (07) 3371 3764 (H) / 61 - 0404 228 297 (M) E-mail: naik_nitin@hotmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE
I have eight years of technical experience in planning, monitoring and claims on major construction projects where my analytical and management skills have produced significant outcomes. I have the ability to adapt within a changing environment and can liaise effectively with team members and clients.

KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive program scheduling and building construction management experience Extensive time management and claims management programming skills Extensive analysis of data for delay analysis for claims Ability to liaise effectively within head contractors team and subcontractors. Experience in applied research for the building industry. Experience in performance measurement and feedback for safety in construction Web design and development of engineering projects High temperature furnaces in treatment of hazardous waste

COMPUTER SKILLS
Project Planning Softwares: Primavera Project Management 4.1, 5.0, Primavera Planner P3, P3e, Suretrak and Microsoft Project 2000/2003, Data Migration applications for P3e. Web Design Softwares: Microsoft FrontPage 2000, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Suite, Dreamweaver Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Operating Systems: Windows ME/XP Professional

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Engineering (By Research) - In Progress University of New South Wales, Sydney Project Applied research on performance measurement and feedback for safety systems on two Hospital construction projects. Publications Co-authored three publications in major journals and conferences 2003 - 2005

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Masters of Environmental Engineering Griffith University, Brisbane

1996 1997

Project Thermal Processing of Coal Mine Waste to manufacture light weight aggregates. Bachelor of Civil Engineering MIT, University of Pune, India Project Light weight Housing for earthquake resistant structures. Diploma in Civil Engineering CWIT, Pune, India 1988 1991 1991 1995

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Australian Institute of Engineers Member of Australian Institute of Project Management Member of Planning Engineers Organization, UK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LEIGHTON CONTRACTORS LTD JAN 07 To date
www.leightoncontractors.com.au

Planner

Period: Position Title: Project: Approximate Cost: Client:

Jan 07 to Present Planner Ipswich Logan Motorway Interchange Upgrade $255M Department of Main Roads, Queensland

Assist Construction Manager in detail staging of works and develop project delivery strategy Responsible for planning & programming of the master programme for the project. Co-ordinate with Area Managers for detail construction programmes which includes interfaces among various disciplines. Develop Earthworks management plan through Time Chainage Diagram

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BLUEVISIONS MANAGEMENT PTY. LTD. Feb-05 Dec-06

http://www.bluevisions.com.au/

Senior Consultant

Period: Position Title: Project:

May 06 to Dec 06 Programming & Scheduling Officer (Secondment Role) Major Projects Division Capital works, Clearways and Major Periodic Maintenance projects.

Approximate Cost: Client:

$500M Railcorp, NSW

Responsible for programming, reporting and forecasting of nearly 300 projects Develop project templates, project register and reporting strategy within primavera P3e software Prepared and monitored cash flow forecast for 300 projects on the monthly basis Administering users and provide customised training for users to manage their projects within Primavera P3e.

Period:

Dec 05 to Apr 06

Prepared ongoing extension of time claims on delays occurred for building works Assessed & prepared expert reports on delay analysis for civil works project. Prepared detailed construction programme for University of Western Sydney Project for AW Edwards Prepared detailed construction programme for Australian Technology Park project for FRH Ltd. Status construction programme for Auburn Power Centre for Reeds Construction Prepared detailed construction programme for Masden Building, University of Sydney project for Capital Insight Ltd

Period: Position Title: Project: Client:

Sep 05 to Nov 05 (Full time On Site) Senior Planner (Secondment Role) Engineering Design Delivery Railcorp, NSW

Assist Planning Manager to prepare monthly reports on design delivery for nearly 800 projects Manage design delivery variation progress within three major business units with engineering design delivery division Assist in developing strategy for building a project register within Primavera P3e

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Period: Position Title: Project: Approximate Cost: Client:

July 05 to Aug 05 (Full time On Site) Contract Administrator (Secondment Role) Oxford Street Upgrade $20 M Belmadar Construction

Prepared variation cost claims for road works which includes both civil and services works Co-ordinate with various subcontractors for new works, monthly progress claims and variations Assist project manager regarding acceleration variation claim

Period: Position Title: Project:

Mar 05 to May 05 (Full time On Site) Planning Engineer (Secondment Role) North West Transit way Project Rapid Bus System - Road project in Sydney North West region

Approximate Cost: Client:

$520M Leighton Contractors Pty Limited

Assist Planning Manager in preparation of monthly client reports, cash flow forecast, trend graph curves Prepared customised reports for construction manager and project director Preparation of the status reports for design and procurement progress report using S curve methodology Estimate earthworks based on time chainage diagram

Period:

Feb 05 to Mar 05 & June-05 (Full time On Site)

Prepared detailed tender programme for Manly Wharf Upgrade for Department of Commerce Prepared detailed tender programme for Wauchope Waste Water Treatment Plant for Reeds Construction Prepared detailed tender programme for Auburn Power centre for Reeds Construction Contract Administration for Oxford Street upgrade for Belmadar constructions Prepared delay analysis programme for a engineering subcontractor on extension of time claim on major high-rise office building project in Sydney Contract Administration for Department of Commerce

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HINDS BLUNDEN PTY. LTD. Feb-04 Dec-04 (Part Time) www.hindsblunden.com.au Project: Sewage treatment plant, railway, facilities management, and external road works for the stadium. Approximate Cost: All the projects valued above $20 Million AUD Claims Analyst

Worked on various commercial projects that included major civil works, building and facilities management Prepare independent expert reports related to the variation cost claims. Review of the contract programme and the critical path for delay analysis Review the documents related to claims and prepare the comparison of planned vs. as built programme.

JR KNOWLES AUSTRALIA LTD. Aug 03 Dec-03 (Part Time) www.jrknowles.com.au Project: Approximate Cost: Civil works involving major earthworks and piling works. All the projects valued above $20 Million AUD Claims Analyst

Review of the approved contract programme and the critical path Review the documents related to claims and prepare the comparison of planned vs. as built programme to show the delays to critical path. Prepare various summaries of events programmes. Prepare delay analysis matrix for presentation of time related claim.

HYUNDAI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION LTD. HONG KONG Aug 99 Mar 03 www.harbour-plaza.com/hpme Project: Metropolis, Hong Kong Commercial development, which includes a hotel, office tower and two service apartments Approximate Cost: Client: $USD 300 Million Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. Planning & Monitoring Engineer

Prepare Master Programme using MS Project/Primavera, which is mainly divided into Building Works & Building services
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To assist Project Manager to prepare Bi-Weekly reports, that includes Progress of Works, Two Weeks Construction Programme, Labour Supply Position etc. Work with Construction Manager for close monitoring & co-ordination with various subcontractors. Work with Planning Manager to prepare detail analysis & preparation of claims. Also involves time & cost analysis due variation of works. Co-ordinate with E& M Department to incorporate various subcontractors programme related to building services

EXPRESS BUILDERS CO. LTD. Mar 99 Aug 99 Planning Engineer

Involved in tendering works for KCRC (Kowloon Canton Railway Corp.) contracts for Civil Works & Building Projects. The project involved construction of railway depot and associated road works Responsible for preparing Master Programme using Primavera version 2b. To co-ordinate with the temporary works design team during preparation of master programme Arbitration work involved preparation of case analysis, issue files, preparing program for the history of works, review site records documents & drawings. To prepare programs for remedial works of ongoing project at North Lantau using MS project.

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE OF CONSTRUCTION INNOVATION, UNSW April 03 Feb-05 www.acci.unsw.edu.au Postgraduate Research Scholar

Project:

Safety & Quality Improvement - Performance Characterizations & Measurement in vertical supply chain

Approximate Cost: Client:

$230 Million Central Coast Health, NSW, Australia

To implement process management practices to improve safety management on construction sites. Research, Develop & implement performance measures to improve Safety & Quality management processes on two hospital construction projects. Document the practices & outcomes achieved in such a manner that the projects can be used a case study for other projects.

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UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG, CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Dec 97 Mar 99 Project: "Computer Aided Learning for Civil Engineering Students" More details on: http://civcal.media.hku.hk To collect, compile, sort and combine photographic, video and textual material of various civil engineering projects in Hong Kong for the web development. To create virtual site visits on the Internet, that will enable the teaching staff to use the material for the teaching. Research Assistant

SUPTARSHI CONSTRUCTIONS, PUNE, INDIA Dec 94 Dec 95 Planning, preparing program and marking progress. To check the architectural and structural drawings (roof, lintels, staircase, floors) Site visits to check reinforcing, concreting Supervising plastering, brickwork, plumbing Junior Engineer

PERSONAL DATA Australian Citizen Played 15 years of club cricket in Hong Kong and India Enjoy other sports tennis, swimming & arranging social events REFERENCES Provided on request