Vijay Padayachee
Project Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Civil engineering professional bringing wealth of experience in designing, implementing, and managing construction projects. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adapting seamlessly to changing project requirements. Skills include proficiency in, project management, and commitment to safety and quality standards, embodying reliability and goal-oriented mindset. Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
DLV project managers and engineers
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Senior Civil Engineering Technician
BVi Consulting Engineers
10.2009 - 11.2019
- My tasks were mainly but not limited to, planning, checking designs, checking draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications, preparing bill of quantities, including undertaking of site inspections, prepare reports and document project activities, inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes, plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyse details of project sites, develop plans and estimate costs for installation of infrastructure.
Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd
07.2003 - 09.2009
- My return to South Africa was due to being head hunted for a steel pipeline project with BVi Engineers Eastern Cape. The role also included supervision, documentation and management of water supply, roads, sanitation, building works and infrastructure projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Site Agent
Afriscan Civil Engineering Contractors
04.2003 - 06.2003
- Thereafter I joined Afriscan for a very short period of three months when the opportunity arose to work in the United Kingdom for Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering as a Site Engineer and then moved on to Project Manager. The work was on railway mainland and London Underground for the planned upgrades for the 2012 Olympics.
Resident Engineer
Brandford Conning & Partners
08.2001 - 03.2003
- After being retrenched from Afropipelines I then joined BCP Engineers in Pietermaritzburg as an Assistant Resident Engineer on a water project with duties such as site supervision, documentation and management of water supply, prepare reports and document project activities, inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
- Coordinated closely with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, permits, and regulations throughout the duration of projects.
- Created project schedules and evaluated construction plans using maps and blueprints.
- Established strong relationships with clients through regular updates on project status while addressing any concerns that arose during the construction process.
Student, Site Technician, Junior Site Agent, Site Agent
Afro Pipelines
12.1997 - 12.2000
- I then joined Afropipelines as a junior student, then moved on to junior site agent and finally site agent. My responsibilities included, control and planning of the site works, financial management and cost control, quality monitoring and control of engineering works, liaising progress and technical meetings, compiling and registering technical reports, assessing design drawings done by consultants and reporting on work progress to stakeholders.
- Supported environmental sustainability efforts through responsible waste management practices during the deconstruction process at job sites.
- Mitigated risk factors on-site by adhering strictly to established health and safety guidelines while promoting awareness among fellow workers.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the preparation of work plans and schedules.
- Expedited project timelines with efficient coordination of materials, tools, and equipment necessary for each task.
Student, Site Technician
Exter Construction
01.1994 - 11.1997
- I started my career with Exter Construction after completing my SI at Technikon. I was working as a student and my responsibilities included quality supervision, progress monitoring, and site safety adherence.
- Increased site safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements throughout project duration.
Education
National Diploma: Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
ML Sultan Technikon
Durban12.2000
National General Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety (NEBOSH)
NEBOSH
Skills
- Water, Sewer & Stormwater Reticulation
- Design of Civil Engineering Infrastructure
- Bulk Water, Earthworks design
- Preparation & Adjudication of Tender Documents
- Tender/Contract documentation
- Contract Administration & Construction Monitoring
- Project Management
- Site Agent
- Resident Engineer
- Flood Estimation & Drainage
- Roads and Stormwater Infrastructure
Timeline
Project Manager
DLV project managers and engineers
06.2020 - 06.2024
Senior Civil Engineering Technician
BVi Consulting Engineers
10.2009 - 11.2019
Project Manager
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd
07.2003 - 09.2009
Site Agent
Afriscan Civil Engineering Contractors
04.2003 - 06.2003
Resident Engineer
Brandford Conning & Partners
08.2001 - 03.2003
Student, Site Technician, Junior Site Agent, Site Agent
Afro Pipelines
12.1997 - 12.2000
Student, Site Technician
Exter Construction
01.1994 - 11.1997
National Diploma: Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
ML Sultan Technikon
National General Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety (NEBOSH)
NEBOSH
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