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KANASAWARAN  NAGARAJAH

KANASAWARAN NAGARAJAH

SITE ENGINEER
BENTONG, PAHANG

Summary

· He is a civil and structural engineer with multi-disciplinary interests, has over 30 years of local experience in design and construction industries. He has collaborated with world-class developers, designers and contractors of different cultures and backgrounds in delivering iconic projects.

· He has served as key member of the top management team and has proven success in leading construction, development and investment activities for high-growth public & private organizations with expertise in strategic business planning, team management & leadership, financial planning & management, investment & portfolio management, and project & stakeholder management.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior QAQC Engineer (1 Billion)

HC Construction Sdn. Bhd.
2 2022 - Current
  • Responsible for monitoring quality control and inspection on site to ensure compliance with approved method statements, procedures, specifications, and construction drawings
  • Highlight timely the non-conformances to the process and procedures and ensure proper rectification works have been implemented
  • Conduct regular QA/QC inspection / audit at project site based on project requirements
  • Ensure that all checklists are properly accomplished and signed off
  • Provide support in reviewing QA documentation including procedures, method statements and work instructions to suite project needs
  • Prepare necessary reports and ensure that all quality records are provided, meticulously kept, and compiled for archiving and / or submission
  • Undertake all other duties and responsibilities as instructed by the superior
  • Architectural finishes with client
  • Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR)
  • Site Observation Report (SOR)
  • Punch list closure.

Construction Manager (5 Billion)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • 5 towers+ Podium PN1502-Expo 2020 development village package CP 16- Main works for parcel 8 & 9 Construction of 5 towers+ common podium (P1+P2+ L16) of 155,055 Sqm (1.66 million sft)
  • Monitored project schedules to coordinate utility service providers
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery underbudget project completion
  • Conducted routine quality audits to verify progression against specifications and initiated corrective actions to remedy concerns.

Construction Manager (500 Million)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Acquired notices of completion and compliance certifications from vendors and consultants
  • Monitored project schedules to coordinate utility service providers
  • Construction of underground carpark & ramp (7500 sqm)
  • Provided safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with job site safety protocols.

Construction Manager (1 Billion)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
04.2013 - 12.2017
  • The project consists of execution of the 'Main Contract Works' for the Construction of Green Community West Extension Phase-III
  • The project comprises development of plots # 598-1010 and # 5981282
  • Plot # 598-1010 and 598-1282; Development comprises of 210 Nr Townhouses of G+1, Apartment Building of G+3 providing 16 Nr Duplex Apartments, Retail Building, ETS Building, Substations, Gate House, Two Recreation Blocks including Swimming Pool, Squash Court, and Hall for social activities
  • The Works also include all associated landscaping and infrastructural works
  • Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues
  • I was responsible to lead a team of engineers, supervisors, workers, to coordinate the construction of residential villas, town houses by precast super structure elements for Mudon Town houses from Phase I to Phase III.

Senior Engineer (750 Million)

PAL technology services (L.L.C.,)
03.2008 - 04.2013
  • Ain Al Fayda Emirati Housing Community
  • Supervised the construction of 2,000 government villas for Ain Al Fayda Emirati Housing Community in Al Ain Municipality
  • Work involved are pile breaking to cut-off level, backfilling and dressing, blinding, checking of steel reinforcement and formwork for foundation rafts, supervision of erection of precast wall panels, hollow-core slabs for the superstructure and liaising with Al Ain Inspectorate for approvals and supervision of concrete pours
  • Al Watani Emirati Community
  • Supervised the construction of 303 villas at the Sorouh's Al Watani Emirati Community in Khalifa City 'A', Abu Dhabi
  • Work involved is construction of substructures and superstructures
  • Hydra Village
  • Involved in foundation works for villas for Hydra Village at Shahama, Abu Dhabi
  • For villas at C2, D3 villas at Zone 4, 7 and 8
  • Works involved strip footings and Raft
  • Placing of precast water tanks, Fabrication and installation of Manhole and gully trap
  • Ordering and Supervision of concrete pours
  • Liaise with Abu Dhabi inspectorate for approval and submissions
  • A total of 150 workers to supervise of which there were Carpenters, Steel fixers, Masons, and helpers
  • Work involved the checking of reinforcement, checking formwork and supervises concrete pours
  • Liaising with Architect Boudoir on design issues and changes on Architectural materials.

Senior Site Supervisor (1.8 Million)

Leighton Asia limited-OSE Joint Venture
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Supervised the construction of road works 4 lanes at Agra - Bharapur in India approximately 18 km length
  • The excavation works were conducted from Original Ground level and FDT test carries out
  • Once the test is accomplished, proceeded with backfilling of embankment with suitable earth material in layers, ground treatments, remove and replace (R&R) and followed by laying of sub grade and granular subbase 230mm thick in layers
  • Lay Wet Mix Macadam followed by ACBC and ACWC as a finished layer
  • Conducted various Quality Control Tests in FDT, CBR, Plate Bearing Test and Load test
  • Responsible for utilities and services relocation works as temporary and permanent work such as Telekom, Fiber Optic Cables, Street Lighting, Water Pipes
  • Inner drain cast in-situ and outer drain with a brickwork laid along the highway.

Senior Site Supervisor (2.2 Million)

Leighton Contractors Malaysia SDN BHD.
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Supervised construction of dedicated highway from KLPutrajaya(13km)
  • Earthworks involves, ground treatments, Remove and Replace (R&R)
  • Conducted various Quality Control Tests, such as FDT, CBR, and Plate Bearing Test and Loading Test
  • Construction activities include all types of drainages, RE wall, Gabion Walls, Multi-level beam cutting and slope protection
  • Responsible for relocation of Overhead and Underground utilities services
  • Handled interfaces of works with other packages, land acquisition problems and other technical matters on site.

Civil Work Superintendent (2 Million)

DRB-HICOM BERHAD
03.2002 - 01.2005
  • Ipoh - Rawang Electrified Double Track Project
  • Supervised specialized track works ground treatment activities such as Stone Column, OGL Pile, Remove and Replace (R&R)
  • Conducted various Quality Control Test, such as Vena Shear, FDT, CBR and Plate Bearing Test and loading test for stone column
  • Construction activities include all types of drainages, RE wall, Gabion Walls, Multi-level beam cutting and slope protection
  • Responsible for relocation of Overland and Underground utilities services
  • Handled interfaces of relocation with other packages, land acquisition problems and other technical matters on site.

Site Agent (1.2 Million)

Dragages Sdn Bhd
06.2000 - 03.2002
  • Site Agent for Civil/Infra works
  • Responsible for the construction and completion of 5 km of internal and perimeter road works inclusive of site clearing, formation, premix, road marking, road kerbs, paver, blocks, road furniture's etc
  • Monitored in situ test, such as Vena Shear, FDT, CBR and Plate Bearing Test
  • Structural works include the construction of Multiplan overhead beam launching over existing electrified railway track, deck slab casting and parapet wall and associated works
  • Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.

Site Coordinator

Eastern Pretech Sdn.Bhd
01.1992 - 06.2000
  • Carried our construction and coordination works between site and factory
  • Mainly to ensure that the delivery of Industrialized Building System (IBS) such as Hollow core Slab, Precast Stairs, RC Plank, Column, Beams and Sunshade and associated products to the site as per the construction schedule
  • Among the most prominent buildings completed are Nikko Hotel, Lion Tower, Port Klang Jetty, Selayang Hospital
  • Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Southern Pacific University
01.2004 - 05.2006

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Institute Technology Jaya
Ipoh, Perak
01.1985 - 05.1987

Skills

  • Civil Inspection
  • Structural Inspection
  • Instrumentation Inspection
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions

Timeline

Construction Manager (5 Billion)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
06.2018 - 03.2020

Construction Manager (500 Million)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
01.2018 - 06.2018

Construction Manager (1 Billion)

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC
04.2013 - 12.2017

Senior Engineer (750 Million)

PAL technology services (L.L.C.,)
03.2008 - 04.2013

Senior Site Supervisor (1.8 Million)

Leighton Asia limited-OSE Joint Venture
01.2007 - 02.2008

Senior Site Supervisor (2.2 Million)

Leighton Contractors Malaysia SDN BHD.
01.2005 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Southern Pacific University
01.2004 - 05.2006

Civil Work Superintendent (2 Million)

DRB-HICOM BERHAD
03.2002 - 01.2005

Site Agent (1.2 Million)

Dragages Sdn Bhd
06.2000 - 03.2002

Site Coordinator

Eastern Pretech Sdn.Bhd
01.1992 - 06.2000

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Institute Technology Jaya
01.1985 - 05.1987

Senior QAQC Engineer (1 Billion)

HC Construction Sdn. Bhd.
2 2022 - Current
KANASAWARAN NAGARAJAHSITE ENGINEER