Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Adelaide Graduate Award
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MANISH KHANAL

FORESTVILLE

Summary


Construction professional with robust background in project management and on-site coordination. Known for delivering projects that meet high standards and client expectations. Focused on fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic project requirements. Recognized for attention to detail and strong planning skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Coordinator

Sarah Construction
02.2025 - Current
  • Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
  • Implement the site and office administration system. Establish project specific requirements and manage project administration.
  • Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
  • Contract letting including preparing scope of work, negotiation and getting subcontractor onboard.
  • Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
  • Expedited project completion with effective coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce scheduling.
  • Provided technical guidance during all stages of projects, ensuring best practices were followed at every step.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers for seamless integration of design specifications into construction plans.
  • Negotiated favourable contract terms with vendors resulting in significant cost savings without compromising on quality or timeliness of delivery.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Managed high-value contracts with a keen eye for detail, identifying discrepancies and inaccuracies before finalization.
  • Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.

Construction Graduate

Sarah Construction
06.2024 - Current
  • Developing, reviewing and approving the quality assurance documents like ITPs, SWMS and Demolition plan.
  • Preparing the demolition checklist, reviewing the demolition plan, solar panel management plan and asbestos management plan.
  • Preparing scope for civil, landscaping and other construction activities.
  • Reporting the Project Manager/ Project Coordinator on daily progress and activities.
  • Preparing meeting minutes.
  • Co- ordinating with Sub- contractors and their site engineer on daily basis.
  • Attending meetings with stakeholders.
  • Reviewing the Revizto 5 (3 D model) against the construction drawings.
  • Reviewing the Australian Standards for specification summary (for all construction activities) and different work procedure like water proofing procedure.
  • Observing and performing Quality Assurance Audit on site on regular interval.
  • Raising non-conformance and distributing the Corrective Action Required report to the site personnel.
  • Participating in developing and revising risk register and their management strategies.
  • Supervising, monitoring, and coordinating with subcontractor and project team.
  • Preparing weekly and monthly inspection reports.

Construction Cadet

Sarah Construction
02.2023 - Current
  • Practiced effective time management skills when faced with multiple tasks or competing priorities at once.
  • Improved project timelines by assisting in scheduling and coordinating subcontractors.
  • Used hand and power tools and equipment, performed wide range of construction site duties and worked from elevated heights.
  • Completed daily progress reports to keep management informed about ongoing projects'' statuses.
  • Performed manual labor for extended periods and worked under adverse working conditions and during extreme weather.
  • Supported the successful completion of projects by accurately reading blueprints and following specifications.
  • Performed quality control checks on all work completed, ensuring adherence to project standards and specifications.
  • Assisted in resolving unexpected issues or delays during construction processes promptly to maintain schedules.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing to a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between contractors, architects, engineers, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Verifying, approving and updating SWMS (safe work method statement) and SDS (safety data sheet).
  • Conducting high risk pre-start meetings with sub-contractor.
  • Inducting new trades, plants and equipment on site.
  • Reporting the Site Manager on daily basis.
  • Supervising, monitoring, and coordinating with subcontractor and project team.
  • Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly inspection reports.
  • Raising non-conformance and distributing the Corrective Action Required report to the site personnel.
  • Offering to help secure licenses and permits such as hot work and excavation permits.
  • Preparing the weekly subbies task observation
  • Interpreting drawings for the subcontractor.
  • Attending meetings with stakeholders.
  • Co ordinating onsite activities with the site supervisor.
  • Mediating between clients and subcontractors.
  • Ensuring the building materials are stocked on time and construction equipment is always available.

Civil Site Engineer

Waiba Infratech Pvt.Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supported calculations and design decisions relating to r.c.c foundation for Steel structure, buildings, r.c.c shear wall, stone masonry retaining wall and r.c.c road.
  • Identified and resolved technical issues and design conflicts to minimize project delays and maintain tight schedules.
  • Prepared site progress reports and organized subcontractor invoices, codes documents and schematics.
  • Performed critical reviews of final plans from contractor side before submitting it to the clients to detect potential faults at site and streamline proposed designed.
  • Monitored team of 250+ personnel during construction activities at three different sites for compliance with health and safety requirements.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and other documents.
  • Estimated quantitises and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Performed quality control check on all construction materials and activities.
  • Collaborated with management and supervisors to organize operations and achievedemanding schedule targets.
  • Performed field survey using total station to facilitate the designer at head office.
  • Organized daily meetings with subcontractors and supervisor to discuss progress andplans.
  • Produced accurate Cad drafts of buildings, retaining structure and other civil componentsfor the subcontractors.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget using detailed scheduling techniques and resource allocation strategies.
  • Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Mentored junior engineers on the team sharing knowledge about best practices improving their overall professional skill sets.
  • Provided technical support during construction phases, addressing any arising issues promptly to minimize delays.
  • Reduced construction costs through effective negotiation with suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Implemented quality control measures at every stage of the project life cycle in order to ensure consistently high levels of performance across all aspects of the work undertaken.

Education

Master of Construction Management - Construction Management

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
08-2024

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University
Punjab, India
08-2018

Skills

  • Co-ordination and negotiation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Administration including contract letting and document control
  • Proficiency in using software like Aconex, Hammertech, Revitzo, Autocad, Bluebeam Revu, Felix and othersConstruction scheduling software
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Subcontractor management
  • Material procurement
  • Contract administration
  • Quality control
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Project coordination
  • Detecting services clash through 3 D model

Adelaide Graduate Award

This award goes to those student who have contributed in different volunteering event throughout their course period engaging in different professional and personnel growth events in the university.

Timeline

Construction Coordinator

Sarah Construction
02.2025 - Current

Construction Graduate

Sarah Construction
06.2024 - Current

Construction Cadet

Sarah Construction
02.2023 - Current

Civil Site Engineer

Waiba Infratech Pvt.Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022

Master of Construction Management - Construction Management

University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

I.K Gujral Punjab Technical University
MANISH KHANAL