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Sukesh M. Pillai

Sukesh M. Pillai

Sr. Civil Inspector

Summary

Dedicated Sr. Civil QC Inspector with over 13 years of extensive experience in high-profile projects across Saudi Arabia (NEOM), Qatar, and India. Recognized for driving project success through exceptional supervision and quality assurance. Committed to exceeding expectations through hard work and continuous professional development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Civil Inspector(NEOM Quality & Excellence - ETSD)

Intertek Saudi Arabia Ltd.
08.2023 - Current
  • Liaise with PMC/EPM Quality Control Authorities, contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel to clarify technical specifications, resolve issues, and ensure smooth project progress
  • Conduct regular inspections of civil engineering works to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor construction activities, materials testing, and quality control processes to verify adherence to approved plans and specifications
  • Identify and report any non-conformities, defects, or discrepancies observed during inspections and coordinate with project stakeholders to address corrective actions
  • Review contractor submittals, including method statements, shop drawings, and material samples, for compliance with project requirements
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project records, documentation, and progress reports
  • Participate in meetings, workshops, and site visits as required to support project coordination and interface management activities
  • Provide technical support and guidance to junior inspectors and site staff as needed
  • Promote a culture of safety and environmental compliance on construction sites, enforcing best practices and regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and consultants to achieve project objectives and deliver quality results

Sr. Civil Inspector

MCDERMOTT
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensure that all construction works are performed in strict accordance with the plans and specifications
  • Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc
  • And sign at the end of each day as directed by the ARE
  • Interface with the public and stake holders adjacent to the work to mitigate the construction impacts
  • Coordinate with the contractor’s foreman in charge of the work on a daily basis to advise on the proper execution of the work
  • Coordinate with the other disciplines inspectors and arrange for sampling and testing of satisfactorily completed work, and quality assurance testing of suspect materials
  • Coordinate with the Surveyors to check the line and grade of ready work and completed work for conformance with the plans and specifications
  • Report questionable methods of operation by the Contractor to the ARE or to the RE
  • Report to the ARE or RE any failure of the Contractor to perform the work as per the drawings and specifications and to provide good workmanship
  • Process the Inspection Requests and maintain records of their status
  • Maintain detailed records of work performed by the contractor in case the work is performed on a Day Works basis
  • Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Assistant Resident Engineer and the project safety representatives
  • Act in a professional way but firm in dealings with the Contractor

Sr. QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

Qatar Site & Power
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Inspection on sites and dealing with consultants
  • Review various plans and engineering drawings to ensure that the inspection process is followed in accordance to the plans
  • Responsible for work inspection request and material inspection request for the Civil works
  • Coordinate with site engineers for work inspection to be raised
  • Coordinate with procurement & site storage team for material inspection
  • Conducting material testing and sampling

Sr. QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

Sinohydro Group Qatar
12.2015 - 03.2023
  • Inspection on sites and dealing with consultants
  • Review various plans and engineering drawings to ensure that the inspection process is followed in accordance to the plans
  • Responsible for work inspection request and material inspection request for the Civil works
  • Coordinate with site engineers for work inspection to be raised
  • Coordinate with procurement & site storage team for material inspection
  • Conducting material testing and sampling
  • Monitor installation of irrigation systems, plants, hardscaping features, and other landscape elements
  • Coordinate with document controller for site inspection schedule
  • Coordinate with site execution team to prepare the mock up
  • Prepare daily report of inspections & forward to the QC manager
  • Attend CAPA meetings for NCR, AN and SQOR raised
  • Attend the meeting with AREs to close out the issues found during inspection and pass the corrective information to site engineers
  • Coordinate with technical team, subcontractors, suppliers to resolve issues of discrepancy in installations & delivered materials
  • Check and assure proper sequencing of works at site in reference to the construction drawing and approved method statement
  • Maintained all the calibrated equipment for inspection
  • Assist in completion of all technical records for the quality process
  • Handover of documents and submission
  • Operational documents preparation

QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

China Harbour Engineering Company
05.2012 - 11.2015
  • Inspection on sites and dealing with consultants
  • Review various plans and engineering drawings to ensure that the inspection process is followed in accordance to the plans
  • Responsible for work inspection request and material inspection request for the Civil works
  • Coordinate with site engineers for work inspection to be raised
  • Coordinate with procurement & site storage team for material inspection
  • Conducting material testing and sampling
  • Coordinate with document controller for site inspection schedule
  • Coordinate with site execution team to prepare the mock up
  • Prepare daily report of inspections & forward to the QC manager
  • Attend CAPA meetings for NCR, AN and SQOR raised
  • Attend the meeting with AREs to close out the issues found during inspection and pass the corrective information to site engineers
  • Coordinate with technical team, subcontractors, suppliers to resolve issues of discrepancy in installations & delivered materials
  • Check and assure proper sequencing of works at site in reference to the construction drawing and approved method statement

Site Supervisor

Tarapore Company Engineers & Contractors Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2012
  • Project: White Meadows Villa Project

Education

Diploma - Civil Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2008 - 01.2011

Diploma - Software Systems

Electronics Corporation of India
Kerala
06-2008

Skills

  • Liaising with Quality Control Authorities
  • Inspecting construction sites
  • Developing technical documents
  • Reviewing technical documents
  • Knowledge of standards and tool requirements
  • Conducting tests
  • Organizing QA/QC project activities
  • Reading engineering drawings

Concrete testing

Asphalt paving inspection

Leadership skills

Inspection reporting

Certification

Certified Quality Control Engineering, Techshore Inspection Services

Passport And Visa Details

Indian, V8741635, 05/29/31, 2552279842

Achievements And Awards

  • Cash awards at Sinohydro, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  • Appreciation award SHUKRAN at Intertek, 03/01/24
  • NEOM ETSD Inspector award, 06/01/24

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/03/90
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Disclaimer

I hereby declare the above given information is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Attributes

  • Excellent communicator with a friendly personality
  • Comfortable interacting with clients and vendors
  • Self-confident and motivated to take up challenging assignments
  • Capable team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Accomplishments

· Received cash awards at Sinohydro, in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

· Appreciation award SHUKRAN at Intertek , in March 2024

· NEOM ETSD Inspector award, in June 2024

Additional Information

CERTIFICATIONS

· Certified Quality Control Engineering, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Quantity Surveying Estimation, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Concrete Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing (level II), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Infrared Thermography Testing - Building (level I), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Concrete Radiography Testing (level II), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Concrete Half Cell Potential (level II), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Concrete Rebar Locator (level II), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

· Certification in Concrete Rebound Hammer (level II), as per ASNT guidelines, from Techshore Inspection Services

Software

Windows, MS- Office

Timeline

Civil Inspector(NEOM Quality & Excellence - ETSD)

Intertek Saudi Arabia Ltd.
08.2023 - Current

Sr. Civil Inspector

MCDERMOTT
06.2023 - 07.2023

Sr. QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

Qatar Site & Power
04.2023 - 05.2023

Sr. QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

Sinohydro Group Qatar
12.2015 - 03.2023

QA/QC Inspector (Civil)

China Harbour Engineering Company
05.2012 - 11.2015

Site Supervisor

Tarapore Company Engineers & Contractors Pvt Ltd
05.2011 - 05.2012

Diploma - Civil Engineering

State Board of Technical Education
01.2008 - 01.2011

Diploma - Software Systems

Electronics Corporation of India
Sukesh M. PillaiSr. Civil Inspector