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Govinda Bhandari

Govinda Bhandari

Antigonish,Canada

Summary

Results-driven Civil Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in site supervision, estimation, and project scheduling across diverse environments in Bhutan and Canada. Proficient in industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Revit, Procore, and QGIS, with a strong foundation in structural works, quality assurance/quality control, and safety compliance (WHMIS, CSTS). A proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency, minimizing project delays, and maintaining a zero-incident safety record underscores a commitment to excellence in project execution.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Estimator / Project Assistant (Part-time)

Brian MacGillivray Construction Ltd.
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepare cost estimates for residential and civil works, supporting bidding and budgeting.
  • Develop project schedules and work breakdowns to align with client timelines.
  • Assist with material takeoffs, procurement lists, and project documentation.
  • Provide on-call support for site planning and coordination tasks as needed

Civil Engineer /Civil Site Supervisor

Gyalsung Infra
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed daily site operations, ensuring schedules, safety, and quality standards.
  • Supervised 20+ personnel on concrete and rebar works, improving efficiency by 34%.
  • Conducted QC checks, maintained Procure logs, and led toolbox talks (zero incidents).
  • Coordinated with engineers/clients, resolving conflicts and reducing delays by 27%.
  • Prepared procurement lists and tracked resources, improving cost forecasting by 18%.

Civil Engineering Intern

Royal Construction Office
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted in layout marking, manual leveling, and preparing documentation for site inspections.
  • Generated quantity takeoffs for concrete and brickwork, aiding cost estimation teams with 95% accuracy.
  • Verified field execution against blueprints, identifying and correcting 12+ layout deviations during inspections.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Artificial Intelligence

St. Francis Xavier University
05.2025

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

College of Science And Technology
06-2022

Skills

  • Construction Tools: AutoCAD, Revit, MS Excel, Bluebeam (basic), Quantity Takeoff, BOQ
  • Project Management: Procore, Scheduling, Estimation, Material Tracking, Site Supervision, Safety (WHMIS, CSTS)
  • QA/QC & Field: Blueprint Reading, Surveying, Leveling, Construction Layouts, Toolbox Talks, Documentation
  • Programming/AI: Python, Machine Learning, Data Analysis (Scikit-learn, Jupyter), JavaScript (basic)
  • Certifications: WHMIS 2015, CSTS 2020, Procore PM, AutoCAD/Revit, Project Management (Udemy)

LANGUAGES

Fluent: English, Nepali, Hindi, Dzongkha
Basic: French, Bengali

Certification

  • WHMIS 2015 – ACSA (May 2025)
  • CSTS 2020 – ACSA (May 2025)
  • Procore Project Manager (Core Tools) – Procore Technologies (May 2025)
  • Project Management: Beginner to PROject Manager – Udemy (May 2025)
  • AutoCAD & Revit Basics – Udemy (May 2025)

Timeline

Estimator / Project Assistant (Part-time)

Brian MacGillivray Construction Ltd.
06.2025 - Current

Civil Engineer /Civil Site Supervisor

Gyalsung Infra
07.2022 - 08.2023

Civil Engineering Intern

Royal Construction Office
10.2021 - 03.2022

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Artificial Intelligence

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering

College of Science And Technology
Govinda Bhandari