Maharshi Bhavsar
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Experienced site inspector with over 5 years of expertise in the construction industry. Adept at leading teams of multiple workers and ensuring successful project completion. Proficient in budgeting, quality control, and implementing industry best practices. Committed to building strong relationships with clients and vendors through honesty, hard work, and dedication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GEOTECHNICAL FIELD INSPECTOR
WSP
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted field inspection for various works including asphalt paving, retaining walls, site servicing, and rebar inspections.
- Performed field testing of concrete for slump, temperature, and air content.
- Calibrated air meters, temping rods, and slump cones.
- Cast test cylinders for laboratory compressive strength determination.
- Conducted compaction testing of soils, granular materials, and hot mix asphalt using a nuclear density gauge, including earthwork compaction tests.
- Used a Geiger counter to measure radiation in the nuclear gauge room and greased the nuclear gauge for better performance.
- Described soil for field identification purposes and further development.
- Collected samples of on-site soils, imported granular materials, and asphalt for laboratory analysis.
- Inspected reinforcing steel for conformance to design drawings and industry-accepted practices for various infrastructure projects.
- Performed grout testing for the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB).
- Prepared daily reports of testing and inspection details for issuance to clients.
- Worked in a CCIL certified laboratory performing Proctors, Grain Size Analysis, and Compressive Strength Testing of Concrete Cylinders.
- I have utilized the Leica GPS system for accurately recording elevations, coordinated surveys to establish accurate legal boundaries for properties.
FIELD INSPECTOR
GEI Consultants
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted field inspection for various works including asphalt paving, retaining walls, site servicing, re-bar inspections, foundation inspections, and piling inspections.
- Performed field testing of concrete for slump, temperature, and air content.
- Cast test cylinders for laboratory compressive strength determination.
- Conducted compaction testing of soils, granular materials, and hot mix asphalt using a nuclear density gauge.
- Engaged in contract administration work for retaining walls.
- Issued work change orders as required, and reviewed reports from consulting companies.
- Described soil for field identification purposes to assist in further development.
- Collected samples of on-site soils, imported granular materials and asphalt for laboratory analysis
- Inspected reinforcing steel for conformance to design drawings and industry accepted practices for various infrastructure projects
- Prepared daily reports of testing and inspection details for issuance to clients
- Worked in CCIL certified laboratory performing Proctors, Grain Size Analysis, and Compressive Strength Testing of Concrete Cylinders.
- Utilized a turbidity meter to measure water quality and sampled water from various sources.
- Conducted pre-construction surveys for road paving projects.
- Performed construction administration for various projects, preparing daily progress reports, documenting work levels, and submitting elevation data for project tracking.
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Peto MacCallum Ltd
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Field testing of concrete for slump, temperature and air content to meet the specifications
- Cast test cylinders for laboratory compressive strength determination using nuclear densometer
- Described soil for field identification purposes and further application
- Collected samples of on-site soils, imported granular materials and asphalt for laboratory analysis
- Inspected reinforcing steel for conformance to design drawings and industry accepted practices
- Prepared daily reports of testing and inspection details for issuance to clients
- Worked in CCIL certified laboratory performing Proctors, Grain Size Analysis, and Compressive Strength Testing of Concrete Cylinders.
CO-OP STUDENT (TECHNICIAN)
Peto MacCallum Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Obtained samples from construction sites and granular sources and returned to laboratory for completion of Standard Proctor, Water Content and Grain Size Analysis
- Attended construction sites to perform compaction testing of soil and granular materials for reliability of compaction
- Sampled concrete for measurement of air content, slump and casting of test cylinders
- Completed daily summary reports detailing results of testing.
JUNIOR SITE ENGINEER
Lilleria Developers LLP
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed day to day tasks and activities, including supervising workforce to complete the project on schedule and with minimal resources, made reports on Microsoft operating system
- Worked as technical problem-solving engineer for already finished projects, related to deficiency clean up and communicate with clients
- Managed and provided problem solving guidance to work force
- Negotiated with suppliers and contractors to achieve cost effective materials and specific delivery schedule to meet deadlines with less hustle
- Supervised concrete structure i.e Form work and reinforcement prior to concrete placement.
SITE SUPERVISOR
Maruti Construction Enterprise
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Scheduled and collaborative efforts are made for labors
- Prepared Auto CAD drawings to facilitate quantity determinations, Developed Gantt bar chart to record daily work progress
- Performed layout for concrete slab placement
- Contract management and estimated quantities and prepared orders for door frames, window frames, and plumbing accessories
- Supervised brick masonry, form work and reinforcement
- Prepared scaffolding safety report and advised contractor where improvements were required to conform to local codes
- Good leadership, critical thinking to go for quality as a teamwork and best practices.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON12-2019
Civil Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
05-2015
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Vadodara, Gujarat05-2012
Skills
- Auto CAD (2D3D)
- Quality assurance standards
- Structural Assessment
- Inspecting properties
- Writing reports
- Soil Testing
- GPS Routing Software
- Testing Procedures
- Building Construction
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CCIL ( field concrete & Grout) Certification
- AutoCAD (2D+3D) Autodesk
Timeline
GEOTECHNICAL FIELD INSPECTOR
WSP
06.2024 - Current
FIELD INSPECTOR
GEI Consultants
04.2022 - 12.2023
FIELD TECHNICIAN
Peto MacCallum Ltd
06.2020 - 10.2021
CO-OP STUDENT (TECHNICIAN)
Peto MacCallum Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2018
JUNIOR SITE ENGINEER
Lilleria Developers LLP
05.2017 - 11.2017
SITE SUPERVISOR
Maruti Construction Enterprise
01.2016 - 01.2016
- CCIL ( field concrete & Grout) Certification
- AutoCAD (2D+3D) Autodesk
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Civil Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
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