Salman Nargolia
Windsor,ON
Summary
Construction professional and mechanical engineering graduate with over 5 years of experience managing construction contracts in regulated utility, municipal, and oil & gas sectors. Expertise in contractor performance management, scope changes, scheduling, financial controls, and safety compliance across extensive portfolios. Skilled in negotiations with contractors, inspectors, utilities, and municipal stakeholders. CAPM-certified with a strong focus on contract risk management and decision-making aligned with public-sector standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Aecon Utilities Inc
Windsor, Canada
02.2022 - Current
- Led day‑to‑day delivery of a high‑volume regulated utility capital program, administering approximately 5,000 utility service installations and replacements with individual values ranging from $3,000–$10,000, representing an estimated $15M–$50M total program value.
- Managed construction‑phase project execution, ensuring contractor work complied with approved scope, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards, while actively mitigating schedule and cost risks.
- Coordinated cross‑functional stakeholders including contractors, engineers, inspectors, municipal authorities, and utility client representatives to resolve field issues, manage changes, and maintain project momentum.
- Controlled and adjusted construction schedules and sequencing, optimizing crew deployment and work prioritization to prevent delays and uphold service commitments.
- Identified, documented, and managed construction and contract risks, escalating issues within delegated authority and supporting timely resolution.
- Coordinated scope clarifications, field changes, redesigns, access constraints, and sequencing conflicts, ensuring changes were documented and aligned with contractual and safety requirements.
- Supported quality assurance activities, inspection readiness, and third‑party testing to ensure compliance with regulatory and utility standards.
- Served as a key point of contact for customer and stakeholder escalations, applying sound judgment to balance contractual obligations, safety considerations, and operational realities.
- Supported project close‑out activities, including documentation completion, deficiency resolution, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Project Coordinator
Corporation of the City of Sarnia
Sarnia, Canada
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported delivery of the City’s Lead Service Line (LSL) Reduction Program, a regulated municipal capital infrastructure and public‑safety initiative.
- Coordinated contractors, municipal inspectors, and engineering teams to support field execution, inspection readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Contributed to scope development, construction scheduling, and budget frameworks to enhance program delivery and reduce delays.
- Conducted field inspections and quality verification, ensuring work complied with safety, regulatory, and contract standards.
- Supported coordination between operations, contractors, and municipal stakeholders to minimize rework, deficiencies, and service disruptions.
Junior Engineer / Project Support
Gulf Sky Crane and Contracting LLC.
Jubail, Saudi Arabia
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with senior engineers on project designs, technical specifications, and construction documentation for infrastructure projects.
- Coordinated contractor activities and supported site‑based problem solving to improve construction efficiency and compliance.
- Assisted with site inspections and safety oversight, ensuring adherence to applicable safety standards.
- Gained early exposure to construction operations, field coordination, and engineering support functions.
Education
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
Ahmedabad,India07-2016
Skills
- Capital project delivery (utility and municipal)
- Scope, schedule, and cost control
- Risk identification and issue escalation
- Contractor and consultant coordination
- Change management and field modifications
- Construction safety and regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder and customer escalation management
- Quality assurance and inspection coordination
- Construction documentation and reporting
- Progress claims, LEAN, and T&M tracking
- Drawing and specification interpretation
- High-volume utility service programs (gas/municipal)
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Aecon Utilities Inc
02.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Corporation of the City of Sarnia
01.2021 - 01.2022
Junior Engineer / Project Support
Gulf Sky Crane and Contracting LLC.
10.2016 - 01.2018
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Project Management
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Gujarat Technological University