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Amit Pokhrel

Amit Pokhrel

Biratnagar, NP

 
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About 

I am a Professional civil engineer and urban design professional with 12+ years of experience in construction & engineering complex projects.

My expertise is in cost estimation & pricing, contract & claim management, contract drafting, contract negotiation, project management, dispute resolution, planning, scheduling, supervisory skills, communication skills, analytical skills, MS Office, construction audit, problem-solving, and risk management of energy and infrastructure projects.  

Also, being an urban design professional, I am an expert in Auto CAD, freehand sketching skills, preparing 3-D model designs & drawings, and the following skills: 

Keen interest in both design and the built environment. Good technical and artistic skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Good communication skills, including the ability to listen, educate and empathize. Ability to juggle multiple priorities. 

Excellent organizational skills that are needed to meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Understand budgets, keep track of costs, and provide estimates of costings for design work to be done. Skills in the relevant software technological programs, or the aptitude to learn from appropriate training. Willingness to present my conceptual design and theme to groups of people at all levels. Passion for the complex and changeable scope and future of cities, towns, villages, and landscapes.

Membership in Professional Organization

Professional Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)

Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia

Nepal Engineering Council 

Former Arbitration Practitioner and Young-ICCA, International Council of Commercial Arbitration, the Hague, Netherlands.  

Member, FIDIC 




Elsewhere:

Employment 

Golyan Group, Kathmandu, NP, Contract & Commercial Manager

Oct 2021 - current
 

Urja Engineering and Management Services Pvt. Ltd, Lalitpur, NP, Consultant

Aug 2021 - Oct 2021
 

CE Construction, Kathmandu, NP, PROJECT MANAGER

Construction of Nilgiri Khola I (40.7 MW) and Construction of Nilgiri Khola II (71 MW)
Adopting and applying appropriate technical, quality, and safety strategies and standards.
Conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed and preparing any follow-on action recommendations.
Coordinate with project partners and key stakeholders to ensure that the activities of the overall project are in line with standards and values.
Drafting all kinds of contractual correspondence for project management works.
Identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project.
Meeting with internal teams, clients, consultant to resolve all arising conflicts and disputes during project planning to execution.
Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary.
Planning, supervision and monitoring the project all sites.
Reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments
Review and guides the study reports and design with respect to BOQ, technical specification, tender and other contractual documents.

Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
 

SE Energy, Kathmandu, NP, Project Management Advisor

Define project scope, goals deliverables that support business goals.
Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Establish solid working relationships with Client and key stakeholders.
Determine the frequency content of the status reports from the project team, analyzing results and troubleshooting problem areas.
Group Analysis and discussion with various International Consultants, International Financial Services limited, International hydropower development companies during project review and presentation sessions for Compact and large hydro projects.

Dec 2019 - Dec 2020
 

Andritz Hydro Nepal, Kathmandu, NP, Contract's Manager/Team Leader

Drafting all types of contractual letters, and engineering reports.
Edit project reports, specifications, tender & contract documents, plans, construction schedules, permits and designs.
Ensure correct contractual implementation of contractors reporting, a collection of records as well as adequate administration of claims, variation orders and other engineering issues of the projects.
Identify and prepare claims as they arise and coordinate the efforts to negotiate and resolve major claims and disputes.
Prepare bill of quantity, cost proposal, quality protocols, purchase orders and contract / agreement paper for contractor, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers to negotiate cost, time and quality.
Planning, monitoring, controlling, reporting and coordination with cross functions to achieve project targets along with scheduling of the projects including engineering, procurement and construction.
Raising contract notices under main contract developing integrated claims strategy with the project team and preparing extension of time claims.
Review and guidance to work with accuracy of invoices and authorize payments consistent with the contract terms.
Review and guides the study reports and design with respect to FIDIC, technical specification, appendix to tender and other contractual documents.

Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
 

Poverty Alleviation Fund, Infrastructure division, Kathmandu, NP, Roster Community Infrastructure Consultant/ Independent Engineering

Appraisal of technical design report of different infrastructure sub-projects to assess the technical feasibility and financial viability through desk work and field verification.
Design calculations of all sub-projects for accuracy. Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
Interaction with community, meeting minute with community and taking photos of different pertinent sites.
Preparation of quantity and cost estimate, detail estimate of transportation cost, labors and materials, design & drawings.

Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
 

Amit Pokhrel Engineering Service, Bhaktapur, NP, Sole Proprietorship

Defined engineering problems, collected data, and established facts and drew conclusions to solve issues relating to infrastructure.
Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and design standard.
Prepared project proposals, including cost estimates, schedules and project specifications.

Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
 

Freelancer, Kathmandu, NP, Civil Engineer/ Urban Practitioner

Analysis, measurement & mapping for Bus Rapid Transit, Metro, and alternative routes.
Convey urban design and master planning concepts and solutions in real time to clients and others using drawings, freehand sketches and other mixed media material.
Develop corridor analysis to determine urban design opportunities and issues. Execute zoning, land use and urban design evaluation to identify development projects sites.

Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
 

Cooperativa Muratori e Cementisti C.M.C di Ravenna, Kathmandu, NP, Planning Engineer

Assist the Contract Manager for additional works and Claims for Extension of Time.
Claim preparation and presentation skills under FIDIC, Contractual laws and other relevant regulations.
Develop work schedules, weekly production plan, monthly progress report and updating the progress of work through use of Primavera.
Edit project reports, specifications, tender & contract documents, plans, construction schedules, permits and designs.

Jul 2015 - May 2016
 

CDI, Lalitpur, NP, Project Engineer

Claim preparation and presentation skills under FIDIC, Contractual laws and other relevant condition of Contract.
Drafted all kinds of contractual notices, reports and claims.
Estimated quantities and cost of materials, equipment and labor to determine project feasibility.
Presented design drawings and Contractual documents to managers and incorporated recommended changes.

Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
 

CDI, Lalitpur, NP, Engineer

Depth analyses of relevant project/related documents.
Edited project reports, specifications, plans, designs & drawings for project management works.
Support project team and management in areas of financial inspection, defense presentation, and settlement of disputes.

Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
 

GVR Infra Project Ltd, Itahari, NP, Site Engineer

Analyze and interpret project drawing and make amendment where necessary according to the site condition.
Coordination with the consultant and attend bi-weekly progress review meeting & preparation of progress status report.
Checked technical designs and drawings to ensure they are followed correctly. Construction supervision of roadside drain, catch pits, box, and pipe culverts, causeways, slope protection works and off road structures
Earthwork, subgrade, supervision of pavement construction and pre-treatment works. Prepared reports detailing site activities, incidents and resolutions.

Nov 2011 - Aug 2012
 

Education 

Khwopa Engineering College, Bhaktapur, NP, Masters, Urban Design and Conservation

This course is targeted to those who has passed civil engineering and architect. 61 credits.

Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills