Vishal Padhara

Results-driven Civil Engineering professional with 5+ years of experience in material testing, quality control, and construction inspection. Experienced in concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing, drawing interpretation, and delivering safe, high-quality projects on schedule.

Geotechnical Field Technician/ RSO - Edward Wong & Associates Inc

(2024-05 - 2026-09)

• Conducted advanced material testing and quality control assessments, including on-site concrete sampling, slump tests, air content analysis, and laboratory compressive strength evaluations, ensuring compliance with ASTM, CSA, and project-specific standards.
• Draw inferences from drawings, designs and models using Computer-Assisted Design programs and other software to generate a conceptual framework and illustrations.
• Participate and assist in the determination of the viability and functionality of the project following research into topography, water ingress and egress systems, accessibility networks and structural facilities by field surveys and assessments for engineering initiatives.
• Executed comprehensive environmental fieldwork, including groundwater monitoring and soil logging across borehole and test pit excavations.
• Assist the supervising technologist in maintaining quality control for materials used and conducting quality checks for specifications of the materials and equipment involved.
• Aid in the inspection of operations necessary for the smooth execution of the project.
• Performed geotechnical and environmental subsurface investigations, supervising borehole drilling and conducting soil classification and slug testing to inform foundation design, slope stability analysis, and hydrogeological evaluations.
• Developed knowledge of CNSC regulatory framework, safety codes, and radiation protection principles.
• Supported CNSC inspection preparation, documentation, and follow-up under the supervision of the RSO.
• Maintained meticulous field notes and managed the secure collection, handling, and chain of custody for soil and groundwater samples.
• Supervised third-party subcontractors for utility locating, borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, and surveying to ensure strict compliance with ground disturbance safety protocols.

Construction Field Technician/ Jr. Site Engineer - Shree Pad Construction

(2020-01 - 2021-08)

Project: Shree Pad Park Arena Construction

• Conducted inspections of concrete placement and reinforcing steel to ensure compliance with contract documents and drawings, performing on-site QA/QC monitoring and material tests with detailed reporting.
• Provided technical support and coordinated construction execution, reducing project delays by 20% and rework by 12%, while improving efficiency by 9%.
• Implemented enhanced safety protocols, achieving a 25% decrease in workplace accidents, and maintained detailed daily diaries to produce organized project records.
• Managed daily tasks for 5 subcontractors, fostering collaboration and increasing project completion rates by 10%.

Civil Site Engineer Intern - Pal Buildcon

(2018-08 - 2019-12)

Project: GETCO (Commercial Project)

• Conducted comprehensive quality tests on construction materials, including slump tests, cylinder/cube casting, and compression tests, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Monitored construction activities to enforce quality control measures and collaborated with project teams to address concerns, recommend corrective actions, and improve processes.
• Prepared detailed reports on test results, project progress, and adjustments, while staying updated on industry regulations and best practices to enhance quality control.

Master of Science - Project Management (Construction) - Northeastern University, Toronto. (2022-01 - 2023-06)

Bachelor - Civil Engineering - C.K. Pithawala College of Engineering and Technology, Surat, India (2014-07 - 2018-07)