Mitul Shah

Construction professional with over 13 years of international experience delivering complex infrastructure projects, including underground stations, highways, land development, major earthworks, drainage systems, and bridge structures.

My background includes developing and managing construction programmes, leading day-to-day site operations, and coordinating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and site teams to deliver projects successfully. I take pride in building strong client relationships, proactively resolving on-site challenges, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

I am particularly passionate about improving project outcomes through smart planning, cost control, and margin recovery. I enjoy tackling complex problems and continuously exploring innovative construction techniques and programme efficiencies to reduce project outgoings and maximise value without compromising quality or delivery timeframes.

Project Engineer, Downer July 2021 – Present

Auckland, New Zealand

Managing on-site delivery of the Karanga-a-Hape station, ensuring works are executed efficiently, safely,

and to specification. Responsible for day-to-day construction monitoring, coordinating contractors, and resolving design or site challenges to keep the program on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor site progress against program and budget, forecast costs, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Track and report on commercial risks, variation orders, and cost benchmarks to support informed project decisions.
• Develop and implement day-to-day construction programs, allocating resources and coordinating site teams for efficient delivery.
• Review design documents and liaise with consultants to resolve queries, ensure compliance with specifications, and maintain constructability standards.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and supervisors, addressing non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain safety standards across the site, leading JSEA, work procedures, and proactive inspections to foster a strong safety culture.
• Facilitate coordination between contractors, clients, and design teams to ensure smooth project execution and timely handover.

Key Achievements

• Successfully handed over structural works of the seven-storey station, including excavation, rock stabilisation, reinforced concrete, steel installation, and underground drainage.
• Received Golden Hammer Award for achieving project targets during COVID isolation.
• Contributed to achieving 22 million safe work hours across main stations and tunnels.

Site Engineer, CPB Contractors (Fix-term) February 2021 – June 2021

Wellington, New Zealand

Delivered construction for the $1.25B, 27 km four-lane expressway, covering pavement, earthworks,

drainage, and bridges.

Key Responsibilities

• Supported program planning, resource allocation, and cost vs. productivity analysis.
• Managed site teams, subcontractors, and daily operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintained QA documentation and ensured compliance with safety, environmental, and design standards.
• Coordinated with designers and senior engineers to resolve on-site issues promptly.
• Conducted pre-starts, monitored progress, and optimised workflow for efficient project execution.

Key Achievements

• Successfully handed over Quality Packs, ensuring compliance with design and project specifications.
• Delivered work on schedule and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Hammer hand/Site Assistant, Ram Construction & Building Limited April 2020 – February 2021

Timaru, New Zealand

First on-site role in New Zealand following completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

Management. Supported construction of kitset, single-story homes built with steel sub-frames in a production-line system.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

• Assisted tradesmen with wall framing, roofing, trusses, subflooring, and cladding, ensuring compliance with NZS3604 standards.
• Conducted regular quality checks and prepared documentation for council inspections.
• Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers for timely delivery of materials and prefabricated elements.
• Prepared QA reports and site documentation, establishing strong familiarity with NZ construction standards and regulatory compliance.

Impact

• Gained practical on-site experience in NZ construction processes, health & safety standards, and quality management—laying the foundation for a successful transition into Tier 1 infrastructure projects.

· Graduate Diploma in Construction Management, Ara Institute of Canterbury, NZ 2019

· Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) (Civil – Construction), CEPT University, India 2012