Pankaj Shah

Experienced Civil Engineer and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Field Technician with over 9 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, quality assurance, and field inspection. Skilled in testing concrete, soil, asphalt, aggregates, grout, rock, and construction materials in accordance with ASTM, AASHTO, BS, and project specifications. Experienced in field density testing, concrete sampling, construction inspection, laboratory testing, documentation, and coordination with contractors and engineers.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and delivering accurate testing results.

Materials Testing Engineer / Field Technician - Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) - Doha, Qatar

(2014-09 - 2017-12)

• Performed field and laboratory testing of concrete, soil, asphalt, aggregates, cement, grout, rock, marble, and granite following ASTM and BS standards.
• Conducted concrete slump, air content, compressive strength, flexural strength, bleeding, and grout testing.
• Performed non-destructive testing including Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (UPV), Cover Meter, Pull-Off, Pull-Out, Crack Depth, and Steel Reinforcement Scanning.
• Collected construction material samples and prepared laboratory and field reports.
• Worked with contractors, consultants, and project engineers to resolve quality issues.
• Supported major infrastructure projects including Qatar Metro, Lusail City, New Port Qatar, and Msheireb Downtown.
• Maintained compliance with quality assurance and safety procedures.

Civil Engineer / Construction Supervisor - Peace Research and Development Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. - Kathmandu, Nepal

(2019-02 - 2022-12)

• Supervised residential and commercial construction projects.
• Performed field inspections to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Prepared BOQs, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinated contractors, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Prepared technical reports and monitored construction quality.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and project standards.

Site Engineer - MD Consulting Engineers - Kathmandu, Nepal

(2009-05 - 2012-05)

• Supervised reinforced concrete structures, raft foundations, piles, shear walls, underground water tanks, masonry, and finishing works.
• Reviewed construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepared BOQs, material estimates, and project documentation.
• Monitored contractor performance and construction quality.
• Assisted with structural retrofitting and foundation construction.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - Purbanchal University

Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - CTEVT