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