1. Walid Zaza
356 Lake Road, Takapuna,
Auckland 0622, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 211 062 416
Email: wzaza.nz@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A dedicated, driven and conscientious professional with a wealth of skills and expertise acquired
during career to date, in project management and engineering. Demonstrates exceptional
technical expertise, including the use of complex machinery and equipment, ensuring all activities
are carried out in compliance of all internal and external procedures and guidelines. Possesses a
methodical and analytical approach to tasks which enables astute project management and team
leadership, planning effectively and allocating resources and duties to meet defined targets and
objectives, within budget. Naturally proactive, and motivated, with a passion to complete projects
to the highest quality standards, would prove an asset to any business.
Objective
Currently looking for a new and challenging role within the field of project management and
engineering, one that will make best use of skills and expertise, while supporting ongoing personal
and professional development.
Career Summary
November 2014 –
July 2015
Project Engineer (Civil), Hawkins PNG, Papua New Guinea
l Managing the Civil Works contract and Electrical Works contract of the project.
Overseeing subcontractors with over 150+ staff and 20+ plants. Supervising, organising
and coordinating daily works, programme planning, methodology planning and ensuring
health and safety implemented. Ensuring each aspect is completed on time, preparing
accurate documentation, project reporting and involved in commercial relevant activates.
l Supported fellow engineers in managing other contracts of the project, notably the
Asphalt and Signage and Road Marking contracts.
l Developing, managing and enforcing a health and safety regiment which cultivated in a
success of Zero LTI’s in sections I was responsible for. Also as part of Zero LTI’s for the
entire project-over 750,000 man hrs. The majority of the workforce was low-skilled labour
and due to conditions from the client, the entire work site was open to the public; which
only demonstrates the gravity of our success.
l Preparing As-built information and managing the Quality Assurance, Quality Control
process.
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2. Projects:
l Kumel (Kookaburra) Flyover Project ($161 million Kina contract)
Aug 2014 –Nov Civil Engineer, McConnell Dowell, NZ
l Methodology planning, Programme planning, Labour scheduling, Equipment scheduling,
Pricing and Health and Safety planning
l Effectively planning works, liaising with contractors and managing subcontractors to
ensure technical specifications of tender met.
l Preparing built information and managing the Quality Assurance, Quality Control process
Projects:
l Wigram Bridge, Christchurch
l Vanuatu Wharf Development
March 2014 – June
2014
Site/Project Engineer, FUEL INSTALLATIONS AK LTD, NZ
l Leading a team of five permanent staff and eight subcontractors, with responsibility for
supervising, organising and coordinating daily works, ensuring health and safety
requirements are fulfilled
l Effectively planning works, liaising with contractors and managing subcontractors to
ensure each project is completed on time, preparing accurate documentation and reports
including progress reports
l Preparing built information and managing the Quality Assurance, Quality Control process
Projects:
l Undertaking duties on a number of projects for Chevron New Zealand
l Participating in the project to demolish and rebuild a Caltex petrol station, including fuel
tank removal and upgrade. $2.4 million contract
Nov 2012 – Feb
2014
Site Engineer, Civil and OLE, HILOR, NZ
l Accountable for managing quality control and health and safety of all staff on site,
supervising and coordinating daily works and planning future works to ensure timely
project completion
l Collaborating closely with contractors to manage subcontractors effectively, preparing
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3. accurate documentation and reports to project data on progress of each project,
highlighting any issues
Projects:
l Managing a team up to 40 people on a project with a projected spend of AUS$150m,
supervising all construction and engineering requirements for three tunnels in the
Auckland region
l The project incorporated an Overhead Conductor Rail System, the first time this system
has been utilised in New Zealand
2012 Site Engineer, STOCKMAN GENERAL CONTRACTORS, NZ
l Managing a team of five, planning, coordinating and leading daily operations for the
construction of a tunnel within a power substation, to ensure the achievement of project
deliverables
l Documenting progress, identifying any existing or potential issues, and putting in place
remedial actions to avoid any potential risks to project delivery
2010 – 2012 Site Engineer, SPIRAL DRILLERS CIVIL LTD, NZ
l Supervising daily works to ensure the maintenance of quality control and compliance of
health and safety requirements for onsite staff
l Planning, coordinating and documenting on each project, identifying and mitigating issues
as they arise, managing a team of five
2008 – 2010 Sales Assistant, COUNTRY ROAD
2006 – 2008 Surveyor, BECA INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
2006 – 2007 Property Maintenance/Construction, HANDS ON PROPERTY LTD
Education and Qualifications
Bachelors: Civil Engineering Technology, Unitec Institute of Technology (2011)
NCEA: Level 3
Technical & Operational Skills
l Piles Driven & Cast Foundations, Bulk Earthworks, Retaining Walls, Concreting, Tunnelling,
High Voltage Cabling, Low Voltage Cabling, Overhead Line Systems, Removal and
Installation of Fuel Tanks & Lines, Drainage Services, Storm water Services Electrical
Services, General Constructions, Pavement and Asphalting, Street lighting,
Key I.T. Skills
l Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)
l AutoCad
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4. Personal Details
Languages: English (Mother Tongue)
Interests and Activities
Currently include: Volleyball, Football and Outdoor Pursuits.
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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