Hello I'm

Kshitij Garg

Have as much fun as you can while being in college.

B.E. Civil

CGPA: 6.95

EXPERIENCE

Jan 2021-present

Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Ltd

Project Control Specialist

I monitored and developed project invoicing & project status reports. I also worked on the Coastal gas link project.

Oct 2013- May 2019

QD-SBG Construction, Qatar

Senior Cost Control Engineer

I led a team to approve and monitor costs and assets, anticipate and manage risk and ensure budgetary compliance. I played a pivotal role in ensuring strong financial performance and management planning at all stages of the project. My work majorly included preparing budgets, cash flow forecasts, monthly and bi-monthly reports.

Jul 2012- Jul 2013

ANC Contracting LLC, Dubai

Engineer

ANC is a leading multinational construction company based in the UAE and subsidiary of Al Nekhreh Contracting LLC, Dubai. I led project macro and micro planning taking into consideration contractual obligations, client needs and available resources while mitigating risk. I also delivered cost monitoring and analysis through the project lifecycle including labour, material, subcontractor and preliminary costs. Implemented corrective measures to keep the project within budget.

Jan 2011- Jun 2012

QD-SBG Construction, Qatar

Trainee Engineer

Aided with creation of a procurement schedule to fit in with the overall project plan. I provided project support to facilitate smooth procurement operations. I issued and tracked RFQs and offers, managed enquiries from third parties.

QnA

Their role is to make budgets and analyze it for buildings. There is a need for Project Management Professional to be in the management related roles.

This job is really different and there isn't really a debugging option and this makes you highly accountable towards the work. This also demands long shifts of work, dealing with labour class which makes it tough and challenging. The coursework isn't really helpful and the work is entirely different from what college provides.

I thought that it was only about designing buildings and structures as any Civil student would think. It was later that I explored that it is more than just buildings.

I got maximum clarity from my PS1 which was at JDA where I viewed site work for 2 months . Thus, internships give you a flavour and exposure to the work.

Start exploring this sector via internships and by actually going to sites of construction. Look for relevant online courses. If the work still fascinates you, then only proceed in this sector. Working conditions in India aren’t good at all along with the pay scales, so pursue this field only if you are immensely interested and invested.