SANDEEP VIJAY
Kollam,Kerala, India
Summary
Dedicated Project Engineer with a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, specifications, and safety standards. Adept at fostering collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and optimizing project budgets. With over a decade of freelance structural consultancy expertise and a distinguished academic career as an Assistant Professor, I am currently serving as a Skill Assistant Professor
(Senior Grade) at the Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction (IIIC). At IIIC, I provide advanced skill training across various courses, contributing to the institute’s vision of outcome-based skill development, fostering innovation, and promoting ethical practices for sustainable socio-economic development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Skill Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Indian Institute of Infrastructure & Construction
Kollam, Kerala
12.2023 - Current
- Delivered in-depth training in Quantitative Techniques and Quality Management Systems, STAAD Pro, ETABS, Interior Design Construction and Retrofitting and EHS Management Systems, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
- Provided training in Quantity Surveying, focusing on practical applications through advanced tools and real-world case studies, enabling trainees to master cost estimation, tendering processes, and project valuation.
- Adhered to Bloom’s Taxonomy, facilitating progressive learning and enhancing both cognitive and practical competencies.
- Organized training modules to promote continuous learning and industry relevance.
- Represented the institute in collaborations with various public and private sector organizations, fostering meaningful partnerships and institutional visibility.
- Successfully coordinated the institute’s arts and sports segments during participation in a statewide competition, promoting teamwork, talent, and institutional spirit.
Structural Consultant
Freelance
Trivandrum, India
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Proven track record in delivering innovative and compliant designs and managing end-to-end project execution with a client-centric approach.
- Known for adaptability, successful collaboration, and a commitment to ensuring structural integrity in diverse settings.
Project Engineer
Tek Sol Services
Bengaluru, Karnataka
06.2016 - 12.2023
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
- Crafted project documentation, including work order cards, method statements, and risk assessments.
- Completed project goals safely on budget and to the desired deadline.
- Ensured adherence to specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with external engineers, leading to successful project completion.
- Managed calls for tenders, evaluated offers, and made informed decisions on designer selection, optimising project budgets.
- Conducted on-site supervision, reviewed measurements based on bill of quantities, certified payments, and maintained project costs and schedules.
- Organised and executed efficient handover procedures, ensuring client satisfaction and minimising post-project issues.
Assistant Professor
Bishop Jerome Institute
Kollam, Kerala
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Distinguished as an acclaimed educator, fostered an engaging and effective learning environment, earning recognition for a unique teaching style that resonated with students and consistently delivered impactful academic results.
- With a solid commitment to professionalism and punctuality, I balanced roles as an academic mentor and a civil structural engineer within the department's consultant cell, showcasing adept time management and a multifaceted skill set.
- Revered among colleagues for collaborative spirit and admired by students for teaching prowess, consistently upheld a sterling reputation for exemplary conduct, character, and dedication throughout the tenure.
Education
M.Tech - Earthquake Engineering
IIT Roorkee
Roorkee, Uttarakhand09.2013
B Tech -
TKM College of Engineering
12.2011
Plus Two -
Sree Narayana Trusts Central School
Kollam, Kerala05.2006
Secondary School -
Sree Narayana Trusts Central School
Kollam, Kerala05.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Civil Engineering
- Team Leadership
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- Safety & Quality Assurance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Budget & Schedule Management
- Academic Mentoring
- Innovative Teaching
- Structural design
- Consultancy
- Engineering drawing interpretation
- Building Information Management
- Primavera
- AutoCAD
- STAAD Pro
- ETABS
- Tekla Structures
Accomplishments
- Volunteered for the Earthquake Engineering Department in COGNIZANCE 2012, The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Annual Technical Festival.
- Participated as a delegate in the National Conference on " Innovative Materials and Technologies in Civil Engineering", Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, February 2015
- Attended the Short Term Course on "Emerging Trends in Construction and Maintenance of Structures", TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, March 2015
- Participated in "Workshop on Concrete for Present and Future," TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, June 2015
- Participated and presented a paper at the 3rd International Conference on "Modelling and Simulation in Civil Engineering", TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, December 2015
- Participated in the Faculty Development Program, "Geoinformatics: New Age Tools and Techniques for Construction Engineering", Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam, December 2015
- Completed the online workshop on "Technology forecasting for Sustainable Energy in India" by Prof. Bala Ramadurai, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, November 2022 and December 2022
- Completed the online training course on "Earthquake Time History Analysis of Bridges" Organized by the Department of Earthquake Engineering under the aegis of Continuing Education Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, March 2023
Publications
- Saraswathy B., Akhila V., Gouri Gopan, Sandeep Vijay, and Babitha Benjamin (2015). Study of base isolation in multi-story buildings, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Civil Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam
- Kshitij Kumbalwar, Arnab Banerjee and Sandeep Vijay (2015). Predictive attenuation relationship from isoseismal data of the great earthquakes for the Himalayan region, Proceedings of the First National Conference on Innovative Materials and Technologies in Civil Engineering, Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam
Certification
- Enterprise Project Planning and Management using Primavera
- Foundations of Project Management
- Tekla Structural Designer
- Tekla Structures Basic Steel Detailing
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteer Work: Initiated and led fund collection activities for patients and individuals in need
- Sports and Fitness: Maintain a disciplined and active lifestyle through regular participation in tennis, swimming, and jogging
- Travel: Passionate about exploring diverse cultures and locations, with a keen ability to adapt to new environments and broaden cultural awareness
- Outdoor Activities: Embrace outdoor challenges with a love for hiking and camping.
- Cooking: Passionate about experimenting with diverse cuisines and creating new dishes
- Art and Culture: Foster an appreciation for the arts by visiting museums and actively participating in cultural events.
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
- Tamil
Timeline
Skill Assistant Professor (Senior Grade)
Indian Institute of Infrastructure & Construction
12.2023 - Current
Structural Consultant
Freelance
06.2016 - 12.2023
Project Engineer
Tek Sol Services
06.2016 - 12.2023
Assistant Professor
Bishop Jerome Institute
08.2013 - 05.2016
M.Tech - Earthquake Engineering
IIT Roorkee
B Tech -
TKM College of Engineering
Plus Two -
Sree Narayana Trusts Central School
Secondary School -
Sree Narayana Trusts Central School
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