Nivas Dhavala

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE COLLABORATIVE | FOCUSED | LEADER | STRONG COMMUNICATOR | OUTCOME-DRIVEN With extensive knowledge in managing and coordinating road design engineering services gained throughout my career, I have led key projects throughout Australia in which I have proven my ability to deliver simple and complex road design services in both the private and public sectors. An engaging and positive leader, I have a demonstrated history of overseeing and coordinating expert road design services by leading, managing, and coaching teams of designers, drafters and engineers in complex and dynamic organisations. Having led teams that produced high-work volumes while meeting quality, schedule and cost expectations, I am confident in negotiating and devising safe and constructible solutions to constrained physical and budget situations where I effectively manage risk by working closely with stakeholders. Working effectively within large teams, I exhibit a high level of initiative and drive and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. This allows me to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders and translate complex concepts and design aspects to those from non-technical backgrounds. Maintaining strong relationships with other leaders and my teams, I inspire to deliver high-level road design projects. CAREER OBJECTIVE Committed to continue, grow and develop my leadership capabilities within the road design space, I am seeking a senior role within a government organisation that allows me to contribute to the community needs by providing better travel options and improved safety whilst adhering to the public service values and code of conduct. Having a keen interest in new and emerging technologies, I am ideally aspiring to a role within an organisation that is a national leader and can provide me with the opportunity in this field. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS Managed, planned, resourced and completed the assigned delivery of the road design component of projects within agreed budgets and deadlines Provided training, mentorship and guidance to ensure the ongoing development of road design skills within the design team Ensured that design documents were accurate, clear and compliant with best practice and relevant quality standards Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical design issues Conducted group sessions for training, lessons learned, and design enhancements Worked collaboratively with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design