Nikesh Dayal

Senior Project Engineer at CPB Contractors | Lean Enthusiast | 10+ Years Delivering Mission-Critical Aviation, Healthcare & Tech Projects

Role
Senior Project Engineer at CPB Contractors
Location
Melbourne, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Nikesh Dayal

Ambitious, results-driven construction professional with over 10 years of experience delivering mission-critical, high-quality projects across aviation, technology, healthcare, and commercial sectors internationally. Progressing through leadership roles from Superintendent to Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager, I bring deep expertise across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction to final handover. A proven leader, I drive commercial success by upskilling diverse teams, and fostering collaborative, lean-driven environments that enhance productivity and quality. Championing Lean methodologies and continuous improvement, I cultivate a forward-thinking culture, leveraging lessons learned to maintain momentum on fast-paced projects and consistently delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. Honored with the APICS Continuous Improvement and World Quality Week 2025 Awards, I am dedicated to excellence and building lasting clients and trade-partner relationships.

Experience

  1. Senior Project Engineer

    CPB Contractors

    Feb 2024 — Present

    Design & Construct ($230m)Melbourne Airport - Naarm Way Stage 2 - Pedestrian Bridge LinkDesign & Construct ($100m)Melbourne Airport - T1 Qantas Terminal Security & Screening Upgrade

Education

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Diploma of Technology, Business Operations Management & Engineering

    2012 — 2014

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Diploma of Trades Training, Automotive Service Technician

    2008 — 2009

  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University

    Certificate, Automotive Parts and Light Warehousing

    2006 — 2006

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Business Administration

    2015 — 2015

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology

    Advanced Certificate, Sustainable Business Leadership

    2014 — 2015

Skills

  • Sustainability
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Pdca
  • Kpi Reports
  • 5s
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Skills
  • Microsoft Project
  • Quality Improvement
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Leadership
  • Quality Control
  • Kaizen
  • Construction Safety
  • Teamwork
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Planning
  • Client Relations
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Project Delivery
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Project Coordination
  • Lean Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Scheduling
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Automotive
  • Construction Management
  • Time Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Inventory Management

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