Open To Work
RIOJ KHATRI
Sankhuwasabha,Nepal
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with 9 years in municipal infrastructure management and post-disaster reconstruction. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Disaster Risk Engineering Management to enhance skills in climate-resilient infrastructure. Directed engineering portfolios serving 15,000 residents and delivered over 50 projects with full audit compliance. Specialized in seismic-resistant construction and community training in earthquake-resistant techniques.
Overview
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Certification
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13
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Head - Engineering Division
Chainpur Municipality
Sankhuwasabha, Nepal
12.2018 - 03.2026
- Strategic Leadership: Directed the municipality's entire engineering portfolio for 15,000+ residents; managed a 12-person technical team across roads, water supply, drainage, irrigation, and public buildings.
- Procurement & Contracts: Led full procurement lifecycle for projects up to NPR 50 million annually, ensuring 100% compliance with Nepal's Public Procurement Act and FIDIC principles with zero audit observations.
- Quality assurance & M&E: Established Monitoring & Evaluation protocols; conducted weekly site inspections, verified technical layouts, and reported progress to municipal council and federal oversight.
- Infrastructure delivery: Supervised design and construction of municipal roads, retaining walls, water supply networks, and irrigation channels, enhancing rural accessibility for 8+ village wards.
VDC Engineer / Lead Technical Engineer
District Level Project Implementation Unit (DLPIU)
Nuwakot, Nepal
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Post-Earthquake Reconstruction: Served as lead technical engineer for the Government of Nepal's Rural Housing Reconstruction Programme; oversaw seismic-resistant rebuilding of 200+ private homes with 100% structural compliance and zero safety incidents.
- Regulatory Compliance: Enforced strict adherence to National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) safety checklists and NBC seismic standards across all supervised sites.
- Community Capacity Building: Designed and delivered VDC-level orientation programs and mason training workshops, educating 500+ homeowners and 120+ local masons on earthquake-resistant construction techniques.
- Reporting & Coordination: Prepared detailed compliance reports for district and national authorities; facilitated inter-agency coordination between NRA, DLPIU, local government, and INGO partners.
Technical Supervisor & Certified Mason Trainer
VICA
Kathmandu, Nepal
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed end-to-end execution of 8 private residential and commercial projects in Kathmandu Valley, leading teams of 15-25 workers per project.
- Served as certified Mason Trainer, upskilling 40+ laborers in reinforced concrete and NBC compliance-reducing material waste by 15%.
- Developed Gantt-based schedules and QA protocols; delivered all projects within 5% of budgeted costs.
Part-Time Lecturer / Instructor
Valley College of Engineering (CTEVT)
Kathmandu, Nepal
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Delivered certificate-level instruction in Water Supply Engineering, Hydraulics, Steel Structures, and Engineering Materials to 60+ students per semester.
- Led hands-on Survey Practicals and Civil Workshops; served as Survey Camp Instructor at Oxford Advanced Engineering College (Aug 2014).
Education
Master of Science - Disaster Risk Engineering Management
Lumbini International Academy of Science and Technology
NepalBachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Nepal Engineering College
Pokhara, NepalIntermediate - Science
National Integrated College
Kathmandu, NepalSchool Leaving Certificate -
Saraswati Ma Vi
Chainpur, Sankhuwasabha, NepalSkills
- Infrastructure & Construction Management
- Contract management
- Public Procurement
- National Competitive Bidding (NCB)
- Project Scheduling
- Cost Estimation
- Construction Supervision
- Quality assurance
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Disaster risk management
- Disaster management
- Seismic-Resistant Design
- Retrofitting
- Damage Assessment
- Structural Safety Inspection
- Resilient infrastructure planning
- AutoCAD
- ETABS
- MS Project
- MS Office (Advanced Excel)
- Total Station
- GPS Surveying
- SketchUp
Certification
- Disaster Risk Management Localization Manual, IOM, NSET, Practical Action Consulting, 2022
- Hands-on Training on Slope Stabilization Techniques, NRA, EHRP, ITECO-INCLUSIVE JV, 2021
- Basics on Repair and Retrofitting of Buildings (3-Day), NRA, DLPIU Nuwakot, NSET, USAID Baliyo Ghar, 2018
- Retrofitting Techniques & Correction/Exception Manual Training, Govt. of Nepal, MOUD, CLPIU, 2017
- Technical Inspection Training for Housing Reconstruction, DLPIU Nuwakot, NRA, 2017
- Training for Trainers (ToT) - Earthquake Resistant Building, NRA, CLPIU, NSET, USAID Baliyo Ghar, 2016
- Public Lecture on RSM-RIB Technology for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction, United Engineers' Panel, 2016
Notes
Resume prepared based on verified academic transcripts, professional certificates, and experience letters.
Personal Information
Title: CIVIL ENGINEER | INFRASTRUCTURE & DISASTER RESILIENCE
Languages
- Nepali, Native proficiency (oral, written, technical reporting)
- English, Full professional fluency (negotiation, report writing, presentations, international correspondence)
Technical Tools
- AutoCAD
- ETABS
- SW-DTM
- SketchUp
- MS Project
- MS Office (Advanced Excel)
- Total Station
- Theodolite
- GPS Surveying
- Dumpy Level
Professional Registration
Nepal Engineering Council (NEC), Registered Civil Engineer, Category 'A' (Full Professional License), 12276, 12/24/15
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
₨0/hr - ₨1200000/hrTimeline
Department Head - Engineering Division
Chainpur Municipality
12.2018 - 03.2026
VDC Engineer / Lead Technical Engineer
District Level Project Implementation Unit (DLPIU)
06.2016 - 02.2018
Technical Supervisor & Certified Mason Trainer
VICA
12.2014 - 12.2015
Part-Time Lecturer / Instructor
Valley College of Engineering (CTEVT)
03.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Disaster Risk Engineering Management
Lumbini International Academy of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Nepal Engineering College
Intermediate - Science
National Integrated College
School Leaving Certificate -
Saraswati Ma Vi