R.PRABHU                                                                                         

Seeking Lead Project Planning, Scheduling & Controls assignment in Site Management / Construction Management with an organisation of high repute.

CAREER SUMMARY

  A dynamic professional having around 8 years of experience in Project Management, Contract Management, Procurement Management, Site Management and Team Management in both India & Middle East.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Planning & Scheduling Management:

²  Construction of Projects planning, scheduling & material tracking for projects by using the tool MS Project & Primavera.

²  Preparation of Master Schedules, CPM Plan, Work Break Down Structure (WBS), resource loading, S curves, histograms, Cost/Schedule Variance, Cash flow reports, Earned Value Management etc. for client & management.

²  Preparation of Progress Monitoring system as per contract, BOQ & drawings.

²  Preparation of daily, weekly & monthly progress reports.

²  Monitoring the projects and Updating schedule periodically for Planning and control of manpower, material & equipment.

²  Track & Check the progress of the project. Make changes in the project as per the issues associated with the project.

²  Coordination with project manager, construction manager, supervisors, foreman & material coordinators relating site problems.

²  Meet with Field Engineers regularly regarding work status, site delays of the project and if necessary, inspect each project activities on process of construction to ensure that all works are done in accordance with the actual work schedule as reflected on the approved S-Curve.

²  Preparation & dealing with method statements for special activities, technical queries, site instructions, memos, specification etc. as required.

²  Verification of subcontractor bills as required.

²  To prepare and maintain necessary reports / records and documentation.

²  To cooperate in the coordination of activities between principal contractors, subcontractors and any other individual parties who may be working on the same site.

²  Verify reports reflected on the statement of work accomplished/Monthly Valuation submitted by the Quantity Surveyor.

²  Timely and cost effective delivery of all project deliverables as per contract.

Project Controls Management:

²  Studying the tender documents in order to gain a clear overall understanding and to fully appreciate the requirements for specific technical area and to appreciate the relevant construction methods.

²  Reviews Projects strategies, execution plans, scope of work & contracting strategies.

²  Evaluate direct costs including labour wages, equipment hire and all other costs etc. to ensure that the relevant & appropriate figures are applied.

²  Evaluate indirect cost estimate and review the technical proposal under the supervision of department manager or senior proposal leader.

²  Setup and maintain a cost control system (cost codes, cost centres) covering expenditures for all activities on the project in accordance with the company policy.

²  Assure that the method of measurement agreed with the client is being followed at all times.

²  Verify correctness of material quantities considered while calculating the work executed and progress of individual activities and finally ensure correct invoicing.

²  Time & Cost monitoring to analyse running projects to complete the job in time with allocated budget.

²  Preparing schedule of Monthly Cost of projects by checking Job Cost Ledger and Purchase order Listing.

²  Determine and prepare schedule of Accumulated Cost of the projects, prepare and estimate cost still to spend until project completion based on the remaining unspent budget of projects in coordination with construction manager.

²  Prepare Revenue Report of a Project based on the contract Value, Compare Revenue and Cost to determine the profitability of the Project. Generate inflow & outflow cash flow status based on invoicing & cost.

²  Coordinate with billing engineer to invoice for the projects as per contract with clients whenever required.

²  Preparation of Reconciliation statement for major materials considering consumption, wastage factor in order to calculate remaining quantities to be executed.

²  Preparation of material controls report, variance between tender and budget of materials report, Quantities take off sheet & Contract amount monitoring.

²  Follow up the corresponding departments for updating registers for drawings, material submittals, method statement, specifications, etc.

²  Prepare Schedule of Variation Orders & Claims of a Project in coordination with the contracts manager & project managers.

²  Preparing project closeout reports at the time of completion of projects for future references.

Procurement Management:

²  Responsible for cost effective procurement of construction materials.

²   Negotiating with vendors to get the best price & quality on materials purchased.

²   Implementing strategies and procedures for vendor development & timely purchasing.

²   Implementing & maintaining ISO/other statutory requirements for purchasing activities.

²   Ensuring timely delivery of materials from vendors.

²   Verifying & checking invoices & maintaining proper records as per ISO standards.

²   Monitoring correspondence with vendors for wrong/delayed/short supply of materials.

²  Preparing comparative statements of each supplier received quotations and updating accordingly if we receive any revised quotation after negotiations.

²   Identifying & developing a reliable Contractors & Vendor source for achieving cost effective purchase of equipment’s, accessories, and materials with timely delivery so as to minimize project cost.

²  Establishing time span of project execution as per Management specifies.

²  Monitoring project status during the course of periodic project review meetings.

²  Evaluating Designs; coordinating with Consultants & Contractors for changes in the same.

²  Managing all construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management activities

²  Coordinating with consultants and Subcontractors, monitor their performance in view of project schedule.

²  Ensuring effective management and discipline to ensure safe execution of the project.

²  Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of the team to ensure efficiency in process operations & meeting of individual & group targets.

Site & Construction Management

²  Managing overall operations for executing civil construction projects within cost & time norms.

²  Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output.

²  Implementing Quantity Surveying services; inspecting field sites to observe and evaluate condition and operability of facilities and structures, and to collect field survey data and measurements.

²  Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project.

²  Ensuring suitable deployment of manpower & timely availability of manpower (designers & engineers).

²  Ensuring adherence to quality standards and norms. Quality Assurance / Quality Control to ensure that everything is going on as per high quality standards.

Commercial Operations:

²  Managing the tendering process from floating of bids to awarding of contracts; coordinating with consultants with regard to techno-commercial negotiations.

²  Liaising with clients, architects, consultants, Sub contractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtaining statutory clearances. Coordination of contractual issues/works related to the project.

²  Reviews of project correspondences received and advise any problem areas together with identification of any changes/additions/deletions to the contract.

²  Preparing and negotiating subcontract agreements in conjunction with Purchasing and/or Subcontract Department.

²  Evaluation, negotiation and concluding agreement to costs and revenue assist to organize and put in place the client /customer required support services.

²  Coordinate warranties, performance bonds and insurance and ensuring that they are in place in accordance with the main contract and any subcontract conditions.  Actively draft all contractual correspondence and ensure follow up.

²  Ensuring that clear and accurate records of contractual matters are maintained and to monitor key dates, against dates defined in the main contract and any subcontracts.

²   Attending all meetings concerning progress, technical contractual matters, and assists in taking and issuing minutes of such meetings. Ensuring that notices and certificates are issued and received in accordance with the main contract and subcontracts.

EMPLOYMENT SCAN

From Feb’10 to Till date with Saudi Archirodon Limited, Saudi Arabia (European Management Company) as  Regional Project Controls Engineer

Project Undertaken                  :           Jubail Export Refinery – Package 5A – Building Works.

Client                                        :           Saudi Aramco.

Consultant                                 :           Technip Saudi Arabia Ltd.

Estimation                                 :           US$ 450 Million

Major Works:

·        Construction of 1 no’s of Double storey of Main Control Building consists of Central Control Rooms, Offices & Services Rooms, Canteen, Technical Rooms, HVAC Rooms and Electrical & Transformer Rooms..

·        Construction of 4 no’s of Double storey Electrical Main Substation Buildings.

·        Construction of 3 no’s of Electrical Sub Main and Plant Substation Buildings.

·        Construction of Double storey Process Interface Buildings (PIB) and Transformer Areas.

Project Undertaken                  :           Shoibha Power Plant Project – Stage 3.

Client                                        :           Saudi Electricity Company.

Consultant                                 :           Alstom Power Centrales

Estimation                                 :           US$ 1. 2 Billion

Major Works:

·        Construction of 3Nos of Steam Turbine Hall.

·        Construction of Central Electrical & Control Buildings.

·        Construction of Chemical Dosage Station, Air Pre heater Washing Basin, Light Fuel Oil Pumping Station.

·        Construction of Marine Works like Cooling Water Intake channel (onshore).

·        Construction of FGD Absorber & Reactor Tower, Booster Fans, Aeration Station, Electrical Building & Pumping Station.

·        Laying, joining & testing of offshore GRP Discharge pipes of Dia 4000mm around 38km from shore.

Project Undertaken                  :           Raz AZ Zawr Desalination Plant.

Client                                        :           Saline Water Conservation Corporation.

Estimation                                 :           US$ 800 Million

Major Works:

·        Construction of Intake Pump house.

·        Construction of MSF & DAF Buildings.

·        Construction of Seawater Intake Channel

·        Construction of Syphon and Discharge Pipes, Breakwaters & Oil booms.

·        Construction of Outfall Structures and Shore line Protections.

Project Undertaken                  :           North South Railway (NSR) Project - CTW100.

Client                                        :           Saudi Railway Organisation.

Estimation                                 :           US$ 550 Million

Major Works:

·        Construction of Main Track Line (625,450m).

·        Construction of Primary & Secondary Sidings (112,650m).

·        Construction of Bridge Culverts.

From Jul’07 to Jan’10 with Al-Futtaim Carillion LLC (British Management Company), Dubai as Planning Engineer.

Project Undertaken                  :                       Combined Cycle Power Project (CCPP22)

Client                                        :                       Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), Dubai.

Consultant                                 :                       SNC-LAVALIN, Dubai.

Estimation                                 :                       AED 120 Billion

Major Works:

·        Construction of 2 No’s of Gas Turbine Hall.

·        Construction of 1 No of Steam Turbine Hall.

·        Construction of Transformer Structure.

·        Construction of Heat Recovery Steam Generator [HRSG].

·        Construction of Boilers/ ST Electrical Building.

·        Laying, joining & testing of pipes for Cooling Water System.

Project Undertaken                  :                       Construction of POTLINE 5B & 6B.

Client                                        :                       Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), Dubai.

Consultant                                 :                       SNC-LAVALIN, Dubai.

Estimation                                 :                       AED 180 Billion

Major Works:

·        Construction of Pot room buildings in 5B & 6B areas.

·        Construction of Busbar Trenches & Busbar Tunnels.

·        Construction of Retaining Wall around Pot line areas.

·        Laying of Storm Water Drainage Pipe in Pot line areas.

·        Construction of MCP Maintenance Shop, Pumping Station, Pot delining Building.

Project Undertaken                  :                       FTP Foundations at 5B & 6B areas.

Client                                        :                       Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL), Dubai.

Consultant                                 :                       SNC-LAVALIN, Dubai.

Estimation                                 :                       AED 90 Billion

Major Works:

·        Construction of Substation Building, Blower Room & Control Room.

·        Construction of Fresh Alumina Unloading Station.

·        Construction of Crushed Bath, Crane & Rail Foundations.

·        Construction of FTP Fan Foundations.

·        Construction of Fresh Alumina & Stack Foundations.

From Jul’06 - Jun’07 with IVRCL Infrastructures and Projects Ltd, Cochin as Planning Engineer.

Project Undertaken                  :                       Construction of 36MLD Water Treatment Plant

Client                                        :                       Kerala Water Authority.

Consultant                                 :                       WAPCOS Consortium, Kerala.

Major Works:

·        Construction of 6 No’s of Filter Beds.

·        Construction of Treatment Plant Building.

·        Construction of Clarifier, Floculator and Clari-floculator.

·        Construction of Wash Water Tanks and Storage Tanks.

·        Construction of Aeration Tanks & Storage Tanks.

·        Laying, Joining & Testing of DI Pipes & Specials.

From Jun’01 - Jul’03 with Annai Developers Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore as Site Engineer.

SCHOLASTICS                       

Masters of Business Administration in Project Management- Pursuing

Alagappa University (Distance Education), Karaikudi.

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

 Anna University, Chennai.

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Al-Ameen Institute of Technology, Erode.

Skill Set

           Drafting                         :           AutoCAD2004.

           Modelling Package           :           ADT3.3, Archicad 9.

           Animation                      :           3D Viz.

           Analysis Package             :           Staad.pro2004, Qe-Pro.

           Management Packages     :            MSProject2004, MS Project Server, Primavera3.1 & 6.

           ERP Packages                 :           SAP R/3 – PS (Project System) Module.

           Platform                         :           Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista.

Personality Enhancement Courses

Ø  Training in PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (PMP) conducted by CADD CENTRE PVT LTD, Chennai.

Ø  Training in CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT conducted by Dubai Aluminium Company, Dubai.

Ø  Training in PROJECT CONTROLS conducted by Saudi Archirodon Company, Jeddah, K.S.A.

Ø  Diploma in Civil CAD, Six Sigma Software Solutions, Erode.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Fathers Name                :           N. Ramachandran

Date of Birth                 :           14^th Aug 1981

Sex & Age                     :           Male, 29 Yrs.

Nationality                     :           Indian

Religion                         :           Hindu

Marital Status                 :           Single

Language known           :           English, Tamil & Hindi,

Passport Details             :           F9648945.

Permanent Address        :           23, Nehru Street, Kollampalayam,

                                                Erode - 638002.

                                                Tamilnadu, India.

                                                Phone No. (Res): +914242402198

I hereby declare that the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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