SURESH GANESAN B.Tech, M.S (Const. Mgt,UK)

Mobile:+971502453538 ~ E-Mail: suresh86srmec@gmail.com

Planning and Project Control

PROFESSIONAL SNAPSHOT

»         An astute professional with sevenyears of experience in Project Management, Construction management, Billing Operations and Contract Administration.

»         Presently designated as Senior Engineer Project Control with Al Asab Gen Contracting Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

»         Adroit in Budget planning & cost controlling, Project planning & Controlling, executing & spearheading projects involving development, contract administration, stakeholder management, resource planning with a flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance to quality standards.

»         Proficient in project planning & management, measurement & estimation of quantity, preparation of BOQ, rate analysis, identification of the claims, extra works at site, administration of contracts, arbitration and dispute resolution.

»         Experienced in implementing strategic facilities management solutions to facilitate efficient transition, lower operating costs while maintaining quality service.

»         Deft in swiftly ramping up projects in close co-ordination with Client, Sub- contractors, consultants, architects and other external agencies, ensuring on time deliverables.

»         Excellent relationship management, analytical and negotiation skills.

CORECOMPETENCIES

Project Management 

ð  Controlling project activities & handling the complete project management cycle entailing requirement gathering and final execution of the same.

ðFinalizing requirements and specifications in consultation with engineering consultants/ collaborators, external suppliers & clients.

ðMaintaining healthy cash flows for all the projects in execution by ensuring timely billing to the client in line with the terms of payment and work carried out at site.

ðNegotiating and finalising the order within/or less than the set budget considering both technical and commercial implications.

Knowledge Purview

ðGained exposure in use of advanced project management techniques including P3M(project, program and portfolio management), OGC (office of government commerce, UK) Gateway Review Process and  MSP( management of successful programs) for successful delivery of construction projects from inception to decommissioning.

ðExpert in procurement management to ensure smooth delivery of projects using the most appropriate methods with consideration of supply chain value drivers and objectives.

ðValue and whole life asset management to ensure best possible value for money for the supply chain.

ðSupply chain management and project management techniques detailed by executives from the largest construction companies in the world.

ðPossess in-depth understanding of risk management for minimization of project uncertainties & maximizing efficiency.

ðApplied construction management to ensure maximum project implementation efficiency.

ðResearch project:Independent research into identify the optimal risk allocation using construction contracts for construction projects.

Contract Management

ðPreparing & floating of tenders to contractors/sub contractors, evaluation of offers, techno-commercial discussion & finalization of contract in view of project schedule.

ðInspecting and assessing the allocated civil work, liaising with Building Inspectors and outside Contractors.

ðCoordinating with Project Managers enable schedules of work and also prepare work progress report.

ðPreparing technical & commercial bid, discussing & negotiating the contractual issues with the client until the award of contract.

Construction Management 

ð  Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilisation to maximise the output.

ð  Deployment of suitable manpower and equipments / materials and proper planning to ensure timely execution of the projects.

ð  Material Planning & developing vendors for obtaining timely procurement of materials & equipments at cost effective prices to ensure smooth execution of projects.

Billing Operations

ð  Evaluating & executing contracting works in co-ordination with consultants, contractors and clients.

ð  Preparing bills & interacting with clients for providing improvised billing support.

ð  Preparing, submitting & finalizing the client bill as per BOQ and executing Quantity surveying for client bill.

Resource Deployment 

ð  Developing vendors for obtaining timely procurement of materials & equipments at cost effective prices to ensure smooth execution of projects.

ð  Ensuring suitable deployment of manpower & timely availability of manpower and equipments / materials to ensure timely execution of the projects.

Quality Assurance / Compliance

ð  Devising and implementing processes, in line with organizational standards and client specifications.

ð  Checking and monitoring material quality received from vendors/ suppliers to ensure tough construction.

ð  Maintaining records of tests, monitoring sub-contractors’ execution of the work, and ensuring material stocks are sufficient to meet requirements.

ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov’11 – till date: Al Asab Gen Contracting Company, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Senior Engineer Project Control

ð  Prepared reports like Earned Value Analysis, Productivity Analysis, Job Cost Report , Cash Flow Statement and facilitated decision making process

ð  Ensured the preparation & tracking of the project master schedule and summary level curves & man power histogram.

ð  Played pivotal in identification, monitoring & streamlining of critical paths running through the Project Master Schedule and individual contracts.

ð  Consolidated weekly/monthly reports including ‘S’-curves for client & management review.

ð  Saved costs through optimum utilisation of resources.

ð  Successfully aligned the project work scope with company’s structured WBS (Work Breakdown Structure).

ð  Effectively coordinated with sub-contractors.

Major Projects Executed

Project:1

Type of construction     : Buildings and Machine foundations.

Project Value                : 310 Million AED.

Client                            : CPECC / Abu Dhabi Company for onshore oil operations (ADCO)

Consultant                    : ILF Consulting Engineers (PMC)

Project:2

Type of construction     : Fire training ground with fire fighting systems.

Project Value                : 38 Million AED.

Client                            : GASCO, UAE

Project:3

Type of construction     : Road Construction

Project Value                : 115 Million AED.

Client                            : ADNOC, UAE

Jan’09 – Jun’10: Simplex Infrastructures LLC, Muscat, Oman

Planning Engineer

Major projects Executed

Type of construction     : Multi-storied residential building,

Project Value                : 70 Million OMR

Built-up area                  : 1.8 million sq. ft.

Client                            : SBG (Saud Bhawan Groups)

Consultant                    : Kadri

Jul’07 – Nov’08: Maytas Infra Limited, Orissa, India

Asst. Engineer – QS & Site Execution Major Projects Executed

Type of Construction     : Township (Residential Buildings, School, Hospital, Shopping Mall, Cinema Theater, Auditorium)

Project Value                : 230 Crores, INR

Built up area                  : 2.3 Million Sq.ft

Client                            : Vedanta Aluminium Ltd.

Contract Type               : EPC

Design Consultant         : ECADI (East China Architectural Design & Research Institute Co. Ltd.)

Jul’05 – Nov’05: Evergreen Enterprises Ltd, TamilNadu, India

Trainee

Type of Construction     : (G+2) Residential Building Project

Project Value                : 9 Crores, INR

ACADEMIA

2011                 MS International Construction Management from University of Leeds, United Kingdom (Grade  2:1).

2007                 B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) from SRM University, India with 83.7%.

2003                 XII from Amala Matriculation School, Salem with 87%.

2001                 Diploma in Computer Applications from,Madurai-KamarajUniversity,Tamil Nadu, with 80%.

Accolades

ð  Attained State 2^nd rank in General Mechanics in school XII^th standard.

ð  Achieved “C” Grade in “A” Certificate Exam conducted by 15 (TN) battalion NCC in 2000.

MEMBERSHIPS

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, UK. Membership ID: 5619411

CIOB - The Chartered Institute of Building, UK. Membership ID: 1517089

IT FORTE

Scheduling Tool:                       :                       PrimaveraP6

Designing Tools            :           AutoCAD 2007;

Operating System         :           Windows Vista, Windows 2007 & Windows XP

Packages                     :           MS-Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

TRAININGS ATTENDED

ð  “Concepts of Project Management and Researches for Enhancing the Quality of Construction Management “ at Maytas Infra’s Head Office from Faculties of NICMAR, Hyderabad.

ð  Primavera P6 from CAAD centre.

ð  PMP (Project Management Professional)

EXTRACURRICULAR ENGAGEMENTS

ð  Served as a Lieutenant Cadet People leader (LCPL) in National Cadet Corps, Tamil Nadu Battalion, India.

ð  Successfully presented a talk on College Symposium, about Wonders of Ancient Architecture at SRM University, in Chennai in Mar’05.

ð  Presented 3 technical papers and won many awards in National Level Symposiums and Seminars.

ð  Presented the outcomes of the research work on the topic “Computer Aided Analysis of the Behaviour of Overhead Water Tank Subjected to Impact Load” in the conference proceedings of National Level Conference “TEACE ‘09”, organised by SRM University, India.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth                 : 10^th February 1986

Permanent Address       : 72-Periyathottam, Suriyampalayam, Tiruchengode, Namakkal - 637209, Tamilnadu, India.

Present Address           : Abu Dhabi, UAE

Nationality                     : Indian

Passport Status                        : Passport No:G2738882, Issued  date: 27-04-2007, Exp date:26-04-2017

Marital Status                : Married

Languages Known         : Tamil, English, Hindi, Telugu, and Arabic.

UAE Driving Licence      : Available