Profile
Construction management professional offering 19 years of experience in Infrastructure, Upstream & Downstream project and construction management. Work well in multi-national project organization through phases of project from design stage, procurement, contracting, construction and start-up. Proven ability to lead contractors, collaborate with peers and supervise subordinates to deliver project’s objectives. Now keen to work on new challenges with other international company in a higher capacity position.
Educational Qualifications
• Degree in Civil Engineering in 1996, REC Nagpur
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Diploma in Industrial Safety
Professional Memberships
Project Management Institute (PMI)
The Institution of Engineers -India
Kuwait Society of Engineers – Kuwait
Approvals From Major Oil & Gas Operators
Approved as PMC Construction Engineer by KAFCO/ KNPC
Approved as QA/QC Engineer- Civil by KNPC
Approved as QC-Civil by Saudi ARAMCO
Strengths
• Strong competency in Project and Construction management acquired from assignment with upstream project within Indian and international locations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait and Qatar). Experience covers wide project life-cycle from Detail Design, Procurement, Contracting and facilities handover.
• Excellent in project safety and risk management skills, providing safety leadership in all facets of project executions. Develop, execute and steward safety programs for projects. Lead risk assessment/Risk screening team, conduct safety training/teambuilding/workshop and perform HSE audit for project.
• Established leadership quality through supervisory roles and responsibilities. Set group objectives and provide direction to team. Delegate tasks, build commitment and coach team member to achieve project objectives. Demonstrate customer service excellence in project by engaging end user and coordinate support from others to resolve project issues. Provide performance appraisal/feedback to subordinates.
Employment History
August 2009 to date
RasGas Company Limited, Doha, Qatar
Lead Construction Engineer – Project
– LNG Train Expansion/Modification/Upgrading Project: Land development, Process & Non-Process building, Warehouse, Infrastructures, Underground services, Heavy equipment foundation/Structure,
– Warehouse facilities Expansion Project: Construction of New Warehouse 200×120, Chemical Sheds, Air Condition warehouse, Infrastructures,
Underground services, Substation.
– Refurbishment of offshore control room, leaving quarter & Modification of offshore platform facilities.
– RasGas Head Quarter Fit out Project: Fit-out of 57th Story tower- “First Green Building Award Tower in Qatar” External & Internal glazing, HVAC, Electrical, Architural finishing
– Shore-base Facilities Expansion Project (offshore): Process building, Asphalt Road. Pipe rack, Pipe Support & Under ground services.
Plan, direct & coordinate and manage a portfolio of High Standard projects mostly at the same time with large complex program and milestones within the prescribed timeframe and budgets.
Prepare all documents for getting the approval from local authority – RLIC, Municipality & Civil Defense and coordinating time to time for stages approvals as required.
Working with consultant/architect to develop the detail Scope and design for the project considering the value engineering.
Prepare Project Execution Plan and Project Initial Project Cost for fund approval.
Define the Scope of Work for Construction, and determine all requirements to execute the Construction portion
Prepare all proposal documents to determine special requirements, permits, etc. that are required for construction, and need to be included in the cost estimate.
Prepare Internal Cost estimation for fund approval for project.
Develop the Scope of Services for a Construction bid package, based on available Engineering documents, material take-offs and develop a complete bid package.
Prepare the tender document and forward all bid documents to the tender board for subcontract administration.
Evaluate the tender document and prepare the proposal to tender committee and award the contract. Participate in evaluation and negotiation of the bids received; make recommendation for selection of a subcontractor.
Prepare Risk management and the implementation of mitigating actions as per lesson learned from projects.
Review and approve Project Quality Plan, Project Safety Plan, Resources planning & Construction time schedules.
Participate in the review of documents for constructability. Determine the amount of modularizing that will be cost effective.
Implement progress monitoring techniques for each contractor, in accordance with the applicable Policies and Work Instructions, or as may be required for a specific contract
Recommend new processes where needed to improve quality or on-time delivery. To conduct quality control and quality assurance for all Projects and maintain record.
Lead the project team, including planning and coordination of construction engineering, facilitate the communication and interaction among the functional representatives both internal and external
Initiate and periodically update the Construction Execution Plan. Support of the construction site and reporting progress measurement.
Prepare periodic management reports and presentations
Review and approval of Field Change Notices. Always priority to NO claim system.
Prepare the change management document and make sure approval get prior to any changes.
Coordinate with contractor to develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated eventualities
Evaluate progress, status, and provide overall support of the Construction Management Team
Manage construction project budget and control expenses effectively and monitor the case flow.
Prepare a monthly update with the management, of the Construction Cost forecast portion of the Project Cost Report.
Review and approve Contractors’ payment invoices to ensure compliance with work executed and posted in SAP.
Issue internal work orders with SAP for action by internal operation department.
Coordinate with internal and External Audit team as per company policy and procedure. Make sure all system shall be follow for no Issue during audit.
Preparation of the final construction project report and lessons learned. Implement lessons learned
May 2006 to July 2009
Mott MacDonald Ltd(Seconded to Kuwait National Petroleum Company) Kuwait
Project/Construction Engineer Project Management Support & Consultancy Services (PMC)
Kuwait Aviation Fuel Company New Depot Project: Tank farm, KFCO New HQ, Control Building, Pipe Rack, Cross Country Pipe Line, Concrete pavement, Box Culvert, Loading Bay, Compressor/Heavy equipment foundation.
Monitoring and controlling a wide range of major and multi-discipline Projects and maintenance activities. Ensuring timely and cost effective completion from conception to commissioning and make ensure that work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and contract procedures.
Works with in established company corporate and industry policies and procedures but assists with the formulation of project strategies
Develop risk control and contingency plans to eliminate or minimize risks.
Evaluates contractors progress and directs contractors on corrective actions required for rescheduling construction
Reviews and updates projects execution strategy in light of identified constraints in terms of cost, time and resources available. Analyzes activity and performance to identify areas for improvement. Benchmark activity performance against best practices in the industry
Advice on all matters related to construction and pre commissioning activities in assigned area. Includes application of relevant construction methods, pre-commissioning procedures, terms and conditions of Contractors, schedule and reporting packages
Frequent external contacts with supplier representatives, engineering contractors, and construction contractors during planning and execution of projects.
Leads the preparation and processing of tender requirements for construction / installation projects. Includes preparation of technical specifications, evaluating bids for major projects and recommending acceptable bidders
Develops and determines overall work performance, terms of reference for contractors, projects standards and working procedures.
Initiates and chairs project meetings between PMC and contractors.
Hands over project site and schedules performance reviews in accordance with the projects master plan.
Support audit teams, design/propose quality improvement programs and Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations
Proposes alternative purchasing strategies, sets technical evaluation criteria, supervise technical evaluation and request though SAP for of multi million purchase orders.
March 2005 to April 2006
Al Jaber Energy Services, Habshan, Abu-Dhabi, UAE
Project Engineer – Civil OGD III Project, Habshan – (EPC)
GASCO Contract No: 25113 Eastern Bechtel Company Ltd.
Review all contract documentation to assess feasibility of construction, identify any potential areas of difficulty and take note of any variations required in the construction.
Participate in the development and review of the project planning process and create a schedule, which is in line with the project requirements including establishing the sequence and duration of activities.
Generate TDR (Technical Document Register) as a level 4 schedule and ensure that all relevant data required for construction is contained in it. Monitor the issue of drawings as per the forecast dates mentioned in the TDR, identify any discrepancies and bring it to the attention of the Lead Engineer. Take corrective actions wherever required in the case of missing data from either the client or vendor.
Review Engineering drawings, documents and deliverables relating to area of functional responsibility to assess constructability and consistency with contract requirements. Prepare and issue purchase requests for materials and consumables.
Prepare and review project specific and other procedures to ensure comprehensive cover of all project activities as per the contract requirements.
Coordinate all project related activities with other departments and sections to ensure effective integration of tasks and minimize potential delays.
Participate in the finalization of work to be outsourced to sub contractors including bid evaluation and terms of contract. Monitor the performance of the sub contractor once the contract has been awarded.
Monitor the progress of the project as per the project plan and against the client’s requirements and take corrective action whenever required.
Ensure the availability of necessary resources for the smooth execution of the project.
Follow up with clients on approvals and instructions, attend client meetings and liaise with client on all issues of the project deliverables.
Monitor and review the receipt of vendor deliverables including compliance with vendor specifications and ensure that all equipment is delivered within the procurement plan.
Participate in the project activity report preparation and verify all data to ensure that it is accurate and accurately reflects the status of the project.
Coordinate with relevant certification agencies for the endorsement of regulated activities.
Participate in the preparation of all final documentation during the closure of the project.
Participate in the formal review of the project post completion to identify areas for improvement.
October 1999 to Feb 2005
Mott MacDonald Ltd, Dammam, KSA
Senior Project Engineer
– Berri Gas Plant Sulfur Recovery Project
– Abqaiq Gas Plant – Power Plant Expansion
– Shedgum Gas Plant Debottlenecking Project
Monitors and controls a wide range of major and multi-discipline engineering projects activities. Ensuring timely and cost effective completion from conception to commissioning its includes supervising and controlling construction/installation works on site personally and through subordinates to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with agreed specifications and contract procedures. Test completed work and lead commissioning, acceptance and hand over procedures. Prepares progress and other required reports and ensures timely provision of all required project documentation and certification.
Leads in a comprehensive technical and supervisory role to support all engineering and construction related work activities for projects.
Works with in established company corporate and industry policies and procedures but assists with the formulation of project strategies
Develop risk control and contingency plans to eliminate or minimize risks.
Evaluates contractors progress and directs contractors on corrective actions required for rescheduling construction
Reviews and updates projects execution strategy in light of identified constraints in terms of cost, time and resources available. Analyzes activity and performance to identify areas for improvement. Benchmark activity performance against best practices in the industry
Advice on all matters related to construction and pre commissioning activities in assigned area. Includes application of relevant construction methods, pre-commissioning procedures, terms and conditions of Contractors, schedule and reporting packages
Frequent external contacts with supplier representatives, engineering contractors, and construction contractors during planning and execution of projects.
Leads the preparation and processing of tender requirements for construction / installation projects. Includes preparation of technical specifications, evaluating bids for major projects and recommending acceptable bidders
Develops and determines overall work performance, terms of reference for contractors, projects standards and working procedures.
Initiates and chairs project meetings between Client and contractors.
Hands over project site and schedules performance reviews in accordance with the projects master plan.
Support audit teams, design/propose quality improvement programs and Follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations
July 1996 to August 1999
Larsen and Toubro Ltd, ECC Group, Mumbai, India
Civil Site Engineer Construction of DHDS Project at BPCL (Refinery),Mumbai, India.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. / Engineers India Ltd
Plan, monitor & implement project plans within preset budgets and deadlines and coordinating projects for the set up facilities
Participates in the initial definition and design of Civil and Structural facilities.
Supervises and controls construction and installation activities on site. Includes approving work schedules and monitoring actual construction activities & attending site meetings.
Ensure effective resource planning for optimizing man & machine utilization, reducing wastes for enhancing productivity and profitability.
Finalize supply of equipment in advance and ensure delivery has been made in time.
Preparation of Invoice plan for the respective month and projection for the next quarter and follow up if there is any deviation.
Follow up for variations, documentation, submission and monitor the same and get approval from concerned.
Coordinate with Purchase, Sub Contractors, operation and other interface teams for resolving all site related issues on regular basis.
Ensure submission of Management Information System (MIS) on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Developing an integrated management system for meeting the standard requirements.
Review civil project proposals and/ or execution and apply lessons learnt for continuous improvement.
Participates in the Duty Roster.
Direct responsibility for more than 200 contractor staff across various disciplines
Courses & Training
• Effective Project Coordinator – IIR Middle East 2013
• Diploma in Project Management – IIM Pune 2012
• Supervisory Management Skills November 2011
• Introduction to Project Management Course PMP, January 2010.
• Introduction to Project Management Course CMCS, June, 2006.
• Leadership Supervision Course Bechtel, July, 2006.
Skills
19 Years of Experience
Project Management
Construction Management
Communications and Working Relationships
Problem Solving/Complexity
Integration
Time Management
Cost
Quality Management
Risk Management
Competencies
Achievement Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Customer Service Orientation
Concern for Safety, Quality & the Environment
Conceptual Thinking
Technical Expertise & Development
Teamwork & Cooperation
Software
MS-Office, MS-Project, Auto-CAD, Primavera, SAP-Procurement, Supply chain management & Finance
Languages
English, Hindi & Arabic
