Project Quality Assurance

Harshad . Desai. Tel. No.: 510-***-**** / E-

Mail: **************@*****.***

- Project Planning & Scheduling -

Career Overview

Over 15 years of experience in Project Planning, Scheduling &

Adherence.

Since Aug'87 to '94 as Consultant And Electrical Contractor.

Skilled in Project Planning encompassing Development of Project

Plan covering:

-Project Scheduling and Analysis -Project Set up

-Technology Selection -Solutions

Architecting

-Effort & Cost Estimation -Project Co-

ordination

-To Be and As Is Understanding

-Project Stabilization

-GAP Analysis -Process

Improvement

-Quality Assurance & Compliance -Status

Tracking

Demonstrated abilities in swift ramp up of projects through

effective planning.

Handled key projects with the distinction of managing projects

of diversified nature across the career span.

Proven track record in implementing cost saving measures to

achieve substantial reduction.

Skillful in enhancing systems to bring greater cost efficiency

levels & energy reductions.

Resourceful at strategising techniques and implementation of the

same for maximum utilization of manpower, machinery and materials and to

deliver quality output.

Proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven

ability to enhance operational effectiveness and meet operational goals

within the cost, time & quality parameters.

Effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills,

leadership qualities and analytical power for building a strong & motivated

team.

Areas of Expertise

Project Planning: Conceptualizing the detailed project reports;

project execution programme after thorough discussion with clients, site

selection, and project evaluation in terms of outlays & profits attached.

Cost Planning: Ensuring that the tender amount is close to the

first estimate or that any likely difference between the two is anticipated

and that the money available for the projects is allocated consciously and

economically to the various components and finishes.

Budgeting: Preparing contract budgets & ensuring that the same

is not exceeded.

Scheduling: Planning, scheduling, procurement of Equipments and

works - Preparation of Tender document, MR, tendering, evaluation of both

commercial and technical parts of the tender, placing order, stage

monitoring etc.

Project Procurement: Steering strategic sourcing through

identification of cost effective vendors/suppliers for procurement with an

aim of reducing cost while improving quality & reliability.

Contract Management: Evaluating contractor's bids, commercial

discussion & finalization of contracts.

Man Management: Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance

of the team to ensure efficiency in process operations and meeting of

individual & group targets.

Employment Details

Since Aug'87 to June'94 as Consultant And Contractor.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

Playing a key role in planning, designing, executing and

interfacing with clients, procurement of materials, following up vendors,

supervision of on going projects, measurement of works as Freelance

Consultant.

Handling Electrification of Chemical Pharmaceutical, Aluminium

Strips & Foils, Electronic Factories, Commercial and Industrial Unit as

Electrical Contractor.

Jul'85-Aug'87 with M/S. PHE Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai as

Project Engineer - Electrical

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing tender documents, evaluating tenders,

executing and supervising various engineering projects, breweries,

mechanized laundry, sewerage, pumping station up to 10MVA capacity.

Accountable for detail planning, interacting and controlling all

projects, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and

maintenance stage.

Playing a key role in the execution and expedition of all

contractual, administrative and finance matters.

Interacting with clients, suppliers, attending project meetings,

enforcing site construction proceedings and construction management.

Preparing proposals, feasibility studies, tender documents,

specifications and power auditing..

Other Freelance Assignments

Sept'94-Dec'95 B. Mehtalia & Associate - General Motors Ltd.,

Gujarat

Jan'96-Mar'96 Pepsi Ltd., Bottling Plant Expansions.

Sept'96-Mar'97 "

Since 2007 Konstelec Engineers, Mumbai as Free Lancer

Apr'05-Mar'06 Gherzi Eastern Ltd., Mumbai

Education

1975 Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Board of Technical

Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh,India.

1976 Diploma in Industrial Management from Podar College,Mumbai

India.

2011 Appeared for EIT Exam. April-2011.

Personal Details

* Knowledge of AutoCAD-2009.

*MS-Office.

* Learnt- "C" class Car driving. To give Driving Test soon. Learning-

Language- Spanish.

* Member- LinkedIn.- ProNet- Experience-Unlimited-Fremont-CA.

Address: 220 Kerry Common, Fremont, CA-94536

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