Project Manager Management

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Ross Paul Singh

O bjective

Construction Contracts manager/Project manager with many years of experience in design and

construction of civil engineering structures, roads, bridges, utilities, ground works and commercial /

residential build projects. Enthusiastic, self disciplined with a good personality. Possessing excellent

communication and decision-making abilities, able to respond to a demanding schedule, proven to

be highly motivated in all areas. Managed and controlled medium to large construction projects,

ensuring all planned works meet target dates with accurate financial control.

E xperience

Oct, 2006 - Present Skanska UK London UK

S enior Project M anager Utilities ( Multi Utilities as part of “One Skanska”)

I am an experienced and committed Senior Project Manager with a strong delivery focus gained

over 25 years in the construction industry, more recently leading bids as multi-utility business

covering London and including Anglian Water projects, Thames Water and UK Power Network.

Currently with Skanska UK I am required to manage high profile projects with extreme sensitivity

to the client’s customers adhering to demanding timescales. Instrumental in complete turnaround

project forecasting; set higher expectations and instituted individual team-member accountability

resulting in the successful close out of the framework contract with the recovery of £21.8million

over six months. I have the responsibility for high profile projects valued over £121 million. The

roles includes project management, business development, operational delivery and management of

a direct workforce of up to 600+ operatives and 120+ staff and managers.

Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for executive-level staff including

scheduling meetings, coordinating travel and effectively managing all essential tasks.

Proven track record of accurately completing research / tender bids, reporting, information

management and business-development efforts within budget requirements.

Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes, improve

accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organisational objectives, as implemented by Skanska UK.

Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to

identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.

Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and

clear fashion.

Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with

senior management and stakeholders (Water Infrastructure, Treatment Work, Substations, Power

transmission, underground/above ground construction and delivery)

Proficient in Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Windows® operating system, with complete

accuracy.

Senior Project Manager Civils (Client Anglian Water Services, Complete process package on

waste waster Non-infrastructure)

Management of Clients requests, programs.

Dealing with all aspect of operational cost, personnel and developments.

Instrumental in complete turnaround project forecasting; set higher expectations and instituted

individual team-member accountability resulting in the successful close out of the framework

contract with the recovery of £21.8million over six months.

Undertaking initial site surveys, risk assessments and method statements

Liaise with clients in the execution of contract terms and conditions, health and safety and

associated work.

Total cost control within each managed contract.

Project Manager

Responsibility for high profile projects valued over £121 million.

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.

Management of Clients requests, programs.

Dealing with all aspect of operational cost, personnel and developments.

Consistently developed strong, sustainable relationships with Clients, Joint Venture partners and

appointed sub-contractors.

June 2005 – Oct, 2006 Highways Surfacing Limited Surrey, London UK

O ffice / Commercial Manager ( Uti lities management in

W ater/Power/Telecom’s )

Management of Clients requests, programs.

Directly and managed project development from beginning to end on underground power

networks. (including repair and maintenance)

Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining accounting processes.

Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick turnaround timelines, accurate

monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements/forecasting.

Dealing with all aspect of operational cost, personnel and developments.

Improved processes for creating client invoices which reduced overall timeframe for receiving

payments.

Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on increased levels of responsibility.

Undertaking initial site surveys, risk assessments and method statements

Total cost control within each managed contract.

Feb, 2005 – June 2005 Enterprise Management Services PLC London UK

S ite Project A gent,

Carried out site inspections, supervision, programming and management of proposed schemes

(major/minor works) with tracking databases and network spreadsheets.

Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating invoices jobs

complete and monthly statements for clients.

Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase

efficiency and productivity.

Civils underground utility design and installation, (Telecom’s/Water/Power)

Oct, 2004 – Feb- 2005 Mac & Partners Bourne UK

C ontracts Manager ( Various residential developments)

Complete control and management of site contract.

Co-ordination and programming of works in accordance with client’s specification and profile.

Quality audits, measure and final accounts.(CDM/HSE assessments)

Undertaking initial site surveys, risk assessments and construction method statements.

Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits.

Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for

management within tight deadlines.

April, 1996 – Oct 2004 (Cable & Wireless Communications) NTL: Peterborough UK

Home

C onstruction Manager ( promotion)

Instrumental in the instigation of civils and cabling as an independent department. Inspection of

civils, reinstating and cabling operatives.

Dealt with all aspects of budget and cost control within my department (Capex/Opex/Facilities).

Liaise with Civils and Cabling contractors in the execution of contract terms and conditions,

health and safety and associated work.

Managed and developed individuals within my team with positive results.(Appraisals,KPI’s)

Carried out site inspections, supervision, programming and management of proposed schemes

(major/minor works) with tracking databases and network spreadsheets.

Required to operate control documented systems, which include Progress Reports, Quality

Audits, Safety Reports and Performance Management Reports

(HSE/CDM/HAUC/KPI’s/BOM’s)

April 1995 – April 1996 Bell Cable Media PLC Norwich/Peterborough

UK

Project Engineer Provisioning (promotion)

Management of Cabling/Termination contractors for the eastern region.(Norwich/Peterborough)

Supervision of cable gangs network distribution and service distribution.(twisted copper

networks+coax and optical fibre networks)

Complete management of project from cabling, termination and activation.

Stock control and audits of cable, plant, cabinets, equipment and sundries.

Residential and high profile business. (Norwich Union / Cambridge University / MOD sites).

Oct, 1994 - April 1995 Bell Cable Media PLC Norwich/Peterborough

UK

C ivils Inspector Construction

Supervision of main term contractors with manhole construction gangs, including double skin,

shuttered and frame units.

Inspection of duct laying gangs verge, footway, carriageway and accompanying reinstatement

gangs.

Quality audits, measure and final accounts.

Co-ordination of traffic control requirements and inspections in accordance to chapter 8 (HAUC)

Jan, 1993 - Oct, 1994 Sandford Painting Contractors Ltd Peterborough UK

Assistant Manager and Quantity Surveyor, (Contract Work)

Quantity Surveying, preparing tenders from bills and take offs in accordance with relevant

specifcations.

Quality audits, measure and final accounts.

Maintaining stock levels of plant machinery, materials and sundries.

Undertaking initial site surveys, risk assessments and method statements.

Control of site Health and Safety inductions and works practices.

Supervision and co-ordination of all operatives and sub-contractors.

Oct, 1991 – Jan, 1993 Anglian Water Services Ltd Wisbech UK

S enior Technician ( Mains Rehabilitation Section)

Planning, design of new water network. (In house process training)

Supervision and co-ordination of all operatives in the Anglian region.

Liaise with contractors in the execution of contract terms and conditions, health and safety and

associated work.

Managed regular construction meeting with all relevant parties i.e. local authorities, councils,

clients and other utilities

Sep, 1986 – Oct, 1991 Striling Maynard & Partners Peterborough UK

Highways and Structural Technician

Design / construction of reinforce concrete structure.

Detailed field and structural site surveys.

Compilation of survey/inspection reports.

Site supervision of highways and mayor works £60,000 - £60.000.000

Design and construction of highways projects,(Walpole Tillney A47 bypass and Castor and

Ailsworth A47 bypass).

Supervision site management, structural surveys for commercial and domestic projects. Quality

inspections with health and safety audits, tracking progress reports and accident/damage records.

Sep, 1985 – Sep, 1986 Barclays Bank Property Division Peterborough UK

Highways and Structural Technician

Design and amendments to contact drawings

Supervision of all aspects of refurbishment.

Sub-contractors (Labors / Electricians / Carpenters / Decorators / Plumbers / Telecom Engineers)

E ducation

1985 - 1991 Peterborough Regional College Peterborough UK

O NC

Civil Engineering.

HND

Civil Engineering.

BEng (Civil Engineer Degree)

accredited by ICE partnership with Loughborough University.

Private

New Roads and Streets Works Act (Units 1-16)

City&Guilds Construction Design Management 2009

NVQ Business Project Management. Part 1 & 2 (2006/8).

Working at heights/ Manual lifting / handling.

Fiber planning, splicing and testing

Risk assessments (HSE).

British Red Cross First Aid 2009.

CITB CSCS Supervisors Card 2009

1979-1985 Orton Longueville School, Peterborough. Peterborough UK

A L evel M athematics and Art

Mathematics

Art

GSE

Mathematic

English, Art

Physics

Biology

Computer Studies.

CSE

Technical Drawing

BTEC

Social Environmental Studies

R eferences

References are available on request.

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