Rajeev R. Panicker – MSc LLM, MSc (Civil Eng.), B.E (Civil Eng.), D.C.E

Mobile: +971-********* E-Mail: ad0lvm@r.postjobfree.com Location: Dubai

PROFILE SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** **** prominent companies including:

ASGC Group, GIBCA Group, TROJAN Group, ALUMCO (ASGC Group),

JOHNSON CONTROLS (JCI ME), HONEYWELL ME, AL NABOODAH Group.

Experienced in leading Pre-Contractual review, Risk Assessment, Post Contractual Negotiations, Change Order Management, Contractual Correspondence, Cost Control, Monthly Invoicing, Project Closeout, Claims Management. Providing Reports of Cash Flow, Monthly Invoicing, highlighting Risks to higher management and board members.

Managing a team of CA/ QS and at the same time ensuring the best industry practices are followed in terms of ethics and integrity. Imparting training and having one to one session to understand their requirements and solve any work related issues being faced.

Strong communication skills, interpersonal, presentation skills, leadership skills to streamline the department operations, define policies and promote productive work culture. Problem solving skills with an ability to deal with people across all levels of management

SKILL SET

Contracts Management

Risk Management

Managing Qs

Cost Control

Reporting and Documentation

Change Order Management

Claims Management

EMPLOYMENT REVIEW

Currently working as Sr. Contracts Manager for M/s. innovo Group LLC (Al Shafar General Contracting Group) UAE.

Handling the Villanova Project with Dubai Properties for 800 Villas.

Previous:

Sr. Contracts & Qs Manager

GIBCA GROUP, Sharjah since Oct 2018 – Mar 2022 Direct Reporting to Group GM

Review Conditions of Contract and highlight the risks to management during Pre Tender Stage

Negotiate Contracts and signing of Contracts

Ensure Legal Compliance

Subcontract Management

Procurement

Change Order Management

Cost Control Management including Cost To Complete

Contractual Correspondence

Contract Close-out

Claims Management including EOT Claims

Resolve Conflicts, if any

Performance Improvement:

Direct Contract/QS department to follow the highest code of ethics and have one to one and training program to enhance the performance of business processes and workforce within set quality standards.

Improving the efficiency of Contracts/QS department to facilitate business growth and long-term project success.

Relationship Building +People Coordination:

Establish and maintain relationships with a variety of internal resources (Project Managers, Project Engineers, Accounts, Purchase and peers) and external resources (Clients, Consultants, stakeholder, vendors, partners)

Supervise all units to provide constructive feedback and submit Cash Flow and invoicing reports to top management

Review financial information in coordination with finance unit and prepare proper CTC in coordination with the PMT team.

Trojan Holding Group as Contracts & Qs Manager – June 2014 till July 2018 Direct Reporting to GM

Review Conditions of Contract and highlight the risks to management

Negotiate Contracts

Ensure Legal Compliance

Negotiate Contracts

Procurement & Subcontract Management

Monitor Implementation

Change Order Management

Claims Management including EOT Claims

Resolve Conflicts, if any

ALUMCO L.L.C as Contracts Manager- May 2013 till June-2014 Reporting to Commercial Director

Contract Development & Negotiate Contracts

Ensure Contract Compliance/Legal Compliance

Procurement and Subcontract Management

Inform Organization of Contract Terms

Monitor implementation & Contract Performance

Resolve Conflicts

Authorizing Payments

Lead a Team of Qs and Document Controllers

Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) - as Senior Contracts Administrator - Nov 2010-April 2013 Reporting to Operations Director

Support the Construction / Project Managers in the specialized area of contractual matters.

Evaluate risks of tender conditions on contractual and costing matters for discussion. Issue a risk evaluation report prior to the sign off on the contract

Coordinate the preparation of project site budget.

Coordinate the preparation of projected cash flow of all projects.

Administer Sub-Contractors and Suppliers registration, approval and termination.

Work closely with time scheduler to review progress and delays etc.

Support the close-out of contracts and maintain overview list.

Provide support during the warranty phase of the project (where and as applicable).

Honeywell Middle East as Planning & Contracts Engineer: June 2007- Feb 2010

Review of the contract & attachments

Review of all incoming & outgoing correspondence for contractual correctness including assisting in the drafting of correspondence to achieve contractual sound positions.

Preparation of subcontracts & supply contracts for subcontractors & suppliers

Management of the subcontractors including the preparation of payment statements & follow up of contractual issues.

Preparation of Change Order proposals

Compilation of adequate records & preparation of claims & time extension requests. Had assisted the Claims Manager for Honeywell for the Palm Marina Apartments wherein a claim of AED 4 Million was successfully realized (Main Contractor being Shimizu Corporation).

Monitor the project & follow up outstanding contractual issues.

Liaise with the other members of the project team.

Assist the Project Manager on an “as required” basis.

Emirates Precast, flagship company of Al Naboodah Laing O’Rourke Group – Sep 2001 – May 2007

Review of the contract & attachments

Review of all incoming & outgoing correspondence for contractual correctness including assisting in the drafting of correspondence to achieve contractual sound positions.

Preparation of subcontracts & supply contracts for subcontractors & suppliers

Management of the subcontractors including the preparation of payment statements & follow up of contractual issues.

Preparation of Change Order proposals

Planning the Production and delivery of Precast & GFRC elements

Preparation of Interim Payment applications and Payment Certificates for Subcontractors

EDUCATION

MSc Construction Law LLM Contracts and Arbitration from RGU, UK (2015-2018)

POST GRADUATION: First class with honors Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Construction Management from VJTI, Mumbai University.

GRADUATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Mumbai University.

UNDER GRADUATION : Diploma in Civil engineering from Mumbai University

IT Skills:

MS Word Excel Planning Primavera Microsoft GP MS Office Suite Internet Applications

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 14th June 1974

Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Malayalam.

Passport No: Z4914709

Driving License: Valid UAE License (775066)

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

References can be furnished upon request

Pre-Contracts/Post Contracts Administration, Managing Quantity Surveyors, Risk Management, Change Order Management, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Cost Control, Claims Management, Arbitration.

‘Looking for a Senior Managerial level job as Contracts Manager with an organisation of high repute’

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