Project Manager Management

Location:

Hamad Town, Northern Governorate, Bahrain

Posted:

May 02, 2024

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Ramit Shrivastava

Architectural Professional

PMP, M Plan, B Arch, LEED

Profile: Project Manager in Building Industry withArchitect &ID experience in Building Industry

A highly creative and result oriented resource working as Projects Planner Coordinator/Architect for last 29+ years, including 27 years in the Middle East with a proven track record in PM, Architecture, Construction and Interiors in the construction industry

Core Competencies include…

Project Management & Coordination ~ Architectural Designing ~Data presentation ~ Planning & Scheduling ~ Report Writing ~ Scheduling, Analysis, & Designing ~ Architectural Presentation- Views & Drawings~ Interior Execution, Status Reporting~Conduct Workshops ~ Draft Official Letter ~ Review Design ~ Working Drawings Approval~ Site Supervision ~Baseline Management ~ RFI writing~ Change Management ~Technical Specifications ~ Resource Optimization~ LEED Certifications

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Proven capability in project management, scheduling, review, working drawings, detailing, & site coordination; highly persuasive in sharing mission and vision with a verifiable track record in achieving goals as per project needs and stakeholders expectations

Hands on experience & proficiency to independently handle projects for Malls, Hotels, Medical facilities, housing complex, Automobile showrooms, multi storey flat scheme, office interiors, luxury villas, palace interiors, Office building design, Museums, Conference Centers, Exhibition Centre

Strong judgment and application of knowledge to develop Shop drawings various project; travelled to USA, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi to carry out duties related to projects.

Adept with demonstrated competence in architectural supervision and developing skills set of others; open to project analysis and constructive criticism, and explore remedial solutions

Organizational management capability to meet objectives while adhering to approved policies & procedures; exceptional leadership style and communication and presentation skills, awareness of practical creativity and ability to learn from experience

Cooperative & team commitment driven with the initiative and self motivation to overcome hurdles; deft in fulfilling demanding budgets, objectives & deadlines with high standards of safety & quality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Naib Consulting, Saudi Arabia -August 2022 to Present as Senior Project Manager, Tabuk

Managing Design Proposals, Client Meetings, Site Supervision, Site Inspection, MOM, RFI handling, coordination, Contractor Management, Variation approvals, Architectural-MEP-Coordination handling

Projets-Office Interiors for Infoys/ Neom in Tabuk KSA, Prorta cabin layout camps, Industrial Sheds etc in Tabuk.

GMA Architects- Bahrain

(A leading Design and Execution company)

Senior Project Manager (July 2021 to present)

(Reporting to the Managing Director & leading a team of 5- Interior Designers, Engineers and Draftsmen)

Responsibilities:

As Projects Manager, oversee architectural project management of various buildings under Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resorts- 5 Star Hotel

Performance Indices-

Engaged in Design Management of the projects

Coordinate between studio & site as well as various departments for architecture design, interior design, site activity.

Make design presentation as well as make drawing reviews and approve or recommend improvements.

Prepare progress report to communicate with top management.

Understand client requirements through Client Meetings, written briefs, byelaws, analysis and past experience

Works independently or with very little supervision from team leaders and can serve as a leader on some or all project phases: conceptual design, programming, space planning, DD, SD, and CD’s, Site Execution

Accept and take ownership for the delivery of project design tasks (as directed) on time and to Conceptualize a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program

- Utilize BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of buildings and their components; can use, and redline Revit/CAD/BIM on production drawings and details that meet the design criteria.

- Presenting the building design to stakeholders (client groups and project teams) during early project phases

- Develop space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program.

Have a high level understanding of local codes, health and safety requirements, and be able to work well within integrated design team members.

- Evaluate and select building systems and materials.

- Understands QA processes and how to make needed corrections and/or revisions on production materials.

- Coordinate building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

- Implement sustainable design principles from LEED into the building design and surrounding environment.

- Analyze site using principles of EIA incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social and economic conditions.

- Develop building design in accordance with cost parameters

- Participate in development of the program and other pre-design efforts

- Serves as a trainer and resource for more junior level staff

- Ensure that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction

- Present the building design to stakeholders (client groups and project teams)

- Capable of quickly coming up with design alternatives on design assignments.

- Can assemble a complete set of drawings and specifications to meet the design intent.

- Can perform in all aspects of the Concept phase to build the design concept.

- Keeps abreast of technological developments such as new codes, new design concepts, computer applications, drafting methods, etc.

- Manage change Management, RFI resolution

- Manage Subcontractors

- Maintain good relationships with clients, contractors, agencies and consultants.

Accomplishments:

Made noteworthy contribution to complete Architectural project such as Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resorts- 5 Star Hotel

Instrumental in outlining a robust monitoring system well suited for the project, aligned with contractual documents and ensured close tracking at all times.

CBSP-JV (Cebarco Shapoorji Joint Venture) Bahrain

(A leading Construction company)

Architectural Coordinator (April 2019 – June 2021)

(Reporting to the Managing Director & leading a team of 10- Engineers and Draftsmen)

Responsibilities:

As Projects Coordinator, oversee architectural project management of various buildings such as Hotels, biggest mall in Bahrain, The Galleria Mall, Vida Serviced apartments meet performance targets as per the defined Key Performance Indices-

Engaged in project Management and tracking of the projects

RFI generation and resolution

Shop drawing production leading a team of Architects, Engineers, Draftsmen

Coordinate between studio & site as well as various departments for architecture design, interior design, procurement and site activity.

Execute schedules based on zoning plans & combine third party programmes as Master programme.

Monitor project using baseline programming, progress reports & charts, develop S curve, & mitigate risks.

Select vendors for procurement of materials

Undertake resource planning & execution, quantity estimation, and maintain resource logs

Interface with subcontractor & other local parties on issues and activities

Develop cost time projections and seek Change management solutions

Prepare progress documentation and conduct delay analysis with responsibility for claims against delays

Make design presentation as well as make drawing reviews and approve or recommend improvements.

Prepare progress report to communicate with top management.

Accomplishments:

Made noteworthy contribution to complete Architectural project such as Marassi Mall, 40000 sqmt, Vida Hotel and Serviced Apartment (high end residences) having a value of BD 150 Million

Instrumental in outlining a robust monitoring system well suited for the project, aligned with contractual documents and ensured close tracking at all times.

GHE (Gulf House Engineering) Bahrain

(A leading Architectural Consulting company)

Senior Architectural Coordinator (Nov 2016 – March 2019)

(Reporting to the Managing Director & leading a team of 7)

Responsibilities:

As Projects Coordinator, oversee architectural project management of various buildings such as National Defence College, Palatial Villas, Flat Schemes, Villa Compounds

Performance Indices-

Engaged in Design Management of the projects

Coordinate between studio & site as well as various departments for architecture design, interior design, site activity.

Make design presentation as well as make drawing reviews and approve or recommend improvements.

Prepare progress report to communicate with top management.

- Understand client requirements through Client Meetings, written briefs, byelaws, analysis and past experience

- Works independently or with very little supervision from team leaders and can serve as a leader on some or all project phases: conceptual design, programming, space planning, DD, SD, and CD’s.

- Accept and take ownership for the delivery of project design tasks (as directed) on time and to Conceptualize a building design from both a functional and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program

- Development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats in order to express the design intent and communicate to project team, client, and building user groups.

- Presenting the building design to stakeholders (client groups and project teams) during early project phases

- Develop space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program.

- Must have a high level understanding of local codes, health and safety requirements, and be able to work well within integrated design team members.