Project Manager High Rise
Resume:
Vairavan Palaniappan
Contact Address:
Karama,Dubai.
United Arab Emirates
Email: *******@*****.***
Sr.Resident Engineer
Electric De France(MazenAl
Umran Consulting)
Project Manager
Tebodin Bilfinger
Sr.Project Manager
RK Gulf LLC
Project Manager
Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
Dubai
Project Manager
Etimaad Qatar LLC
Regional Construction
Manager
AL-GIHAZ CO, Khamis KSA
Project Manager
Integral Service Co WLL
(ISCO), Kuwait
Senior Civil & Structural
Engineer
AMEC, Kuwait
Construction Manager
Integral Service Co WLL
(ISCO), Kuwait
Project Civil & Structural
Engineer
Integral Service Co WLL
(ISCO), Kuwait
Civil & Structural
Engineer
MAC Civil Engineers LTD,
Chennai India
Civil Engineer
SPIC Group, Chennai India
Junior Engineer
Project Manager
A Result Driven Professional Experience overall more than 32 years of Project Management/Construction management and consultancy. Adept in implementation, Project Planning, and Execution Management. Project Management, Site Management, Coordination and Organization skills, effective time and cost Management and spearheading construction projects to handle Civil Construction & High Raise Building projects as well as individual Bungalows/Townhouses.
Worked in diverse construction projects ranging from medium to large scale industries and handled various critical and challenging projects from design, and execution to implementation stage Proved as an asset to the organizations worked with high communication skills have always been an added advantage in technical performance.
Professional Experience
March 2022 to
Aug 2024
Electric De France (EDF)Mazen
Al Umran Consulting Engineers Sr.Resident Engineer Oct 2021 to Feb
2022 Tebodin Bahrain Project Manager
Feb2021 to Oct
2021 RK Gulf LLC-Interior & Fitout Sr. Project Manager Oct2016 to Nov
2020 Shapoorji Pallonji
Mideast
Project Manager
May 2013to
Nov2015 Etimaad Qatar LLC Project Manager
Oct 09 to Dec
2012 Al-Gihaz Co, Khamis KSA Regional Construction Manager
Feb09 to Jul09 Integral Service Co WLL, Kuwait Project Manager Aug06 to Jan 09 AMEC, Kuwait (PMC support to
Kuwait Oil Company – KOC)
Senior Civil & Structural
Engineer
Jan 06 to Aug06 ISCO WLL, Kuwait Construction Manager Sep 03 to Dec
05
Integral Service Co WLL (ISCO),
Kuwait
Project Civil &
Structural Engineer
Mar 96 to Aug
03
MAC Civil Engineers LTD,
Chennai India
Civil & Structural
Engineer
Feb 88 to Jan96 SPIC Group, Chennai India Civil Engineer Jan85 to Jan 88 CEC, Chennai India Junior Engineer Highlights:
Project Management. Coordination with Subcontractor.
Construction Management. Coordination with Client.
Consultancy Management. Coordination with Vendors. Vairavan Palaniappan
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Core Value:
¥ Admirable experience planning managing and implementing various civil projects.
¥ Adept at preparing detailed financial models and budget forecasts.
¥ Impressive ability to inspire team members and coordinate efforts.
¥ Superlative written and verbal communication skills.
¥ Strong organizational skills.
Accomplishments:
o Held a 90% success rate on assigned projects
o Managed construction of substations in the Mountainous region for SWCC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
o Managed a $50 million project, while supervising a team of 120 workers in Kuwait - KOC Project. o Execution of an 11-floor administrative building for QP outside Qatar Petroleum with premium finishes.
o Led the construction of a new System Control Building construction project for EWA in the Kingdom of Bahrain as Senior Resident Engineer.
DETAILED WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer : Electric De France(Mazen Al Umran Consulting Engineers) Position : Sr.Resident Engineer Civil
Period : 23rd March 2022 to 15th Aug 2024
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Execution of EWA – NSCC -Bahrain Project, Client- EWA & Contractor - Cebarco 2. Client/Contractor coordination for the project in all respects. 3. Authorities coordinations with Local consultants, 4. Subcontractors' pre-qualifications and materials approvals DTS with our discipline team members.
5. Routine technical meetings and coordination meetings are organised. 6. Managed all MEP requirements and coordination as per the project needs. 7. Weekly Progress review meetings and follow-up with contractors to achieve the intermediate milestones.
8. Progressive invoice valuation and certifications with approved QS association. 9. Routine Scada contractor (GE) coordination with frequent meetings with the main civil contractor(Cebarco).
10. Overall inspection coordination with contractors and other stakeholders by identifying and sorting the issues for better performance towards project completion.
Employer : Tebodin Bilfinger Middle East.
Position : Project Manager
Period : 10th Nov 2021 28th Feb 2022.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Execution of DHL project in Muharrah area
2. Client/Contractor coordination for the project. Vairavan Palaniappan
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3. Overall inspection coordination with contractors and other stakeholders by identifying the issues and sorting out for better performance towards project completion. 4. Coordination with Authorities like BAC and EWA.
Employer : RK Gulf LLC – Interior and Fit-out
Position : Sr.Project Manager
Period : 7th Feb 2021 to 31st Oct 2021.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Execution of the projects as per scope.
2. Client/Consultant coordination for the project
3. Arrangement of materials and progress review with the site team and sub-contractors by identifying the issues and sorting them out for better performance towards project completion. 4. Prepared project budgetary projections.
5. Determined project requirements.
6. Prepare project invoices and follow up.
7. Ensure all new proposals and variations submittal to the client/consultant for approval.
Employer : Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
Position : Project Manager
Period : 16th Oct 2016 to 5th Nov 2020.
Projects Handled Client PM
Consultant Duration Position
Held
Project
Value
GREEN COMMUNITY WEST EXTENTION
PHASE 3, DIP, Dubai. (210villas+16
DuplexApartments+Retail+Recreational
Buildings infrastructure works)
M/s
Properties
Investment
M/s DEWAN
Architects
& Engineers
Oct 2016
to Dec
2017
Project
Manager
AED460
Million
52I42Dubai Marina, Dubai.
(Residential units retail, structured
Parking, External works and External
services for Podium until the fifth floor
M/s
EMMAR
Properties
PJSC
M/s DEWAN
Architects
& Engineers
Jan 2018
to June
2018
Project
Manager
AED519
Million
Maktoum Hospital Re-development
Project. Building A, BD(residential) &
C(Hotel Hyyat).Residential towers with
2 basements and 8,12&14 floors.
M/s Wasl
Properties
M/s Klink
Consult
June 2018
to Dec
2019
Project
Manager
AED560
Million
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Sub-contractor coordination for the different activities with site, materials and progress review and weekly progress review meeting with all sub-contractors by identifying the issues and sort out for the better performance towards project completion. 2. Oversee all civil construction projects and coordinate with other project managers. 3. Infrastructure execution in the service corridor about 9 utility services.(Drainage, water supply, irrigation water supply, Fire water, power HV&LV, Etisalat, chilled water line, CCTV-24x7) 4. Prepare project proposals and resolve any client issues. 5. Ensured that all proposals and contracts were signed and approved. 6. Finishing activities and handing over to clients. Employer : Etimaad Qatar LLC
Position : Project Manager
Period : 20th May 2013 to 17th Nov 2015.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Construction blast proof double storied Satellite Equipment Room (SER) building and accessories include all MEP work & FIT-OUT works inside Qatar Petroleum and their quarters for their employees outside the premises with the latest finishes. One of their administrative building has about 11 floors to accommodate the QP higher officials with high-quality premium finishes. RESPONSIBILITIES:
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1. Responsible for Project performance based on Progress, Cost and Customer satisfaction through the effective use of project-planned resources.
2. Responsible for running the project smoothly and managing all day-to-day matters to discharge the responsibilities.
3. Ensure achievement of Quality Objectives defined for the project management systems for continuous improvement in our main project as for all Civil building activities, FIT-OUT activities. 4. Ensure progress and efficiency monitoring to ensure that the project is completed within budgeted cost and time.
Exhibit capability to mobilize subcontractors efficiently and then take full ownership of subcontract administration by good control over progress, cost, quality and HSE. 5. Prepare Budget Rev-1 and ensure periodic project cost reports along with forecast for balance cost to complete are issued on a monthly frequency.
6. Manage all Suppliers including subcontractors back to back terms or improved terms and schedules than the one committed with the Customer.
7. Execute project resource management in an optimized and efficient manner.
Employer : Al-Gihaz Co, Khamis KSA
Position : Regional Construction Manager
Period : 23rd Oct 09 to 19th Dec 2012.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Construction of a 10-story administrative office building for SWCC at Shquak with high premium finishing and high standards, with all includes civil construction and FIT-OUT activities. Along with the Construction of Residential apartments for Saline Water Conversion Corporation
(SWCC)- Saudi in the Asir region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Project performance based on Progress, Cost and Customer satisfaction through effective use of project- planned resources.
2. Report to the Projects Director and lead a team of 860 and manage all activities related to 10 storied administrative buildings and residential apartments for Saline Water Conservation Consortium Government projects in the southern (Azir) region of KSA. 3. Prepare budgets for Civil Construction Projects as well MEP and FIT-OUT activities involved in the project for each project and monitor compliance with allotted budgets. 4. Develop project schedules and supervise execution from kick-off to completion ensuring achievement of all time, cost and quality concerns.
5. Prepare and implement project safety & quality plans to achieve HSEQ objectives. Employer : Integral Service Co WLL (ISCO), Kuwait
Position : Project Manager
Period : Feb 09 to Jul 09
PROJECT DETAILS:
The construction admin building 8 storied Project for KOC – Kuwait Oil Company and develop the Civil activities inside GC-23 including all necessary Interior Fit-out facilities as well in the North Kuwait oil field area.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Obtained all required material approvals from the client and arranged procurement ensuring availability aligned to project execution schedules. 2. Coordinated with the engineering consultant and client for on-time availability of approved working drawings.
3. Appointed subcontractors, finalized schedules and followed up on the execution of minor civil activities ensuring adherence to project requirements. Vairavan Palaniappan
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4. Completed the project on time, meeting the client’s quality standards and with zero accidents. 5. Ensuring the completion of stages of a project on time, within budget with quality standards. 6. Monitoring of Daily, Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports.Verification of Technical Measurements of Invoices/Claims for submission to the client.
Employer : AMEC, Kuwait (Project Management support to Kuwait Oil Company) Position : Senior Civil & Structural Engineer
Period : 29th Aug 06 to 30th Jan 09
PROJECT DETAILS:
Execution of modernization of Gathering Centers(GC) Project for KOC – In GCs, EPIC job done by Petrofac, along with Installation of corrosion, scale monitoring & inhibitor injection packages at 14 gas gathering centres (GC)of KOC Main EPC Contractor: Al Meer Technical Services Co: Monitoring of all related Civil construction activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Modernization of GC 23 in North Kuwait Main EPC Contractor: Petrofac International Major Subcontractor: Kharafi International: Monitoring of all civil & structural works. 2. As the client representative, monitored contractors executing civil & structural works ensuring adherence to schedules & specifications.
3. Coordinated with the design team for review and approval of design change notes (DCN) submitted by contractors as well as Field change Notes (FCN) according to the site conditions and incorporated the changes in the as-built drawing.
4. Prepared daily & weekly summary progress reports for higher company & KOC management. 5. Coordination with the vendors, sub-contractors, administrative control and follow-up. 6. Verification of Technical Measurements of invoices of the sub-contractors and vendorsInstallation of corrosion scale monitoring & inhibitor injection packages at 14 gathering centres.
Employer : Integral Service Co WLL (ISCO), Kuwait
Position : Construction Manager- Civil
Period : Jan 06 to Aug 06.
PROJECT DETAILS:
All Civil activities for revamping & Modernization of Waste Water Treatment Plant: 18595695- 03ut02-052, for Olefins 2 [OL2K] project. Making the foundations and structure works for an Ethylene cracking furnace.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Revamping & Modernization of Waste Water Treatment Plant: 18595695-03ut02-052, for Olefins 2
[OL2K] project
2. Deputize for the Project Manager in their absence or as delegated principally to assist the Project Manager with the following: Safe & efficient delivery of Projects to both Client & Company satisfaction.
3. Coordination with Client and subcontractor for civil& Structural works, Coordination with Project Manager to prepare the schedules, Coordination with HSEQ manager to make Safety plans etc., 4. Supervision of Construction activities in perspective of Scope, Drawings, Quality Standards and construction management.
5. Preparation of Daily and weekly Progress Reports. Progress Execution Program implementation. Employer : Integral Service Co WLL (ISCO), Kuwait
Position : Project Civil & Structural Engineer
Period : Sep 03 to Jan 05 & Feb 05 to Dec 06.
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PROJECT DETAILS:
Cross country Mogas 12” dia Pipeline from Mina-Al-Ahmadi Refinery to Shubandepot.Flair stage activities in GCs.Coordinated civil construction works for installation of flare stacks at 3 gas gathering stations (GC) of KOC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project: Installation of Ethylene Cracker Furnace #9 at EQUATE Petrochemicals Company. Managed all civil and structural construction jobs for the project.
● Coordinated works related to the right of way (ROW) and set out individual facilities.
● Managed pipe laying, welding of joints, NDT & hydro testing, coating, wrapping & holiday testing, rectification, and sand cushioning, and backfilling with required compaction tests.
● Executed thrust boring at 5 locations & micro-tunneling at 1 location.
● Managed civil construction activities related to the Mogas pump house and substation building. Employer : MAC Civil Engineers LTD, Chennai India
Position : Civil & Structural Engineer Period: Jul 96 to Aug 03 Employer : SPIC Group, Chennai India as Civil Engineer, Period : Feb 88 to Jan 96
Employer : Coromandel Engineering Company, Chennai India Position : Junior Engineer
Period : Jun 85 to Jan 88.
Professional Memberships
● Member of the Institution of Engineer India (IEI)
● Member of the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
● Member & approved Engineer Grade-A from CRPEP Bahrain. Education
● B.E Civil & Structural Engineering, Annamalai University India, 1995, First Class, 78%
● Diploma in RCC Structures, Annamalai Polytechnic India, 1985
● MS Office, MS Project, Primavera P6 & AutoCAD
Computer Proficiency
● Good working knowledge in M.S.Office- Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
● AutoCAD(Working Level)
● Primavera(Basic)
Computer Proficiency
● Certified Seminar for Concrete Special Structures
● Workshop on Slip-forming Concrete Structures
● Foundation Engineering – Analysis of types & methods of piles Personal Information
● Date of Birth: 19 May 1965
● Languages: English (Expert), Tamil(Expert),Hindi(Work Knowledge) &Arabic(Working knowledge).
● Nationality & Passport: Indian.
● Driving License: Kuwait, K.S.A, Qatar, India, Bahrain & UAE.
● Contact Number India: +971-*********.
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