Civil Engineering Manager

Résumé of Kumar Iyer

KUMAR IYER

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Mobile: +971*********, Email: **********@*****.*** A results driven, competent civil engineering professional with 17 years experience including 15 years international experience in the Middle East, mainly in areas of project execution and construction management, seeking a challenging assignment as Operations Manager in a firm of repute. Career Profile

Wide experience in project management, design & Construction Management, Civil Engineering, & execution of projects with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies.

Deft in Technical coordination as well as establishing and maintaining quality standards as per QA/QC norms.

Initiating, planning, and implementing process improvement strategies.

Motivating the team, leading by example and delivering results as per set project objectives.

Ability to work efficiently in demanding work environments, meeting deadlines, and achieving targets. Competency Profile

Project Planning & Management

• Domain knowledge of the methods and intricacies of construction projects

• Finalizing requirements and specifications in consultation with collaborators / promoters.

• Project scheduling including material & manpower planning.

• Possess layout and surveying skills.

• Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output.

• Participating in project review meetings for tracking project progress with CPM/PERT & de-bottlenecking & implementation of QA/QC procedures as per norms and standards.

• Preparing hazard identification plan (HIP) for critical jobs.

• Liaising with external agencies, contractor and materials dept. for procurement of materials and mobilisation, with clients for obtaining on-time clearances & approvals for smooth execution

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

• Interfacing with architects & consultants on determining technical specifications, for release of drawings & preparation of building plans as per specification

• Ensuring on time delivery of materials to be supplied by us without hindering construction activity

• Domain knowledge of programs, cashflow and labour histogram for projects

• Tracking the schedule of the project as well as coordinate with different subcontractors

• Worked for a high rise building project having four basements which includes shoring with contiguous pile system and dewatering as well as post tension slabs

Site & Construction Management/Resource Planning

Anchor on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters.

Ensuring strict cost control system and maintained fully participation in the financial management.

Supervising all construction activities, including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management activities.

Motivating and instructing subordinates and monitoring their performance.

Supervising a team of engineers for various types of job and resolving bottlenecks. Professional Experience

Sobha Interiors LLC / Intra Innovative Interiors

General Manager – Operations (May 2019 till date )

(Reporting to the CEO/Vice Chairman and having a reporting relationship with 25) As General Manager – Operations responsible for the complete operations for production, procurement, contracts, projects for the organization

Résumé of Kumar Iyer

Interior Line Interior Design LLC

Director – Projects (October 2014 till May 2019)

Senior Projects Manager (May 2012 to October 2014)

(Reporting to the Managing Director and having a reporting relationship with7) Job Profile:

As Project Manager, responsible for overseeing the Project Execution Team onsite with the following Key Result Areas-

• Coordinating with the client representative engineer for the preparation of design of drawings

• Interfacing with the drawing as well as the Structural, Architectural and MEP departments to finalise project requirements as per clients

• Coordinating with the Tendering and QS department in making and floating the tender

• Tracking and verifying activities as per the programme schedule

• Liaising with the Authorities like Tecom, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA etc

• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports for the client and reporting to the director on the project status

• Maintaining proper filing system for the required documents

• Checking samples and approving material submittals by the contractor as per the project specifications

• Coordinating with the Engineers from Nominated Sub Contractors for Post Tension works, Shoring works etc

• Checking the bills submitted by the contractor and advising the director in the preparation of payment certificate on the basis of actual work done in the site

• Attending the regular site meetings

Haseeb Rasoul FZC U.A.E

Project Manager (September 2007 to May 2012)

(Reporting to the Operations manager and having a reporting relationship with 5) Job Profile:

As Project Manager, responsible for overseeing the Project Execution Team onsite with the following Key Result Areas-

• Coordinating with the client representative engineer for the preparation of design of drawings

• Interfacing with the drawing as well as the Structural, Architectural and MEP departments to finalise project requirements as per clients

• Coordinating with the Tendering and QS department in making and floating the tender

• Tracking and verifying activities as per the programme schedule

• Liaising with the Authorities like Tecom, Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence, DEWA etc

• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports for the client and reporting to the director on the project status

• Maintaining proper filing system for the required documents

• Checking samples and approving material submittals by the contractor as per the project specifications

• Coordinating with the Engineers from Nominated Sub Contractors for Post Tension works, Shoring works etc

• Checking the bills submitted by the contractor and advising the director in the preparation of payment certificate on the basis of actual work done in the site

• Attending the regular site meetings

Contributions:

• Ensured completion of work orders in accordance with specifications, deadlines, and budgets

• Felicitated with Best Resident Engineer award for the year 2010 Hennessey L.L.C, Dubai, U.A.E

Project Engineer (July 2005- August 2007)

(Reported to the Project Manager and led a team of 4) Job Profile:

As Project Engineer, handled the following functions with defined Key Performance Areas-

• Spearheaded the project completion on schedule and within budgets, and as per quality norms stipulated in the contract.

• Released the approved drawings for fabrication, prepare the detailed schedule for document & drawing submissions, and kept track of the same.

• Liaised with the client and consultant.

• Reviewed process shop drawings and submittals.

Résumé of Kumar Iyer

• Assist with coordination of subcontractors and suppliers.

• Maintain project schedule Field layout, inspection and reporting.

• Helped in the creation and implementation of Construction Work Plans as well as concrete form design.

• Maintained job files and documentation.

• Assisted with implementation of safety policy.

• Estimated, budgeted, requisitioned, scheduled, negotiated change orders, and other project duties as assigned by the supervising Project Manager.

• Assist in preparation of Construction and look-ahead programs in accordance with Clause 14.

• Provided expert advice on high quality structural works such as Slopping & Flat Slabs.

• Guided high quality finishing works such as Timber flooring, Curtain Wall, Roof Tiling, Wall Mouldings, UPVC doors

& windows, Marble Mosaic Cladding, and Lift Erection. Contributions:

Introduced best practices in the construction work and successfully met the stringent quality standards.

Ensured project completion within the budget and time limits, as per international quality standards set and to the satisfaction of clients.

Effectively supervised work on site with the project engineers implemented Kaizen and increased productivity.

Maintained a successful track record of satisfactory work and punctual delivery, having successfully completed 3 Show Villas projects within 8 months, a month ahead of the scheduled construction period. Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC - UAE

Site Engineer (March 2004- June 2005)

(Reported to the Project Manager and led a team of 8) Job Profile:

As Site Engineer, Supervised, coordinated and controlled the site activities and handled the following functional areas with specific Key Performance Indices-

• Assigned proper manpower to respective areas as per the requirements of the project to ensure project completion as per schedule

• Prepared the bills, sought approval from the authorities and coordinated with the accounts department to disburse sanctioned payments

• Supervised advance material planning, calculated quantities of material & indent work to complete the project.

• Prepared & executed work as per the drawings and schedule as well verified the specifications of completed works

• Reviewed B.O.Q. of each project as well as clarified doubts and discrepancies raised by the site engineers

• Designed review on each stage of project up to finalisation.

• Ensured project execution as per the contractual norms provided by client.

• Attended daily and weekly coordination meeting and discussed the problems related to the construction project. Contributions:

• Achieved targets as per the objectives set by the management.

• Effectively completed the daily scheduled tasks with the available resources Gundecha Builders - Mumbai

Site Engineer (January 2002- February2004)

(Reported to the Project Manager and led a team of 5) Job Profile:

As Site Engineer, supervised the construction project with the following functions in the Key Result Areas -

• Handled material approvals and testing

• Checked the execution of works as per the drawings

• Prepared the bills and submitted to the authorities for approval Contributions:

• Project executed successfully within the set budgets and in time. Projects Handled

As Projects Director (October 2014 – May 2019)

Gulf Court Hotel @ Business Bay – complete Fit Out works for 276 rooms including FF & E and complete fit out works for public areas

Royal Continental Hotel near Deira City Center complete Fit Out works for 180 rooms including FF & E and complete fit out works for public areas

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Marina 101 – level 95/96, Grand Lobby & Kitchen Cabinets @ Marina – Complete Fit Out works Asia De Cuba @ St Regis Hotel – Abu Dhabi – Design & Build for Fit out works including MEP & authority approvals Duja Tower – Joinery works

Rise Shine Café @ Business Bay - – Design & Build for Fit out works including MEP & authority approval Double Tree Hotel @ RAK – Refurbishment Works

Joinery Works for Al Kaitoob Contracting

Internal Line Interior Design – Stradt LLC (May 2012 to October 2014)) Role : As Senior Projects Manager

Handled the following major projects

Client : VLCC @ Spinneys Karama & Sheikh Zayed Road Project : Complete Interior fit out works

Client : Rivoli Group – Eye Zone shop @ Al Wahda Mall, MOE,Marina Mall, Dubai Mall, DFC, Sowwah Square etc Project : Complete Interior fit out works

Client : Best Interiors

Project : Joinery works for villas in Arabian Ranches for CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Client : Sultan International Holding

Project – Interior Fit Out works for head office of SIH & 6 Villas in Abu Dhabi Client – Landmark Group

Project – Fit out works for Centrepoint @ Deerfield mall & Al Ghurair, Max Burger, Fun Works, Shoe Mart Client – Al Shamsi Group.

Project – Fit out works for VINCCI shop @ Sahara Center Client – EO / Kele Contracting

Project – Fit out works for Sheikha Jalila Cultural Center Client – Al Mezan Contracting

Project – Fit out works for Ghaya Grand Hotel

Haseeb Rasoul FZC UAE (September 2007 to May 2012) Role: As Project Manager

Handled the following major projects-

Client: Central market Re-development by ALDAR/ ACC Project: Timber grillages including steel structure, cubicle partitions for Retail Area Client: Al Wahda mall -2 by Al Wahda club/ Ali & Sons Project: Interior fit-out works for the mall

Client: Meydan Grandstand by Meydan/ TAK

Project: Interior fit out works for standard suites, business center, steak house & grandstand concourse Client : Dubai Marina mall + hotel & apartments by EMAAR/ ALEC Project: Supply & installation of metal / timber & glass doors for the project Hennessey L.L.C, Dubai, U.A.E

Role: As Project Engineer

Projects Involved:

Client: M/s EMMAR

• Project: Equestrian Polo Club at Arabian Ranches – 3 nos. Show Villas Client: Le Meridian

• Project: Staff Accommodation in Al Quoz & Jebel Ali Client : ALDAR

• Project : Labor Accommodation in Yas island

Khansaheb LLC

Role: As Site Engineer involved in following projects: Client: Bab Al Shams – Desert resort & Spa

• Project – from foundation till handing over of the project all the works Client : Al Badia Golf Club house by Dubai Festival City

• Project – from foundation to structure completion of the project Gundecha Builders

Role: As Site Engineer involved in following projects: Client:

Project: Gundecha Enclave – commercial complexe

Résumé of Kumar Iyer

Project Description: In-charge of all the project work at the site for a multi storied framed structure with 60000 sq. ft floor area for a shopping complex and town hall. Planning & monitoring daily work progress and keeping a record of the quantities of completed work, maintaining stock register, supervising and checking the quality of work as per specifications, checking & passing the bills submitted by the contractor Training

Undergone Auto CAD training in UAE

Completed Primavera 3 training in Dubai, U.A.E

Education

Degree in Technology- Civil Engineering, Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Cochin, 1st class

(2001)

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 29th June 1981

Languages: English, Hindi, & Tamil

Computer Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point), Primavera P3, EW Cad & AutoCAD 2008

Driving license: Holding valid U.A.E (Dubai) Driving license valid up to 2021

Nationality: Indian, Passport No. : L1444014 valid up to 11th May 2023

Visa Status: Employment

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