Suresh Chandrasekhar

Result driven professional with a strong background in maintenance, project management and construction management seeking to bring talent and vision to a respected organization that rewards proven success in process management, troubleshooting and repair, and team leadership. Expertise in electrical and mechanical diagnoses, construction, and repair, including designing layouts and schematics. Demonstrated management skills that guide teams to success and establish meaningful relationships with clients and customers to sustain business operations. Highlights

• 30+ year’s experience (overseas and India) of

outstanding record in handling medium to high

value projects.

• Orientation with Leading Engineering Firms

• Developed Network with Key Industry Players

• Strategic & Tactical Planning Competency

• Dynamic, Proactive, Highly-driven, Result-

proven

• HVAC, Maintenance, Plumbing &

Firefighting Engineering Expertise

• Strict Compliance with Quality & Safety

Standards Solutions Implementation &

Process Improvement

• Strong Team Spirit & Leadership Skills

• Competent to Direct Construction

Operation

Training and Affiliation

• Attended a training course on Pumps and Compressors conducted by National Productive Council- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Attended a seminar on Fire Sprinkler systems for Buildings-organized by Aikah est. Dubai

• Member Of ASME

Academic Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering / S.J. Govt. Polytechnic, Bengaluru, India

Associate Member of Institution of Engineers, Mechanical Engineering / Institution of Engineers, India

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Overseas Experience

JUNE 2017– TO PRESENT

Construction Manager / Albonian International, Dubai, UAE Notable Projects: Handled

Galleria Mall 2 - Galleria Barsha Retail Center Development: A 25,000,000.00 AED District Cooling, Central Air Conditioning and Ventilation System, Plumbing and Drainage Systems, Fire Fighting System, Electrical Low Voltage Systems, Solar & Hot Water System and all Mechanical/Industrial Piping System Residential Tower, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE: An iconic Residential Tower at Jumeirah Beach Residence Area, composing of B+G+P+46+R, Floors with Mechanical Floors at 3 levels – District Cooling Transfer System, Chilled Water Services, Cooling Distribution, Air-Conditioning, Ventilation & Exhaust, Smoke Management System, Domestic Water Supply & Drainage System, Electrical Low Voltage, Low Current Systems, Fire Alarm/Voice Evacuation, Central Battery System. DECEMBER 2016 – JUNE 2017

Construction Manager / Future Metro LLC, Dubai, UAE Notable Projects: Handled

ZERO 6 Mall, Sharjah: A retail mall located at the heart of Sharjah with some of the best modern architecture and facilities. Complete MEP works (Installation, Testing and commissions and defect liability period).

JUNE 2014 – JUNE 2016

Senior MEP Engineer / City Engineering & Contracting LLC, Dubai, UAE

Notable Projects: Handled (Complete MEP works)

Dubai Police Head Quarters, Al Aweer, Dubai: Consultant: King Consultant. Complete MEP works- Installation, Testing and commissioning, Defect liability period. City oasis 1 & 2 Residential Building at Dubai Silicon, Dubai: Maintenance: Preventive, PPM & Corrective Maintenance for the residential building G+30 floors NOVEMBER 2011 – MAY 2014

Senior MEP Engineer / ETA MNE Division, Abu Dhabi, UAE Notable Projects: Completed: Complete MEP works (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Low current systems, Installation & T&C).

Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi: A World Class Multi-specialty 364 Bed Hospital Offering the Latest cutting- edge Medical Technology & Facilities Proved Best in The World. Comprising Of 25000 Ton Capacity of Air-conditioning equipment And Accessories Viz. District Cooling System, 87 Secondary Pumps, Plate Type Heat Exchanger, FAHUS, ERUS, 149 AHUS, 3000 VAS, 3000 ECVS, 282 Fans, Etc. Client: Mubadala

Main Contractor: Six Construct & Samsung Jv(Ssjv) Role: Senior Mep Coordinator 3

AUGUST 2006 – OCTOBER 2011

Senior Mechanical Engineer/ International Electro-mechanical Services Co. LLC, Dubai, UAE

Notable Projects: Handled (Complete MEP works)

Al Rostamani Maze Tower, Dubai: Comprising of G + 55 Storey Commercial & Residential Building and G

+10 Parking Building located along the Shaikh Zayed road near Trade Centre Client: Al Rostamani Main Contractor: Al Rostamani Pegel Contracting LLC Role: Project Manager Al Fattan Tower (DIFC) Dubai: Comprising of a 55 Storey Residential Building and a 13 Storey Office Building Client: Al Fattan Properties Main Contractor: Al Fattan Contracting LLC Role: Senior Project Engineer -MEP

FEBRUARY 2002 – JULY 2006

Mechanical Project Engineer / Construction Development Company LLC, Doha, Qatar

Notable Projects: Handled (Computer MEP works)

West Bay Complex – Doha, Qatar: Comprising of 1. Four Seasons Hotel, A Five Star Hotel 18 Floors with Pool & Beach Front, inclusive of Presidential & Royal suites. 2. Office Tower, of 28 Floors. 3. Apartments

(Tower A& B) each of 24 Storeys.4. Town Houses,20 Units 5. Marina, Containing 100 slips. Electro mechanical work for more than 15,000 TR of air conditioning, 6 X 2500 TR for each centrifugal water- cooled chillers, 6 cooling towers, 6 primary CHW pump, 27 secondary CHW pump, 6 condenser water pumps, 135 AHUs, 1345 FCUs, 179 extract fans, 516 smoke ventilators, 7 ecology units, 88 air curtains, 11 de-aerators make up water pump. Client: HE Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani Main Contractor: Construction Development Company LLC Role: Project Engineer (Mechanical) NOVEMBER 1996 – MAY 1999

Site MEP Engineer / SanBee Building & Civil Construction PTE LTD, Darussalam, Brunei

Notable Projects: Handled (Complete MEP Works)

J.P.H Staff & Executive Housing - Brunei Darussalam: All MEP Works – Plumbing, Drainage, Air Conditioning –split units, Fire Fighting /Electrical & ELV installation Client: Amedeo Development Corporation Main Contractor: San Bee Building and Civil Construction pte ltd Role: Site Engineer

(MEP)

OCTOBER 1995 – OCTOBER 1996

Senior Mechanical Engineer / YTL Corporation BHD, Malaysia Notable Projects: Handled – Mechanical works (HVAC, Plumbing & Fire-fighting) Pahang Cement plant (Staff Housing & infrastructure)- Malaysia: A YTL Group Company venture, involved in erection /installation of MEP Works for the Staff residences/clubs/school and Other infrastructure works. Client: YTL Sdn bhd Main Contractor: SPYTL Sdn bhd Role: Asst. Mechanical Engineer

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Experience in India

JANUARY 1999 – JANUARY 2002

Mechanical Engineer / ESSENCO, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Notable Projects: handled (complete MEP works)

Hotel Oberoi – Chennai: Installation of Plumbing –cold water/hot water supply piping, final fix, water heaters, Drainage piping –cast iron pipes, testing of all the water supply and drainage systems. Installation and testing of Fire protection services Sprinklers / Fire hose reels, Deluge system, wet /dry riser systems, fire pumps and piping works Role: Mechanical Engineer Tidel Park (It)-Chennai: Job Profile: installation Of Air-Cooled Chiller, Heat Recovery Wheels, Air Handling Units, Cassette Units, Secondary Pump, Primary Pump, Fan Coil Unit, Variable Frequency Drives, Toilet Ventilation System, Plate Heat Exchanger, 48 Ahus, 10 Exhaust Fans, Installation of Piping, Ducting And pre-insulation as Per Ashrae, Ari, Smacna Role: Mechanical Engineer Watch Tower (Bible Society of India)- Bangalore:

Job Profile: Installation of Plumbing / Drainage and firefighting services for 06 Residence Blocks, each block of 14 Storeys and Factory units / Club or Recreational Centre. Installation of 3 Trane-chillers with 250 tons capacity, 23 AHUs, 5 FAHUs, expansion package units, 2 precision AHUs, 2 heat recovery wheels, flat plate heat exchanger along with testing, commissioning, air and water balancing Role: Mechanical Engineer JULY 1994 – AUGUST 1995

Mechanical Engineer / Sharptech Engineering Services, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Notable Projects: Handled:

Reliance Industries (POY) Project –Hazira /Gujarat: Job Profile: Supervision for the erection and commissioning works for Mechanical Plants equipment like Pumps, Compressors, Blowers and Fans. Steel Structure erection and installation of piping works, inspection and testing activities Role: Mechanical Engineer

JULY 1993 – MAY 1994

Mechanical Engineer / Sandur Manganese & Iron Ore, Hospet, Karnataka, India

NOVEMBER 1992 – NOVEMBER 1993

Engineering Officer / K.G. Gluco Boils LTD, Gokak, Karnataka, India

Worked as a Shift Engineer for the maintenance, (preventive, breakdown) to ensure smooth running of the plant:

K.G. Gluco Biols ltd (A joint venture of KSSIDC & GLAXO (I) LTD)- Gokak: Job Profile: Responsible for all supervision of plant maintenance in shift system. Involved in Maintenance of food processing equipment like condux-mills, Atomizers, Centrifuges, Spray dryers, etc. Attended maintenance of pumps, Belt Conveyors, Gear boxes Role: Engineering Officer 5

FEBRUARY 1990 – NOVEMBER 1992

Assistant Foreman / Rajashree Cement, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

Worked in the complete erection of the cement plant and phase 2 extension (Mechanical equipment, conveyers, ball mills etc.)

Rajashree Cements (A Division of Indian Rayon & Industries Ltd)- Gulbarga: Job Profile: Involved in the complete Erection / Installation of Mechanical Utility plant section for Rajashree Cement Unit-2. Handled maintenance of Pumps-centrifugal/reciprocating and compressors, Involved in Cooling tower, ESP, Dust Collectors maintenance and plant operation Role: Asst Foremen SEPTEMBER 1987 – JANUARY 1990

Mechanical Engineer / Trimurthy Constructions, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

Involved as a site engineer for the supervision of the erection of mechanical equipment at Rajashree cements (Aditya- Birla Group) Phase 2.

Skills and Expertise

• Full maintenance (Preventive, Breakdown, PPM) experience in mechanical equipment (Pumps, compressors, Blowers, Conveyors, Air Collectors, HVAC, Water treatment Plant etc.)

• Well versed in testing and commissioning works of the HVAC, Plumbing, Drainage, Fire-fighting

/Fire Alarm Systems.

• Adept in handling erection of HVAC Systems, Pumps, Chillers, FCU’s, Fire pumps, cold water pumps.

• Astute in creating detailed built drawings utilized at site. Knowledgeable in design techniques, tools and principle involved in preparing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models for MEP projects.

• Proven expertise in designing and duly executing central air conditioning of chilled water system from installation to start up chemical flushing and chemical treatment.

• Thorough understand IFC drawing, shop drawing, civil layouts and building survey to determine project scope.

• Apt in building commissioning activities such as chilled water balancing including reading water flow value using water balancing instruments and adjusting water flow to suit design values. Technically savvy in air balancing for supply return and fresh air circuit including air flow value using air balancing instruments.

• Abreast in setting up Energy Saving System of Heat Recovery Unit.

• Gained rich experience in Brine Chilling Plant with Energy Saving System of Thermal Energy Storage Tank and Variable Frequency Motor Drive AHU, FCU, Cassette Unit, Chiller, Chilled Water Pumps.

• Well versed in plumbing / drainage/firefighting/HVAC installation and standards. 6

Areas of Excellence

Maintenance

• Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance

• Responding and breakdown

• Diagnosing faults

• Trouble shooting and repairs

• Supervising Engineering and Technical Staff

• Managing Budgets

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines

• Maintaining and maintenance procedures and submission of day to day reports.

• Shift on call works

• Ensuring spare stock materials availability and supplies.

Construction Management

• Serve as focal point in all site activities of assigned projects at different places. Ensure that everyone involved in project is aware of how each activity relate to others to avoid any unnecessary delays hence avoid penalty.

• Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Supervise projects at different stages to complete works as per set timeframe.

• Oversee efficient utilization of resources to achieve project timelines and attain maximum productivity. Make sure everything runs smoothly until project has been completed to the highest possible standard.

• Plan, organize, lead and coordinate activities of all personnel across all disciplines to ensure delivery of projects within parameters of time, cost and quality consistent with client requirements.

• Help in the implementation of performance management system that includes performance development plans and employee development programs. Evaluate work performance plus human constraints.

• Establish a dynamic work environment to heighten employee potential and productivity.

• Foster timely availability of all approved drawings, schedules or technical data from consultant/client. Ensure that revised drawings and documentation are superseded in the correct QA/QC manner.

• Provide technical support for estimates during tender periods: prepare and break down items in BOQ for pricing, preparation of tender document for subcontractor and supplier

• Monitor site progress and prepare projections to maintain objectives and agreed milestones.

• Implement QHSE Systems to ensure that required standards are achieved.

• Ensure cost variation, time extension claims and other records’ log are maintained and constantly follow up.

• Participate in site meetings and periodic checks. Discuss project status and work priority.

• Measure and report on issues, opportunities, development plans and achievements.

• Continually review and set up improvements to current procedures. Introduce changes in existing projects without disturbing ongoing process, thus increasing output and reducing operating costs.

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MEP Coordination

• Assisting Senior PM / PM – in identifying the resources required for proper & monitoring the performance & progress of the works in relation to approved work program.

• Coordinate with Project Engineers & Drafting in-charge to ensure timely preparation of material submittals, & drawings as applicable.

• Arrange inspections & test activities as per the project requirements and the project inspection and test plan in coordination with QA/QC personnel & respective PE ‘S.

• Coordination with Testing & Commissioning Team for all MEP services T & C activities.

• Coordination with consultant & main contractor for site inspection and Builders work requirements.

• Maintaining high safety and quality standards.

• Ensuring a harmonious working relationship between the Contractor and the Consultant, understanding that open communication and team work are to be promoted and that an adversarial management style will be detrimental to the project.

• Manage design preparation and review of construction dwg as well as document packages in strict compliance.

• Attend Design Coordination meetings with Project Management Team, Consultants and other Contractors as required.

• Checking that MEP Valuations correspond with progress & Checking of Variations.

• Ensuring that as Built Drawings, & O & M manuals and related documentation are prepared, reviewed, submitted and approved in a timely manner and in accordance with contract requirements.

• Resolving Technical problems at site and initiating the technical queries to the consultant (RFI) for the same, in-coordination with others, along with the proposed solution.

References

Available upon request

I do hereby declare that the above particulars of facts and information stated are true, correct and complete to the best of my belief and knowledge. I would greatly

appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss in detail. Thank you for your time and

consideration.

Sincerely,

Suresh Chandrasekhar

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