Manu Raj Bhurtel
*******.*******@*****.***
+974-********; Doha; Qatar
Results oriented professional with 18+ years’ experience in various domains of structural steel, construction & Civil Maintenance industry looking for suitable assignments in sales, business development or general management.
Profile Summary
10 years’ in Qatar with over all 18+years of professional experience. Worked in structural steel, construction and civil maintenance industry. Experienced in sales, business development, project and general management functions.
Skilled in cost estimates, work/project budgeting, tender bidding, sales and project management functions.
Very good knowledge of Construction industry in Qatar. Worked with and managed multicultural teams.
Proficient in English, Hindi and Nepali communication. Possess valid Qatari driving license.
Professional Experience
Manager-Construction & Maintenance(C&M) Jan 2019- Till Date ManForce Trading & Contracting Co. WLL
Leadership role in setting up construction & maintenance division. Decision on selection and hiring of technical and non-technical crew. Responsible for taking up contracts, sub contracts and maintenance projects which includes:
Maintenance works in Jungle Zone, Hyatt Plaza; The Gate Mall; The Pearl Qatar; Ooredoo stations; Private offices etc.
Construction works in Lusail Plaza Towers project; Barwa Recreation extension project at Al Khor; Construction of AL Rayan Stadium & Precinct Project; Internal walls painting at 5*Hotel & residences at Marsa Arabia, Pearl Qatar. Sales, business development roles on behalf of C&M division. Assist in estimation, budget preparation and cost control for all works. Subcontractor selection and management.
Manager-Business Development & Projects Jan 2017- Dec 2018 Technocity International WLL
In charge of proposals for steel structure erection and fabrication works with major projects which included projects in AL Bayat Stadium, JV Contractors of Doha Metro, Hamad International Airport etc.
Management of team of 3 engineers, 8 supervisors and 100+ workers in different projects viz
Hamad International Airport: Application of Fire proof intumescent Paint and erection of 300 tons of steel structure.
Doha Metro: Rectification of fabricated steel structures and Erection of metro shelter approximately 280 tons and Installation of emergency walkways, 11 km, inside tunnel. Mesaieed industrial City: Supply and installation of 3000 sq. m of Pre Engineered Steel Structure along with Insulated Panels roof and wall cladding activities. Selection and control/management of subcontractors. Liaison with different departments of main Contractor, consultants and client. Monthly invoice preparation, approvals and payment follow-ups with client. Identification of variation scope, negotiation with the client and finalization. Responsible for timely and within budget completion of projects. Business Development Manager March 2015- Dec 2016
IronMount Engineering & Contracting WLL;Doha,Qatar Responsible for sales, business development and proposals. Provided strategic leadership and market insight to sales and proposals teams. Responsible for evaluating inquiries, preparation of offers, negotiation and closing business deals.
Identified new business opportunities and clients. Responsible for preparing proposals, technical submittals and pre-qualification documents to enlist company with different government and semi government organizations.
Assisted in contract preparation, sub-contractor selection and procurement activities. Division Manager Sep 2014 – Mar 2015
Metals Division- Basic Elements Solutions; Doha, Qatar Overall responsibility of establishment of new division (Metals Division) Fully accountable for profit and loss delivery.
Major role in short listing and selection of new staffs. Responsible for strategic planning, business development and operations. Business Development Manager Mar 2014 – July 2014
YMS Engineering LLC; Dubai; UAE
In charge of sales team for structural steel division, responsible for formulating sales and business development strategies.
Responsible for finalizing proposals, quotations, tenders etc. Accountable for initiation, follow-up, negotiation and finalizing the deal with clients. Executive Manager / Production Engineer June 2010 - Dec 2012/ Dec 2002- Sep 2006 Trishul Agri Tools & Engineering P. Ltd; Kathmandu; Nepal. Full accountable for Profit & Loss Delivery and growth of the company. Responsible for business development activities like cultivating existing clients and sourcing new clients and business.
Identified new business opportunities, contract preparation and negotiations, financing and controlling of projects.
Managed overall human and Plant resources of the company: managed human and plant resources to achieve considerable increase in productivity and business growth utilizing existing plant and human resources within 2 years. Standardized and implemented work flow and manpower distribution procedure. Implemented energy auditing procedures to reduce energy loss. Led business diversification, initiated production and maintenance of hospital furniture. Collaborated with university and Organizations promoting renewable energy technologies to implement trainings on renewable energy technology; specifically, biomass and solar thermal energy.
Collaborated with government agency to enhance capacity of blacksmiths working in remote locations by giving them basic welding and workshop trainings. Business Development Manager, July2008 – May 2010
Quality Engineering & Services Wll. (QES) Doha, Qatar Reporting to the operation manager coordinated cross functional team across entire business leading estimation and proposals team.
Jointly responsible for decision making processes related to business development and company strategy.
Identified business opportunities within Oil & Gas and government sector and pioneered bidding tenders for the same: Successful in winning first ever tender bid with a government agency (Doha Municipality).
Worked as management representative to develop Quality procedures and implement QMS ISO 9001:2008.
Facilitated purchase and use of new Structural Steel Detailing Software(Stru-CAD) Initiated and implemented periodic quality, safety and preventive maintenance related trainings and record keeping.
Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Coordinator Oct 2006 – June2008 KBC Engineering Co WLL, Doha Qatar
Successfully managed a project team to complete fabrication and erection of more than 2500 tones structural steel works with responsibility of mass man management. Coordinated with and participated in meetings representing company with contractors, consultants, designers, other sub-contractors and health & safety enforcers. Planned, scheduled and mobilized site installation works in coordination with production team at the workshop.
Executive Aug 2000 – Nov 2002
Cosmo International Overseas P.Ltd; Kathmandu; Nepal
(Cosmo is a leading overseas recruitment agency based in Nepal) Worked with Cosmo since inception phase in various roles like technical recruitment, operations and overseas marketing.
Academic Qualification
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Jan 2013 – Mar 2014 EDHEC Business School; Nice; France
Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) 1996-2000 Malaviya Regional Engineering College,
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India.
Computer Skills
Very good working knowledge of MS office.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Basic knowledge of primavera/Ms project
Proficient in using internet & search engines.
Professional Affiliations
Registered Engineer with Nepal Engineering Council (13 June 2002; Regd. no:341 Mechanical)
Member, Nepal Engineering Association