Executive Summary

Karthikeyan is a dedicated professional with 17 years of experience in Project Management, Logistics, Procurement, Risk & Conflict Management Subcontracting and Tender Management. He comes with the capability to manage larger size projects and tasks with changing priorities and tight execution schedules. His expertise is in developing project baselines; monitoring & controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects. He possesses sound interpersonal skills for resolving problems, identifying trends, determining system improvements and implementing change.

Project Experience

Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Project Manager Feb 2020 – till Present

Project Manager – Feb 2020 till Present

MAA20 – Microsoft Data Center, Chennai, Construction of G+5 Data Center. Client: Microsoft

Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for completion of the project within specifications, budget, timeline and targeted milestones

Review Scopes of Work provided by engineering for completeness and conformance with site / construction schedule requirements.

Review and comment on subcontractors’ QC Program, and ensuring implementation as approved

Develop inspection periodicity and follow up inspections and closure of NCRs

Provide technical assistance to planning, engineering and construction teams in all the deliverables

Coordinate activities of all Sub-Contractors to comply with project execution plan

Daily site walk around with the contractors to review the progress in line with agreed program

Monitor the Contractor’s performance against their proposal.

Review “as-built” for compliance with Project Documents.

Co-ordinate the activities of all Contractors to comply with the PMS. Plan and review, with each contractor, their programs for construction including procedures, layout equipment, manpower requirements and interfaces with other contractors.

Al Rostamani Pegel LLC, Dubai Project Manager November 2013 to December 2019

Project Manager (June 2017 to December 2019)

R1090- Jumeirah Plots Development (B+G+2) (original R533), Dubai

Ongoing Project. June 2017 to December 2019. Construction of B+G+2 Floor Commercial & Residential Building. Client: Wasl LLC

His responsibilities include:

Responsible for completion of the project within specifications, budget, timeline and targeted milestones

Review and comment on method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, quality plan, ITPs, as-built drawings. etc. Review and comment on subcontractors’ QC Program, and ensuring implementation as approved

Develop inspection periodicity and follow up inspections and closure of NCRs

Provide technical assistance to planning, engineering and construction teams in all the deliverables

Coordinate activities of all Sub-Contractors to comply with project execution plan

Plan and review with each sub-contractor the procedures, manpower requirements and interfaces with other subcontractors

Monitor subcontractor’s progress against plan, resolving field conflicts and administering general & special conditions

Verify sub-contractors progressive payment application against physical progress and certify the same

Organize/attend progress review meetings with subcontractors and initiate action plan to eliminate progress bottlenecks

Ensure that manufacturing, installation, inspection and testing of all components, materials, structures and systems is properly documented and in strict compliance with Project and Owner requirements

Monitor and control manpower and resources utilization to maximize construction productivity

Liaise and coordinate with client and consultant on all aspects of execution

Arcade Tower, Al Sufoh, Dubai Marina, Dubai

Senior Construction Manager April 2014 - June 2017. Proposed 2B+G+47 Residential and Commercial Building. Total Built Up Area: 746010.01 Sq. Ft. Approximate Area of Slab: 631924.04 Sq. Ft.

His roles are as follows:

Responsible for completion of the project within specifications, budget, timeline and targeted milestones

Review and comment on method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, quality plan, ITPs, as-built drawings. etc.

Review and comment on subcontractors’ QC Program, and ensuring implementation as approved

Develop inspection periodicity and follow up inspections and closure of NCRs

Provide technical assistance to planning, engineering and construction teams in all the deliverables

Coordinate activities of all Sub-Contractors to comply with project execution plan

Plan and review with each sub-contractor the procedures, manpower requirements and interfaces with other subcontractors

Monitor subcontractor’s progress against plan, resolving field conflicts and administering general and special conditions

Verify sub-contractors progressive payment application against physical progress and certify the same

Organize/attend progress review meetings with subcontractors and initiate action plan to eliminate progress bottlenecks

Ensure that manufacturing, installation, inspection and testing of all components, materials, structures and systems is properly documented and in strict compliance with Project and Owner requirements

Monitor and control manpower and resources utilization to maximize construction productivity

Liaise and coordinate with client and consultant on all aspects of execution

Achievements

-Controlled the labor productivity in line with Budget

-Maintained the Quality standards with minimal NCRs

-Achieved the target of Zero Accident

-Achieved the slab cycles in 7 days in line with Clause 14

-Raised lot of value engineering related items and saved more than 5 million AED to the company and client

Al Maktoum Heritage Souq - Phase 1, Deira, Dubai

November 2013 - March 2014. An 8000 m2 commercial development, which responds to the vision of creating an iconic Souq building. It is a unique opportunity to regenerate the Deira as a place to find ancient shops, and to reflect the growing international importance of Dubai. Al Maktoum the development comprises primarily office and supporting retail. A single basement extends over the entire building area, housing utilities, service vehicle access and car parking (8000 m2 Total Gross Floor Area, 8000 m2 Basement 1, Ground Floor, 26 buildings, 200+ Shops, 300+ Car Parking Spaces) Client: Al Wasl

His roles are as follows:

Responsible for completion of the project within specifications, budget, timeline and targeted milestones

Review and comment on method statements, material submittals, shop drawings, quality plan, ITPs, as-built drawings. etc.

Review and comment on subcontractors’ QC Program, and ensuring implementation as approved

Develop inspection periodicity and follow up inspections and closure of NCRs

Provide technical assistance to planning, engineering and construction teams in all the deliverables

Coordinate activities of all Sub-Contractors to comply with project execution plan

Plan and review with each sub-contractor the procedures, manpower requirements and interfaces with other subcontractors

Monitor subcontractor’s progress against plan, resolving field conflicts and administering general and special conditions

Verify sub-contractors progressive payment application against physical progress and certify the same

Organize/attend progress review meetings with subcontractors and initiate action plan to eliminate progress bottlenecks

Ensure that manufacturing, installation, inspection and testing of all components, materials, structures and systems is properly documented and in strict compliance with Project and Owner requirements

Monitor and control manpower and resources utilization to maximize construction productivity

Liaise and coordinate with client and consultant on all aspects of execution

Achievements

-Controlled the labor productivity in line with Budget

-Maintained the Quality standards with minimal NCRs

-Achieved the target of Zero Accident

Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai Project Coordinator/Construction Manager October 2010 - October 2013

Project Coordinator (November 2012 - October 2013)

Statue of Unity

November 2012 - November 2013. The Statue of Unity Project comprises the first phase of development of the Preserve as a touristic enterprise, and is intended to catalyze economic growth of the region and anchor future visitor attractions.

The facilities that are part of the Statue of Unity Project include:

-182 meter tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with an Exhibition Centre in its base, located on Sadhu Island in the Narmada River, approximately 3.5 kilometers downstream of the Sardar Sarovar Dam

-Memorial Garden

-Bridge connecting Sadhu Island with the mainland along the Narmada River

-Memorial and Visitors Center

-Approximately 5.0 km highway and improvements to the road connecting the area of Sadhu Island with a parking/transport site adjacent to the town of Kevadia

-Administrative complex/Management Hub cum Hotel (Shresta Bharat Bhavan)

His roles include:

Handle collection of Information related to site and adjacent areas from various Government Agencies

Perform mathematical model study to access water flow near Sadhu Hill due to Construction of Garudeshwar Weir

Carry out geotechnical investigation and study correlation between Geotechnical Investigation & Seismological Studies Visit site and collect data including Catchment Area Analysis and study of socio-Economic Profile of the region Identify and finalized land parcels for development

Created Indicative project schedule/ plan to be used on site, Indicative Conceptual Budget, Indicative Site Logistics Plan

Develop tender documents with all drawings and work specifications, and complete tender package for global bidding

Neptune Evolution Business Park Construction Manager

October 2010 - October 2012. The Evolution Business Park is located at Kurla in the city of Mumbai India. Phase 1,200,000 sq. ft. TGFA for both Phase 1 & Phase 2, 305,608 sq. ft. Basement -2, 596,333 sq. ft. Basement -1, Ground Floor (384,463 sq. ft.), Upper Ground Floor (381,549 sq. ft.), Level -1 (340,343 sq. ft.), Level -2 (188,480 sq. ft.) Level -3 (135,294 sq. ft.), Level -4 (86,228 sq. ft.) Level -5 (35,531 sq. ft.), 1124 Car Parking Spaces

His key responsibilities included:

Monitor the Project Construction Schedule and provide PMCS Manager with weekly updates.

With reference to the PMS, establish required on Job (ROJ) dates for critical items on the Contract Items List produced by Engineering.

Review Scopes of Work provided by engineering for completeness and conformance with site / construction schedule requirements.

Develop Indicative Site Logistics Plan to be used on site.

Receive, review and approve Contractors site logistics plans. Monitor and control subsequent use of site by all Contractors.

Review and comment on Method Statements. Assist Engineering Department in the technical evaluation of Tenders.

Assist the Safety Officer in enforcing the Project Safety Plan.

Develop Indicative Project Quality Plan to implement by the Contractors.

Review Contractor’s Quality proposals for compliance with the Project Quality Plan and monitor the Contractor’s performance against their proposal.

Review “as-built” for compliance with Project Documents.

Co-ordinate the activities of all Contractors to comply with the PMS. Plan and review, with each contractor, their programs for construction including procedures, layout equipment, manpower requirements and interfaces with other contractors.

Achievements

Best Award Winner in 2013 for International Competitive Tendering Process & completion of project at Mumbai

Khansaheb Civil Engineering LLC, Dubai Section Manager/ Senior Engineer/Engineer February 2005 - September 2010

As Section Manager (April 2007 - September 2010)

Mall of The Emirates (East Hotel)

March 2008 - September 2010. The 4+ Star East Hotel at the Mall of the Emirates is a 26 storey with 17 floors of 4+ star hotel accommodations, a roof top swimming pool and other floors for restaurants, meeting rooms and a dispatched energy Centre to supply the buildings cooling and power needs Client: Majid Al-Futtaim

WAFI Hotel & Mall Project, WAFI City

April 2007 - March 2008. Hotel Raffles Dubai Built to 6 star standards with 190 Standard Rooms and 50 Suits, along with Shopping Mall of 27,500 m2 and car park for 1000 + cars Client: MKM Commercial Holdings LLC

His responsibilities include:

Coordinate production and approval of submittals and follow up procurements

Liaise for MEP shop drawings with structural & architectural details and follow up sub-contractor’s shop drawing submissions, RFI’s, CVI’s, EIs, material submittals, method statements, risk assessment, etc.

As Senior Engineer (April 2006 - April 2007)

Khanmurjan Project

Khanmurjan was the first 2 storeyed underground souq to an ancient finish with 180 Shops + Ancient Water Feature Technologies. The structure consisted of cast-in-situ slabs and pre-stressed slabs Client: MKM Commercial Holdings LLC

As Engineer (February 2005 - April 2006)

Mall of the Emirates

Mall of the Emirates was built on international standards with 200 Decorative Shops, 7 Cinemas, and 2 Food Courts with Asia’s First Artificial Ice Skating named as Ski Dubai. The structure consisted of RCC Cast in Situ Slabs & Pre Cast Hollow Core Slabs placed by using 5 tower cranes Client: Majid Al-Futtaim

His job responsibilities were:

Entrusted with the responsibility to manage and control the entire project including site management reviewing of the design drawings, and coordination with Foremen to study shop drawings and as built drawings.

Liaise with client, architects, consultants, sub-contractors and site execution team to ensure timely dissemination of information to the project team.

Ensured on-time clearances for submittals

Coordinated MEP shop drawings with structural and architectural details, followed up sub contractor’s shop drawing submissions, RFI’s, CVI’s, EIs, material submittals, method statements, risk assessment etc.

Coordinated with QS department for timely action on procurement of materials.

Some other assignments:

Jayantha Foundations Pvt. Ltd., Chennai Site Engineer/Architectural Designer May 2004 - January 2005

Additional Information:

Affiliations and Certifications

-Completed PMP Training

-Certificate Course in Advanced Architectural Desktop CADD Centre, Chennai, India 1998

-Successfully completed How to Deal with Difficult People, Harassment & Site, Letter Writing & Communication Skills Turner University

-Completed Occupational Health & Safety Course Turner University

IT Skills

-AutoCAD

-Architectural Desktop

-3D Studio

-STAAD Pro

-Primavera

-MS Project

-MS Office

Areas of Expertise

- Project Development

- EPC Tender Documentation

- Tender Tech Evaluation

- Project Execution Planning

- Logistics/Resources Planning

- Subcontracting/Procurement

- Submittals Management

- Construction Supervision

- Schedule Monitoring/Control

- Risk & Conflicts Management

- Quality & Cost Controls

- Contracts & Claims Management

- Documentation & Reporting

- Construction Productivity

- Handover Protocol Management

Experience

Pre-contract Project Management:

Conducted technical feasibility studies (geotechnical/soil survey), site surveys, site infrastructure studies; selected and finalized land parcels, developed project scope & specifications, prepared engineering documents and indicative budget, developed comprehensive tender package for global competitive bidding, and participated in technical evaluation and negotiation of bids

Post-Contract Project Management:

Actively participated in project planning and baseline scheduling for EPC deliverables, pre-construction surveys, site logistics planning, manpower & resources planning, procurement and subcontracts’ scope development, operational budgeting, cash flow projection, tendering and finalization of procurement/construction contracts, management of technical submittals and response to RFIs, Progress monitoring & evaluation, catch-up scheduling, management of change and deviations, following up deliverables by client/consultant/vendor/contractor/ subcontractor/external agencies, ensuring timely flow of documents and information to project participants, implementing project controls, status reporting and hand over process management

Construction Management:

Developed work plan in consistent with baseline schedule, mobilized resources and logistics, coordinated development of technical submittals, reviewed and commented on submittals, followed up timely delivery of approved submittals, Implemented project quality plan and monitored subcontractors quality plan, implemented latest construction methodologies, followed up procurements and timely delivery of materials at site, engaged and managed subcontractors, managed inter-disciplinary coordination, monitored and controlled manpower and resources productivity, resorted to value engineering to save on procurement cost, tracked & controlled expenditures and kept cost within budget, inspected completed packages and closed NCRs, kept LTI to zero, ensured adherence to schedule/specs/quality plan/contractual conditions, raised and verified payment certificates, coordinated development of as-built documents

Qualifications

Industry Experience

17 years

Education

Master in Construction Management Crestford University 2014

Bachelor of Civil Engineering Anna University, College of Engineering 2004

National Diploma in Interior Designing Exterior Interior Institute of Designing 1999

Diploma in Civil Engineering Thai Moogambigai Polytechnic 1997

Membership

Member of the Institution of Engineers (India)

Member of Indian Road Congress

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