Sr.Project Manager
Resume:
VIJAYA SUNTHARAM RAJAREM
Address: * *** *** *****, ************, Co. Meath, Ireland
Contacts: +353-********* (Mob)
E-mail:*****.*********@*****.***
Linkedin : https://ae.linkedin.com/in/vijaya-suntharam-rajarem-9a9b5b3b Highly capable MEP Project Manager, with over 19 years’ insightful experience in Project Management, Projects Tracking & MEP Engineering, seeking a senior managerial assignment of… SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
(Construction)
Organized, diligent and skilled MEP engineering professional, with extensive experience in handling and administering major MEP Construction and Project Management with reputed global construction establishments in Belfast(UK), Dublin(Ireland), Manama(Bahrain), Abu Dhabi and Dubai(UAE).
Well versed in MEP project engineering, electrical engineering, program scheduling & tracking, construction management, MEP design
& coordination, value engineering, tendering & bidding, sub-contractor management, procurement, contracts management, techno commercial negotiations, quality management, HSE processes, finalization of vendors & contracts, settlement of variation claims, final account closures and team management;
Demonstrated experience in efficiently leading teams to undertake execution and commissioning of large MEP projects not limited to various Residential Projects (High End Mansion, Villas & Apartment buildings), Oil & Gas (Process & Non-Process Buildings), Health Care Centers, Telecommunication, Leading Educational Establishment, International Airport, Shopping Center, High Rise Buildings etc. Always willing and wanting to be associated with all aspects of project cycle and confident of delivering high end projects; strong work ethics with ability to work under pressure and take on difficult and complex challenges. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
MEP Project Management Life Cycle Management (PMLC)
Electrical Engineering
Project Scheduling & Tracking
Progress Monitoring
Project Controls
Cost Controls
Design Review & Coordination
Construction Management
Value Engineering
Feasibility Studies
Estimation & Cost Management
Tendering &Bid Management
Procurement Coordination
Contracts Management
Sub-Contractor Management
Risk Management
Quality Audits/Management
HSE Processes
Cost & Resource Optimization
Consultant’s & Government Authority’s Approvals
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
Project Execution & Supervision
Team Leadership & Management
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EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Dolcain Engineering Ltd, Ireland
Electrical Project Manager
Oct. 2019 – Oct. 2022
Key Responsibilities:
Fully in-charge of all Project Deliverable.
Description:
The Construction of a new Student Accommodation Building for Trinity College in Dublin .
The Oisin house project entailed the construction of a new 247-bedroom student accommodation building on the Trinity College campus in Dublin. The development has a gross floor area of approximately 12,100 sq. m. over 6 no. stores above ground level and 2 no. basement levels. The development also included a medical facility/ wellness center, retail units at ground floor level, student support services including offices, technology assistant offices, an estate management, facility, sports and recreational facilities at basement level and ancillary works.
Scope of Work:
Complete installation of all new Electrical Services (Lighting, Power, Small Power, BMS, Emergency Lighting, Fire Detection, Disabled Toilet, Disabled Refuge Call System, Security including Access Control, External Lighting, Tel & Data, Attendance to all third party systems (CHP, Lift, PV, BMS, Assistive Doors, Mech. Contractor, Fire Smoke Dampers, AOV etc.)
Management of Specialist Sub-Contractors (Lighting Control, Security Systems, Fire Detection, Telecommunication etc.)
Manage full technical submissions as well as MS & RA for all aspect of works.
Attend all meeting with Main Contractor, Consultant and Client.
Risk Management.
Resource Planning and execution.
Contractual Correspondence.
Ensure strict compliance to quality, project specifications as well as Part ‘M’ Building Regulation.
Resolved technical issues at site.
Ensure all variations and Dayworks are recorded and submitted in accordance to signed contract.
Coordinate and execute all related Commissioning activities.
Ensure timely closure of all Snags (Builder, Consultant, Client, Authority etc.) Efeco LLC (Subsidiary of Arabtec Holding PJSC)
MEP Project Manager
Oct 2018–May 2020
Key Responsibilities:
Fully in-charge of all Project Deliverable.
Follow up with various departments within the company in all Project related matters and operation of the Project hence to ensure the timely submittal of all project submittals. Also, follow-up to obtain timely approvals. (Samples, Shop Drawings, Design Details, Work Procedure, Method Statements, Schedules, Programs etc.)
Work closely with Planning Engineer for planning and scheduling of all major activities of the Project to achieve timely completion of the Project in accordance to Master Programme.
Fully responsible for all contractual issues related to the day-to-day running of the Project. Further, ensure timely submission of all notices to the Client/Engineer/Main Contractor as deemed necessary.
Responsible for managing all Staff/Labor in the project and overall responsible for overseeing effective execution of all project related activities.
To attend all project related meeting with Client/Engineer/Main Contractor and reporting back to the Regional Director on the proceedings as well as to attend all project related meetings.
To evaluate the requirement of all project resources (materials, manpower) as per schedule and arrange for the availability of the same.
Planning and scheduling of resources (material, manpower etc.) Resources Mobilization.
To ensure a successful completion of the Project within the budget and on time. Key Project:
Project THE ETIHAD RESORT PREMIUM SPACE MTB – ABU DHABI Scope Fit Out Works For Air-Conditioning & Ventilation, Plumbing & Drainage, Electrical Systems & Low Current Systems
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Haydon International MEC LLC in Dubai, UAE
MEP Project Manager
Feb 2017–Sept 2018
Key Responsibilities:
Leading a team of employees with the responsibility of executing and delivering the projects and ensuring that the project operations are in compliance with design specifications and meets client requirements
Overseeing the functioning of engineers and supervisors.
Ensuring that all contractual/company and local authority requirements for Quality, Health safety & Environment (HSE) requirements are complied with.
Planning, developing and managing Time, Cost, Resources and Procurement.
Identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.
Ensuring project activities are well coordinated to meet stipulated requirements and all necessary permits are ready.
Reviewing the specification and drawings and resolving any unclear issues.
Tracking and reporting material delivery to be on site as per approved schedule, so as to avoid any hold ups.
Managing stakeholder expectations by ensuring that the project is running as per schedule and would be completed on time within the cost.
Ensuring all variation Items are immediately acknowledged and confirmed intentions to claim.
Coordinating with HR department pertaining to recruiting plans, hiring and training programs.
Ensuring all shop drawings and as built drawings are produced, submitted for approval and duly approved.
Controlling and coordinating work with all subcontractors for safety, quality, progress and reviewing their payments.
Evaluating the progress of project on regular basis against the planned program and budget, analyzing the reasons for slippages if any, initiating measures to overcome the delays and achieving targets as per schedule
Ensuring completion of punch list Items and projects Close out & handover documentation/project. Key Project:
Project Al Barsha Residence 1 & 2, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE Scope G+2 Podium + 12 Typical Floor + Gym + Roof. x 2 MS Construction LLC FZ, Dubai, UAE
MEP Construction Manager MEP
Mar 2015 –Jan 2017
Key Responsibilities:
Leading a team of employees with the responsibility of design, coordination and execution of project to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters by effective resource utilization to maximize the output.
Supervised all MEP construction activities and provided technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management teams.
Ensured materials received at site are in accordance with the quantity & quality by conducting thorough inspection.
Understood client priorities and responded appropriately, through proactive communication with client representative on day to day progress and issues.
Regularly monitored construction operations to confirm, they are being carried out in accordance with operations strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices.
Conducted site visits, site meetings and periodical review meetings to understand and ensure work progress are as per schedule.
Resolved any issues which may hamper the progress of the project.
Ensured strict compliance of company’s QA policy & safety regulations.
Ensured compliance with the terms and conditions of contract, and reported any discrepancy between contract and actual work to the Project Director for decisions on variation claims
Ensured that the daily, weekly records of the progress of the works are maintained by concerned staff and evaluated the progress on monthly basis against the planned program and budget.
Closely monitored the cost and time schedules with an eye on cost optimization and savings on budgeted cost and expedited the project ahead of schedule.
Carried out all snag rectifications and organized primary handing over of the project, post completion
Scrutinized claim documents put up by the contractors to ensure compliance to contractual obligations and issued provisional acceptance certificate (PAC) or final acceptance certificate (FAC), depending on the merit. Key Project:
Project Mohammed Bin Rashid City – District One, Dubai, UAE Scope MEP installation of High End Mansions & Villas. 4
Mercury International Electro – Mechanical Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE Senior MEP Construction Manager
Sept 2013 – Feb 2015
Key Responsibilities:
Planned, developed and organized the MEP design and construction works in line with defined milestones & ensured successful commissioning and handover.
Executed the project with strict compliance to quality and safety specifications.
Responsible for ensuring effective supervision at site for day to day execution and monitored the same for adherence with respect to the daily plan.
Managed the MEP sub-contract tendering, scope of works, preparation of the contracts & execution
Resolved technical issues at site which may occur from time to time.
Conducted weekly MEP project status meetings with the team & other stake holders and documented all decisions / outcomes.
Handled emergency situations, unplanned problems and repairs without creating any commotion.
Monitored and reported to Project Manager regarding project details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
Defined clear roles & responsibilities and deliverable requirements in terms of both scope and schedule to all the team members.
Inspected/reviewed projects to monitor/ensure compliance with building & safety codes and other regulations
Reviewed, recorded and submitted materials / drawings submittals to the Client for necessary approvals
Interpreted and explained contracts and technical information to workers and other professionals.
Allocated Job to the relevant discipline engineers in line with the schedule and allocated resources.
Maintained all statutory related records such as labor and material utilization.
Identify risks, prepared risk response plans, monitored and controlled risks throughout the project cycle
Prepared contracts and negotiated revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with consultants and clients.
Monitored construction productivity and schedule performance and investigated reasons for less than satisfactory performance.
Provided recommendations and instituted measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instruction.
Ensured usage of approved drawings, specification, raised field deviation request and maintained documentation control.
Handled drafting, reviewing and submitting project correspondences pertaining to MEP activities to various stakeholders Key Project:
Project Borouge 3 Non-Process Buildings(N3), Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE Scope Managing/administering the MEP design and construction works. 5
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Commissioning Manager–MEP - Mercury International Electro – Mechanical Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE : Jul 2013 – Aug 2013
o Project: Borouge 3 Non-Process Buildings (N3), Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Construction Manager – MEP- Mercury International Electro – Mechanical Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Jan 2012 – Jun 2013
o Project: IGD-Habshan 5 Process Plant Project, Habshan, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Construction Manager – MEP- Mercury International Electro – Mechanical Contracting LLC, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Oct 2011 – Dec 2011
o Project: SEHA-Ambulatory Health Care Centre Al-Hili& Al-Toba, Al Ain, UAE
Consultant – MEP - BT Telconsult, Manama, Bahrain: Aug 2009 – Feb 2010 o Project: Saudi Telecom Company 3rd License Project
Construction Manager – MEP - Mercury Middle East, Bahrain: Apr 2008- May 2009 o Project: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (RCSI Medical University of Bahrain)
Electrical Site Engineer - Mercury Middle East, Bahrain; Apr 2006 – Mar 2008 o Project: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Electrical Estimator - Mercury Engineering, Dublin, Ireland: Jan 2001 – Jul 2006 o Projects: Intel, Wyeth, University College, 3COM, Dublin International Airport, Dundrum Shopping Centre, White Water Shopping Centre, Step-aside Apartments & Beacon Court
Estimator, Project Coordinator - Rotary International LT, Belfast, N. Ireland, U.K: Aug 1999 – Dec 2000 o Project: Gallaher Tobacco Factory, Kazakhstan, British Embassy Cairo, Egypt, Chek Lap Kok Airport (Hong Kong Airport), Hong Kong.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering - Queen’s University of Belfast, N. Ireland, U.K - 1999
BTech (HND) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England, U.K - 1997
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Federal Institute of Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 1994 Computer Skills
Functional Software: MS Projects, AutoCAD, Bid Master Genesis
Operating Systems & Application Packages: Windows, MS Office Suite PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of Birth: 14-10-1972/ Languages Known: Engish, Malay, Tamil/Nationality: Malaysia Marital Status: Married/Passport No: Malaysian Passport A5356100 Valid till 14-02-2025 Driving License: Valid UAE, Malaysian & Irish
Irish Visa Status: Stamp 4
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