Program Director & Professor in Construction Project Management

Highly affable Project Controls Manager with 11 years of experience across infrastructure projects (overall projects value $26bn). Holder of a Master’s degree in Construction Technology and Management. Started my career as a hands-on Project Scheduler with a top-tier contractor and was involved in a technology consortium before transitioning to Project Controls Manager duties during a successful 8-year term. Strong project experience with water and building infrastructure projects between ($6-14.5bn), delivered under EPC-turnkey contract. With strong industry experience, I transitioned to the academic domain to deliver postgraduate-level courses related to construction management for a 5-year term. Having successfully delivered courses for 4 postgraduate programs (~2800 students) at a University level and led capacity-building programs for construction executives, and workshops on emerging technologies (~900 professionals), I was promoted to Program Director for MBA (Digital Transformation and BIM Management). Certified PMP, from PMI, LEED Green Associate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and SAFe Agilist. Keen to transition to a Professor / Programme Director within 2-3 years, where I can provide leadership and program oversight to a portfolio of diverse programs.

Work Experience

Professor, National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), India Jul 2018 – Jul’ 2023

NICMAR has been a pioneer in offering MBA & postgraduate level courses in project engineering and construction management, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project and Management areas. It also conducts short, medium, and long-term programs for executive development, primarily aimed at the construction industry. NICMAR’s presence was more than 40 years, with more than 34,000 alumni across the globe

Instrumental in designing, updating, and delivering diverse courses, related to advances in construction management, Construction contract administration, Digital Construction Technology (Planning and Scheduling using MSP and Primavera), Quantity Surveying (Quantity take-off and Cost Estimating using BIM, CCSCANDY), and construction law, Procurement, Construction contract workshop (document reading, interpretation of clauses from FIDIC)Project Quality Management Systems, Value Engineering, Project Financial Analysis, sustainability for urban systems and sustainable design & construction through LEED certifications and other green building rating systems, Project Risk Management, Environment, Health and Safety Management Systems preferred for tertiary / post-secondary classroom-based teaching experience-education programs and executive/management development programs

Ensured defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes

Facilitated in development of active pedagogy, strategic alternate delivery methods, massive open online course (MOOC) development, and teaching as per the institute or college, or university requirement

Ensured that the program and the course curriculum aligned with current technologies / agile methodologies, relevant, and reflective of industry best practices in the built environment domain

Contributed to designing appropriate tools and strategies for effective facilitation and evaluation of student performance (progress), accolades, and achievement.

Responsible for creating, and maintaining a positive pedagogy and learning environment that bolsters the EDI principles such as equity, anti-racism, accessibility, diversity, inclusion, welcoming cultures, sustainability, educational backgrounds, de-colonizing, and learning styles.

Participated in the School of Construction and Technology department, portfolio, and college-wide activities such as industry-based knowledge-sharing sessions of the latest technology and process-based initiatives, workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Effective at working in a collaborative, and collegial manner among the department and across the college

Facilitated in supporting applied research-related tasks/activities, including the identification, preparation of research proposals, and selection of potential projects through collaboration

Instrumental in facilitating the development of industry collaborations and partnerships and was competitive.

Ensured fulfillment of responsibilities as assigned and defined in the College / University policy, for academic employees’ collective agreement

Possess strong relationships with the industry-academia connections and construction network for building researchers

Always committed and ensured to strive for a strong commitment to academic excellence through continuous learning through flipped classroom/ICT-enabled learning, student success, and ability to bolster the college’s continuous quality improvement programs/initiatives

Ensured that the learners were engaged in a positive learning environment with different skill levels using team-based learning (TBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) pedagogy, including international students and students requiring accommodation facilities

Worked independently as a researcher (in publishing Q1 category journals & research proposals for PMI grants) and also collaboratively as a part of an academic team in the activities such as Digital Construction Management workshops, seminars, and symposiums

Played a key role in the successful implementation of Bexel BIM construction management software by piloting its use and provided leadership with recommendations and cost-benefit analysis through use cases

Developed, curated, and led as a Programme Director focused curriculum /course development of MBA in (Digital Transformation and BIM Management)

please check this website: https://www.nicmar.ac.in/hyderabad/program-mbadtbm

Successfully demonstrated BIM workflows, BIM execution plans, and processes to students using ISO 19650 standards and information management in the built environment. Especially, integrated Bexel Manager software in the curriculum with problem-based learning and project-based learning pedagogical approaches.

Recipient of the ‘BIM Hero’ award for BIM Coordinators Summit 2022

Received ‘Best Paper Award’ for the research work presented along “Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework for 4D constructability review and clash detection management of a Sewage Treatment Plant” has been accepted for ICCEPM 2018: 20th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Paris, France, June 25 - 26, 2018

Worked independently as a researcher (in publishing Q1 category journals & research proposals for PMI grants) and also collaboratively as a part of an academic team in the activities such as Digital Construction Management workshops, seminars, and symposiums

Successfully, conducted Digital Construction Management of 3 days Workshop to the built environment students and professionals with a turnaround of more than 100 participants. The workshop included quantity extraction, 4D scheduling, 4D progress monitoring, 4D sequencing, simulation use cases, clash detection, and coordination. Also, the use of BIM for different project procurement such as Design Bid Build, EPC and Integrated Project Delivery. Use of BIM for supply chain, collaborative working, on-site construction management through BIM-enabled construction.

Project Controls Manager - May 2017 to June 2018

Tata Projects Ltd – India, https://www.tataprojects.com/

Water Infrastructure Projects (6.5 billion USD) in North & East India-Tata Projects Ltd

Ensured that all Project Controls activities were in accordance with set Project Procedures and Job Instructions. Includes preparation of schedules, cost reports, cash flow, and variance analysis.

Reviewed and provided feedback on miscellaneous project reports.

Provide design and construction teams with forward-looking mitigation plans and data.

Verify the integrity of Earned Value Management System.

Project Planner & Cost Controls - October 2013 to April 2017

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd – India, https://www.lntecc.com/

Non-Revenue Water Projects, Bengaluru Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Bangalore in South & West Divisions (Project Value: 6.0 billion USD)

Prepared and/or reviewed contract change notices.

Knowledgeable of planning and scheduling concepts and principles, including effects on financial performance.

Supported analysis of schedule to identify and investigates project schedule variances.

Developed and maintained WBS and support activities to implement applicable coding. Supports basic schedule development.

Familiar with engineering workflows and basic construction methodology.

Project Operations - July 2011 to September 2013

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd – India, https://www.lntecc.com/

Coordinated with and responded to queries from internal and external clients.

Attend team meetings to resolve issues, review progress reports and ensure the assignment of new tasks.

Analyzed and provided input to technical and performance criteria on Project Controls systems to the Project Controls Functional leadership.

Provided recommendations and guidance to other Functional groups with regard to processes, monitoring, and system requirements.

Scheduler - July 2007 to July 2009

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd -India, https://www.lntecc.com/

Vizag Steel Plant Blast Furnace, (14 billion USD), Consortium with Paul Wurth Italia Firm at L&T

Earned value lead for US$ 14 billion, created, and revised project, budgets and created

reports for client and project leadership.

Managed approximately 60 contract personnel to build the Blast Furnace Chimney Plant within contract schedule requirements.

Improved organizational processes by effectively managing crew schedules while adhering to contractual restrictions.

Collaborated with multi-disciplinary supervisors and team members to better understand supply requirements and bring levels within acceptable limits.

Use Primavera to update status reports so that I can keep track of project progress and deadlines.

Met with managers, sales teams, and engineering staff to revise plans and meet challenging goals.

Confronted internal supply issues head-on and devised innovative solutions to avoid delays and missed deadlines.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

Project Management – Doctorate (Ph.D.) (2019-Present) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Construction Technology & Management – Postgraduation (2009-11) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Civil Engineering – Bachelor’s Degree – (2003-07) Andhra University

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Strong teamwork

Self-starter

Life-long learner

Active listening skills

Process improvement

Complex problem-solving

Analytical

Regulatory compliance

Risk mitigation planning

Detailed-Oriented

presentation, organizational

communication skills

interpersonal skills

oral and non-verbal communication

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Project Management Professional (PMP)

LEED Green Associate

SAFe 5 Agilist

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

MS Project

Primavera (P6)-8.2

Navisworks 4D/ 5D BIM

Revit Dynamo

Synchro 4D

Microsoft software (Office, Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook)

Strong MS Office skills, particularly with MS Excel

CCS CANDY

Tableau, and Power BI

Auto CAD (computer-assisted design software), Educational technologies (D2L)

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed evidence-based curriculum for MBA in (Digital Transformation and BIM Management) https://www.nicmar.ac.in/hyderabad/program-mbadtbm

Recipient of the ‘BIM Hero’ award for BIM Coordinators Summit 2022

Received ‘Best Paper Award’ for the research work presented along “Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) framework for 4D constructability review and clash detection management of a Sewage Treatment Plant” has been accepted for ICCEPM 2018: 20th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management, Paris, France, June 25 - 26, 2018

Received Certificate of Excellence (Volunteer for PMI and contributed to Agile Conference & development of the body of knowledge (Student leadership Competency Building) FY (2022-23)

Recipient of Merit increment from NICMAR FY (2018-19) & (2020-21)

Received two Appreciation Souvenirs by M/s TATA Projects Ltd for having initiated the publication of research papers at an international forum- (2017-18)

Received 2 Nos ‘PEARL AWARD’ from M/s Tata Projects Ltd for the in-house Innoways Competition

(Innovative ideas & Continuous improvements implemented at Project Site)-2018

Consistently received a ‘Top performer’ rating from 2012 to 2015 in the appraisal process at L&T Construction –FY (2013-16)

Recipient of the prestigious L&T Build India Scholarship to pursue post-graduation at IIT Madras-2009

Recipient of Sri Venkatadari Chowdary Memorial ‘Gold Medal Award’ award for having secured the highest aggregate marks among undergraduate civil engineering students at Andhra University - 2007

Recipient of Kumari. R. Madhavi Latha ‘Gold Medal Award’ instituted by Smt. D.Divya for having secured the highest aggregate marks among Girls students of Civil Engineering - 2007

Hobbies & Interests: Blogging poems and publishing over 50 poems, Micro art with upcycling, cricket, and creating art out of waste materials.

International peer-reviewed Journal Publications

Published Journals

1.Malla, V., 2023. Structuration of lean-agile integrated factors for construction projects. Construction Innovation, (ahead-of-print). (‘B’ category, Q1, SJR:0.83)

2.Malla, V. (2023). Lessons learned from building information modelling uptake in water infrastructure construction project: a case study of River Rejuvenation Project. Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, 22(3-4), 306-318. ( ‘C’ category)

3.Malla, V., Jagannathan, M. and Kumar Delhi, V.S., 2022. Identification of BIM Dimension-Specific Contract Clauses in EPC Turnkey Projects. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(1), p.04521040. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000512, (Q1, SJR : 0.67)

4.Malla, V., Jagannathan, M., Delhi, V.S.K. and S. Nair, B., 2022. BIM-specific prequalification criteria in construction projects: exploring the nature and timeline of their inclusion. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(2), p.04522008. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000540, (Q1, SJR : 0.67)

5.Malla, V. and Delhi, V.S.K., 2022. Determining interconnectedness of barriers to interface management in large construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 22(2), pp.69-101. https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v22i2.7936 (‘C’ category)

6.Jagannathan, M., Nawle, V., Malla, V. and Delhi, V.S.K., 2022. Role of Case Laws in Claim Management and Contracts. Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, 14(4), p.04522025. https://ascelibrary.org/doi/full/10.1061/(ASCE)LA.1943-4170.0000558, (Q1, SJR : 0.67)

7.Vijayeta, M., 2021. BIM: blockchain interface framework for the construction industry. International journal of sustainable real estate and construction economics, 2(1), pp.46-60. https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJSRECE.2021.10038966

8.“BIM driven Industry 4.0 in the construction industry: A scientometric review” (’C’ Category) – accepted for publication

In Review

1.“Technology and Women Real Estate Entrepreneurs - An interconnectedness perspective of Technology enablers and Implications in emerging economy” - (‘B’ Category, Q1, SJR:0.83, Construction Innovation, Emerald publication)

2.Evidence-Based Policy Framework For Interface Management Of Airport Construction Projects”- (Technological Forecasting & Social Change Journal, Elsevier publication, ‘A’ Category, Q1, SJR: 2.23, impact factor:10.88)

3.“Perceptions of built environment professionals on using ISO 19650 standards for information management” (Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, ASCE publication, Q1 SJR: 0.67)

4.“Contract conditions for BIM-Lean Construction framework implementation in construction projects”- (Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, ASCE publication, Q1 SJR: 0.67)

5.“Metaverse in the Built Environment: Demystifying the perceptions, opportunities, and challenges” – (Building Research & Information, ‘A’ category, Q1 SJR: 1.02, Taylor & Francis publication)

6.ISARC 2023, “Perceptions of Interface Management and people, process and technology-based initiatives for Airport Construction Projects” – (Provisionally accepted for publication, revised manuscript in review)

Book Chapters / Conference Proceedings (Scopus Indexed)

1.Malla, V. and Delhi, V.S.K., 2021, May. Inhibitors to Interface Management Implementation: Perceptions of Construction Stakeholders. In International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (pp. 687-696). Springer, Cham. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-80312-4_58

2.Malla, V., Prasad, K.V. and Venkatesan, R., 2023. Social Network Theory in Construction Industry: A Scientometric Review. In Recent Trends in Civil Engineering (pp. 29-41). Springer, Singapore. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-***-**-****-2_3

3.Malla, V. and Prasad, K.V., 2022, May. Critical success factors and perceptions of stake holders to Lean-Agile adoption in construction projects (LACP). In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 2393, No. 1, p. 020017). AIP Publishing LLC. https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0074134

Conference Articles

1.Vijayeta, M. (2019). Relevance & applicability of agile driven BIM at conceptual & design phases of a project: A case study. In PMI India Research & Academic Conference (pp. 613-631).

2.Malla, V., Jagannathan, M. and Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi (December, 2021). Synergies between Circular Economy and Lean Practices in Built Environment.In proceedings of Indian Lean Construction Conference. Organised by CEPT University, Ahmadabad. · Dec 4, 2021In proceedings of Indian Lean Construction Conference. Organised by CEPT University, Ahmadabad. · Dec 4, 2021

3.Malla, V., Karmakar, A., Jagannathan, M. and Venkata Santosh Kumar Delhi (December, 2021). BIM Drivers for Industry 4.0 in Construction-Towards a Leaner Outcome.In proceedings of Indian Lean Construction Conference. Organised by CEPT University, Ahmadabad. · Dec 4, 2021.In proceedings of Indian Lean Construction Conference. Organised by CEPT University, Ahmadabad. · Dec 4, 2021.

4.Malla V., Grandhi, H., Dandu, C. Bodepalli, H. Sreejha Reddy Anumula, Bhavana Gopu (September, 2021). A Scientometric Review of BIM Driven Industry 4.0 in the Construction Industry.In Proceedings of 3rd Industry Academia Conference on Construction Management, (IACCM 2021). Organised by National Institute of Construction Management and Research, Hyderabad. · Sep 19, 2021

5.Malla, V, Prasad K V. and Venkatesan R. (September, 2021). Social Network Theory in Construction Industry: A Scientometric Review.Malla, V, Prasad K V. and Venkatesan R. (September, 2021). Social Network Theory in Construction Industry: A Scientometric Review. In Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (ICRACE2021). Organised by Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology Silchar, India. · Sep 19, 2021

6.Malla, V, and Prasad K V, Critical Success Factors of Lean-Agile adoption in Construction ProjectsVijayeta Malla and Prasad K V, Critical Success Factors of Lean-Agile adoption in Construction Projects In proceedings of Conference : 4th RSRI Conference on Recent trends in Science and Engineering 27-28th March 2021,. Paper to be published in "AIP Publishing / IOP proceedings" · Mar 27, 2021

7.Vijayeta Malla, Saniya Faiyaz Patharwat and Ravindranadh Chowdary K. Modelling Interactions of Lean-Agile Enablers in Construction Project Management using Interpretive Structural Modeling(ISM)Vijayeta Malla, Saniya Faiyaz Patharwat and Ravindranadh Chowdary K. Modelling Interactions of Lean-Agile Enablers in Construction Project Management using Interpretive Structural Modeling(ISM).In proceedings of the 6th PMI Research and Academic Virtual Conference 2021 · Mar 4, 2021

8.Savitha, C. and Malla, V.Factors Driving the Role of Women in Real Estate Entrepreneurship: An Interpretive Structure Model.Savitha, C. and Malla, V.Factors Driving the Role of Women in Real Estate Entrepreneurship: An Interpretive Structure Model. In proceedings of 22nd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum Conference organised by IIM Ranchi.December 2020 · Dec 17, 2020

9.Malla, V.,Surya Srinivas A V S S and Ravindranadh Chowdary K. Technology Enabled Critical Success Factors for Organizational Strategy: A Conceptual Framework for Indian AECO.Malla, V.,Surya Srinivas A V S S and Ravindranadh Chowdary K. Technology Enabled Critical Success Factors for Organizational Strategy: A Conceptual Framework for Indian AECO. In proceedings of 22nd Annual Convention of the Strategic Management Forum Conference organised by IIM Ranchi.December 2020 · Dec 17, 2020

10.Framework for BIM Maturity Model for Water Infrastructure Firms""Framework for BIM Maturity Model for Water Infrastructure Firms. In Proceedings of Project Management Practitioner's Conference, 2019, NIMHANS Convention Centre, Bangalore · Jul 13, 2019

11.BIM( Building Information Modeling) Uptake"- A digital marketing tool in Construction Industry"BIM( Building Information Modeling) Uptake"- A digital marketing tool in Construction Industry.Proceedings of Project Management Practitioner's Conference, 2019, NIMHANS Convention Centre,Bangalore · Jul 13, 2019

12.Construction Planning with BIM (Building Information Modelling) framework and BIM Models as Virtual Prototypes during Conceptual phase of a Project Facility – Case study”“Construction Planning with BIM (Building Information Modelling) framework and BIM Models as Virtual Prototypes during Conceptual phase of a Project Facility – Case study. Proceedings of ICCRIP 2018 · Nov 23, 2018Proceedings of ICCRIP 2018 · Nov 23, 2018. ICCRIP ( International Conference on Construction Real Estate & Infrastructure Projects), NICMAR Pune

13.Green Building Economics – Relative Cost & Savings impact using a Case Study with respect to Conventional Buildings”. “Green Building Economics – Relative Cost & Savings impact using a Case Study with respect to Conventional Buildings”. In Proceedings of IACCM-2018 (2nd Industry Academia Conference on Construction Management).pp.C42 · Jul 27, 2018Proceedings of IACCM-2018 (2nd Industry Academia Conference on Construction Management).pp.C42 · Jul 27, 2018

14.Vijayeta, M.,Vijaya Kumar, Y., Ramakrishna Raju, N.,Satyanarayana, K.,(June,2018) “Integration of Building Information Modeling framework for 4D constructability review and clash detection management of a Sewage Treatment Plant”.Vijayeta, M.,Vijaya Kumar, Y., Ramakrishna Raju, N.,Satyanarayana, K.,(June,2018) “Integration of Building Information Modeling framework for 4D constructability review and clash detection management of a Sewage Treatment Plant”. Proceedings of ICCEPM 2018: 20th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management.pp.C( 3152-3163) · Jun 26, 2018

15.“Integration of Phytorid technology to intermittent water supply regions for reuse of grey water”.50th Annual Conference proceedings of IWWA (Indian Water Works Association) · Feb 20, 2018

16.“Reuse of Tertiary Treated Waste Water (Using Dewats) as Supplementary Source & Transforming Intermittent Water Supply in to 24X7 Water Supply – A Case Study for BBMP, Bangalore“. In Proceedings of 7th IGWC (International Ground Water Conference).pp.C13 · Dec 13, 2017

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