Project Manager
Resume:
Deepu Rajan
BEng.Mech, MS, CEng MIMechE,
CLSSBB, PMP®
Engineering
Management Profile
Liwa Street, Abu Dhabi, PO Box: 51133
***********@*****.***
Personal Details:
DOB: 13/12/1981 Nationality: Indian
Male Married.
Languages: English, Malayalam, Hindi & Tamil
Notice Period: 3 Months
Over 17 years of experience in spearheading complete Project Program management Processes for Operational lifecycles and project development methodologies. Contractual and commercial experience in dealing directly with clients and suppliers in Integrated Facilities Management.
A driven senior-level engineering management executive with a solid background in integrated facilities management, construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and automotive sectors. Track record of success in guiding all project management phases for new vehicle development, Capex facilities management improvements, MEP of Aviation Fuel Depot, production engineering, and other projects with budgets of up to $126 million. Talent for leading and training cross-departmental teams and controlling multiple programs to maximize cost, production, and operational performance. Focused on promoting organization-wide efficiency and expediting project operations through implementing Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement. Dedication to maximizing quality, safety, and engineering efficiency.
Proven Engineering management skills and ability to lead and execute multiple projects and initiatives concurrently under tight deadlines. Support management to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and availability criteria per the contract Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Deliver continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives, providing tangible data and reports which compares performance across the contracts. Produce and submit monthly and annual reports as per contract and any ad hoc reports requested by the line manager or client stakeholders. In line with the specific reporting period, details include the monitoring and controlling of the Project Engineering Management services, KPI and other relevant information. Preparation of Budget forecast, financial tracking, cost controls and support in implementing continual improvement initiatives. Projects and programmes to support other department functions, including service delivery, staff engagement, cost reductions and innovation. Perform and carry out other duties as per the instructions from contract manager.
Areas of Expertise
• Stakeholder Management
• Operations Management
• Product Life Cycle Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership and Training
• People Management
• Project Management
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Mitigation
• Programme Management
• Lean Management
• Procurement Management
• Quality and HSE Management
• Project Planning
Accomplishments
• Directed and completed 350 (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and ELV) end of lifecycle replacement and upgrade Capex projects for commercial building with total value exceeding 77 million AED.
• Developed, own and implement plans which deliver results aligned to business strategy.
• Developed and maintain strategic alliances with key stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation. including clients and service providers to maximise performance and organisational reputation.
• Worked with the contract manager’s Operations Director to understand and adopt the strategy and plans, involving the members as appropriate, and are motivated to achieve their objectives.
• Helmed a $126M design, engineering, procurement, and construction project for an aviation fuel depot with responsibility for 200-1500 team members.
• Supported the development of new automobiles with control over design, testing, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Ran production, maintenance, Lean, and quality assurance programs for electronics assembly production layouts. P a g e 2 4
Career Experience
Serco Middle East, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Serco ADIA Contract December 2016 – Present Project Manager (2022 – Present); Project Specialist (2016-2022)
• Engineering Management: Provided management and leadership for the Engineering department within a contract, ensuring that international best practice Facilities Management is delivered as per the requirements of the client.
• Service Delivery Compliance: Managed and oversaw the outputs of the Engineering Department and their respective teams to ensure service delivery in compliance with the Project Agreement.
• Client Relationship Building: Built long-term relationships with clients, ensuring optimal satisfaction and project adherence.
• Strategic Development: Developed the strategy for the service delivery of the business.
• Performance Reporting: Led the management of reporting on contract performance for the Engineering Department within the contract and to the client.
• Team Management: Managed the Engineering Department, ensuring appropriate discipline, guidance, support, and moral welfare for all members of staff.
• Stakeholder Management: Oversaw the Stakeholder Management Plan, ensuring key stakeholders' engagement levels are monitored and any negative feedback is escalated to the General Manager.
• Communication Improvement: Continuously improved systems of communication-maintained business integrity, and improved knowledge of customer expectations.
• Line Management: Held line management responsibility for all MEP and Civil Staff, including Supervisors, Team Leaders, Technicians, and assistants.
• Deputized Management: Acted as the deputized line manager for all other Engineering Management staff, including project team, document controller, and operations engineers.
• Maintenance Activities: Managed planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities for building fabric, MEP, specialist services systems, and FF&E. Handled maintenance work or variation works, including fit-outs, refurbishments, and change of use requirements.
• System Implementation: Instituted the TRIRIGA system for all Capex projects and guaranteed system compliance with contractual obligations.
• Compliance Programs: Coordinated project engineering, operations, and contractual compliance programs with accountability for the Forward Maintenance Register (FMR), Draft Program of Work (DPW), Approved Program of Work (APW), Project Priority Matrix Process, Project Risk Assessments, COS methodology implementation, Serco Management System compliance, and control over tenders, bids, engineering, procurement, project services, HSQE, Information Security, and workforce.
• Mentorship and Support: Provided direction and support to all direct reports staff for resolving issues, compliance, and all other department-associated problems by mentoring and coaching.
• KPI and SLA Compliance: Met the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and availability criteria as per the contract Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).
• Reporting: Supported the production of monthly and annual operational reports detailing the measurement and monitoring of the Engineering Management services, KPI’s, and other relevant information.
• Asset Lifecycle Planning: Led asset lifecycle planning for 3, 5, 10 & 25 years as per client requirements.
• Budget Preparation and Cost Control: Assisted with the preparation of budgets, financial monitoring, and cost controls.
• Continual Improvement Initiatives: Supported the implementation and management of continual improvement initiatives, projects, and programs across all areas of the department, including service delivery, staff engagement, cost reductions, and innovation. Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon Construction & Pipelines Ltd, Abu Dhabi, UAE March 2014 – August 2016 Project Mechanical Engineer – ADNOC Distribution, Takreer Project Spearheaded a $126M design, engineering, procurement, and construction project for an aviation fuel depot with scope including 4 nos jet a-1 fuel tanks (36m dia x 24 m hit) (dome roof with internal floating roof) – 22,000 cub mtr capacity each, 2 nos fire water tanks (18 m dia x 16 m ht dome roof tanks) – 3000mt operation, maintenance, sub- station, diesel generator buildings, dykewalls, concrete boundary walls, installation of pre-engineered structural buildings, technological structures, equipment platforms, pipe racks, loading bays, piping above ground and underground, installation of transformers, dcs, plc stations, safety systems, erection of equipment like product recovery vessel, defueled tanks, oilywater vessels, diesel tanks, lube oil tanks vessels, metering stations, compressors, pumps, skids, micronic filters, and filter separators. Directed all project phases (planning, construction, pre- commissioning, and commissioning) with responsibility for the leadership of 200-1500 personnel and all site activities including tank plate’s fabrication, tank erection, erection of other static equipment, fabrication, erection and hydro P a g e 3 4
testing of floating roof, fixed roof, dome roof, cone roof tanks for refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas construction project.
• Pinpointed and reported a material selection incompatibility issue in the as-built drawing and built consensus with the client to implement a change order that eliminated risks to the chemical composition of the JET A1 fuel.
• Overhauled worldwide JET A1 Tank Construction strategy (existing feed drawings, construction methods, and project execution strategy) with control over all project planning activities, subcontracting, procurement programme development, and project progress management.
• Enabled project start-up and secured funds within the proposed start date by developing the project plan, building timeline and budget proposal consensus.
• Achieved full project compliance with deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations and conducted a post project review recommending future improvement opportunities.
• Partnered with cross-departmental leaders across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping to optimize the company’s construction strategy.
• Implemented strict controls over quality compliance with responsibility for non-conformance identification, reporting, and corrective action.
• Produced technical specifications for tank construction and piping works and collaborate with procurement teams and suppliers to optimize supply chain management strategy and strengthen adherence to international codes including BS2654, API650, API 653, and BS PD: 5500, ASME Section VIII, ASME Section IX / BS EN 287, ANSI B- 31.3, and others.
• Formed productive partnerships with all project stakeholders, aligning operations with the project strategy and actively seeking feedback to improve overall performance and redefine the project’s mission and purpose.
• Improved health, safety, and environment (HS&E) compliance throughout all phases of the JET A1 Fuel Tank project through training, risk assessments, and review of design and operations.
• The management and coordination of all MEP and Projects frontline Engineering management services across all the Project deliverables.
• Implemented Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high standards of quality and reliability.
Pioneer Design & Engineering Services, Bengaluru, India March 2011 – March 2014 Senior Design Engineer
Supported project management activities for automotive, aerospace, heavy-engineering, and consumer product industry clients, holding responsibility for scope definition, estimation, progress control, isometric 3D design, support design, stress analysis, engineering and manufacturing phase audits, manufacturing engineering and/or maintenance project management, and project recommendations. Facilitated the development of vehicle prototypes through HSE reviews, 3D models reviews, manufacturability reviews, HAZOP, value engineering reviews, and final inspections. Supervised and trained teams of 25 to 100 personnel.
• Proposed a method for increasing the accuracy of testing and analysing automotive interior and exterior plastic structural components and took ownership of a introducing the new process which reduced cost and time for final product part prototype testing.
• Investigated and calculated required shimming for reducing the air flow resistance on automobile body parts as er ISO/TS 16949 design tolerance and automotive terminology. SBE, UK November 2008 – February 2011
Production Engineer
Directed production engineering, maintenance planning, process management, and quality assurance programs with responsibility for the leadership and training of 125 to 600 personnel. Continuously analysed and evaluated operations to introduce improvements and enhance risk management, client satisfaction, process efficiency, product quality, equipment output, and overall team performance.
• Maximized production output, while establishing optimal standards of quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Executed multiple projects for the procurement, commissioning, and installation of new plant equipment.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams on the first ever implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodology and promoted continuous improvement (Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Total Preventative Maintenance, and 5S) resulting in expedited production processes. P a g e 4 4
Additional Experience
Management Trainee, Zenithstaybrite, UK, 2007 – 2008 Education
• Master’s in Engineering Management (2008), University of Greenwich, UK https://www.gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/engsci/engman
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (2006), Visvesvaraya Technological University, India Certifications
• PMI – Certified Project Management Professional PMP®
• CLSSBB – Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• CEng MIMechE – Chartered Engineer – IMechE, UK
• Diploma in Product Design (CATIA V5, UG NX CAD, GD&T), CADD Centre Technical Proficiencies
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, 5S
• Engineering Design and FEED/EPC Projects
• International Codes: API 650, API 653, ASME Section VIII, IX, ANSI B-31.3
• Software: MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Catia V5, TRIRIGA, MAXIMO Professional Attributes
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and manage engineering departments, ensuring compliance with project agreements, and achieving cost reductions.
• Client Relationship Building: Skilled in building long-term relationships with clients, ensuring optimal satisfaction and project adherence.
• Strategic Development: Experienced in developing strategies for service delivery and leading the management of contract performance reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Adept at overseeing stakeholder management plans and ensuring engagement levels are monitored.
• Continuous Improvement: Committed to continuous improvement and learning, with a focus on implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Commitment to Ethics: Actively promotes and maintains ethical standards within the organization as an Ethics Champion.
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