Civil Engineer Project Management
Resume:
KARTHE
CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Value Proposition:
With extensive 22 years’ experience across a broad spectrum of infrastructure and construction projects, I bring a comprehensive skill set in managing large-scale initiatives, including D.I, Carbon steel, HDPE, GRP pipeline networks, reservoirs, desalination plant, power plant, tank terminals, wastewater treatment plants, aluminium plant, Substation, OHTL and oil & gas infrastructure. My expertise spans across diverse functions, from construction supervision and design review to ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety standards, and environmental practices. I excel in coordinating multifaceted teams, managing EPC contractors, and driving the execution of projects on time and within client budget. My proactive approach includes overseeing engineering coordination, negotiating contracts, managing payments and variations, and ensuring strict adherence to quality standards. I have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects such as pumping stations, reservoirs, steel structural, heavy infrastructure works, and refinery/plant expansions, while fostering collaboration between clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. By utilizing my strong negotiation skills, strategic planning capabilities, and keen attention to detail, I consistently exceed client expectations, ensuring optimal outcomes and the seamless execution of even the most challenging projects. My ability to monitor and manage site activities, maintain project schedules, and manage diverse aspects of construction enables me to contribute significantly to the success of any infrastructure initiative. PERSONAL DETAILS
Saudi Arabia Mobile No:
What’s App/Botim/IMO :
Nationality : Indian
India No: +919********* /
Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1981
Email : ********@*****.*** /
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EDUCATION
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
(Duration 1999-2003)- Madurai Kamaraj
University/ PSNA CET
Degree attestation with Saudi Embassy/
India MOE)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Infrastructure Management
• Construction Supervision
• Compliance Assurance
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Contract Negotiation
• Document Review
• Project Delivery
• Schedule Management
• Problem Solving
• Team Coordination
• Involving Audits work on
behalf Off-taker.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Feb 2020 – Till Date
ILF Consulting Engineers, Saudi Arabia
Lead Civil Structural Engineer
Project Details:
Yanbu Phase -04, Water Transmission system – SWCC KSA The project consisted of Design Review & Supervision of Interface work Desalination Plant (450000 Cube meter Capacity per day) - Pumping station, 84/60 inch CS Pipeline work.
Taweelah IWP (Desalination RO Plant),EWEC UAE The project consisted of Design Review & Supervision of SWRO Desalination Plant (90900 Cube meter Capacity per day) - Pumping station, Reserve osmosis/ CLO2 / Sludge treatment, Electrical/Chemical Building, HDPE/GRP Pipeline work. Jubail Water Improvement Network Project, NWC KSA
Jubail North, Gharnata & South Pumping stations, 06 no’s Water Tanks capacity of 44000/25000 Cub. meter, Pipeline work, interface work in desalination plant, Substation Building with Transformer foundation Waste Water Treatment Plant IWTP 8 Stage 4, Marafiq KSA Waste Water Treatment Plant Capacity – 1,25,000 m3/day,Pipeline, Sludge dewatering building, FOG tank, Fine & coarse screen, Batch reactors, Inlet chamber, DAF Chamber, Buffer tanks, Air blower, Electrical Building, Intermediate pump station, Cable laying with Length 45 kilometre’s
• Construction Oversight: Ensure contractor work aligns with technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Project Monitoring: Manage planning, cost control, budgeting, and progress reporting for project phases.
• Compliance Assurance: Enforce adherence to ES&H plans, local safety standards, and quality control regulations.
• Document Review: Review and comment on technical, civil, and project documents, including method statements, material approval and drawings.
• Design Review: Conduct design reviews, technical bid assessments, and material procurement evaluations.
• Quality Control: Monitor civil quality plans, issue NCRs/QORs, and track corrective actions with contractors.
• Coordination: Manage contractor interfaces, ensuring smooth execution and addressing coordination challenges.
TRAINING & COURSE
Permit Holder- SWCC/Transco/
ADNOC/ TAKREER/ SWPC/ Dolphin
Energy/ Qatar Petroleum.
Confined Space Training, Fire Fighting,
Scaffolding and First Aid certified by
Bechtel.
PMI-Project management
professional preparation course.
Valid Saudi Council of Engineers
certification
COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE,
Bahrain, Qatar, India (Driving license -
Saudi Arabia/ Bahrain/ India)
LANGUAGES
English / Tamil/ Hindi/ Arabic (Basic)
PASSPORT
Indian Passport Number- Z7780006
(Date of Expiry 24 Mar 2035)
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Leadership: Ability to guide and
motivate teams, ensuring high
performance and achieving
project goals.
Problem-Solving: Strong
analytical skills to address
challenges and develop effective
solutions.
Communication: Excellent verbal
and written communication skills
for coordinating with
stakeholders at all levels.
Time Management: Proficient in
prioritizing tasks and managing
multiple deadlines to ensure
timely project completion.
Attention to Detail: Keen focus
on accuracy and quality to ensure
that all work aligns with project
specifications and standards.
Adaptability: Ability to quickly
adjust to changing project
requirements and unforeseen
challenges while maintaining
performance.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a zero-accident policy, conduct safety inspections, and support contractor safety initiatives.
• Progress Reporting: Regularly review schedules, monitor contractor performance, 3-week lookahead plan and ensure project milestones are met.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure timely reporting, manage RFI clearances, and review contractor invoices and submittals. May 2019 – Dec 2019
ACCIONA, Saudi Arabia
Lead Civil Engineer
Project Details: SHUQAIQ PHASE-3 (IWP) SWRO Desalination Plant PROJECT Onshore /Sabkha Area Project
The project consisted of Design Review & Supervision of SWRO Desalination Plant (450000 Cube meter Capacity) - Intermediate Pumping station, Reserve osmosis/ CLO2 / Sludge treatment / Waste Water Treatment Plant, Electrical/Chemical Building, HDPE/GRP Pipeline work. 380kv Substation, Electro Chlorination, 380KV OHTL/ Cable Laying with length of 15Kms
• Site Operations Oversight: Coordinate with design and engineering teams, ensuring effective site operations and contractor quality control.
• Daily Documentation: Maintain comprehensive site diaries to track project activities and progress.
• Review of Project Documents: Analyse engineering drawings, method statements, soil investigation reports, and coastal soil improvement methods.
• Tender Preparation: Assist in the preparation of tender packages, ensuring all project requirements are captured.
• Progress Monitoring: Track project milestones, ensuring alignment with the baseline program and taking corrective actions when needed.
• Client Reporting: Collaborate with contractors to prepare and present accurate progress reports for client review.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Participate in weekly progress reviews, safety, health, and environmental meetings, and site inspections.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure work meets required standards before recommending acceptance to the client after final inspections.
• Issue Resolution: Address non-compliance issues, areas of concern, and propose corrective actions to maintain project timelines.
• Resource Monitoring: Evaluate contractor equipment and manpower requirements, advising on any shortages to ensure smooth project execution.
July 2017 – April 2019
Outotec ( Bechtel )
Alba Aluminium Plant Line 6 Project- Bahrain
Civil Structural Engineer (LSTK Project- Brown Field) Project Details:
ALBA Roding Shop & Substation - Alba Phase 6
The project consisted of construction of cold loop, Hot loop, Revamping & Upgrading of Existing Plant, Transformers foundations, Steel structure erection and 380 KV substation / Cable laying work.
• Technical Direction: Provide on-site technical direction to contractors, ensuring project alignment with specifications and design standards.
• Work Progress Monitoring: Supervise civil and steel structure work, ensuring construction milestones are met within the project deadline.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce adherence to recommended quality standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing non-compliance.
• Progress Tracking: Frequently monitor work progression, ensuring that deadlines and individual project targets are consistently achieved. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Project Management: Expertise in
overseeing the entire project
lifecycle, from planning to
completion, ensuring timely, budget-
conscious, and high-quality delivery.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to
lead and motivate cross-functional
teams, providing clear direction,
fostering collaboration, and ensuring
project objectives are met.
Quality Control: Strong focus on
maintaining and enhancing quality
standards throughout all phases of
the project, conducting inspections,
and resolving non-compliance issues.
Stakeholder Communication: Skilled
in maintaining open lines of
communication with clients,
contractors, and internal teams,
ensuring all parties are aligned and
informed on project progress and
challenges.
Cost Management: Expertise in
managing project budgets, reviewing
invoices, negotiating variation orders,
and ensuring cost-effective use of
resources.
Risk Management: Proficient in
identifying potential risks early,
developing mitigation strategies, and
ensuring project milestones are
achieved without delay.
Contract Administration: Experience
in reviewing, negotiating, and
managing contracts, ensuring
compliance with legal, safety, and
regulatory standards.
Scheduling & Progress Monitoring:
Strong ability to track project
timelines, evaluate work progress
against set milestones, and
implement corrective actions as
needed.
Compliance & Safety: In-depth
knowledge of health, safety, and
environmental standards, ensuring all
activities comply with regulatory
requirements.
Feb 2017 – Jun 2017
NASS Contracting Company, Bahrain.
Senior Civil Engineer - EPCM (Green Field)
Project Details:
Client ALBA PS- 5: 1792 MW combine cycle gas turbine Power Plant, HRSG & Stack Foundation, Blow Down Pits, Control Building, Turbine Building/Foundation, Gas Turbine Building, ACC foundations, underground trench work, Ware house, Ground preparation work Responsibilities: Construction Management.
• Resource Mobilization: Efficiently mobilize all project resources according to the approved schedule to ensure smooth project execution.
• Project Supervision: Oversee all construction activities, ensuring strict adherence to approved drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor staff performance and work progress frequently to ensure the project stays on track and meets deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Enforce consistent application of recommended quality standards throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Target Achievement: Ensure both individual and project-wide targets are achieved by closely monitoring work and performance. Jan 2013 – Jan 2017
ILF Consulting Engineers, SWCC Yanbu phase III Saudi Arabia Civil Engineer
Project Details: Yanbu phase–III SWCC RO Plant Onshore Project . Pumping Stations, Carbon Steel Iron Pipeline 76"/48"dia G.I X 300 KMS Yanbu to Madina water line with associated drain, vent, shafts station with Reservoirs - 10 no’s of 96.8 m diameter X 20 m height. 380/110/13.8 KV Substation / Over Head Transmission Lines. 3100 MW Power Plant firing heavy fuel-Oil & Natural gas.
• Milestone Monitoring: Ensure key project milestones are met on schedule by tracking progress and identifying potential delays.
• Client Meetings: Actively participate in weekly client progress meetings, providing detailed updates on contractor progress and addressing issues.
• Report Review: Review daily, weekly, and monthly contractor reports to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
• Invoice and Quantity Approval: Validate and approve contractor invoices and measurements based on BOQ & BOM, ensuring alignment with site progress.
• Variation Orders: Review and negotiate civil contractor variation orders and claims to ensure project alignment with budget and scope.
• Document Management: Oversee preparation and review of critical project documents, including As-Built drawings, method statements, and materials submittals.
Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia
Project Civil Engineer (Green & Brown Field project) Project Details: 1204 MW oil-fired Power Plant, 380 KV substations and OHTL Line Co-
• Technical Supervision: Provide technical direction to contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and reporting work status regularly.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Construction Supervision: In-depth
experience overseeing contractor
work, ensuring adherence to
technical specifications, quality
standards, and safety protocols.
Design Coordination: Expertise in
coordinating design efforts across
multiple disciplines, ensuring
alignment with project goals and
timely execution of design
modifications.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
Skilled in managing relationships with
vendors and subcontractors, ensuring
on-time delivery of materials and
services, and resolving any issues that
arise.
Procurement Management: Proven
ability to oversee procurement
processes, including material
selection, vendor negotiations, and
ensuring timely availability of
resources.
Regulatory Compliance: Adept at
ensuring all project activities comply
with local laws, building codes, and
regulatory standards, minimizing
legal risks.
Client Relationship Management:
Strong interpersonal skills to develop
and maintain long-term relationships
with clients, addressing concerns,
and ensuring client satisfaction.
Project Reporting & Documentation:
Expertise in maintaining accurate
project records, generating progress
reports, and ensuring all
documentation is up to date for
compliance and reporting purposes.
Budget Control & Cost Optimization:
Proven ability to manage project
budgets, analyse cost variations, and
implement cost-saving measures
without compromising quality.
Change Management: Competence in
managing project scope changes,
negotiating changes to contracts, and
ensuring proper documentation for
all modifications.
• Schedule Management: Develop and integrate standardized procedures to monitor and ensure progress aligns with the main project schedule.
• Progress Monitoring: Track and record contractor progress frequently to ensure the project remains on schedule and meets deadlines.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections to monitor the quality of construction work and materials, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Reporting and Coordination: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the client-side Divisional Manager, highlighting achievements and challenges.
Jan2009 – Jan 2010
Technip & Dodsal JV, Transco Qidfa Phase 2 project, Fujairah- UAE Civil Site Engineer (EPCM Project -Onshore Field)
Project Details: Qidfa Phase-2 SWRO Desalination Plant Projects (591500 Cub. Meter capacity), Extension of Qidfa pumping station facilities, 47 m diameter X 15 m height intermediate reservoir tank on the hill of 76” CS pipeline, 380KV Substation . 2000 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant
May 2008 – Dec 2008
Dodsal MNC, ADNOC /Takreer IRP Phase 2 Project, Mussafah UAE Project Details: Tank oil terminals, Storage & distribution area
• Coordination with Departments: Collaborate with Quality and Safety departments to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Milestone Management: Monitor project progress, ensuring key milestones are achieved on schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the Project Manager.
• Project Supervision: Oversee project execution based on approved drawings and specifications, ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Invoice and Variation Orders: Prepare progress invoices and manage variation orders, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals. Oct 2006 – April 2008
Dodsal MNC Company, Qatar
Civil Site Engineer (EPCM- Onshore Field)
Project Details: CCWP- 2 Project Sea water Intake structure PUMP House
(Qatar Petroleum Client)
Pump House sea water Intake structure, Pipe support/Racks, Road works, control building, 3 m diameter GRP Pipe lines to supply sea water for Ras Gas, Qatar Gas, Q –Power (cooling), Industrial Buildings like 220 KV, VSDS buildings, Pipelines, Camp accommodation Construction, Ground preparation work, Sewage lining works, Waste Water Treatment Plant.
• Project Supervision: Oversee project execution in line with approved drawings, standards, and specifications.
• Progress Monitoring: Ensure project deadlines are met by tracking staff performance and work progress.
• Quality Control: Enforce strict adherence to quality standards throughout the project.
• Reporting & Coordination: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, and coordinate with purchase, quality, and safety departments.
• Bill Review & Payments: Review the Bill of Quantities with the Quantity Surveyor for payment submission and ensure key milestones are achieved. May 2003 – Sep 2006
S&P Foundation, India Civil Site Engineer (EPCM)
Project Details: Commercial, Residential Buildings and Drain line system Responsibilities:
• Milestone Management: Ensure key project milestones are met and track progress.
• Progress Meetings: Attend weekly progress meetings to update stakeholders.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports
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