Construction Project Manager

R Shankaraiah

Phone: 002**-********* (M)

Email: bliw4r@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Synopsis

 A dynamic professional with over 27 years of rich experience in Project Planning & Management, Erection & Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance and Man Management of Large Power Transmission & Distribution Projects.

 Presently working with KEC International Limited (Projects Execution, Co-ordination and Management – EPC Projects) at Tripoli, Libya with strong 500+ man power

 A project planner with expertise in planning, executing and spearheading various erection, commissioning of EPC projects for reputed clients in compliance to international quality standards.

 Deft in managing operations involving resource planning, optimum utilization, in-process inspection, team building and co-ordination with internal departments.

 Proficiency in operations and maintenance of various equipments for reducing downtime & enhancing operational effectiveness of equipment.

 Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.E. – Electrical); M.I.E from The Institution of Engineers.

 Excellent communication & interpersonal skills with strong analytical, team building, problem solving and organizational abilities.

Organizational Experience

(27 Years)

Since Jun’08 KEC International Limited (Largest International

Power Transmission Company)– Overseas Projects -

Tripoli, Libya – Country Head

Also Country In charge for Distribution Project in Chad ( N’Djamena)

Aug’91 – Jun’08 Power Grid Corporation of India Limited – Chief Manager

Chief Manager

Dec’85 – Aug’91 National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) – Senior Engineer

Nov’83 – Dec’85 Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited – Assistant Executive Engineer

May’83 – Nov’83 Hyderabad Allwyn Limited – Graduate Engineer

Growth Path

May’83 – Nov’83 As Graduate Engineer - HAL

Nov’83 – Dec’85 - As Asst. Executive Engineer - NLC

Dec’85 – Aug’91 - As Senior Engineer - NTPC

Aug’91 – Jun’08 - As Chief Manager - POWERGRID

Jun’08 Onwards As Country Head – KEC, Tripoli, Libya

Key Tasks Handled Across the Tenures

 Project Planning & Management

o Monitoring and executing various erection, commissioning of Power projects with respect to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects. All the Projects undertaken have been completed well ahead of the schedules avoiding cost over runs and reducing the Project cost significantly

o Conducting cost benefit analysis of the projects including feasibility studies, assessment of the requirements, adaptation, interface and commissioning.

o Arbitration and Dispute Redressel

o Activities include Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engg.

 Erection & Commissioning

o Anchoring on-site erection & commissioning of various 400 KV Power Transmission Lines & Sub-Stations etc. ensuring effective resource utilisation to maximise the output.

o Installation and commissioning of various equipments as well as conducting tests & inspections to ensure operational effectiveness.

o Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates for installation & commission of the equipment; reviewing & analyzing contractor's change order proposals & submittals.

 Operations & Maintenance

o Planning and effecting predictive & preventive maintenance / repair schedules for the equipments to increase machine up time and reliability.

o Coordinating material / spare parts planning related activities encompassing identification of vendors, requirement specification & offer evaluation.

 Man Management

o Managing a massive work force of 500+ strong Team in Tripoli, Libya

o Directing, leading and motivating workforce; imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater operational effectiveness/ efficiency.

o Working on succession planning of the workforce, appraising the member’s performance & providing feedback.

o Resolving interpersonal issues & working towards a harmonious work environment.

Noteworthy Milestones

Country Head for KEC Libya & Chad Projects:

 1) 400 KV D/C & S/C Zawia – Tripoli – Taba – Bir-Usta - Milad – Seidi Bennour Transmission Lines (309 Kms)

 2) 400 KV S/C Khoms – GMMR I line (413 Kms)

 3) 220 KV D/C & S/C Libya – Tunisia Interconnector

 4) Augmentation of Distribution Project in N’Djamena, Chad

Distinctively constructed and functioned as:

- Project In-charge for construction of 400 KV D/C, Quad Conductor RAICHUR-GOOTY Inter State Transmission Line (160 Kms) and 400 KV Switchyards at Raichur KPCL & Gooty POWERGRID 400 KV Sub-Stations.Commissioned ahead of the schedule by 10 months

- Project In-charge for construction of 400 KV S/C, HYDERABAD – KURNOOL – GOOTY Transmission Line (310 Kms) and 400 KV Switchyards at Kurnool APTRANSCO & Gooty POWERGRID 400 KV Sub-Stations ahead of the schedule by 5 months. This includes Pile Foundations for Tungabhadra River Crossing.

- Project In-charge for construction of 400 KV Switchyard in NTPC Korba Korba-Raipur 400KV Transmission Line.

- Project In-charge for construction of 220 KV Korba(M.P.) – Budipadar(Orissa) Transmission Line (200 Kms) and Switchyard at Korba (MPEB) East Switchyard as East-West Inter-connector (Inter-Regional Link) completed within 5 months.

- Station In-charge for 400 KV JABALPUR Sub-Station (Most important Grid Sub-Station of Western Region) and connected lines (650 Kms) to NTPC, VSTPP Vindhyachal and Itarsi.

- Project In-charge for the construction of 400KV D/C Jabalpur-Itarsi Transmission Line (250 Kms) (Ckt. III & IV) commissioned ahead of the schedule by 6 months.

- Project In-charge for the construction of 400 KV Bhadrawathi (Chandrapur) Sub- Station – right from Land Acquisition to Construction & Commissioning under KSTPP, Korba Stage II – Largest S/S in Western Region with HVDC Back to Back Station

S/S extension for Chandrapur – Ramagundam Lines under CTP Scheme

Construction of Bhadrawathi-Chandrapur D/C line (40 Kms)

S/S extension works in Chandrapur (MSEB) Super Thermal Power Station

- Execution Co-ordination & Commssioning of all 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations under KSTPP Stage I, Stage II, VSTPP Stage I, Stage I additional

- Intensive examination of civil/mechanical/Electrical works in Jabalpur-Vindhyachal line done as Quality/Quantity Inspector and Technical Examiner on behalf of Central Vigilance Commission.

- Incharge for Construction, Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance of 220 KV Sub-Station in Neyveli

- Incharge for Construction of 220 KV D/C Line from NLC Thermal Station II – Mines II

 Significantly contributed as Incharge in the operations & maintenance of 400 KV Transmission Lines & Sub-Stations.

ERS:

 Having Experience in use of Emergency Restoration System during tower collapses and disaster management and restoration of normal system in least possible time. Restoration works done in BCPP-BALCO, Jabalpur-Itarsi & Bhilai-Chandrapur Lines.

 Efficiently rendered consultancy service to:

- BCPP-BALCO 220 KV line & Switchyard (Balco Captive Power Plant)

- 400 KV NTPC KSTPP, Korba Switchyard

- 400 KV MPEB Switchyard at Korba(West)

- 220 KV MPEB Switchyard at Korba(East)

- 400 KV MPEB Switchyard at Bhilai

- 400 KV MSEB Switchyard at Koradi/Nagpur & Chandrapur

- APTRANSCO, Kurnool/Hyderabad

- KPTCL, KPCL Raichur/Bangalore

Other Project Planning, Co-coordinating and Management Functions:

 Performed a vital role in Planning, monitoring, expediting of execution, Testing & Commissioning of all the TL Projects across the region and Field Quality/Safety Inspection/Education to Engineers of all Transmission Line and Sub-Station Projects in Western Region & Southern Regions

 Standing faculty for training TL & S/S Engineers of POWERGRID in Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning of 400 KV Lines & Sub-Stations

 Survey, Preparation of Feasibility Reports, BOQs for all newly envisaged Transmission Line Projects in Western Region & Southern Region – 1 which includes 220 KV, 400KV, 765KV AC and 500 KV HVDC Lines & Sub-Stations

 Co-ordination with State and Central Govt. Authorities, State Electricity Boards and Local Bodies, Farmers, Public & Public Representatives in Western & Southern Regions.

 Conducting Public Consultation Meetings with Farmers/Land owners in association with Revenue Officials to create confidence in Compensation and Rehabilitation Policies and Procedures of the Company

 Co-Ordination with Forest Officials and Ministry of Forests and Environment for Forest Clearances in line with Forest Conservation Act etc.

 Co-ordination with Power & Telecommunication Co-ordination Committee (PTCC) for approval for energisation of new lines.

 Co-ordination with Railway Authorities for Railway Crossing Approvals.

 Co-ordination with Central/State Labour Authorities & Commercial Tax Authorities.

Qualifications

1983 Bachelors Degree in Engineering (B.E) – Electrical with 80.2% from University College of

Engineering (Osmania University), Hyderabad.

1982(part time) Diploma in Computer Science with ‘A’ Grade Jointly Organized by ECIL & Department of Electrical Engineering, University College of Engineering (Osmania University), Hyderabad.

1995 M.I.E from The Institution of Engineers, India.

Personal Details

 Date of Birth : 1st January 1960

 Residential Address : H.No. 3-18-87, Pragathi Nagar, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad – 500013. India.

(Permanent)

 Present Address : KEC Intl. Ltd; P. O. Box No. 76171, Janzoor, Tripoli, Libya (GSPLAJ)

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