
Gokulraj Chakaravarthy
Project Manager / Senior Project Manager MEPGeneral Manager: Executive Leadership Profile – Construction Business / Project Management
A goal driven engineering professional with 23 years extensive experience in multitude of MEP construction projects across Middle East & India and credit of successfully delivering multi-million dollar projects from inception to close. Leadership experience in Senior Management and operations of multiple concurrent projects across multiple geographies, while managing business outreach and business delivery capability by developing high performance teams. Business level experience with MEP contracting companies, supported by extensive operational & onsite experience in construction/project management. Strong exposure in MEP EPC and Design & Build Projects (MEP).
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Service oriented MEP professional with 21 years of Gulf & 2 years of India Experience in large MEP projects execution and management.
Recently associated with Al Tasnim Enterprises LLC Oman as General Manager –Operations MEP.
Possess in depth experience in the field of electro mechanical public works in the engineering, procurement, & construction of projects.
Proven capabilities with high competency as EPC contractor, managing Electro-mechanical projects, specifically turnkey projects in Electro- mechanical works consisting of Electrical building services, heating, ventilation & air conditioning, plumbing, public health, fire fighting, ELV & other specialized systems.
Knowledge of MEP services and their installations including specialized services of BMS , safety , security, FADS , IT in high rise buildings , hotels , shopping malls, district cooling, industrial buildings, hospitals, Kitchens.
Technical coordination and establishing and maintaining quality standards.
Initiating, planning, and implementing process improvement strategies in construction science and management of the construction processes.
Proven strength in analysis and design of construction systems and skill in solving engineering problems.
Motivating the team, leading by example and delivering results as per set project objectives.
Ability to work efficiently in demanding work environments and meet deadlines.
Ability to understand civil requirements of the project therefore assist in coordination of MEP services at site in a better way.
Holds excellent interpersonal, communication & organizational skills with ability in team management & customer relationship management.
Last Resume Update | June 3, 2019 |
Address | Chennai, India |
[email protected] | |
Phone Number | 00917401407361 |
Experience
General Manager
Operations Management: Strategy formulation, translating strategies to actionable operating plan,setting and administering budgets, communicating objectives/targets/deadlines, enforcing corporate policies, leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-disciplinary coordination and project dependencies (internal & external), team competency building, spearheading operational efforts, enhancing operational efficiency to excellence, resources allocation & productivity enhancement, cost & resources optimization, liaison with external/regulatory authorities for permits & clearances, performance management, contracts & claims management, and CRM
Project Management: Project programming, detailed planning, scheduling, selection & appointment of external subcontractors, delineating design guidelines & standards, setting project management policy/standards/ procedures/guidelines/controls, work programming, employee engagement, vendor selection, review & approval of post-contract technical documents, risk management & conflicts resolution, schedule tracking & monitoring, cash flow management, performance management, oversight and control of construction & commissioning activities, resolution of progress bottlenecks, handover protocol management, project commercial closeout, putting facilities into use
Personality Traits: Transparency, Decicated, Self-directed, team-oriented, flexible, persuasive, effective communicator with executive leadership skills, and ability to manage team performance through coaching/mentoring/problem solving/interpersonal interventions
Significant Highlights
• Managing & responsibility for profit & loss.
• Business Development
• Responsible for budgeting, production planning, staffing, and inventory levels
• Full financial responsibility - including reviews & analysis of expenditure
• Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total construction objectives
• Ensure and monitor project progress and/or delays and take correction steps so as to meet Projects deadline.
• To implement/follow proper QA/QC procedures by maintaining and following Project QA/QC Manual
• Organizational restructuring, recruiting, training and development along with succession planning in coordination with the HR Department at Corporate level.
• To lead and monitor a team of MEP Managers on Site so as to obtain best results in line with the agreed goals.
• To oversee and enforce the implementation of HSE by MEP Sub-Contractors
• Understanding the Project Contract & Clauses for smooth Execution of the Project.
• To provide Board Members with adequate and timely reports on the Projects activities.
• Coordinate with the Group Corporate areas to assure a streamlined business process and comply with corporate guidelines
• Ensure that all the project objectives & Milestones are achieved as per Key Performance Indicators ( KPI ).
• Submission of Project progress report and Project costing each month to Operations Director on Dashboard Meetings.
Senior Project Manager
• Worked in Control & Responsibility of all MEP & Related Services under my Target
• Planned and executed the activities and handled project management as per client specifications.
• Executed the project including engineering, procurement, and construction as per budgets.
• Read drawings of the Project and ensured that site followed the drawings.
• Prepared detailed designs and drawings for the projects.
• Planned the activities under project management.
• Project completed within budget and met time deadlines to the satisfaction of GMR and Airport Authorities.
• Implemented and maintained Quality Management system in our area of control, and to ensured that the Organization’s Quality Policy is implemented by all personnel reporting to me.
• Assists GM for the implementation of the Contract review process of the projects allotted to me.
• Review , approved & Monitored the project construction program / plan schedule prepared in conjunction with Main Contractor’s program.
• Carried out post Tender Analysis for the projects and give necessary feedback to GM.
• Coordinated for all the activities related to my projects and attend all the meetings.
• Ensure that the project objectives & Milestones are achieved as per Key Performance Indicators ( KPI ).
• Ensure that project Safety plan is implemented efficiently.
• Coordinated with site engineers, foremen, supervisors, sub-contractors on the project matters.
• Preparing the 3 months Manpower requirements on monthly basis.
• Preparing the 3 months Major equipment requirements on monthly basis.
• Supervised manpower scheduling for various daily activities and checking worker deployment.
• Prepared, updated and submited all schedules related to the Project.
• Approve the Site / Stock requirements raised by the site personal and ensured the availability of Materials required on site as per the specified requirements.
• Ensured project is completed in accordance with the contract specifications and to customer’s satisfaction.
• Review & Report, project progress and project costing at least once in a moth to GM in Dashboard meetings.
• Ensured DLP period is completed on Time & receive the Balance Payments & Certificate.
• Ensured Transferring / returning the surplus stock / resources on Time.
• Identified and satisfied the training needs of all people reporting to me.
• Handed over the Project to the client & receive the Certificates & Claims.
Senior Project Manager
• Worked in Control & Responsibility of all MEP & Related Services under my Target
• Planned and executed the activities and handled project management as per client specifications.
• Executed the project including engineering, procurement, and construction as per budgets.
• Read drawings of the Project and ensured that site followed the drawings.
• Prepared detailed designs and drawings for the projects.
• Planned the activities under project management.
• Project completed within budget and met time deadlines to the satisfaction of GMR and Airport Authorities.
• Implemented and maintained Quality Management system in our area of control, and to ensured that the Organization’s Quality Policy is implemented by all personnel reporting to me.
• Assists GM for the implementation of the Contract review process of the projects allotted to me.
• Reviewed , Approved & Monitored the project construction program / plan schedule prepared in conjunction with Main Contractor’s program.
• Carried out post Tender Analysis for the projects and give necessary feedback to GM.
• Coordinated for all the activities related to my projects and attend all the meetings.
• Ensured that the project objectives & Milestones are achieved as per Key Performance Indicators ( KPI ).
• Ensured that project Safety plan is implemented efficiently.
• Coordinated with site engineers, foremen, supervisors, sub-contractors on the project matters.
• Prepared & submitted the 3 months Manpower requirements on monthly basis.
• Prepared & submitted the 3 months Major equipment requirements on monthly basis.
• Supervised manpower scheduling for various daily activities and checking worker deployment.
• Prepared, updated and submitted all schedules related to the Project.
• Approved the Site / Stock requirements raised by the site personal and ensured the availability of Materials required on site as per the specified requirements.
• Ensured project is completed in accordance with the contract specifications and to customer’s satisfaction.
• Review & Report, project progress and project costing at least once in a moth to GM in Dashboard meetings.
• Ensured DLP period is completed on Time & receive the Balance Payments & Certificate.
• Ensured Transferring / returning the surplus stock / resources on Time.
• Identified and satisfied the training needs of all people reporting to me.
• Handed over the Project to the client & receive the Certificates & Claims.
Construction Manager
As Construction Manager manage executed all MEP Activities including BMS & ELV Systems, coordination with all sub-contractors, main contractors, consultant and Project Management Team for effective implementation of project activities to the highest standards and to the utmost satisfaction of the management in given Target time & Budget.
Reviewed all design drawings, specifications & BOQ for Constructability and pricing of entire project including all physical plants (Equipment).
Executed the project including engineering, procurement, and construction as per budgets.
Read drawings of the Project and ensured that site followed the drawings.
Prepared detailed designs and drawings for the projects.
Planned the activities under project management.
Project completed within budget and met time deadlines to the satisfaction of GMR and Airport Authorities.
Implemented and maintained Quality Management system in our area of control, and to ensured that the Organization’s Quality Policy is implemented by all personnel reporting to me.
Carried out post Tender Analysis for the projects they are Handling and give necessary feedback to PM
Serve as the liaison between Architect, Consultant and client, interfacing to problem – solve and
conceptualize solutions.
Reviewed & Reported project progress and project costing once a month to PD along with Project Manager.
Ensured that the project objectives & Milestones are achieved as per Key Performance Indicators ( KPI ).
Ensured that project Health & Safety plan is implemented efficiently.
Prepared the 3 months Manpower requirements & submitted
Prepared the 3 months Major equipment requirements & submitted.
Supervised manpower scheduling for various daily activities and checking worker deployment.
Prepared, updated and submitted all schedules related to the Project.
Responsible for Transferring / returning the surplus stock / resources.
Co-Responsible Identify and satisfy the training needs of all people reporting to me.
Completed all MEP T & C activities related to the Project.
Handed over the Project on Time to the client.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Mechanical