Balachandar Arumugam

Civil Engineer
Location: Doha, Qatar

Education

1996/1999

Engineering Diploma in Civil at Thiru Ramakrishna Nallamai Polytechnic

Experience

May 2022- March 2023

Project Manager at Tuljai Infratech PVT LTD

 Period : May 2022 to March 2023 – Pune, Maharashtra
Project: STP & Swimming Pool @ Vasco da Gama, Goa. (INR-4.76 Crores) (On Going)
Client: Provident Housing,
Position: Worked as Project Manager
Consultants: JLL INDIA, Bangalore
:- CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd., – Pune

Project: Chapora Estate De Marrissa Estate – A & B, Chapora, Goa. (INR-13.2 Crores) (On Going)
Client: ISPRAVA VESTA PVT. LTD
Position: Worked as Project Manager
Consultant: Ara Designs, Mumbai.

Responsibility:
 Reporting to Managing Director.
 Responsible for overall site construction activities of the project
 Preparing Weekly and Monthly plan & progress in line with 1 months look ahead schedule.
 Coordinate and ensure all subcontract activities as per project requirements and in line with project schedule.
 Responsible for arrangement of material samples, ensure preparation of mock up for Approval.
 Responsible plan & allocate the resource for activities as per the schedule
 Responsible to coordinate with other sections for interface of works
 Responsible to complete the project on time with accepted cost.
 Responsible to ensure preparation & approval of method statements including inspection test plans, Risk assessment from clients / consultants before start of activities.
 Ultimate responsible for quality in construction.
 Responsible to review the Progress of Project activities and give direction appropriately.
 Responsible to implement QEHS requirements of effectively and efficiently at site
 Subcontractor’s bills certification for the work done as per WO.
 Authorized to review the Non- Conformities identified in the processes, materials and project & decide disposal action.
 Accountable for monitoring & controlling of material wastage at site.
 Raising of invoicing on customers as per contract through Billing Engineer
 Review of monthly Client RA Bills & subcontractors.
 Following up and Ensure timely availability of approved drawings to start the activities as per the schedule with Consultant & Client.
 Co-coordinating / follow-up at project with various departments for interface and approvals, such as Engineering, other department.

July 2021 to April 2022

Project Manager at VREP Construction & Consultants PVT LTD, Bangalore.

Project: Concrete Road works & Miscellaneous @ Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Private Limited, Pune. (10 Crores) (CAPEX & OPEX) (Brown Field)
Position: Worked as Project Manager (Main Contractor)
Consultant: CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd., – Pune

Responsibility:
 Reporting to Managing Director & National Technical Head.
 Responsible for overall site construction activities of the project
 Preparing Weekly and Monthly plan & progress in line with 1 months look ahead schedule.
 Coordinate and ensure all subcontract activities as per project requirements and in line with project schedule.
 Responsible for arrangement of material samples, ensure preparation of mock up for Approval.
 Responsible plan & allocate the resource for activities as per the schedule
 Responsible to coordinate with other sections for interface of works
 Responsible to complete the project on time with accepted cost.
 Responsible to ensure preparation & approval of method statements including inspection test plans, Risk assessment from clients / consultants before start of activities.
 Ultimate responsible for quality in construction.
 Responsible to review the Progress of Project activities and give direction appropriately.
 Responsible to implement QEHS requirements of effectively and efficiently at site
 Authorized to prepare subcontractors bills certification for the work done as per WO.
 Authorized to review the Non- Conformities identified in the processes, materials and project & decide disposal action.
 Accountable for monitoring & controlling of material wastage at site.
 Raising of invoicing on customers as per contract through Billing Engineer
 Review of monthly Client RA Bills & subcontractors.
 Following up and Ensure timely availability of approved drawings to start the activities as per the schedule with Consultant & Client.
 Co-coordinating / follow-up at project with various departments for interface and approvals, such as Engineering, other department.

April 2018 to September 2020

Assistant Construction Manager at Larsen & Toubro Limited, Sharjah, UAE.

Project: 220/33KV Al Towayya Grid Station @ Al AIN for M/s TRANSCO, ABU DHABI. (AED 160 Mn)
Position: Worked as Assistant Construction Manager (Main Contractor) (Approved Engineer)
Consultant: ENERGO CONSULT L.L.C, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibility:
 Reporting to Project Manager.
 Responsible for overall site construction / Installation activities of the project
 Prepare Daily, Weekly and Monthly plan & progress in line with 3 months look ahead schedule /other program in consultations with planning engineer.
 Coordinate and ensure all subcontract activities as per project requirements and in line with project schedule.
 Responsible for collecting the shop drawing in time from the vendor getting approval and giving fabrication clearance in time.
 Responsible for arrangement of material samples, ensure preparation of mock up, approval and preservation of mock up.
 Responsible plan & allocate the resource for activities as per the schedule
 Responsible to coordinate with other sections for interface of works
 Responsible to complete the project on time with accepted cost.
 Responsible to ensure preparation & approval of method statements including inspection test plans, Risk assessment from clients / consultants before start of activities.
 Ultimate responsible for quality in construction, installation and testing & commissioning.
 Responsible to review the Progress of Project activities and give direction appropriately.
 Responsible to implement QEHS requirements of effectively and efficiently at site
 Authorized to prepare subcontractors measurements / bills certification for the work done as per WO.
 Authorized to review the Non- Conformities identified in the processes, materials and project & decide disposal action.
 Accountable for monitoring & controlling of material wastage at site.
 Raising of invoicing on customers as per contract through planning
 Preparation/review of monthly bills of subcontractors.
 Interface of design matters at site between civil, electrical, equipment suppliers, MEP, and provide inputs for revisions, changes to smooth operations and change controls.
 Ensure timely availability of approved drawings to start the activities as per the schedule.
 Co-coordinating / follow-up at project with various departments for interface and approvals, such as Engineering, other department.

April 2014 to February 2018

Senior Engineer & Project Incharge at SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED, UAE

Project: (Main Contractor)
 Wadi Tower, City of Arabia, Dubai. (Finishing) (G+P4+31+2Mec Floor) (AED. 170.86 Millions)
 IMG Theme Park, City of Arabia, Dubai. ( Internal Buildings) (AED. 69.00 Millions )

Consultant:
Green Styles Architect, Dubai.

Job Profile: Senior Engineer & As Project In-Charge

 MBR state 132/11KV substation for Ms. Dubai Electricity &
Water Authority. (DEWA Approved Engineer.) (AED. 19.00 Millions)
(Worked as Sr. Project Engineer & as Project-In-Charge) (Civil Contractor)

Consultant: Poyry Switzerland Ltd., Dubai Branch.

Involved in Complete Supervision of G+4P+31+2Mech.Floor Storied Residential Tower (Finishing work) and Internal Building of IMG Theme Park Project located in City of Arabia and MBR state 132/11KV substation for Dubai hills Estate (Worked as Project In-Charge at MBR Substation).

Responsibility:
Reporting to construction manager and partially to project manager related to site construction activities of project. Ensure the construction activity as per approved construction and work methods. Prepare construction method statements, flow charts & obtain approval of the same. Coordinate with other sections for interface of works. Ensure conduct of quality checks/ testing as per contract specification/ Method statements/ ITP. Ensure completion of activities to meet the project time schedules/ milestones. Responsible to prepare & get approval of method statements from clients / consultants. Execute work as per approved method statements/ work methods. Maintain inspection/ testing records approved by customer / consultants/ site QA/QC. Orient/ train the workmen about the work procedure prior to start of the activities as per the specification and approved method statement. Prepare the theoretical cycle time for the activities and compare with actual to improve. Monitoring and executing all related execution activities as per approved drawing & method statements. Supervising of all the related activities. Allot the works to foreman/ supervisors to execute the work effectively with quality and safety. Initiate and coordinate for site inspections of the activities as per ITP with QA/QC team for getting approval from client/ consultant. Receive comments from customer and forward to engineering manager with required inputs to incorporate the comments.

Nov 2012 to March 2014

Senior Engineer at SIMPLEX INFRASTRUCTURES LIMITED, Doha, Qatar

Project:

 M/s KAHRAMAA, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation Substations Package Phase-10 (220/66/11 KVA substation)(New Doha B Super Substation) Value- QR. 38 Millions ( Civil Works )

 M/s KAHRAMAA, Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation Substations Package Phase-10 (220/66/11 KVA substation) (Abu Hamour Super Substation) Value – QR. 36 Millions ( Civil Works )

Consultant: Lahmeyer International, Doha.

Job Profile: Senior Engineer

Responsibility:
Reporting to Chief project manager related to site construction activities of project. Ensure the construction activity as per approved construction and work methods. Prepare construction method statements, flow charts & obtain approval of the same. Coordinate with other sections for interface of works. Ensure conduct of quality checks/ testing as per contract specification/ Method statements/ ITP. Ensure completion of activities to meet the project time schedules/ milestones. Responsible to prepare & get approval of method statements from clients / consultants. Execute work as per approved method statements/ work methods. Maintain inspection/ testing records approved by customer / consultants/ site QA/QC. Orient/ train the workmen about the work procedure prior to start of the activities as per the specification and approved method statement. Prepare the theoretical cycle time for the activities and compare with actual to improve. Monitoring and executing all related execution activities as per approved drawing & method statements. Supervising of all the related activities. Allot the works to foreman/ supervisors to execute the work effectively with quality and safety. Initiate and coordinate for site inspections of the activities as per ITP with Qa/Qc team for getting approval from client/ consultant. Receive comments from customer and forward to engineering manager with required inputs to incorporate the comments. Preparing & Forwarding Daily progress report to Project Manager, Conducting daily & weekly meeting with Engineers & Foreman’s, Monitoring the progress by daily & weekly basis, Checking of the Sub-contractor bills and Certification of bills, Preparing and requesting the Material as per specification, Making of Bar Bending Schedule, Checking in the Quality of work, Raising of Inspection request with QC, Responsible for Timely finishing of work.

Nov 2011 – Sep 2012

Project In-charge at Viswa Thiagarajan & Associates. Chennai (India)

Project Details:
 Construction of residential tower for M/s Appaswamy Real Estate Pvt Ltd.,
Coimbatore. (164 Flats. Total Area (built up) Parking+5floor) = 2, 40,000.00 Sq.ft (INR. 12 Crore)

Responsibility:

Site In charge of the project from the PMC. Project co-ordination between Client and Contractor & with Design Consultant, Preparing & Forwarding Daily progress report to client, conducting daily & weekly meeting with contractor & client, Weekly site walk with contractor and client representative. Co-coordinating / follow-up at project with various departments for interface and approvals, such as Engineering, other department. Ensure timely availability of approved drawings to start the activities as per the schedule. Monitoring the progress by daily & weekly basis, Checking of the contractor bills and Certification of bills, Preparing and requesting the Material which supplied by the client, Checking in the Quality of work & Material Inspection, Quality testing in Labs, Checking the work whether carried out as per the specification, Insist the contractor to complete the job in the schedule.

JUL 2006 – Oct 2011

Junior Engineer & Assistant Engineer at Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd., Chennai (India)

Project Details
 Sri Krishna College Of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. (INR. 34 Crore)
 Pondicherry Hospital & Medical College, Pondicherry. (INR. 180 Crore)
 S. B. Q. Steels, Gudur. (INR. 60 Crore)
 Suguna Poultry Farm Ltd., Hyderabad. (INR. 22 Crore)

Responsibility:
Preparing & Forwarding Daily progress report to Project Manager, Conducting daily & weekly meeting with Engineers & Foreman’s, Monitoring the progress by daily & weekly basis, Checking of the Sub-contractor bills and Certification of bills, Preparing and requesting the Material as per specification, Making of Bar Bending Schedule, Checking in the Quality of work, Raising of Inspection request with QC, Responsible for Timely finishing of work. Marking, Making of Bar Bending Schedule, Reinforcement Checking, Shuttering Checking, Concrete Supervising (Residential, commercial, institutional & Industrial), Finishing works, Project co-ordination.

Aug 2005 – JUN 2006

Sr. Site Engineer (Civil Works) at Sobha Developers Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore (India

Project Details
 Construction of Infosys SDB 4 Building, Bhubaneswar. (Finishing work)

Responsibility:
Project co-ordination, Co-ordination with Structural Glazing (In-house), Dry wall partition (In house), Site Execution, Interior Decoration. In-charge of VDF flooring, Tiles & Granite laying works, minimize the wastage of tiles and granite, Block work & Plastering

JUN 1999 – Jul 2005

Site Engineer & Draftsman at R.S.V constructions, Udumalpet (India)

Project Details
 Worked as a Draft man & Site Engineer at R.S.V
Constructions, Udumalpet. (1999 June to 2005 July)

Responsibility:
Making of Drawings for Residential, Commercial & Factory Buildings for Municipality Approval and for Inspector of Factories and monitoring the site work. Marking, Reinforcement Checking, Shuttering Checking, Concrete Supervising, Drawings (Residential, Commercial & Industrial Buildings (spinning mill, PVC pipe factory), Estimating.

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