Kasthurappa k

KASTHURAPPA K

Project & Construction Management Professional
Objective

Seeking challenging level assignments in Project Management and Construction Management with a growth oriented organization

Core Competencies

Strategy Planning
Project Management
Construction Management
Site Administration
Budgeting/Estimation
Site Survey/Investigation
Techno-Commercial Operations
Contract Management
Regulatory reporting
Material Mgmt./Procurement
Resource Management
Client Management
Vendor Management
Team Management / Training
Liaison & Coordination

Soft Skills

Solution Provider

Planner

Team Leader

Change Agent

Collaborator

Motivator

Communicator
Education

B.E in Civil Engineering, Karnataka in June 2012 from VTU.

IT Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office (Word & excel) and MS project

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 01-07-1990

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil & Arabic (Only Speak).

Address: Kasthurappa K S/0 Kariyappa #122-A Hosabadavane, Chikkakogalur Channagiri (Tq) Davangere (Dist.) Karnataka-577552   INDIA

Profile Summary

·          Offering over 10 years of rich experience in Project Management, Site Administration, Quality Assurance & Control and Construction Management in India & Abroad.

·          Currently associated with Highway Engineer SAI CONSULTING ENGINEERS PVT LTD. Working on project Rehabilitation and up gradation of Thrissur to Kuttipuram State Highway 33.23 Km Stretch including Flexible and Rigid Pavement work.

·          Proven track record of ensuring projects is delivered to the highest quality, within budget by effectively organizing, managing and utilizing all resources.

·          Astute Manager with a flair for adopting modern project execution methodologies, systems and procedures in compliance with quality standards.

·          Skilled in supervision of highway works embankment layer, sub-grade layer, sub-base layer, aggregate base course, asphalt works, simple structures and utility works.

·          Rich experience in developing and implementing effective quality control processes across civil/ construction projects. Knowledge of Indian Standard Codes.

·          Proficient in understanding engineering designs and ability to perform risk assessments to prevent mishaps at construction sites.

·          Expert in liaising with Clients, Consultants, Sub-contractors, etc.

·          Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving and relationship building skills.

Work Experience

Since Aug’21 as a Highway Engineer with Sai Consulting Engineers Pvt Ltd.

Dec’14 to Aug’21 as Senior Project Engineer with Second Power LLC, Muscat, Oman.

Sep’12 to Dec’14 as Junior Engineer with ICT Pvt Ltd.

Accountable for gamut of activities including:

·          Monitoring & controlling projects with respect to cost, resource deployment, time over-runs and quality compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects.

·          Managing overall operations for executing civil projects within cost & time norms.

·          Identifying & developing a vendor source for achieving cost effective purchase of equipment, accessories & timely delivery so as to minimize project cost and ensuring on time payment to vendors

·          Implementing on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize the output.

·          Handling end to end projects encompassing planning, design, estimation, scope definition, finalization of Techno-commercial aspects and implementing quality standards.

·          Networking with architects / consultants / clients / contractors to ascertain technical specifications, construction related essentials, based on prevalent rules

·          Maintaining excellent relations with statutory authorities for availing mandatory sanctions, also coordinating with consultant engineer, departments & supervisors for daily work progress

·          Inspection and implementation of approved quality standards and procedure during construction all phases of civil and structural works.

·          Implementing stringent systems and quality plans to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project; responsible for maintaining all aspects of the site quality management.

·          Preparing detailed construction method statements, work preparation, equipment, and planning for new projects.

·          Managing the project start-up contracts / agreements, due diligence, formulation and negotiations in co-ordination with the internal and external legal / commercial teams

·          Executing day-to-day contracts / commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives

·          Ensured maximum utilization of manpower and material resources. Checked and monitored material quality received from vendors/ suppliers.

·          Provided weekly and monthly reports to seniors on performance. Kept quality documentation up to date

·          Ensured the safe construction work practices at site with all necessary HSE parameters.

·          Adhered to international quality standards and auditing processes to ensure compliance.

Projects Executed

Since Aug’21

·          Rehabilitation and up gradation of Thrissur to Kuttipuram State highway project ( Road Length- 33.23 Km) in Kerala

·          Salient features of the project: The project involves Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of 33.243 km State Highway roads network comes under prestigious Kerala state government. The package primarily consists of construction of 28 Box culverts, 03 Minor bridges of span <40m with open foundation. Construction of Flexible Pavement and Rigid Pavement that includes By-passes, both side, embankment having Plain  & Rolling terrines in its construction in cutting by improving plan & profile thoroughly with Sub-grade, GSB, WMM,DBM & BC works as per IRC specifications. Rigid Pavement work also involves ( DLC and PQC of 9.00 KM stretch )

Dec’14 to Aug’21

·          Design and Construction of Internal roads at Hasas Wilayat Samail. (Road length -14.5 km) in Oman.

·          Design and Construction of Industrial & Internal roads in Wilayat Haima AL-WUSTA Governorate. (Road length -25 km) in Oman.

·          Redesign and reconstruction of internal roads in Al-Tareef in Wilayat AlMussanah south Bathinah Governorate. (Road length-11 km) in Oman.

·          Design and Construction of Internal roads in Wilayat Samail. (Road Length-18 km) in Oman.

·          Client: Ministry regional Municipalities and Water Resources, Oman

·          Project Features: Project work involves construction of Earth work, Sub base (250mm thickness) Aggregate Base Course (200 mm thickness), Bituminous Base course (50mm thickness), Bituminous Wearing course(40mm thickness), Kerb fixing, Shoulder work, Future Duct work, Wadi protection works (Irish crossing),Pipe culverts, Box culverts and Utility works.

·          Role involved in this project: Planning Schedule and Executed of all highway works as per Design and Project specification. Applying Oman highway design standards specifications. Maintaining of all safety works.

Sep’12 to Dec’14

·          Project: Construction of Four lane of Jhansi- Lakhnadon Section NH-26 from Km 297 to 401 (length 104 km) in the state of Madhya Pradesh, ADB funded, package ADB-II/C-8 &C-9.

·          Client: National Highway Authority of India

·          Contractor: SsangYong Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.

·          Project Features: Project consist of high Embankment, Sub-grade (500 mm thickness), GSB (200mm thickness), WMM (250mm thickness), BM (50mm thickness). DBM (60mm thickness), BC (40mm thickness), Shoulder Protection and Road Furniture Works.