Arun Balakrishnan, MEP Construction Manager

Arun Balakrishnan

MEP Construction Manager

Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE)

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
26 years, 3 months

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Total years of experience :26 years, 3 months

MEP Construction Manager at Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE)
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2015

Bachelor of Engineering over 17 years of rich Professional Experience in Project Management& Execution of EPC Projects (High rise luxurious Residential & Commercial Towers, Hotel, Hotel Apartments, Cluster Villa Projects), with proven record of technical & commercial aspects. My skills are in diversified fields of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering such as Plumbing, HVAC System, Fire Fighting networks, Piping, SNG System, L.V system, Low current system etc.
I. Organization: Drake & Scull Engineering (DSE)
Military Hospital Project: Scope consists of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and testing and commissioning of Hospital along with accommodation buildings & Infrastructural Development works. (MEP Contract Value AED 200M)

• Ensures that all construction works are undertaken to required designs, specification, standards and QHSE requirements.
• Determine labor requirements and arrange manpower to construction sites. Obtain all necessary permits and licenses
• Review Contract specifications to determine appropriate construction methodology
• Monitor site progress against accepted programs and prepare look ahead program, Make recommendation where extra sources or alternative work processes are required to maintain or increase performance
• Responsible for reporting progress of site works to Project Manager.
• Identify problematic design issues and make recommendations for alternative and cost effective re-design solutions, effective implementation of CRQ.
• Ensure the construction schedule is maintained and planned productivity is achieved.
• Reports on changes and additions to contractual agreements by main contractors, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintain accurate and detailed records are of all site activities
• Manage and supervise the Subcontractors & Site Engineers.

MEP Project Manager at Tafseer Contracting Co.
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2010 to April 2015

II.Organisation : M/s Tafseer Contracting Co. is an ISO 9001:14000 certified contracting company which functions under “Royal Group” of companies execute high rise buildings, Infra- structure and Electro-Mechanical works.

1.Project: Hydra Avenue Project (Contract value AED 1.4 Billion) scope consists of Design & Built, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and testing & Commissioning of Six nos. (Phase-I / Phase-II) High rise luxurious buildings (Residential & Hotel Apartments) each near to 35 floors (B+G+5P+30 typical) in Reem Island, Abu Dhabi;
Client : Tamouh Investments / Hydra Properties
Consultant : RAPM/Prime Engineering
Designation : MEP Project Manager

2.Project: Watani Residential Development Phase-1A project (Contract value AED 550M) scope consists of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and testing & Commissioning of 303 Residential Villas along with Infrastructural Development works;
Client : Sorouh Real Estate Developers
Consultant : PMDC, WSP & Ewan
Designation : Asst. MEP Project Manager
 Duties & Responsibilities:
• Worked in the Full Life-cycle of Construction Projects with application of Project Management tools.
• Fully responsible to successfully manage, plan, execute, complete and handover multiple MEP projects
• Plan & schedule detailed phase of work and carrying out Cost Estimation, resources allocation and resource balancing.
• Track work progress with respect to work schedule.
• Co-ordinate with Authorities, Client, Consultant, Sub-contractors, Vendors and Civil team to ensure maximum productivity and smooth working.
• Attend progress meeting with PMC, consultants, sub-contractors and civil team and ensure implementation of agreed process.
• Review technical documents and shop drawings to ensure it adheres to the contract and conformity with government regulations.
• Adhere with contract & shop drawings and ensure that works being carried out within budget and as per approved shop drawings & contract specification.
• Review technical & commercial comparison statements for the materials and ensure proper material flow within budget.
• Coordinate with specialized contractors like District Cooling Provider, Swimming pool, Garbage chute, Elevator, Automatic Vacuum Waste, Window Cleaning System etc. in each phase of project.
• Monitor / Control RFI, RFC, CVI, WIRs and project KPI's.
• Design coordination of MEP services and manage with civil team for design issues to confirm smooth progress.
• Review of variation claim submittal to consultant / client and evaluation of subcontractor’s variation claim.
• Accountable for work progress and compliance of quality & safety; Involved in a Project Team of 2000 plus manpower
• Review monthly running invoices and ensure that all progresses are reflected in the payment certificate.

Project Manager - Mechanical at Kuwait United Development
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • April 2008 to April 2010

III. Organization : M/s Kuwait United Development is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Project Management &Construction Management Company which functions as a representative for the employer and manages design consultants, construction contractors on employer’s behalf to achieve project completion on time, within budget and as per contractual requirements.

 Duties & Responsibilities as a member of Construction Management team:
• Review & approve shop drawings, contract documents, materials submittals and Engineering calculations.
• Perform on-site inspection of project to assist interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate detailed phase of work.
• Review of contractor’s variation claim and propose / advise to client.
• Prepare snag / check lists and ensure that client requirements are satisfactorily met.
• Arrangement of daily / weekly meeting with consultant and contractor to review site progress.
• Ensure the works being carried out as per the approved quality & safety standards and procedures

1. Project: Flex Tower, Al-Shab Kuwait (Contract value US $ 17M)
Client : Flex Group
The project consists of construction of a twenty floor commercial building.
2. Project: Aqeelah Hotel Project, Sharq Kuwait (Contract value US $ 20M)
Client : Aqeelah Real Estate Company
The project consists of construction of a 4 Star hotel having nine floors.

 Duties & Responsibilities as a member of Design Management team:
• Review tender drawings and prepare tender documents.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate with clients, consultants during design phase.
• Review Engineering calculations & meet authority requirements for MEP works.
• Value Engineering by proposing design improvements & modifications and ensure all requirements are met.
• Maintain project file administration records up to the acceptable level of internal and external auditors.
• Involved for the Preparation of fire strategy report & Evacuation Plan

Involved in the design reviews of HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Fighting Systems for the below projects
1. Aqeelah Zainab (24 floors Hotel Apartments & 26 floors Five Star Hotel) (Budgeted Contract Value US $160 M)
2. Aknan Commercial & Residencial Tower (24 floors) - Sharq, Kuwait (Budgeted Contract Value US $11 M)

Sr.Mechanical Engineer / Project-in-charge at Mushrif Trading & Contracting Company
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • November 2002 to March 2008

IV. Organization: M/s Mushrif Trading & Contracting is an ISO 9001:2000 certified company which has more than 40 years of experience in Heavy Civil, Infra- structure, Electro-Mechanical works, Micro Tunneling and buildings contracting& Maintenance.

1. Project : Flow Line Replacement and Support for Production Operations (Contract Value US $24M)
Client : Joint Operations, Kuwait Oil Co. -Saudi Arabian Texaco Inc. (Oct. 2006 - March 2008)

Designation: Project in-charge

 Duties & Responsibilities:
• Accountable for site coordination, administrative and finance control.
• Accomplish the project within Control Budget and responsible for the planning & arrangement of materials, consumables and tools & tackles for welding crews working in Sub-centers, Gathering Centers and Flow lines of Kuwait-Saudi Oil field.
• Co-ordinate with the client works program and monitor the day to day work progress.
• Ensure general safety, quality management and ISO implementation in the project.

2. Project : Construction of Zakat House Headquarter - South Surra (Contract Value US $26 M) Scope consisting of construction of public halls, sports hall, auditorium, exhibition halls, atrium, offices, computer rooms, library etc. having Basement with eight floor building.
Client : Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait (June 2004 - Sept. 2006)

3. Project : Construction of Transfer lines from DMC to Farms, Pumping station & Administration building (Contract Value US $108 M)
Client : Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait (November 2002 - May 2004)

Designation: Sr.Mechanical Engineer

 Duties & Responsibilities:
• Select the materials in comply with the contract specifications.
• Prepare the Technical / Commercial compliance statements of materials and liaison with consultant for the approval.
• Review of designed drawings and prepare necessary shop drawings.
• Prepare material requisite and follow up with Procurement Dept., Manufacturers & Vendors for
the timely delivery.
• Plan & arrange manpower, materials and tools / tackles as per the site requirements..
• Installation, Testing & commissioning of plumbing and firefighting system.
• Installation, Testing & Commissioning of HVAC system

Site Engineer / Piping Engineer at Petron Engg. Construction Ltd.
  • India
  • April 1998 to September 2002

V. Organization: M/s Petron Engg. Construction Ltd. is leading EPC Company which provides services in Mechanical & Electrical works for Refineries, Petrochemicals, Cement factory, And Power plants etc.
Involved in the execution of the below projects;
1. 35 MW Gas Turbine Power Project, Mumbai; Client: M/s. Bharath Petroleum Corporation(April ‘01- Oct. ‘02)
2. 81 MW TATA Electric Power Project (5x18V 46 DG Sets);Client: M/s. Tata Electric Company(Nov.’99- Mar. 01)
Designation: Piping Engineer

3. Grasim Cement Project, India;Client: M/s. Grasim Industries Ltd., Birla Group (June ’98- Oct. ‘99)
Designation : Site Engineer

 Duties & Responsibilities:
• Fabrication and erection of C.S pipes & S.S pipes for Fuel line, Gas line, Naphtha line, Steam line, Water lines, HFO &
LFO lines
• Review of design drawings and co-ordination with design team to prepare shop drawings
• Arrange manpower & materials as per the site requirements and allocate resources effectively.
• Prepare work inspection request at various stages and liaison with clients & third party inspection agencies to meet
Project Quality Plan.
• Day to day Progress monitoring of the work force and prepare daily & weekly site reports.
• Supervise erection of Pre-heater ducting of height 106 m for cement factory.
• Supervise installation of HVAC system & ducting for administration building.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Govt. Engineering College Trichur
  • June 1998

Specialties & Skills

Design Review
Planning Systems
Coordination
Construction Management
Project Management
MS Excel, MS Word
Auto CAD
MS Project
Primavera P6
Heat load software HAP 4.2

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

Project Management Institute
  • Member ID: 2463511
  • August 2012

Training and Certifications

Leed Green Associate Certification course by US Green Building Council (Training)
Training Institute:
3FOLD Education center Dubai
Date Attended:
January 2014
Completed Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification courses (Training)
Training Institute:
3FOLD Education center Dubai
Date Attended:
October 2011

Hobbies

  • Travelling, swimming