Karunanithi Duraisamy, Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

Karunanithi Duraisamy

Construction Manager / Resident Engineer

Energoprojekt Entel

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Construction Engg. & Management
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Construction Manager / Resident Engineer at Energoprojekt Entel
  • India
  • My current job since October 2014
Career Timeline
  • June 2012 to October 2014
Assistant Resident Engineer at Lahmeyer International Gmbh
  • India
  • June 2012 to October 2014
Project Engineer at Euro Gulf Constructions. LLC
  • India
  • November 2010 to June 2012
Site Engineer / Project Engineer at Actco General Contracting & Co. LLC
  • India
  • June 2007 to November 2010
Site Engineer at Chitra Constructions Pvt. Ltd
  • India
  • June 2006 to May 2007

Key Result Areas:

•Managing end-to-end projects (including all construction, renovation, refurbishment and maintenance activities) encompassing planning, design, estimation, scope definition, finalization of techno-commercial aspects and implementing quality standards
•Reviewing, commenting & approving method statements, material transmittals, prequalification and shop drawings submitted by subcontractors
•Verifying & validating the works done as per approved drawings; installing the components as per the design in accordance with projects’ environmental conditions & applications; resolving site queries to meet execution requirements; understanding technical & functional specifications
•Allocating tasks & defining clear timelines for the completion of each task; monitoring task completion, providing assistance to deliver the project in time; formulating effective time management plans
•Anchoring on-site activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization
•Driving a team of Multi-disciplinary Professionals (Mechanical/Electrical Managers) and liaising with Construction Team & Sub-contractors to ensure activities are in line with the project committed dates
•Coordinating with external agencies for techno-commercial discussions, changes required in the tender / contract documents, cost estimates, including billing, variation / deviation proposals, claims, and so on
•Ensuring adherence to the defined safety standards of the organization for design and equipment specifications
•Administering final systems handing over by following up with relevant S/Cs in terms of installation, testing, commissioning, certifying, training and delivering in accordance with the project specifications and approved drawings
•Preparing their scope of work and the contract agreements along with site selection, concept and feasibility assessments and the production of basic design packages for new projects in terms of outlays & profits
•Guiding cross-functional teams to manage various project works; supervising matters pertaining to local statutory bodies, architects, and process technologists to troubleshoot customer issues
•Ensuring Civil “Structural Works” are in compliance with requirements pertaining to the Permit Section as & where they are executed and verify in line with regulations
•Coordinating with the local authorities for permits and NOC’s
•Maintaining coordination with consultants, contractors and clients; conducting rate analysis of cost schedule of rate/ extra items as per prevailing market prices; coordinating for certification of Contractor Bills and with the Finance Dept. for release of payment
•Preparing documents for invitation of bids for projects including specifications, finalization of requirements & BOQ; negotiating reviewing and awarding contracts as per contract regimes
•Estimating preliminary cost for construction and upgradation; inviting evaluating proposals & appointing contractors
•Checking & monitoring material quality received from vendors/ suppliers; addressing issues related to subcontractors’ quality in execution of the work
•Supervising Quality Management Systems across various stages of procurement to reduce rejection levels and ensuring high quality standards in construction by maintaining Documentation & Data Management
•Implementing QA/ QC procedures; conducting Audits & various inspections; ensuring the structures are in compliance with pre-defined structural as well as architectural specifications
•Maintaining & reviewing general contract/tender and subcontract / suppliers documents and ensuring all contractual documents are dealt appropriately
•Developing network with Client, Architects, Consultants, Vendors, Subcontractors, Consultants-architectural, Structural, Sanitary, Electrical, Interior Designers and Suppliers for ascertaining technical specifications, construction related essentials, based on the prevalent rules, codes and aesthetical considerations



Project Annexure

Energoprojekt Entel

Project: 132/11 KV Electrical Substation at Garden City, Satwa Zone Dubai Client: DEWA / MERAAS,
Civil Contractor: IAS Lootah Contracting Contractor: SIEMENS

Project: 33/11 KV Electrical Substation at RIFFAH-3 and Jazeera, Ras Al Khaima

Project: Extension of 33/11 KV Electrical Substation (4 Nos) in Dibba Al Fujairah Client: FEWA
Civil Contractor: ACTCO General Contracting / AL BADR General Contracting Contractor: NCC

Project: 33/11 KV Electrical Substations, Northern Emirates Client: FEWA

Lahmeyer International Gmbh

Project: 132/11 KV Under-Ground Electrical Substation, Presidential Palace Abu Dhabi Client: TRANSCO - ADWEA
Description: Construction of an under-ground substation with pile foundations. Secant Pile is used for the shoring with French-drain system for continuous de-watering for the project. The station consists of three basements of 20m deep in total from the ground level. Intact water-proofing system with the injection hose system for any water seepage/leakage in future. Transmission of power from 132KV to 11KV which includes 11kv GIS switchgear bldg, 132KV GIS switchgear bldg, Transformer Yards, Fire Pump Room, Fire water Tank, Capacitor Banks, Condensing Units, Air handling units, Control Rooms, and Cable Basements.

Project: 132/11 KV Pre-Cast Electrical Substation, E/25 Abu Dhabi Client: TRANSCO - ADWEA
Description: Construction of a substation with pile foundations. The substation is a cast-in-situ structure till the ground slab and pre-cast structure in the first floor and second floor. Transmission of power from 132KV to 11KV which includes 11kv GIS switchgear bldg, 132KV GIS switchgear bldg, Transformer Yards, Fire Pump Room, Fire water Tank, Capacitor Banks, Condensing Units, Air handling units, Control Rooms, and Cable Basements

Education

Master's degree, Construction Engg. & Management
  • at Manipal University
  • September 2019
Bachelor's degree, Civil
  • at Anna University
  • April 2006

courses: Project Management Professional

Specialties & Skills

Platforms
Availability
Inspection
Installations
Roofing
BILLING
CABLING
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
DATA MANAGEMENT
DOCUMENTATION
DRIVING
ESTIMATING

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Trakhees Accreditation - Green and Blue Code (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2011
Project Management Professional (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge - Abudhabi
Date Attended:
April 2014
Duration:
40 hours
Project Planning - Primavera (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008