Operation Head (Country Head)
Larsen & Toubro Construction
Total years of experience :29 years, 11 Months
(L&T Construction is among the worlds top contractors. The business encompasses multiple business - Buildings & Factories, Transport Infrastructure, Heavy Civil Infrastructure, Smart World & Communication, Water & Renewable Energy and Power Transmission & Distribution, it operates in over 50 countries worldwide)
As a Country Head - Managing operations of Three projects of US$ 133M with 140 staff. Budgeted CAPEX requirements and developed process. Strategize new services and business opportunities. Foster win-win relationships with clients and sub-contractors. Orchestrate multiple, high-level projects with competing deadlines. Handled all accounting, including P&L. Championed management competency and productivity through mentorship programs and interactive training.
Professional Duties:
• Formulate and execute operational policies and protocols to streamline construction activities.
• Supervise a team comprising project managers, engineers, and other personnel to meet project objectives.
• Monitor and supervise construction projects to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality/safety standards.
• Collaborate with senior management to devise and execute strategic plans for construction operations.
• Identify and deploy process enhancements to boost operational efficiency and efficacy.
• Provide leadership and direction to the operations team, fostering a positive work atmosphere.
• Manage vendor associations and procurement procedures to secure materials and resources promptly and economically.
• Analyze operational performance, pinpoint improvement areas, and implement solutions for process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and safety protocols.
• Generate regular operational and financial reports for senior management, spotlighting crucial performance indicators and operational metrics.
Achievements:
• Managed annual budgets in excess of $50 million, achieving cost savings of $ 2 million through strategic resource allocation.
• Spearheaded the development and execution of a portfolio of projects, driving a 10% increase in operational efficiency and a 15% reduction in project delivery time YoY. Implemented strategic planning, financial management, and operational efficiency programs.
• Implemented a new supply chain management strategy, reducing operational costs by 10% within one year.
• Directed the restructuring of cross-functional teams, increasing overall productivity by 20%.
• Negotiating all business necessary insurance (i.e., general liability, property, workers compensation), Reducing the outflow of business insurance costs by 10%.
• Led the organization through a digital transformation, automating several key operational processes.
• Worked closely with the CFO to maintain the budgetary state of the country projects and made tough business decisions when necessary to sustain the companys well-being.
(KEC International Limited is an Indian multinational company and also Indias second largest manufacturer of electric power transmission towers and one of the largest Power transmission, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies in the world. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India and is part of the ₹255 billion (US$3.2 billion) RPG Group, engaged in EPC works for Power Transmission, Distribution, Railways, Cables, Solar, Civil and Smart Infrastructure. It has operations in the regions of India, SAARC, EAP, Africa, Middle East, and the Americas.)
Chief Manager - Projects - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, - Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Deputy General Manager (Project Director) - UAE - Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
Deputy General Manager (Project Director) - Oman - Nov 2019 - April 2022
As a Project Director and Project Manager, successfully oversaw the operations of four projects totaling US$350 million across GCC countries, including KSA, UAE, and Oman. With a team of over 500 staff members. Effectively managed all accounting aspects, including profit and loss analysis. Additionally, established strong relations with vendors and sub-contractors, negotiating contracts to ensure optimal project outcomes. Implemented best HR digital practices like PRIDES, Goal Setting, 3600 feedback, allocated tasks and responsibilities as per personnels capabilities and emotional maturity. Mitigated liability and controlled crisis situations.
• Key Instrumental in getting the two-project worth approx. US$ 225 Mn to the L1 stage. Secured the order worth US$ 117 Mn, pivot role right from the Tender bidding stage to converting into order stage.
• Utilized project management methodologies to refine project plans, define best practices and quality control standards, and accurately estimate project costs.
• Responsible for P&L, Budgeting, Engineering Prototyping, supply chain management, Program Management, Customer Service, Planning, Quality, and Manufacturing Operation.
• Orchestrated the management of 60 staff (6 direct & 54 indirect reports) and a subcontractor team of 400+ across three offices and two business divisions, overseeing hiring, performance reviews, and goal attainment to drive team success and business targets achievement. Fostered team cohesion and boosted morale by organizing department events and implementing engaging department competitions, resulting in enhanced collaboration and increased productivity.
• Played major role in completion of US$ 85 M project 2 month ahead of schedule in record time of 18 months.
• Implemented Innovative ideas in construction, reducing the time by 20%.
• Budget Planning and Management with Annual Budgets Exceeding $ 100 Million
• Recognized as a TOP TALENT for four years in a row. Nominated for TOP GEAR AWARD.
• Increased performance of the engineering team during a critical Q4 by 15%, successfully meeting end-of-year KPIs.
• Championed management competency and productivity through mentorship programs and interactive training. Minimized employee costs while maximizing work capacity in each department by forecasting monthly, quarterly, and yearly work.
• Facilitated ability to complete 15% more work in project division by instituting cross training.
• Built employee efficiency by evaluating task time and position duration and calculating daily position goals.
(ICOMM Tele Limited is one of the Indias largest firms in product designing, engineering development and turnkey solutions for telecom, Defense, Solar, Power and Infrastructure Sectors.)
• Spearheaded the project vertical & directed the team of more than 60 members towards the execution of project as a head of PMO, Working closely with Execution Team for timely completion of projects.
• Responsible for leadership of the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow, and business goals and objectives
• Core member of Crisis Management Group to avoid the hurdles & bottlenecks in the progress of projects across all verticals of the company.
• Completed about 1200+ CKM Transmission lines for various utilities in India for APTRANSCO and PGCIL
• Successfully executed various projects of Telecom, Transmission & Distribution, Rural Electrification, etc., and generated revenue of approx. US$ 145 Mn.
EARLIER CAREER
- Directly responsible for production planning according to sales requirement.
- Directly responsible for Productivity score of the plant.
- Overall responsible for setting the targets for the Production executives and workmen.
- Overall responsible for ensuring the health of the equipment.
- Overall responsible for establishing the QMS and EMS in the system.
- Responsible for achieving the cost line targets of the plant.
- Over all in charge of the Design & Project Division
- Design, Development, modeling &assembly of Telecommunication Shelter, Cold storage, Environmental Chambers, Bunk House, Prefabricated Houses using AutoCAD 14 & 2000 - 2D & 3D Modeling, I-DEAS, Solid works 2003.
- Managing & approvals of Design Layout, Assembly & Manufacturing Drawing.
- Monitoring Installation, Commissioning, testing of Equipment, Structure etc., and handing over to the customer
- Designing & Assisting a senior scientist in the development of farm machinery.
- Development of Fabrication Drawings of each component of the machine.
- Estimation of the cost & material involved for the development of the machinery.
- Key person in designing the low cost farm machinery namely Drill Plough & Groundnut planter.
- Made the total low cost for the production of first 100 units.
- Prepared the machine drawing & production drawing and submitted to the INDO-US project governing body.
- Received the certificate for Excellency in the low cost design.
- Developed the different metering & rotating plate for groundnut & sunflower seeds.
- Performing Quality test for the Telecom Repairing Kits along with Quality data of the product batch wise.
- Liaisons with the DOT officials for the approval of the Kits.
- Planning and implementing continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and through output.
- Achieving relevant required approvals from the TAC/DOT for the products manufactured.
- Ensuring the quality of products manufactured meet the product specification.
- Controlling the quality of the product by monitoring the failure reports (statistical) in regular intervals and taking the appropriate action.