Pradeep Meganathan

Planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management process for projects. Act as the focal point with the client and any contractor Project Controllers as appropriate to ensure costs and progress are reported accurately, ensure alignment with the project reporting requirements and ensure timely and accurate cost and progress reporting Monitor overall project / assignment progress status, achievement and non-achievement of major milestones and analyze and forecast performance in relation to plan Identification, monitoring and reporting against the project critical path providing early warning to the Project Manager of any potential slippages Report project status and KPI to management Manage and oversee the project work approval process in terms of accurate cost code allocation and initial budget set-up and approvals Coordinate with site managers and inspectors who shall verify the contents of the Daily Progress Reports and provide verified data to be reflected on the original Contractors submission EOT Claims. Provide guidance/details on the project program as part of time impact analysis and claims determination. Coordinate with site engineers and inspectors who shall verify the contents of the Daily Progress Reports and provide verified data to be reflected on the original Contractors submission EOT Claims. Provide guidance/details on the project program as part of time impact analysis and claims determination. Develop and implement company strategies for business and maintain relationship with key personnel. Evaluate bid specifications and prepare request of proposal. Provide technical assistance to team members and personnel. Monitor resource plans and ensure compliance to all project schedules. Perform research and prepare proposal materials for organization. Prepare budgets and expenditures reports and maintain it.

• Leading the design and implementation of comprehensive risk management processes for project oversight
• Acting as the primary liaison with clients and contractors to enforce stringent cost and progress reporting standards, ensuring alignment with
project goals
• Implementing rigorous monitoring of project milestones and critical paths to forecast and report potential delays directly to the Project Manager
• Overseeing project approval workflows, guaranteeing precise cost code allocation, initial budget setups, and securing necessary financial approvals
• Validating contractor submissions and daily progress through close coordination with site managers and inspectors, facilitating accurate Extension
of Time (EOT) claims
• Offering strategic guidance on project timelines as part of comprehensive time impact analysis for claims resolution
• Developing business strategies and maintaining pivotal relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing organizational influence and operational
scope
• Managing technical and proposal preparation processes, ensuring robust responses to project bids and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Conducting detailed resource planning and financial oversight to align project execution with approved schedules and budgets

Individual professional handled the dream project of Guyana valuing USD 106 Million. Organize, monitor and control project costs and will define project needs for cost control in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives, and Company procedures. Actively identifying and initiating project schedule deviations and providing schedule analysis and impact for all project deviations. Act as Cost Focal Point for specific project scopes as required. Develop and maintain Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for specific scopes. Providing regular analysis and written explanation of schedule variances Establish budgets and financial forecasting to ensure activities remain within the approved budget. Provide project planning expertise for project execution and monitor the daily activity as per the plan. Prepare cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports & Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations. Liaise with procurement, finance, and time-capture functions, and third parties as required, to ensure accurate and timely capture of procurement, materials, subcontract and labour manhour costs. Ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project WBS. Liaise with engineering, procurement and construction functions, and others as required, to maintain awareness of project activities and their impact on the project budget, schedule and cost forecast.

• Independently handled the planning and billing for a landmark USD 106 million project, setting standards for project financial and schedule
management
• Initiated and controlled project cost frameworks, defining needs for cost control aligned with company protocols and contractual commitments
• Acted as the Cost Focal Point, crafting and maintaining the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) for
specific project scopes
• Provided continuous analysis and reports on schedule variances, establishing budgets, and financial forecasts to maintain project financial health
• Prepared and monitored cash flow projections, cost analyses, and periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Ensured stringent compliance with all regulatory requirements through meticulous oversight of company processes and procedures
• Facilitated effective communication and integration among engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure awareness of project
activities and their financial impacts

Individual professional handling 8 projects of INR 750 Cr approximately. Produce and issue updates to project cost forecasts. Monitor and report on cost impact of project manpower forecasts. Coordinate development and issue of project change orders/variations in accordance with engineering and construction change notifications. Assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications. Monitor cost impact of achievement/non-achievement of major project milestones. Monitor overall project cost performance and contingency drawdown. Track expenditure on the project and reconcile that with the progress on weekly & monthly basis. Compare actual output /billed with total in order to verify the progress. Report on the project funding, risks and critical path method of monitoring the project to the client. Control and monitor project budgets based on baseline activities, invoices, claims, contracts, suppliers and expenditures. Ensure that all work in the preparation of such estimates is in accordance with the procedures and contractual requirements. Actively participate in and contribute to the procurement, management and technical aspects of projects.

• Managed cost control for 8 projects totaling INR 750 Cr, ensuring accurate project cost forecasts and reporting
• Coordinated and issued project change orders/variations based on engineering and construction notifications
• Assessed and communicated cost and schedule impacts of changes, maintaining stringent monitoring of project milestones and overall cost
performance
• Tracked and reconciled weekly and monthly project expenditures against progress, reporting project funding, risks, and critical path monitoring to
the client
• Controlled and monitored project budgets, incorporating baseline activities, invoices, and expenditures, ensuring compliance with procedural and
contractual requirements
• Actively engaged in procurement, management, and technical aspects, enhancing project deliverables and profitability

Successfully completed 206Cr project individually with high profitability. Prepare report and consolidate the financial figures in accordance with internal procedures and contract requirements. Work closely with Project Engineers to assist in budgeting, scheduling and co-ordination processes running smoothly. Provide administrative support to Senior Project Controller in order to manage project through to successful completion, close-out and handover. Assist Project Engineers in preparing monthly reports, project administrative tasks, gathering status information and prepare and update status Analyze the financials of multiple projects and work with project teams to develop budget to meet the goal set. Ensure that all project expenditures are captured and properly recorded. Make sure that the project is delivered within its budget by estimating and analysing costs including labour hours, supplies and machineries.

• Independently completed a project worth 206 Cr with high profitability, consolidating financial figures to align with internal procedures and
contract requirements
• Supported Project Engineers in budgeting, scheduling, and coordination, assisting with monthly reporting and project administration tasks
• Analyzed project financials across multiple projects, developing budgets to achieve financial goals and ensuring all expenditures were accurately
captured and recorded

Bidded back to back development projects of worth 100Cr and completed in 4months. Demonstrates solid knowledge and understanding of project management, project planning, progress measurement and reporting, EV methodologies, cost estimating and cost control principles. Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities & Implemented quality control standards for consistent approach and results. Manage commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects. Schedule workforce needs with superintendents and allocate company resources to meet project requirements. Achieve maximum cost effectiveness by providing value engineering for construction means and methods. Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates. Problem solving for the technical issues facing by the Engineering team working on the project.

• Managed back-to-back development projects worth 100 Cr within a 4-month period, applying strong project management, planning, and cost
control skills
• Directed operational aspects, progress measurement, and quality control standards in construction, ensuring projects met time, cost, and quality
estimates
• Coordinated with superintendents to schedule workforce and allocate resources efficiently, providing value engineering to optimize construction
methods

Largest Turnkey provider in Maldives forming an artificial island of 20Km and completed the highway project of 300Cr. Coordinate with project management team and prepare micro level program of works for the project to ensure that it will satisfy the project master schedule for the following major WBS structures. Manage and coordinate cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers. Preparation of weight factor for major WBS activities to establish the planned monthly progress and the S curve for the project Development & Implementation of efficient Planning Functions, such as Work Break down Structure, Master schedule review, Manpower Histograms & Cost loading, Progress Measurement System and coordination. Calculate correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gather information from team members, sub contractors and vendors. Utilize cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data. Generate cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.

• Played a key role in the development of a 20Km artificial island and a 300Cr highway project in the Maldives, establishing and managing detailed
project schedules.
• Coordinated with project management to prepare micro-level work programs, ensuring alignment with major WBS structures and master
schedules.
• Developed and implemented efficient planning functions including WBS, master schedule reviews, manpower histograms, and cost loading.
• Utilized cost estimation systems to maintain accurate project costs, generating detailed cost and value reports for effective cash flow management.

Instructed on the initial analysis and the construction of a multistory Building.
* Read 2D Plans and Sketches and compared with the project on site.

Trained on marine survey and mid sea constructions taking place on Chennai Port Trust for 7days

Trained on various survey methods and handled equipment.
* Communicated with village people and worked in a team to resolve issues.
PROJECTS
“Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Expansive Soil” March 2016
* A detailed investigation on the expansive soil was conducted and was stabilized using admixtures.
* A result from Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag was compared with that of Lime.
“Design of a Seminar Hall using Grid slab” Dec 2015
* Structural design of a seminar hall was calculated and proposed along with 2D Drawings