prasanna balraj, Construction Project Manager

prasanna balraj

Construction Project Manager

Proscape LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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Construction Project Manager at Proscape LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since April 2014

Designated as Projects Manager with Proscape and have completed and successfully handed over 8 projects in my tenure with Proscape. Currently managing a project within EXPO which is in the final stage of construction. As per the EXPO projects requirement of BIM, we have a small BIM tam at site. I am involved with the BIM team in coordination of the Models with Contractors and Consultants and managing the submissions accordingly

Also having an additional role and responsibility as a Close out Coordinator (a member of Companies close out committee) dealing in coordination’s with the internal divisions and External sub-contractors for the close out documentation (O&M Manuals, Warranties, Training Manuals, T&C documents etc.) for all the projects in the closing stage with a dedicated team and ensuring the submissions are done as per the project close out program

Office / Technical Engineer at Al Rajhi Construction Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2012 to April 2014

 Review design drawings and raise technical queries if any to the Consultants
 Lead a team of draughtsman and coordinate with them in preparation of shop drawings and progress drawings
 Coordinating with site engineers in getting the work progress at site
 Attending technical meetings with Consultants
 Coordinating with the sub Contractors in dealing with their deliverables
 Coordinating with the main office for issues like LPO’s, payment issues, sub contract agreements, finalizing of suppliers etc.
 Coordinating with different suppliers for obtaining material submittals
 Coordinating with the site QS team in obtaining the quantity take off and managing the supply orders to the suppliers
 Regular follow up with the suppliers on supply of the requested material as per the project requirement
 Provide technical clarification to the suppliers/manufacturers
 Maintaining log for shop drawings / RFI’s and material delivery
 Managing weekly progress report and informing the same to the PM
 Intimating PM any forecasted potential delays like material supply, NOC’s, Authority approvals, Design drawings, Clashes, resources unavailability etc
 Regular meetings with PM in discussing all the pending issues and doing the follow up of the same
 Performing regular site visits in monitoring the progress and the quality of works done at site
 Arranging internal progress meeting with the site staff to discuss the delays and the solutions to overcome the same

Project Engineer at ATS Group Ltd
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2011 to June 2012

Over 7 Billion dollar Program for Civil Works and Various Infrastructure for Oil and Gas Facilities.
In conjunction with the Project Manager, performed construction management role for 2 projects with multiple subcontractors; interfacing with the client and the sub-contractors, the site execution team, the design team, cost engineering, planning, QAQC, and managing the field document control specialists.
Main focal point for subcontractors during the pre-construction stage, ensuring that all contract deliverables are in place prior to mobilization.
Assisted in reviewing subcontractors' technical submittals, measured and reported project performances to the Project Manager and the Area Manager. Initiated knowledge sharing and lessons learned from other projects

Civil Engineer / Assistant Resident Engineer at Mouchel Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2006 to July 2011

Construction supervision of 80 km Storm Water Network.
 Supervision of 70 km of sewerage network.
Construction supervision of underground sewerage pumping station.
Construction supervision of underground storm water pumping station.
Construction of 15 Soakaways and 3 retention ponds for storm water discharge with 2 box culvert crossings.
Construction supervision of other utilities like 70 km of water network, 50 km of irrigation network along with the associated valves and chambers.
Monitoring progress and managing final inspection reports for all the above mentioned service utilities.
Ensure performance of the work in strict accordance with the drawings, plans and specification.
Monitoring of inspectors diary of the day work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operations, labour and equipment used, etc.
Coordinate with the Contractor’s Construction Manager in charge of the work on a frequent basis to ensure that no issues are encountered.
Coordinate with the discipline Inspectors to ensure that the relevant sections of works are managed, supervised and inspected correctly.
Review and comment appropriately to RFI’s as received from the Contractor, when directed by the Resident Engineer.
Report to the Resident Engineer any failure of the Contractor to conform to drawings, plans and specifications and to provide good workmanship.
Review and comment appropriately to shop drawings received from the Contractor, when directed by the Resident Engineer
Liaise with the design office Engineer(s) when required.
Ensure that works are compliant with the current relevant Health and Safety Legislation and Contractor’s HSE plan at all times.

Project Engineer - QC at Sobha Developers
  • India - Bengaluru
  • December 2003 to June 2006

Site Engineer in construction of a prestigious residential building comprises of 256 apartments with facilities like swimming pool, gym, jogging track, billiards room, children playground, stores and green area etc.
Handled individually a block of size 20000 sq m with minimum support from senior officials starting from structural till handing over.
Handed over 50 flats to the Client in estimated time with maximum perfection.
Active team leader for a group of quality engineers.
Prioritizing health and safety aspects in the construction area.
Conducting regular site meetings.
Preparing and presentation of monthly quality report to the quality manager.
Performing snagging list out.
Preparing quality rating for ongoing projects.
Certification of accomplished flats prior handing over.
Prepare and present regular site progress reports to project manager.

Site Engineer at YK Builders
  • India - Chennai
  • May 2003 to December 2003

Construction of 7 individual residential units of total cost AED 1.2 million.
Prepare preliminary estimate based on approved building plan.
Preparing schedule for all projects prior starting the construction activities.
Procuring of materials and renting machines whenever required as per planning.
Assigning labor force equally for all ongoing works.
Tracking of cost and time for all the ongoing projects.
Preparation of bills for contractors and clients.
Presenting progress report to project engineer.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil
  • at Government College of Engineering
  • May 2003

Specialties & Skills

Inspectors
Administration
site progress and program management monitoring
coordination in procurement process
drawing review and detailing
budget management
supplier and sub contractor management
contractual obligations
project close out documentations
engineering deliverables coordinations
staff allocation and management

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Kannada
Intermediate
Malayalam
Intermediate
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

BIM Modeling (Training)
Training Institute:
self training