Melvin Chalakariyil Mathew Korah, Construction Project Manager

Melvin Chalakariyil Mathew Korah

Construction Project Manager

MVL Group

Location
Kuwait
Education
Master's degree, Construction Management
Experience
15 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :15 years, 8 Months

Construction Project Manager at MVL Group
  • Kuwait - As Salimiyah
  • My current job since October 2021

Significant Highlights:
 Manage and oversee the day-to-day construction management of the project.
 Provide Technical leadership at site and suggest solutions for execution problems.

Key Responsibilities:
 Prepares, supervises and approves the development of PEP \[from construction point of view\], and its implementation plus ensuring Lessons Learned are properly documented throughout the life of the project including Project Close-out.
 Manage the construction effort and be the construction representative of company with Client. To plan, develop and organize the construction effort to formulate the most cost effective plan to timely completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan.
 Responsible for implementation of the scope of work as related to construction/pre-commissioning, commissioning of the facilities in conformance with project specifications, Scope of Work, and in accordance with the approved Project Schedule.
 Monitor and report to Project Director /VP Projects all details, including progress, risks and opportunities in a timely manner.
 Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance and investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance. Provide recommendations and institute measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instructions.
 Manage subcontractor performance and steer them to meet schedule, quality and safety targets.
 Coordinate & follow up on QC Submittals with colleagues and subcontractors to support QC in compiling submittals and liaise with Documents Controller for submission.
 Responsible for ensuring meeting on-site project requirements from mobilization to commissioning & handover to client.
 Provide bi-weekly Gap Analysis to senior management for task orders/projects to highlight risks for not meeting schedule targets, deviation from quality objectives, scope creep or scope gaps and steps for improvement.

Construction Manager at Baitul Jameeh General Trading and Contracting
  • Kuwait - Al Mahbulah
  • July 2021 to September 2021

Significant Highlights:
 Develop tender documents for various project to include technical write ups, budgeting, schedule and manpower decisions.
 Planning, bill of materials, costing decisions, etc. to ensuring that construction projects fall within the proposed budget, and ensuring that all duties are executed and completed on time for the tender activities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting Project Director and Senior Management in the development of tender documentation and ensure Safeguarding the companies interests.
• Supporting Project Director and Senior Management in the development of risk and policy documentation and ensure Safeguarding the companies interests.
• Negotiating and managing external and internal procurement and contracting arrangements.
• Identify procurement opportunities and ensuring these opportunities are evaluated and progressed.
• Contributing to the business development of the company.
• Making sure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation & company policy.
• Conducting investigations into any technical changes or contractual disputes and ensure the issues are sorted out in the best interest of both parties, complying to technical requirements.
• Define, maintain and improve the bid process of the Company.
• Monitoring contract budgets & forecasts.

Civil Engineer at Vectrus Systems Corporation
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2016 to June 2021

Significant Highlights:
 Successfully tracked and controlled construction schedules and associated costs to achieve completion
of projects within time and quality standards.
 Meticulous in establishing proper reference points, grades, and elevations of the construction.
 Managed design reviews, material approvals, testing and Quality control for the complete projects.
 Successfully Managed Projects from Cradle to Grave, ranging from 1 to 5 million USD.

Key Responsibilities:
 Engaging in activities encompassing managing site facilities and supervising construction workers.
Developing full‐scale project plans liaising and with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
 Estimating resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Drafting and submitting budget
proposals and recommending subsequent budget changes where necessary.
 Tracking project milestones and deliverables. Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals,
requirements documentation, and presentations.
 Providing cost estimates for materials and equipment and making cost‐effective solutions and proposals
for the intended project.
 Developing detailed designs and verifying plans, drawings, and quantities for accuracy of calculations.
Preparing blueprints, using computer aided design and monitoring requisition of materials and plant.
 Transmittals and reviews using Project Management Software ACONEX.
 Overseeing the day to day site activities, supervision, project approvals and material handlings.

Key Projects / Works:
 Managed Construction of a Relocatable Industrial kitchen Facility
 Pre‐Engineered Buildings and design‐ Training Centers, Aid Station, Medical Centre, Steel Structures etc.
 Construction of PVC UV resistant and fire rated tents including slab on grades.
 Construction of Chain Link Fencing.
 Military training / rappelling structures.
 Landscape Development and Road Infrastructure construction
 Sports and Athletic Field Construction including Synthetic Running Tracks, Artificial Turf Fields, Multi‐
purpose Sports fields etc

Technical Specification Writer at Dar SSH International Consultants
  • Kuwait - Sabhan
  • August 2015 to September 2016

Significant Highlights:
 Rendered necessary support to prepare Technical Specification in CSI Master Format and all major
specification formats.
 Managed quality benchmarks, method of statements, performance requirements and more for the
projects.

Key Responsibilities:
 Wrote technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of
material standards, industrial processes, and manufacturing procedures.
 Interpreted architectural as well as engineering plans and prepared material lists and specifications to
be used as standards by plant employees or contracting personnel in construction activities.
 Engaged in drawing rough sketches for finished drawings to illustrate specified materials or assembly
sequence.
 Made adequate notes on material processing, to determine material specifications for construction
activities.
 Integrated BIM with specifications using eSpecs.
 Created project manuals including general conditions with innate familiarity with the American Institute
of Architects (AIA) contract document that can be easily interpreted by the government agencies and
easily used by the contractors.
Key Projects / Works:
 Design, Specifications and Method of statements for KOC housing project, Ahmadi, Kuwait.
 KNPC Head Quarters Building, Ahmadi, Kuwait.
 New Refinery Project (NRP), Infrastructure and Building Construction, Kuwait.
 Al Khobar (Babtain) Tower, Al Khobar, KSA.
 Specialist Clinical Centre for Dentistry, Qatar.
 OCEC, Oman.
 Diwan Al Amiri, NBK Head Quarters etc., Kuwait

Civil Engineer at Ministry of Education
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2012 to August 2015

Significant Highlights:
 Administered and inspected site works daily with continuous monitoring of the labor working in
critical areas and ensured high quality standard work was met.
 Functioned as a significant player in the client part to look after the design aspects of structural
members.

Key Responsibilities:
 Established the overall plan and stringent time schedule of the project. Monitored direct construction,
operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
 Overseen site inspections, design, and drawings approval, inspecting bills and complete project
overseeing for schools and school facilities.
 Participated in weekly meeting with general manager and client representatives to effectively discuss
and communicate project milestones and goals to be achieved.
 Entrusted with the accountability to perform all administrative and operational functions necessary for
daily operations of the project.
 Surveyed the site and ensured that all materials used, and work performed are as per the specification.
 Planned site work and efficiently organized plant and site facilities to meet agreed deadline. 
 Ensured quality control and monitored health and safety matters on site.

Key Projects / Works:
 Secondary School, Daaiya, Kuwait.
 Multiple School Projects across Kuwait

Technical Services Manager at UltraTech Cements Ltd
  • India - Kottayam
  • December 2010 to December 2011

Significant Highlights:
 Actively engaged in controlling quality of material supply and periodic checks in quality and prompt
supply.
 Displayed excellence in inspecting cement in warehouse and assessing the nature of problem if any and
actively participated to ensure quality control for supplied materials.
 Holds merit of preparing and presenting articles on good construction practices.

Key Responsibilities:
 Provided adequate support to read and interpret project charts, diagrams, maps, and reports.
Collaborated with civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, and surveyors and ensured that sites
are fit for purpose.
 Formulated detailed reports stating what is acceptable and what needs to be changed to send it to the
project manager.
 Compiled and managed project reports to facilitate progress of the works quality technical
conformance, safety, and other matters.
 Conducted a detailed case study on the effective method of steam curing and membrane curing
methods for enhanced production in a precast unit.
 Shouldered accountability to prepare concrete mix designs, quality control and supervision a site.
 Involved in conducting seminars and classes for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and other
construction related people regarding good construction practices and innovative techniques.

QS/QC Engineer at Concrete Mix Design Contests
  • India - Salem
  • August 2010 to December 2010

Significant Highlights:
 Displayed excellence in handling construction, quality control and quantity survey for a steel plant
construction work for Jindal Steel Works at Tamil Nadu.
 Ensured effective control of quality at site with proper supervision at site and safety methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:
 Established and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure quality performance in
different areas of work development and at various project phases.
 Promoted quality awareness among project team members, contractors, and vendors.
 Identified and managed risks that could impact achieving quality objectives. Prepared monthly quality
report.
 Managed erection and calibration of batching plant, UTM and other testing machines.
 Shouldered accountability to meet and discuss with client and consultants, ensured timely completion
of project and labor allocation with respect to their capabilities.
 Conducted verification of all the works and determined whether it is in accordance with the plans as
well as specifications.
 Determined billing and quantity survey for materials as required, raised indent for material requisition,
inspected and assessed the quality of stocked materials and more.

Junior Engineer at Vettoor Construction Engineers
  • India - Kottayam
  • April 2008 to July 2010

Significant Highlights:
 Efficiently monitored the successful completing of MEP shop drawing on time.
 Ensured the smooth handling of levelling and survey works at various levels of construction.

Key Responsibilities:
 Prepared material submittals for approval. Shouldered accountability to develop material submittal for
kitchen equipment.
 Engaged in supervising projects, preparing estimating quantities of work and compiling measurement
books.
 Conducted inspection and execution of site works. Managed materials and co‐coordinated materials at
site.
 Rendered necessary support to coordinate the sub‐contractors for MEP works.
 Prepared M Book and Bills using ESCHOOL program to manage projects and bills.

Education

Master's degree, Construction Management
  • at Indian School of Management Studies
  • September 2024
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Anna University
  • May 2024

Specialties & Skills

Contract Management
Scheduling
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Quality Control
Project Management
COMMISSIONING
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
SUBMITTALS (CONSTRUCTION)
CONSTRUCTION
GAP ANALYSIS
LEADERSHIP
PLANNING
MANAGEMENT
ESTIMATING
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
MICROSOFT WORKS
PRESENTATION SKILLS
PROGRESS
QUALITY
QUALITY CONTROL
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
ADMINISTRATION

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

USACE - CQM-C (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2022
Valid Until:
February 2027

Hobbies

  • Web Surfing