Venkatachalam Muthiah, Construction Manager

Venkatachalam Muthiah

Construction Manager

Penta-Ocean Construction

Location
Singapore - Singapore
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
28 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 10 Months

Construction Manager at Penta-Ocean Construction
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • June 2022 to October 2023

Project completed: Construction of Polder at Pulavu Tekong Island - Area A & C for HDB In charge for RC Structural works in project, Bridges, Slipways, Inlet and Outlet Structures and Covered Drain and Box culverts and Control structures. Responsibilities as follows
• Coordinate all related construction matters with Subcontractor/Consultant/Client.
• Resolve technical problems at site by developing solutions to problems with the application of engineering concepts, practices and techniques.
• Plan the work schedule and efficiently organize the site facilities in order to meet an agreed program of deadlines.
• Coordinate with consultants on the day-to-day inspection on site and resolve discrepancies and other detailing problems in the construction works with the consultants and superiors.
• Tracking activities in a project from beginning to end
• Review and verify all Civil and Structural related engineering works are comply to requirement.
• Oversee quality & safety matters in site, to meeting or exceeding expectations.

Construction Manager at JH CONSTRUCTION
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2020 to April 2022

Project: Framework Contract for Landscape and Beautification work for Ashghal (PWA) Landscape Projects includes construction of Hard and soft landscape and Irrigation network system and Electrical works related to project including Haritage Monumental structure relocation as directed by Beautification Committee. Responsibilities as follows
• Attend Site visits and obtain clients requirements to develop the design layout to get preliminary approval to start detail design.
• Obtain necessary information, approvals/ NOC from Authorities and other parties related to project.
• Liaise with consultants, client, sub-contractors, and coordinate to site activities arrangement and ensure effective teamwork.
• Prepare material take-off from approved plan to submit the project cost estimation for client budget approval.
• Material Approvals submission and follow-up
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including architects, engineers, and subcontractors, fostering effective communication and teamwork.
• Manage Time, quality and Safety and resources in project.

Execution Coordinator at Leighton Contracting (Qatar)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • June 2016 to September 2020

Projects completed :
• Mega Reservoir Water Storage Tank Project PRPS- 3
100 IMG drinking water reservoirs 4 numbers and associated pipelines and facility buildings as Lagoon, Surge vessel, pumping station & control rooms, chlorination, generator, workshop Bld
• PMS (People Movers System - TRAM) - Qatar Foundation/Education City
Leighton & Siemens Consortium, Scope of work include design and build 22 kilometres rail tracks for Tram System Network with 18 tram stops and consist for Depot for Maintenance works. Work includes interface with Doha Metro System in Qatar Foundation Stations..
• New Orbital Highway - NOH3 - Ashghal Highway Roads Connected to Hammad Port, consist of 4 lanes for traffic & 2 lanes for Container trailer with Bridges, viaducts, underpass and Services of TSE (Treated Sewerage Effluent )water for irrigation system from 1800 to 600 dia pipe, Substations, cable laying, Telephone & ITS network system . HDD, microtunneling at Qatar Petroleum live line crossings. Responsibilities as Follows:
• Resource management to execute the direct work to complete in scheduled time.
• Correspondence Management to notify delays, variations, disputes and discrepancies.
• Manage Progress claims and Payment Schedule for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work closely with Quality Team to follow up for Approved Inspection Request and Open NCR to close obtain payments.
• Managed procurement activities, and delivery schedule
• Manage Method Statement preparation and approvals for each activities in project and review Risk Assessments when ever necessary.
• Preparing Monthly Reports for Management Meetings on Progress, Cashflows, Budget PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
• Execution Coordinator

Execution Ccordinator at SAMSUNG C&T
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2013 to June 2016

• Al Rajhi Bank Tower in KSA, Emal Power Plant Work and Deep Tunnel Sewerage System DTSS concrete lining protection work in UAE- Abu Dhabi

Construction Site Manager at Al Rajhi Construction
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2008 to October 2013

• South Shamkha Infrastructure Project, Workers Residential City in UAE - Abu Dhabi
2) Sewerage Network at various location with house connections in industrial area - Al Ain

Senior Engineer at Lum Chang Building Contractor
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • August 2005 to January 2008

• Project: C823, Circle Line stage 2, Paya Lebar MRT station and Tunnels

Cut and Cover tunnel and underground MRT station with Underpinning of existing Metro viaduct pier

Construction Engineer at Civil Geo Pte Ltd
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • May 2004 to July 2005

Roo4 - Upgrading Jalan Buroh to Semi-Expressway comprising Interchange, Flyover & Road etc

Civil Project Engineer at Econ Construction Corporation
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • February 1997 to April 2004

• Common Services Tunnel for URA
• CTE/Braddell Road Interchange Extension with Underpass construction - Braddell
• Nordic European Business Centre - Jurong East Business Park
• WHYTH Pharmaceutical factory - WHYTH Pharmacy - Tuas South
• Woodlands Secondary School @ Street 83- For PWD (Precast Buildings)
• National University of Singapore - Engineering Extension. - Kent Ridge
• PSA Gate Way Container Terminal at Pasir Panjang for PSA

Site Engineer at Kajima Corporation
  • Singapore - Singapore
  • June 1995 to January 1997

Construction of Petrochemical Complex PCS-II for Petro Chemical on Singapore at Pulave(Island) Merbavu in Singapore. The project value is 450 million Singapore Dollars. The project involves construction of Tank Yard, Boiler Yard, Utility Yard, waste water management yard, warehouses and pipe sleepers. Sea water intake structures, drainages and roads for the entire petro chemical plant. Roads and rigid pavements with duct banks and other road facilities.

Site Engineer at Tech Engineers
  • India - Chennai
  • June 1994 to May 1995

Residential Buildings as apartments and individual houses

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at Annamalai University
  • January 2024

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering in Annamalai University

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
  • at Annamalai University
  • January 1994

Specialties & Skills

Construction Safety
Construction
Site Execution
Planning
NUMBERS (SPREADSHEET)
MICROSOFT WORKS
CABLEADO
MICROSOFT OFFICE
SIEMENS NIXDORF HARDWARE
UPGRADES
UTILITIES
BRIDGES
PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Appointed Person for Lifting Operation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2024
Project Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicago Training Institute - UAE
Date Attended:
July 2009
Duration:
40 hours
Primavera P6 (Training)
Training Institute:
Chicago Training Institute - UAE
Date Attended:
February 2014
Farmwork and Falsework Erection Supervision (Training)
Training Institute:
Construction Industry Training Institute - Singapore
Date Attended:
November 2002
Design for Safety Guidelines (Training)
Training Institute:
Eversafe Academy - Singapore
Date Attended:
September 2023
Risk Management Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Singapore Contractors Association Ltd - Singapore
Date Attended:
February 2007
Confined Space Safety Assessor (Training)
Training Institute:
NTUC Learning HUB - Singapore
Date Attended:
June 2007
Manage Work at Height (Training)
Training Institute:
Eversafe Academy - Singapore
Date Attended:
September 2023
Manage Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Work Site (Training)
Training Institute:
Eversafe Academy - Singapore
Date Attended:
December 2021
Supervision of Metal Scaffold Erection (Training)
Training Institute:
Construction Industry Training Institute - Singapore
Date Attended:
June 2002
Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course (Training)
Training Institute:
Singapore Contractors Association Ltd
Date Attended:
July 2005