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BIJAYA KUMAR SAHOO

Planning Manager
Dhenkanal, Odisha
BIJAYA KUMAR SAHOO

Summary

Possess 15 years of cross-cultural experience in Railways, Freight Corridor, Expressways & National Highways, State Highways, managing projects right from development to delivery encompassing planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling in various phases of project lifecycle. Overall planning and managing all aspects of project management like Scope Management, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Monitoring of Resource, Resource Optimizing, Variance Analysis, Cost Estimation, Invoicing, Budgeting, BOQ, BOM, Drawing & Designing, CPM analysis, Forecasting and timely deliver all the deliverable for various construction projects.


Overview

15
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

UMSL Limited
Bhubaneswar

Planning Manager
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible for development of Master Programme with the help of Project management Software (ORACLE Primavera P6/Microsoft Project Professional) using WBS, Time durations and resources based on contractual requirement.
  • Study the detailed scope of work; identify the project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks and targets to determine the staffing requirements, and allotment of resources (Men, Material & Equipment) to various phases of the project through the project measurement system.
  • Look Ahead Schedule Preparation, Summary Milestone Preparation and Comparison of work planned versus Actual Progress with Project Baseline schedule.
  • Preparation of Construction S-Curves, Bar charts and Resource Histograms for Top, Middle level.
  • Preparing control budget for project and manage the project budgets by reviewing the cost incurred and forecast costs to complete (CTC) for project WBS.
  • Cost control with strict budget check at each project WBS, Cost analysis on day- to day basis, monthly cost review and contractual claims for deviation from contract. Measuring project performance with Earned Value Analysis, schedule and cost performance indices.
  • Preparing and analysing of Cash Flow report periodically (Monthly, Quarterly and Half yearly) w.r.t. the collection plan or proposed AOP. Closely looking after the cash inflow and out flow plan w.r.t the direct and indirect cost to be incurred and its impact on the future CTC.

Tata Projects Limited
Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Planning Manager
08.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Responsible for overall project planning, monitoring, tracking and reporting progress weekly /monthly to client with remarks. Monitor the progress periodically and ensure that delays don't happen in operations.
  • Baseline management, Resource loading, Analysis of Capex Budget and its progress and prime focus on realization of Opex contingency on monthly basis rather on yearly basis and ensuring its quarterly compilation.
  • Interface coordination with the Project Execution team, Design & Drawing section, Logistic Dept., Asset Management team, SCM (Supply Chain Management), Finance and Accounts dept. to ensure proper allocation and adequate utilization of resources (Man, Material & Machinery) as per the productivity norms.
  • Preparing control budget for project and manage the project budgets by reviewing the cost incurred and forecast costs to complete (CTC) for project WBS.
  • Cost control with strict budget check at each project WBS, Cost analysis on day- to day basis, monthly cost review and contractual claims for deviation from contract. Measuring project performance with Earned Value Analysis, schedule and cost performance indices.
  • Preparing and analysing of Cash Flow report periodically (Monthly, Quarterly and Half yearly) w.r.t. the collection plan or proposed AOP. Closely looking after the cash inflow and out flow plan w.r.t the direct and indirect cost to be incurred and its impact on the future CTC.
  • Emphasizing and focusing on project’s revenue for each and every month accordingly follow-up activity cost centre for the monthly invoicing / IPC to be submitted and get it approved from PMC (SAI-TYPSA JV) & DFCC along with the balance liquidation plan for the WIP (Work-in-Progress).
  • Identifying, assessing and processing the activities under variation order to get it certify and its early realization from client. And also handling various claim which are new or pending at any stage and disputes which are under arbitration in coordination with the contract team.
  • Performing Delay Analysis, Delay Damages, Float Analysis, Identify Potential Risk and mitigate w.r.t their probability and impact, Identify Stakeholders, Communication with the Stakeholders and manage their Requirements.
  • Conducting periodic Progress Review Meeting (PRM), Operational Review Meeting (ORM) to assessing and controlling the physical & financial progress with the planned baseline, analysing the variance and preparing the strategy to mitigate and arrest any future uncertainties.

Sadbhav Engineering Limited
Uttar Pradesh

Planning Manager
06.2017 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Responsible for preparation of project master schedule, complete resource planning including labour & non labour (Machinery) as per project scope.
  • Study the detailed scope of work; identify the project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks and targets to determine the staffing requirements, and allotment of resources (Men, Material & Equipment) to various phases of the project through the project measurement system.
  • Look Ahead Schedule Preparation, Summary Milestone Preparation and Comparison of work planned versus Actual Progress with Project Baseline schedule.
  • Project Monitoring and Controlling, anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks/scheduling conflicts. Prepare and maintain package work plans and monitor progress to achieve on time or earlier deliveries to keep the project on schedule.
  • Responsible for Preparation, Submission & Certification of Monthly Stage Payment Statement (IPC) along with Price Escalation Statement & Bulk Material Reconciliation Statement for each and every month.
  • Responsible for the Preparation, Submission & Certification of Change of Scope of each package from the Authority Engineer and analysis the variance.
  • Preparation of Construction S-Curves, Bar charts and Resource Histograms for Top, Middle level.
  • Cost loading and monitoring the cash flow & project progress using SPI, CPI & Earned Value Analysis.
  • Preparation & submission of Progress Reports/Charts through Project Management Software – Primavera P6 and submitting to the Department Heads, Client, Consultant and Main Contractor.
  • Conducted site progress review meetings for monitoring of project identifying problems related to work progress & hi-lighting of the same.

Larsen & Toubro Limited
Sambalpur

Assistant Manager, Planning
09.2015 - 06.2017

Job overview

  • Preparing the construction schedule in Primavera P6 and MS Projects and also preparation of other planning documents (like Progress S Curve, Earn Value Curve, Manpower Histogram etc.).
  • Set work program and target milestones for each section based on the project plan.
  • Prepares and submit updated work program and construction S curve showing actual progress and identify areas of weakness and establishes means and methods for recovery, if any, as well as new critical activities.
  • Regularly monitoring critical path and preparing schedule impact reports for the project management.
  • Responsible for day to day interaction with client / consultants / subcontracts regarding the progress of the works. Tracking design approvals, construction / shop drawings approvals, material approvals, delay in site inspection, bill of quantities variation & addition / deletion, site instruction register, etc for applying Extension of time.
  • Track, monitor and forecast progress of all activities and deliverable such as engineering documents and construction status.
  • Analyze gaps between the planned and actual progress and highlight the areas of concern which required action of the associate task member.
  • Prepare & Submit bulk material reconciliation report along with control of material wastage.
  • Arranging daily progress review meetings and discussions with the client as required.
  • Earned value reporting, Analysis of baseline, Cost analysis against baseline, Float and critical path and communication of corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with the engineering and procurement department regarding the interfacing of construction activities and Material & Equipment availability.

Apco Infratech Limited
Uttar Pradesh

Senior Planning Engineer
01.2012 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Prepared and managed project master schedule integrating work breakdown structure using scheduling software as MS Project Professional and Primavera.
  • Tracked and monitored day to day work progress of all activities and deliverable and prepare the Daily, weekly and monthly report along with the Engineering Documents and Construction Status.
  • Preparation, Submission & finalization of IPC (Interim Payment Certificate), Revised BOQ, Variation Order, Secured Advance and Price Escalation and with the analysis and resolution of claims and disputes.
  • Prepared cost estimation and schedule bar chart plan considering all inputs (manpower, equipment and materials) availability, production and construction sequences.
  • Preparation of the WBS for monitoring of projects in terms of Cost & Time, Cash flow, Invoicing & Payment follow up.
  • Cost loading and Resource assignment on monthly basis.
  • Preparation of the milestone targets- for all activities/Work orders/purchase Orders.
    Document the delays of each agency with facts & data to enable client to introduce any penalty clauses.
  • Processing of all invoices (all contractors / consultants / agencies processing of any invoice of vendors or client supplied materials) along with the bulk material reconciliation statement month wise.
  • Identify causes of delays and proposing rectification measures with cost and time implications for discussions with and approval by the Company and implement such approved rectification

General Reserve Engineer Force
Kargil

Supdt. B&R II Planning
05.2008 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Prepared and updated project schedule based on the contract using MSP or Primavera.
  • Ensure timely and accurate planning, scheduling and expediting of resources and adherence to productivity norms.
  • Set work program and target milestones for each phase based on the project plan.
  • Monitor day to day work progress and prepare the Daily, weekly and monthly report.
  • Monitor critical activities based on the project schedule and advise project management/Chief Engineer/Commandant/OIC for further action if any.
  • Responsible for Cost Estimating, Rate Analysis, checking and approving of Sub-contractor’s/Vendor’s invoices, preparing comparative statement, BOQ, Work Order, Purchase Order and Technical Sanction as per SSR.
  • Carrying out periodical and final material reconciliation as per the stipulation of TPL project control procedure.
  • Worked on design analysis of highway i.e. prepared and submit PCC (Profile Corrective Course) scheme, Engineering Seal Plan (ESP), cross sections, L-sections, creating profile as well as reinforced concrete foundations / retaining structures.

Education

ICE

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Civil Engineering
09.2008 - 12.2011

Skills

    Project Management

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 18nos, 762 BRTF, (P) Himank, in the development of Zozila-Drass-Kargil of NH-1 Project in J&K from km 148 to km 254, which is an integral part of Indian Armed Force.
  • By meticulously Planning, Scheduling & intense Monitoring & Controlling Project Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE I&II) successfully completed before timeline and appreciated by Surface & Transport Minister Mr. Nitin Gadkari in the year 2018.
  • Successfully completed the Bhaupur-Khurja section for commercial operation of DFCCIL in Dec’2020 and got TOC of entire projects (EDFCC 100 Series i.e 22nd July 2019 Slice-102, 16th Aug’2019 Slice-103 & 17th Dec’2020 Slice-101) within the scheduled timeline.
  • Significantly till date the Longest OWG in INDIA, ETMJ-4 (150mtr Span and 3000MT weight) in Etawah Detour, UP, successfully launched and fit for rail traffic and got the appreciation / felicitations from Minister of State for Railways (India).

Software

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project Professional

AutoCad Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

MS Power point

Candy

Timeline

Planning Manager

UMSL Limited
01.2022 - Current

Planning Manager

Tata Projects Limited
08.2018 - 01.2021

Planning Manager

Sadbhav Engineering Limited
06.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Manager, Planning

Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2015 - 06.2017

Senior Planning Engineer

Apco Infratech Limited
01.2012 - 09.2015

ICE

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Civil Engineering
09.2008 - 12.2011

Supdt. B&R II Planning

General Reserve Engineer Force
05.2008 - 12.2011

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