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BINU BALACHANDRAN

BINU BALACHANDRAN

Civil Engineer
Mumbai,MH

Summary

A highly qualified Civil/Construction Engineer with over 19 years of extensive experience in managing and executing a diverse range of EPC projects. Expertise includes site administration, general management, and strategic planning across multiple industries. Proven experience in end-to-end project management, including cost estimation, vendor evaluation, rate analysis, and project budgeting. Demonstrates strong techno-commercial expertise in handling consultants, contractors, and clients, with a focus on preparing tender documents, specifications, and finalizing requirements, estimates, and BOQs. Proficient in executing contracting works, providing technical guidance, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and contractual obligations in line with FIDIC guidelines. Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Management for New Store Openings, a strategic role focused on ensuring timely project execution. My responsibilities include driving architect and vendor appointment contract closures, cost optimization, expanding the supplier base, introducing technologies for process enhancement, and maintaining timelines for the successful delivery of high-quality products to new business units.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager (Project Contracts-Purchase)

K Hospitality-Travel Food Services
08.2019 - Current
  • Directed high-end dining establishment fit-outs such as Copper Chimney, Bombay Brasserie, and Irish House.
  • Executed multiple projects such as Travel Lounge at Bangalore T1 and various dine-in restaurants at Bangalore T2.
  • Defining project scope
  • Evaluating design scope BOQs with respect to scope defined as per LL agreement
  • Budget standardization
  • Technical evaluation of quotations
  • Rate standardization for Capex purchases
  • RC agreement for Capex purchases
  • Consultant techno-commercial evaluation
  • Software finalization for design BOQ
  • Fit-out vendor development
  • Capex vendor development
  • Vendor performance evaluation
  • Budget optimization, tracking, and closure

Sr.Manager (EPC -Retail)

Reliance Industries Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2019
  • Company Overview: EPC Division
  • I was responsible for managing the Program Management for New stores of specialty retail outlets across India
  • This includes helping in Capex for Business case, preliminary site evaluation, SDR report, overseeing budgeting, MIS reporting, and coordinating design and procurement processes
  • I conduct weekly reviews with key stakeholders to provide updates on site development, progress, and any constraints
  • Additionally, I monitor and manage the fit-out of flagship stores such as Footprint, Reliance JIO, Reliance Jewels, and Reliance Trends
  • EPC Division
  • Project management, ensuring LL pendency are closed and smooth handover of projects to the fit-out team
  • Project administration and documentation
  • Coordination, project planning, milestone tracking, material management, MIS reporting, budget consolidation, and approvals
  • Project budgeting in SAP
  • Coordination between design, contracts, procurement, and landlords to achieve collective site progress

Dy. Manager (Estate Development)

Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
12.2007 - 08.2013
  • Projects: Godrej Platinum Tower, Vikhroli (28-storied high-rise)-Architect: M/s Kharegat Architects | Area: 1,000,000 Sqft/Tower | 28-storied structure with basement parking facility | Mivan Formwork | Budgeted cost: INR 250 CR
  • Godrej IT Park, Vikhroli (L/s + U/s + P1 + P2 + 6)-Architect: M/s D.V
  • Joshi | Area: 1,400,000 Sqft | Budgeted cost: INR 350 CR
  • IITB Convention Centre, Powai, Mumbai-Architect: M/s Hafeez Contractor | Area: 126,000 Sqft

Site Engineer

M/S JP Mehta Const Co
11.2006 - 12.2007
  • Site execution, Contractor Management, Machinery planning, survey & Procurement
  • Projects: RCC road from L.B.S till Shivaji Talao & development of drain & side strips (850mtrs) Bhandup (W) for MCGM
  • Concreting & side strip improvement of Gavhanpada Road Mulund (E) for MCGM

Site Engineer

M/S New India Const Co & Shantinath Roadways J.V.
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • Site execution, Contractor Management, Machinery planning, survey & Procurement
  • Project: Concreting & Side Strip improvement of Amrut Nagar Road till LBS for MCGM
  • Asphalting & side strip improvement of various Roads in Chembur under AE13 Project of MCGM

Design Engineer

M/S Shree Siddhi Consultants
03.2005 - 07.2005
  • Designing & Drafting of Steel structures
  • Designing & Drafting of RCC structure

Education

PG Diploma - Construction Management

National Institute of Construction Management & Research
10.2018

PG Diploma - Operation Management

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
01.2009

BE - Civil Engineering

Mumbai University
01.2006

Skills

  • MSP -2016
  • AutoCAD 2007
  • STADD Pro 2003
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Operations planning
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Organizational improvement
  • Budget oversight
  • Organizational development
  • Budget administration
  • Reporting management
  • Logistics operations management
  • Database development
  • Innovation management
  • Influencing and negotiating
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Project planning
  • Training and development
  • Problem resolution
  • Team development
  • Decision-making
  • Budget management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Excellent communication
  • Multitasking
  • Customer relationship management
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Task delegation
  • Technical proficiency
  • Hiring and training
  • Negotiation
  • Good judgment
  • Cost control
  • Relationship building
  • Lead generation
  • Needs assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emergency response
  • Task prioritization
  • Analytical thinking

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 07/25/81

Timeline

Senior Manager (Project Contracts-Purchase)

K Hospitality-Travel Food Services
08.2019 - Current

Sr.Manager (EPC -Retail)

Reliance Industries Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2019

Dy. Manager (Estate Development)

Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
12.2007 - 08.2013

Site Engineer

M/S JP Mehta Const Co
11.2006 - 12.2007

Site Engineer

M/S New India Const Co & Shantinath Roadways J.V.
09.2005 - 10.2006

Design Engineer

M/S Shree Siddhi Consultants
03.2005 - 07.2005

PG Diploma - Operation Management

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

BE - Civil Engineering

Mumbai University

PG Diploma - Construction Management

National Institute of Construction Management & Research
BINU BALACHANDRANCivil Engineer