CHETHAN K V
Assistant Manager – Civil
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Manager with over 6 years of experience in project management and planning within the civil engineering sector. Expertise in overseeing large-scale construction projects, optimizing planning processes, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards and safety protocols. Committed to driving efficiency and fostering collaboration to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Heavy civil infrastructure
09.2023 - Current
- Project Oversight: Directed planning and execution for two major civil engineering projects (valued at Rs 400 Cr), achieving a 95% on-time completion rate.
- Budget Management: Managed project budgets totaling Rs 400 Cr, implementing cost-saving measures that reduced expenses by 3%.
- Client Billing & Variations: Supervised client billing processes and managed variations to contract scope, ensuring accurate invoicing and documentation for progress payments.
- Claims Management & Contracts: Administered claims management, reducing contract disputes through proactive resolution and negotiation, ensuring compliance with all contractual terms.
- Material Reconciliation & Quantity Surveying: Led material reconciliation processes, ensuring efficient tracking and accounting of project materials. Conducted quantity surveying and preparation of BOQ (Bill of Quantities) to align with project budgets and timelines.
- Cost Estimation: Assisted in cost estimation and forecasting for new projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring alignment with financial targets.
- Scheduling and Coordination: Optimized project timelines by 10% using Primavera P6, improving resource allocation, and task prioritization.
- Stakeholder Communication: Improved satisfaction and alignment through effective stakeholder engagement, and transparent updates.
Senior Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Heavy civil infrastructure
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Project Planning: Ensured 90% adherence to project schedules across 2 large-scale construction projects by streamlining execution plans.
- Cost Estimation: Conducted detailed cost estimations, leading to a reduction in project costs by 3% through effective budgeting and financial analysis.
- Client Billing & Variations: Managed client billing processes, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely progress claims. Handled variations to contract scope, preventing delays, and minimizing disputes.
- Material Reconciliation & Quantity Surveying: Performed material reconciliation and quantity surveying for ongoing projects, ensuring accurate reporting of consumed and remaining materials.
- BOQ Preparation: Prepared detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) in coordination with the project team, aligning with project specifications, and cost estimations.
- Documentation and Reporting: Enhanced project tracking with standardized templates, improving visibility by 15%.
- Team Coordination: Improved team collaboration and delivery speed through efficient coordination and team-building activities.
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Project Engineer
Qupro engineers and managers pvt ltd
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Planning and Monitoring Progress: Developed and maintained detailed project plans, monitored progress against milestones, and proactively addressed delays to ensure projects remained on schedule.
- Progress Tracking: Utilized tools like Gantt charts and project management software to track ongoing project activities, and ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
- Resource Allocation: Assisted in coordinating resource availability, optimizing manpower, and material usage to maintain project flow and avoid bottlenecks.
- Scheduling Support: Increased adherence to project timelines by using Gantt charts for timeline visualization, enhancing project scheduling accuracy.
- BOQ Preparation: Prepared detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) in coordination with the project team, aligning with project specifications, and cost estimations.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka 08.2015 - 05.2019
Pre-University Course (PUC) - PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Sree Vijaya Pre-University (PU) College
Chintamani, Karnataka 06.2013 - 04.2015
Skills
Project Management & Planning
Budget Management & Cost Control
Scheduling & Resource Allocation
Risk Management & Mitigation
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Project Documentation & Reporting
Financial Modelling & Cost Estimation
Team Coordination & Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Heavy civil infrastructure
09.2023 - Current
Senior Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Heavy civil infrastructure
10.2022 - 08.2023
Project Engineer
Qupro engineers and managers pvt ltd
06.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Civil Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
08.2015 - 05.2019
Pre-University Course (PUC) - PCMB (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology)
Sree Vijaya Pre-University (PU) College
06.2013 - 04.2015