Dynamic and experienced Scaffolding Designer with 9+ years of expertise in leading and managing scaffold design projects. Well-versed in various scaffold types such as Cuplock, Ringlock, and Tubes & Clamps using British, Indian and Saudi Aramco Standards. Adept at utilizing CAD software and structural engineering principles to create detailed and precise design drawings. Seeking an opportunity to leverage my leadership skills, technical skills and industry knowledge to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking design team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager / Scaffolding
L&T Construction (Buildings & Factories)
Chennai, India
01.2023 - Current
Lead and manage the scaffolding design team, providing guidance and direction.
Develop and implement design standards and procedures for scaffolding projects.
Oversee the creation of scaffold designs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and specifications.
Provide technical expertise and support to resolve design challenges and optimize solutions.
Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to address design requirements and concerns.
Coordinate with project managers and construction teams to facilitate smooth implementation of design plans.
Implemented pre-assembled scaffold designs, reducing erection and dismantling time for enhanced productivity.
Manager / Scaffolding Design
SB Scaffolding India Pvt. Ltd. (Saarvi Group)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2021 - 01.2023
Managed design projects from conception to completion with adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Evaluated and selected design software and tools to optimise team output.
Mentor and train design staff to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Verify Load Calculations, Designs and Cost estimates for Various Types of Scaffolds.
Guided in the preparation of Manufacturing Drawings and BOQ for Scaffolding Materials such as Ringlock System, Cuplock System, Kwikstage System and Formwork Supports.
Coordinated with clients to understand design requirements and objectives for various projects.
Conducted Site Visits for New Orders and Inspection of Existing Scaffolds.
Maintain documentation and records of design processes, revisions, and approvals.
Sr. Engineer / Scaffolding & Design
KAEFER Saudi Arabia Co.
Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
12.2015 - 01.2021
Develop scaffold designs and structural calculations for various types of scaffolds, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Utilize CAD software to create detailed drawings and plans for scaffold construction.
Collaborate with project managers, architects, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and constraints.
Conduct site visits and assessments to gather relevant data for scaffold design.
Perform structural analysis and load calculations to ensure the stability and integrity of scaffold structures.
Participate in project meetings and presentations to communicate design concepts and solutions effectively.
Provide technical support and guidance to project teams during all phases of scaffold design and construction.
Monitoring the budget of projects on a monthly basis and taking necessary actions for a better control & efficiency.
Preparation of forecast plans for the effective utilization of existing resources for consistency of the projects.
Periodic Inspection of Scaffolds at regular intervals as a Saudi Aramco Certified Scaffolding Inspector.
Planning of Manpower Resources and Material Inventory for Projects.
Jr. Engineer / Quantity Survey
CVCC Pvt. Ltd.
Kozhikode, Kerala
03.2015 - 11.2015
Estimating costs, and ensuring that production is managed in an efficient manner.
Maintaining Subcontractor Invoices and certifying Payments.
Ensuring that subcontractors adhere to deadlines.
Track Changes to the design or construction work and adjusting budget projections accordingly.
Maintaining quantities for final account and variations purposes.
Site engineer
Modern Builders and Developers
Kannur, India
04.2014 - 03.2015
Responsible for preparation of Drawings for approval from Local Government Bodies.
Estimation of Quantities as per the design.
Monitoring of day to day activities in Site.
Licensed Civil Engineer-A under Dept. of Urban Affairs, Govt. of Kerala.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Operations Management
IMT Ghaziabad
India
07.2018 - 12.2021
Engineer's degree - Civil Engineering
College of Engineering Kidangoor (CUSAT)
India
05.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Scaffold design preparation using BS, IS and Saudi Aramco Standards
Proficiency in Scaffolding Design & Execution including Heavy Duty Load Bearing Scaffold
AutoCAD
Staad Pro
Ability to work at height
Decision Making
Scaffold Inspection
Skilled in Microsoft excel
Cost estimation
Employee management
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Upper intermediate
Accomplishments
Prepared Design and load calculations for Scaffolds up to 110M high in Abu Dhabi and up to 80M High in India.
Prepared Design and load calculations for Hanging Scaffold for offshore projects in Saudi Arabia.
Attended VE Workshop for Saudi Aramco Scaffold Plank Specification (09-SAMSS-093).
Worked as a single point of contact for over 15+ clients, answering all their requests and questions in a timely manner.
Successfully completed 2 Major Turnaround Projects from start to finish, by managing a team of 350+ Manpower.
Developed a Master library for Calculating detailed BOQ of Scaffold Materials using Microsoft Excel.
Certification
AutoCAD (Issued by Cadd Centre)
Staad Pro (Issued by SignCAD Professional)
Licensed Civil Engineer-A (Issued by Govt. of Kerala, India)
Scaffolding Inspector (Issued by Saudi Aramco - 2016 to 2019)
Timeline
Assistant Manager / Scaffolding
L&T Construction (Buildings & Factories)
01.2023 - Current
Manager / Scaffolding Design
SB Scaffolding India Pvt. Ltd. (Saarvi Group)
04.2021 - 01.2023
Postgraduate Degree - Operations Management
IMT Ghaziabad
07.2018 - 12.2021
Sr. Engineer / Scaffolding & Design
KAEFER Saudi Arabia Co.
12.2015 - 01.2021
Jr. Engineer / Quantity Survey
CVCC Pvt. Ltd.
03.2015 - 11.2015
Site engineer
Modern Builders and Developers
04.2014 - 03.2015
Engineer's degree - Civil Engineering
College of Engineering Kidangoor (CUSAT)
05.2010 - 05.2014
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