KALIDASAN BAKTHAVACHALAM

Results-driven and aggressive Project Manager looking for a challenging role to demonstrate my working knowledge and skills, employing hands-on experience in planning, analyzing, and implementing assigned projects, and ensuring delivery of projects within established constraints.

Having 11+ years of competitive experience in Modular furniture, PEB & Racking industry. Experience in Modular furniture, Warehouse storage solutions & systems and Pre-engineering building execution. Good work ethics and sound experience with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent Motivational, Leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. Capable to delve into the new leading Technologies. Ability to work well in both a team environment and individual environment. Have the best knowledge in Quality and Safety with respect to Modular furniture, Warehouse storage solutions & systems and Pre-engineering building systems.

• Expertized in handling multiple projects in different locations (PAN India).
• Received high value feedback from corporate clients for flawless execution.
• Received appreciation letter from corporate clients for well carry out the projects.
• Have diligently executed projects worth more than 50 crores (3.5, 3.25 & 4.0 lakh Sq.Ft) in a timeline of 6 months.
• Have successfully executed (Multi-tier shelving system, Multi-tier pallet shelving system & Pallet shelving system erection & installation) the India’s largest Amazon fulfillment center, HYD8, Hyderabad, India.
• Have successfully executed (Multi-tier shelving system, Multi-tier pallet shelving system & Pallet shelving system erection & installation) the Amazon fulfillment center, BLR7, Bangalore, India.
• Have successfully executed (Multi-tier mezzanine shelving system erection & installation) the Myntra fulfillment center, Bilaspur, India.
• Have taken part and majorly contributed to the India’s 1st multi-level pallet racking system project (Amazon, Hyderabad).

• HNI Office India Limited, Modular Furniture Manufacturer, Assistant Manager – Projects, 06/2019, Present, Responsible for Project execution for TN & Kerala region., Project Execution Cost control and contractor Management., New contractor development and Training., System oriented project management., Conceptualize, develop project plan and establish clear ownership for project tasks., Coordinate and facilitate delivery of project objectives., Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality and customer goals. Ensure proactive communication of project status, issues & risks to management. On site management of resources and planning for day to day operations for all projects., Customer Support – Pre and post-sales management, training & Demo., Factory coordination for Site deliveries, Quality related problems, and other hinderance issues., Maintain Standard for Customer satisfaction index.
• CBRE South Asia Private Limited, Project Management Consultancy, Assistant Manager – Racking & PEB, 12/2017, 06/2019, Project Planning, Tracking, Micro Planning MSP and reporting the status to the Client, preparing the quality checklist for all assembled components, quality observations, preparing and maintaining the XYZ Alignment Report., Execution of works as per the Approval layouts and getting the approval of executed works from the Client & Consultant., Coordination & Follow up with all concerned stakeholders for the smooth execution of the project., Preparing site layout drawings, sketches/drawings for the equipment/utilities using AUTO CAD., Reviewing the status of the projects at different stages and If any deviations is found in Plan same will be discussed with Client & Vendor , revised plan will be created and executed.
• FABS (Facilities and Building Solutions Private Limited), Project Management Consultancy, Field Engineer – Racking, 03/2017, 11/2017, Project Planning, Tracking, Micro Planning MSP and reporting the status to the Client., Preparing the Quality Checklist for all Assembled Components and highlight notable quality observations if any., Preparing the Alignment Reports and Maintaining XYZ Alignment Report., Execution of works as per the Approval layouts and getting the approval of executed works from the Client & Consultant., Coordination & Follow up with all concerned stakeholders for the smooth execution of the project., Preparing site layout drawings, sketches/drawings for the equipment/utilities using AUTO CAD., Reviewing the status of the projects at different stages and If found any Deviations in Plan. Then Forming the MOM with PMC, Client &Vendor and the Revised plan will be executed., Vendor Management & Client Management with respect to site level., Executing the projects & Hand Over to the Client with Quality Observation, Checklists, Load test Certificate (Vendor and Third Party), Alignment Report, Materials certificates, Vendor stability certificates FABS Certificate, etc.
• Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Chennai, Racking Engineer, 11/2012, 12/2016, Project Planning, Tracking and Reporting the status to the Management., Preparing Work Breakdown Step (WBS) for all the projects., Preparation of budget estimates., Follow up with other functional department teams for the execution of the project., Preparing (B.O.M) and indenting them for the works proposed, wherever required., Preparing site layout drawings, sketches/drawings for the equipment/utilities using AUTO CAD., Reviewing the status of the projects at different stages., Contractor Management & Customer Management., Executing the projects & Hand Over to the end user.
• Precision Profiles India(PPI), Quality Engineer, 12/2011, 11/2012, Inspection of Various Pressure and Non-Pressure parts of both heavy fabricated and Machined Components., Facing problems during welding & know how to overcome the welding imperfection., Identification and Traceability of Components Raw Materials & verification of TCs with Relevant Codes & Standards., Inspection at various stages like fit-up, in process and post welding process of the components as per customer requirements., Responsible for arrangement and getting NDT clearance of weld joints., Conducting & witnessing of Hydrostatic and Pneumatic tests., Knowledge in surface preparation like Plating, blasting etc., Co-ordination with various customers / clients for Inspection activity.