Karthik Kadambettu
Mangalore
Summary
Self-motivated Project Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
CR3 India Private Limited
Mangalore
08.2016 - Current
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout turn around/shutdown projects.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
- Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
- Drafted project schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Created project status presentations for customers or project personnel.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Senior Project Engineer
CR3 India Private Limited
Mangalore
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided technical guidance and project management to junior engineers.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure project timelines were met.
- Created project plans, monitored progress and managed resources accordingly.
- Conducted resource analysis on proposed projects and presented findings to senior leadership team.
- Ensured all safety protocols were adhered to during each phase of a project's lifecycle.
- Drafted technical reports, specifications and process documentation related to projects.
- Provided ongoing support throughout the duration of a project's implementation.
- Managed communication between stakeholders, ensuring they had the necessary information needed.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project's execution.
- Oversaw vendor relationships, contracts and negotiations when applicable.
- Maintained accurate records detailing all aspects of assigned projects.
- Analyzed data from completed projects to identify trends or potential improvements.
- Collaborated with other teams within the organization as needed to complete tasks efficiently.
- Advised stakeholders on best practices related to engineering processes or procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting maintenance problems when required by providing timely resolution.
- Performed root cause analysis of problems, documented faults in tracking system and generated daily reports.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
- Oversaw timely project delivery through hands-on team collaboration.
- Determined project responsibilities by identifying and assigning personnel to project phases and elements.
- Determined project schedule by studying project plan and specifications and calculating time requirements.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about project scope of work.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Generated technical reports for customers.
Project Engineer
CR Asia India Private Limited
Mangalore
08.2016 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented project plans to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Analyzed design specifications, drawings, and other technical data to determine engineering requirements for maintenance activities of TA/Shutdown project.
- Resolved technical challenges related to the fabrication of mechanical components through root cause analysis.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure mechanical and lifting tools and materials needed for the execution of project.
- Monitored quality control documentation throughout all stages of project.
- Provided guidance and training to junior engineers regarding best practices in reactor catalyst change out activities.
- Identified potential risks associated with the task prior to start of job.
- Ensured that industry safety regulations were being met during all phases of project.
- Maintained accurate records of all project activities and monitored progress against established milestones.
- Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
- Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement in the delivery of projects.
- Resolved conflicts between vendors, contractors, internal staff or other stakeholders related to project objectives.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness prior to project commencement.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Ensured all necessary permits were obtained prior to commencement of any works on site.
- Conducted regular inspections at job sites in order to monitor safety protocols being followed by contractors.
- Documented lessons learned from completed projects which could be used in future endeavors.
- Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Supervised installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized project information and trends to prepare project status reports for management.
- Investigated change order requests based on field conditions and out-of-scope work.
- Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
Project Engineer
Contract Resources Oilfield Services
Doha
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during shutdown activities.
- Coordinated the scheduling of maintenance and repair work.
- Monitored progress of shutdown operations and updated relevant personnel accordingly.
- Provided guidance to team members on technical issues related to shutdown operations.
- Performed inspections of equipment prior to, during, and after shutdowns.
- Maintained accurate records of all materials used in shutdown operations.
- Implemented cost-effective solutions for reducing downtime during shutdowns.
- Conducted regular safety briefings with employees prior to commencement of shutdown activities.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections and other related tasks completed during the course of a shutdown operation.
- Analyzed potential risks associated with various types of planned maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to ensure that modifications made during a system's shut down were performed correctly according to established procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations occurring during shut down period.
Project Engineer
Kanooz Industrial Contracting Company Limited
Al Jubail
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Developed and implemented shutdown plans, schedules, and procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure compliance with regulations during shutdowns.
- Monitored progress of activities during the shutdown process.
- Organized meetings with key personnel to discuss project updates and changes in plans.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while performing maintenance tasks during a shutdown.
- Drafted reports summarizing the results of each shutdown.
- Created detailed work orders for all scheduled maintenance activities during a shutdown period.
- Performed root cause analyses on equipment failures or malfunctions that occurred during a shutdown period.
- Evaluated cost estimates for materials needed for planned maintenance tasks and made adjustments as necessary.
- Analyzed operational data from previous shut downs to identify areas for improvement in future processes.
- Provided technical advice and guidance regarding safe operating procedures prior to initiating any maintenance activities during a shutdown period.
- Reviewed documentation related to maintenance activities conducted during shut down periods.
- Conducted inspections of machinery before, during, and after a shut down period to verify proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Identified potential risks associated with planned maintenance tasks prior to commencement of operations.
- Scheduled resources such as manpower, tools, supplies., required for successful completion of planned maintenance tasks within the given timeframe.
- Resolved conflicts between different departments and teams working on various projects simultaneously.
- Maintained accurate records of downtime events including duration and causes.
- Assisted in developing strategies for mitigating risks associated with upcoming shut down processes.
- Established communication channels between multiple teams involved in the shutdown process.
- Tracked progress of each activity performed by assigned personnel throughout the entire process.
- Hired and onboarded team members to meet immediate and expected demand.
- Evaluated and enhanced workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with community organizations, acting as corporate representative at meetings and events.
- Engaged with existing and potential clients to gain insight into needs.
- Integrated technology to increase efficiency and real-time accountability of operational tasks.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Site Engineer
Contract Resources Petrochem Services India Private Limited
Mangalore
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Project planning and management.
- Collaboration with clients, subcontractors, and other professional staff.
- Ensuring adherence to material specifications and work standards.
- Daily site management, including supervision of the labor force and subcontractor activities.
- Effective work scheduling and facility organization to meet project deadlines.
- Oversight of on-site quality control and health and safety protocols.
- Preparation of necessary reports as required.
- Swift resolution of unexpected technical challenges and other issues.
- Supervision of engineering and technical personnel.
- Management of operational quality control procedures.
- Supervision of specialized reactor maintenance tasks, including VGO, DHDS, PSA, Isomer, Primary & Secondary reformers, Synthesis Ammonia Converters, and Heat exchanger overhauls.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Srinivas Institute Of Technology
MangaloreSkills
- Performance Evaluations
- Productivity Tracking
- Specification Review
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Relationship Building
- People Management
- Planning and Deployment
- Material Logistics
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Project Feedback Data
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety-Minded
- Scheduling Software
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
CR3 India Private Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
Project Manager
CR3 India Private Limited
08.2016 - Current
Project Engineer
CR Asia India Private Limited
08.2016 - 12.2021
Project Engineer
Contract Resources Oilfield Services
01.2016 - 04.2016
Project Engineer
Kanooz Industrial Contracting Company Limited
01.2013 - 11.2015
Site Engineer
Contract Resources Petrochem Services India Private Limited
08.2011 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Srinivas Institute Of Technology
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