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KAVYA K R

KAVYA K R

Summary

Highly accomplished civil engineering professional with 16+ years of experience in infrastructure projects, including RCC framed structures, steel structures, modernization and interior fit-out works, rehabilitation of buildings, building maintenance, and road works. Extensive exposure to diverse project work environments and ecosystems within the Engineering services division of defense PSU, Bharat Electronics, spanning over 830 acres. Expertise lies in establishing contracts and managing multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects from planning to execution and handover. Strong track record in administering cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

MANAGER (CIVIL/MECHANICAL)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
5 2021 - 9 2021
  • In-charge for Infrastructure works for setting up manufacturing/office areas/storage facilities consisting of civil, electrical, networking, communication, AC equipment’s.

MANAGER (CONTRACTS/Engineering Services)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Involved in establishing contracts pertaining to production related infrastructure works (Capex, Capital and revenue expenditures, CSR projects, Customer projects pan India)

MANAGER (CIVIL ESTATE & CSR)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Accountable of managing the entire Estate area sized at about 685 acres including 1600 quarters, 50 public buildings, guest houses, public utilities, schools, hostels, colleges, swimming pool and hospital including execution and closure of infrastructure works, periodical / special maintenance works
  • Initiation of proposals by defining the scope of work including estimate preparation and obtaining the management approval.

DY. MANAGER (CIVIL FACTORY)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Execution of important state of the art projects inside the Factory such as “Construction of Near field Test Range Building” which is a 16 m high test chamber costing about 6 Cr and “Construction of Production building for Electronic warfare & Avionics SBU- Civil, Electrical, NWC, Modular furniture etc.” costing about 7 Cr.

DY. MANAGER/SENIOR ENGINEER(CONTRACTS)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2011 - 06.2015
  • Establishing tenders for infrastructure works including preparation of tender documents, reviewing the SOQR, uploading and opening the bid, carrying out prebid meetings, clarifications to the technical/ commercial conditions through e-tendering.

SENIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL / ESTATE)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Proposal for migration from Manpower oriented to service-oriented item rate contracts for AMCs.

DEPUTY ENGINEER (CIVIL / ESTATE)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
08.2005 - 06.2009
  • As a fresher was introduced the concepts of project execution, billing, planning, monitoring and follow-up with contractors.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering -

SJCE, Mysore (VTU)

Management Development Program - undefined

MDI, Gurgaon

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined

Internal trainings on Project Management, Risk, Quality - undefined

Skills

Extensive knowledge of multidisciplinary, multi-location, large-scale defense industrial & capex infrastructure project management, special national projects with extensive domain experience in planning, tendering, contracts, project execution and technical arbitration

Possess diverse knowledge and exposure in maintaining infrastructure facilities at a large defense organization involving sustainability projects, CSR, township administration with conformance to ISO 9001-2015, EMS 14000-2015

Contributed in diverse roles ranging from site supervision to project management

Project monitoring including stake holders’ management to ensure project deliverables are met

Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively

Exposure to various project work environments & ecosystems in the Engineering services division of defense PSU

Ability to conceive, confront and resolve various techno-commercial issues of multidisciplinary functions

Quick learner and motivated with ample appetite for results with importance given to detailing and processes

Strong communication skills, team building, training and skill development

Highly quality conscious, an effective negotiator

Flair for finishing details, interiors, lighting, and building automation systems

Exposure in large Industrial Township, sustainability projects, CSR and facility management and managing large contingent of people

Internal auditor for QMS and EMS

Careerbreak

I took a career break in September 2021 during the COVID pandemic after 16 years of service, to focus on family and personal needs. I am enthusiastic and look forward to get back to workforce to help advance organizations with my vast and diversified experience, and to learn, grow and develop.

Timeline

MANAGER (CONTRACTS/Engineering Services)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
02.2020 - 04.2021

MANAGER (CIVIL ESTATE & CSR)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
09.2018 - 01.2020

DY. MANAGER (CIVIL FACTORY)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2015 - 08.2018

DY. MANAGER/SENIOR ENGINEER(CONTRACTS)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2011 - 06.2015

SENIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL / ESTATE)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
07.2009 - 06.2011

DEPUTY ENGINEER (CIVIL / ESTATE)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
08.2005 - 06.2009

MANAGER (CIVIL/MECHANICAL)

BHARAT ELECTRONICS LTD.
5 2021 - 9 2021

Bachelor of Engineering -

SJCE, Mysore (VTU)

Management Development Program - undefined

MDI, Gurgaon

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - undefined

Internal trainings on Project Management, Risk, Quality - undefined

KAVYA K R