KOTHANDARAMAN Govindan
Project Manager
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
Offers 22 years of hands-on project management expertise in Residential, Commercial, Sports and Semi-Conductor Construction industry. Excel at aligning strategic and operational plans with business need. As a proven track record in project scheduling, budget forecasting, risk management, developed skills in coordinating teams, managing timelines and driving project success through proactive problem-solving. Looking to transition into new field, applying strengths in leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
L&T Construction
Ahmedabad, India
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Monitored project progress and identified potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Developed detailed project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and deliverables for team members.
- Conducted regular status meetings to review milestones and address any emerging challenges.
- Analyzed project outcomes to recommend process improvements for future initiatives.
- Managed documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all project-related materials.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team's ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
Technical Auditor
L&T Construction
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
05.2015 - 10.2020
- Conducted comprehensive financial audits ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies, improving accuracy of financial reporting.
- Developed audit plans to assess risk management processes and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions for identified issues.
- Every Year, ensured to contribute Rs.5+ Crores of Savings to company by the way of varies process control.
Planning Engineer & Manager
L&T Construction
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
07.2003 - 05.2015
- Developed and optimized project plans using advanced scheduling software to enhance resource allocation.
- Conducted feasibility studies and risk assessments to inform strategic decision-making in project execution.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and timelines.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in planning workflows and reduced project delays.
- Contributed to successful completion of multiple projects by effectively coordinating work activities among various departments and subcontractors.
- Liaised between engineering teams, construction personnel, and client representatives to ensure seamless integration of all aspects of the project.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for contract awarding, ensuring compliance with specifications and delivery timelines.
- Provided technical support to project team members, ensuring adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing manpower, materials, and equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed expectations through clear communication channels with stakeholders regarding scope changes, budget adjustments and project timelines.
Education
Part BE Civil - Civil Engineering
Anna University
Chennai 04.2001 -
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
CNPT
Chennai, Vepery 06.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Project management
Construction management
Scheduling tasks
Tracking progress
Timeline management
Scope management
Project estimation and bidding
Project closure
Financial budgeting
Cost management
Risk management
Document management
Team collaboration
Customer relations
Leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
L&T Construction
01.2020 - Current
Technical Auditor
L&T Construction
05.2015 - 10.2020
Planning Engineer & Manager
L&T Construction
07.2003 - 05.2015
Part BE Civil - Civil Engineering
Anna University
04.2001 -
Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
CNPT
06.2000 - 05.2003
Accomplishments
- Saved around Rs. 25+ crores over 5 years (While Doing Technical Auditing from the year 2015 to 2020) by the implementation of proper vigilant system.
- In National Cricket Academy project increased the Gross margin from Rs.44 Crores to Rs.88 Crores by varies claims and value engineering
Work Availability
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