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Mathiyazhagan Balasubramanian
Chennai
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineer with 14 years in metro and railway infrastructure across India, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Specializes in construction supervision, contractor management, quality assurance, and safety compliance. Delivered successful management of underground stations and earthworks, ensuring timely project completion per contract specifications.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
U.G. STATION ENGINEER
Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants pvt ltd
Chennai
01.2023 - Current
- Managed utility relocation to minimize disruption for surrounding communities and ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Coordinated with utility service providers to ensure safe diversion and relocation of utilities, minimizing disruption.
- Identify underground utilities through trial trenches and ensure accurate utility mapping to avoid construction conflicts.
- Supervised diaphragm wall construction for launching shafts, retrieval shafts, and station box works.
- Led installation and monitoring of instrumentation on nearby buildings, enhancing tracking of settlement and structural movement.
- Coordinated construction teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Resolved site constraints and design clashes through technical coordination, enabling seamless construction execution.
RESIDENT ENGINEER
Aecom India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Lead and coordinate with engineering disciplines for design and construction activities.
- Oversaw piling, excavation, ground support systems, steel decking, launching shafts, station construction, EBS survey instrumentation monitoring, and groundwater management to ensure project progress and compliance.
- Oversaw quality and sequencing of construction activities to maintain project timelines and standards.
- Managed diversion of utilities including 22kV & 11kV power lines, gas pipelines, OFC cables, and SWD to facilitate uninterrupted construction activities.
- Reviewed and implemented construction sequences, method statements, and feasibility studies.
- Ensured interface compatibility between project demands and structural requirements to facilitate seamless engineering integration.
- Deliver reliable project solutions on time, adhering to quality standards and the Detailed Work Program (DWP).
- Report progress to the Chief Resident Engineer and ensure construction complies with contract requirements.
- Handle FIDIC Yellow Book requirements, respond to contractual letters, manage billing, claims/variations, and prepare time extension requests.
- Ensure adherence to HSE requirements, conduct job hazard analysis meetings, and perform regular site safety inspections with safety managers.
Site Engineer
FCC Construction (Fast Consortium)
Riyadh
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Oversaw civil works for the 21 km of Lines 5 and 6, including both underground and elevated stations.
- Secured strategic parcels of land for station and viaduct stretch, facilitating project development.
- Planned and managed traffic diversions along viaduct stretch, minimizing disruption to public movement and maintaining project progress.
- Managed identification, diversion, and relocation of underground and overhead utilities to prevent conflicts during construction.
- Executed tasks including installation of secant piles, excavation, strut installation, and construction of rafts, columns, walls, and steel structures at project site.
- Oversaw the construction of piers, pier caps, and viaduct segments, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to project timelines.
- Supervised subcontractors, ensuring timely material delivery and compliance with project specifications to maintain workflow.
- Reviewed subcontractor compliance with design, standards, and specifications outlined in contract documents and method statements.
- Identified and resolved field construction technical issues, supporting project schedule adherence and accurate field measurements.
- Adhere to all HSE requirements, conduct job hazard analysis meetings, and perform regular site safety inspections with safety managers.
Site Engineer
Ammico International Co.W.L. L
Doha
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Oversaw construction of diaphragm walls for underground stations, ensuring structural integrity under gravity loads.
- Collaborated with consultants on quality-related matters, ensuring project compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted quality and internal audits, and facilitated Management Review Meetings.
- Coordinated handover schedules, ensuring seamless transitions to other parties.
- Assessed work completion, delivering detailed reports to direct manager to inform decision-making.
Jr. Site Engineer
Alghurair Foundations India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed construction of diaphragm walls, overseeing all phases from excavation to concreting, ensuring adherence to fluid suspension techniques with soil cutting grabs or hydro fraise, and tremie pipes for barrette size.
- Supervised fabrication for plunge columns, performed rebar inspections, and reviewed project drawings during barrette pile construction, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained site documentation, including RFIs and detailed reports of site activities, enhancing communication and supporting project planning.
- Performed tests on concrete and bentonite materials on-site to ensure quality standards were met. for concrete and bentonite on-site.
Jr. Site Engineer
Valecha Engineering Ltd
Chennai
04.2011 - 03.2012
- Executed, controlled, and monitored bored in-situ piles, ensuring cost-effective solutions for smaller sites.
- Conducted on-site concrete and bentonite tests for quality assurance, verifying material compliance with project specifications.
- Inspected incoming raw materials for compliance with specifications, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Maintained site documents, including RFIs and summaries of all site activities, to ensure accurate project documentation.
Education
B.E. - Civil Eng.
Anna University, VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology
Tamil Nadu01-2011
Skills
- Technical oversight
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/19/90
- Nationality: Indian
Accomplishments
- Awarded 'Star of the Month' for exceptional adherence to safety measures.
Timeline
U.G. STATION ENGINEER
Aarvee Associates Architects Engineers & Consultants pvt ltd
01.2023 - Current
RESIDENT ENGINEER
Aecom India Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 11.2022
Site Engineer
FCC Construction (Fast Consortium)
06.2015 - 06.2018
Site Engineer
Ammico International Co.W.L. L
03.2013 - 04.2015
Jr. Site Engineer
Alghurair Foundations India Pvt Ltd.
03.2012 - 02.2013
Jr. Site Engineer
Valecha Engineering Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2012
B.E. - Civil Eng.
Anna University, VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology