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Naga Srinivas

Naga Srinivas

Global / Commercial Real Estate Professional
Bangalore,KA

Summary

High-impact leader with over 19 years of experience in end-to-end program/project management. Highly accomplished Director with extensive experience in corporate real estate management across APAC. Proven track record in project and program management, financial oversight, team leadership, and stakeholder management. Recognized for delivering multimillion-dollar projects on-time and within budget, with a focus on cost optimization and quality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Director , Chief Business Officer

Independent Consultancy Assignments
Delhi NCR, Delhi
11.2022 - 06.2024

Corporate and Commercial Real Estate Assignments – Program / Portfolio Management, Due-Diligence, Leasing, Transactions, Consultants Appointment, Design Management, Tendering & Procurement, Project Execution Management, Handover, Facilities Management.

• Schedule development and management - Creating the plan and schedule for project tasks related to a given project and/or program. These tasks are mapped are aligned to one or more critical milestones. Working with internal functional areas to baseline a project schedule that is mutually agreed upon and meets customer requirement.

• Project management – Leading regular project status meetings and work with internal project resources including, Business & Data Analysts, Operational Leads, Engineering, Project Managers and Consultants to monitor day to day progress of scheduled activities, mitigating schedule misses and escalates to leadership both internally and externally. Ensure projects conform to the established project management standards and processes with staying on budget, within scope and on-time.


• Risk and issue management - Identifying and documenting risks to technology delivery and issues if and when a risk is realized. Formal entry of risks and issues is completed within related project-specific risk registers. Experienced in identifying quality issues in the assigned project; suggesting corrective actions in coordination with senior management

• Financial Management - Responsible for preparing project forecast and financial real estate accounting and NAV Calculations to management on an ongoing basis and preparing monthly project level reports to management for project performance evaluation as required.

• Team Management - Expertise in leading teams ranging from 8 to 25 Members across different locations of the country and APAC region to steer high stake projects using diversified methodologies which are future-ready

• Reporting Management - Proficient in managing technical documentation (project, MIS report, contracts), material management, procurement, and propelling varied steps from project planning, inception, to the final stage. Providing updates to management team, stakeholders on project status, proactively identifying issues and resolving or escalating as appropriate.

• Stakeholder Management – Consistently managing customer expectations and ensure the delivery of quality service. Monitoring and reporting on the progress of all project activity within the project including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule. Managing dependencies across all stakeholders and project contributors and escalate if any of these dependencies or deadlines may be significantly missed/have an impact on key project milestones.

• Governance and Processes – Setting up and maintain effective project reporting, governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project. Managing the design team to develop a set of documentation that aligns with the initial project brief and client’s requirements, in-line with corporate standards and specifications. Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate controls and reporting is implemented for quality, health and safety, compliance, change, risk, and environment issues.


• Communication Management – Leading role in communicating with the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers at all project stages. Managing the effective flow of information between the all stakeholders, through chairing regular meetings, preparing reports, actions registers, presentations, etc. Develop long term business relationships with clients and the wider industry peers, based on integrity, trust, ethics, and delivering great outcomes on your projects. Ensuring that lessons learnt, benchmark data, and knowledge sharing is generated from each project

Associate Director

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2022 - 10.2022

Managed end-to-end Project: New Development (Negotiation, Scope, Planning, Procurement, Contracts and Budget, Legal, Technical & Commercial Due Diligence, Execution, Change Order) | Stakeholder Liaising (including Government Departments, Clients, & C-Suits) | Audits & Inspections | Project Portfolio: 11 lakh sq. ft. |Team: Successfully leading a team of more than 15 resources

Project Management
 Spearheaded multiple projects for the region with end-to-end operations with the responsibility of completing them, within stipulated budget, schedule and adhering to quality standards with effective project management skills
 Managing activities right from the feasibility studies stage to the project completion till handover along with operations; involving preliminary plan approvals from clients, design management for architectural, structural & service drawings
 Initiating preparation of budgets, AOPs, BOQ, resource flow chart, cash flow chart preparation on a master schedule time scale
 Reviewing tenders, quotes for the new assignments; effectuating product scheduling and process enhancement
 Understanding requirements and providing strategic, operational, financial and managerial leadership for successful project execution
Construction Management & Site Inspection
 Supervising all the construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction and coordinating for site management activities with the personnel
 Ensuring 100% adherence to project policies & procedures and best practices of QHSE in the industry
 Identifying sources for achieving cost-effective material selection to minimize project cost
 Conducting regular visit to project sites to validate if the progress of work on-site complies with approved schedules & SOPs, to ensure major milestones have been met and to report deficiencies
 Devising project delivery strategies; conducting risk analysis, value engineering analysis & facilitating inputs at all stages
Contract Management
 Managing project contracts/agreements, due diligence, formulation and negotiations in coordination with legal/ commercial teams
 Heading day-to-day contracts/ commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives
 Understanding contractual scope of work, quantifying risks & benefits and applying work strategy accordingly
Coordination / Team Management
 Coordinating & guiding closely with project stakeholders in resolving the project issues in terms of drawing & details, resources, coordination issues between agencies, contractual obligations, material indents & supply issues, progress hindrances, method of working, quality issues & safety implementation and any other problems pertaining to projects
 Meetings with clients, design consultants & vendors to provide insight on project progress; undertaking periodic valuations, assess sub-contractor engagements

PMO Leader

Tata Projects Limited
Hyderabad, India, India
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Project Services SBU.
  • Project / Program Management Office Leader for multiple residential and commercial buildings across India taken up by IPMS + BIM Services Division of TPL.
  • Responsible for ensuring Process, Resources and Governance in place, along with Digitization in Project Management.
  • Responsible for Business Administrative Processes – HR, IT, New Contract Codes, Billing and Payments, MIS, Annual Operating Plan’s and P&L Statement of SBU.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Project Leader – PMSI

Cushman & Wakefield
Bangalore, India, India
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Account Lead for Honeywell Technology Services for PAN India & APAC Projects.
  • Program Lead for Nutanix for Bangalore & Pune & Singapore Projects.
  • Account Lead for Upfield Workplace projects in Bangalore & Colombo, Srilanka.
  • Managed team of 12 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
  • Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.

Project Lead

Cushman & Wakefield
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • For 2 Projects as seconded resource, Bangalore from Cushman & Wakefield India Pvt Ltd for projects in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Madurai, for Global Real Estate Services.
  • Bangalore – Financial Center (HGFC) – Completion, Close-out and Capitalization.
  • Hyderabad –.
  • HTS Phase 2 &3A (30,000 sft, Fit-out) – Completion, Close-out and Capitalization, HTS Phase 3B (30,000 sft Fit-out) – Design Development, Project Management & Execution, handover, Completion, Close-out and Capitalization.
  • HTS Phase 3C (42,000 sft Base built & Fit-out) – Base build Design Development, Cost & Schedule strategies development,vendor selections, and Construction kick-start.
  • HTS Phase 4 (10 Acres) – Strategies for New Land Development.
  • Madurai –.
  • HTS Phase 2 (85,000 sft, 4.5-acre Site development, Base built & Fit-out) – Base Build completion, Fit out Design Development, Vendors selection, Fit out kick-start, Cost & Schedule strategies development,.
  • HTS Phase 3 (6.75 acres) – Strategies for New Land Development.
  • Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
  • Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications
  • Led team of engineers in providing design and engineering solutions to various locations
  • Set up and managed team meetings
  • Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
  • Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.

Project Manager, PMO

DTZ Property Advisers
Mumbai, India, India
01.2009 - 09.2015

Project Manager – PMSI, Seconded role to Deutsche Bank for Corporate Real Estate Function

· Project Manager for projects in Mumbai, Ludhiana, Moradabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bangalore and Noida

· Deutsche Bank Retail Branches and Back Office –

· DBAG Noida Branch Relocation – Sept 2016

· Feasibility Study for refurbishment of DBOI VTP Campus – March 2016

· Completion of DBOI FCP Japan and FCP Taiwan Projects – Nov 2015

· DBOI premises Rationalization – Bangalore – June 2015

· DBAG Nungambakkam, Chennai Branch Relocation (Design Phase only)– Oct 2013,

· DBAG Surat, New Branch – Feb 2013,

· DBAG Ahmedabad (LEED Gold Certified), New Branch – Apr 2012,

· DBAG Moradabad, New Branch – Mar 2011,

· DBAG Ludhiana (LEED Certified), New Branch – July 2010,

· DBOI Back Office, Goregaon, Mumbai (LEED Gold Certified) – Feb 2009 to 2010

  • Designed technical upgrade paths, incorporating requested functionality and performance enhancements
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance

Dy. Project Manager

Sycone Project Management Consultancy
Hyderabad, Bangalore
11.2007 - 01.2009

a. Airtel Datacenter – Uppal, Hyderabad – Dec 2008

b. Reliance Vimal Showroom – Jhansi Rani Chowk, Nagpur – May 2008

c. Asian Paints Outlet – Ranigunj, Hyderabad – Jan 2008

d. Mc. Donalds Restaurant – CMH Road, Bangalore – Sept 2007

  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Worked closely with client Project Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere

Project Coordinator

Cushman & Wakefield
Hyderabad, India, India
01.2006 - 11.2007

a. DHL Service Center – Padmarao Nagar, Hyderabad – Jan 2007

b. GVK Bio R&D Center – Nacharam, Hyderabad – May 2006

Education

MBA - Advanced Construction Management

NICMAR
Hyderabad
08.2003 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural Design, Building Construction

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (Formerly VRCE)
Nagpur
08.1997 - 09.2003

Skills

    Project Management

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Accomplishments

  • Acceptance and Transition: Able to gain formal acceptance and sign-off of the project by the sponsor or customer and validate that all conditions of satisfaction have been met.
  • Lessons Learned and Closure Documentation: Able to analyse document performance in terms of variance, trend, and earned value analysis, its impact, and how the data will support any performance improvement, and facilitates the post review meeting with project stakeholders
  • Collaborated with team of 5 to 15 in the development of various projects from concept to completion[Project name].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Affiliations

Member of Council of Architects, New Delhi - India

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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Project Director , Chief Business Officer

Independent Consultancy Assignments
11.2022 - 06.2024

Associate Director

CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd
02.2022 - 10.2022

PMO Leader

Tata Projects Limited
11.2020 - 12.2021

Project Leader – PMSI

Cushman & Wakefield
02.2018 - 09.2020

Project Lead

Cushman & Wakefield
10.2015 - 01.2018

Project Manager, PMO

DTZ Property Advisers
01.2009 - 09.2015

Dy. Project Manager

Sycone Project Management Consultancy
11.2007 - 01.2009

Project Coordinator

Cushman & Wakefield
01.2006 - 11.2007

MBA - Advanced Construction Management

NICMAR
08.2003 - 12.2005

Bachelor of Architecture - Architectural Design, Building Construction

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (Formerly VRCE)
08.1997 - 09.2003
Naga SrinivasGlobal / Commercial Real Estate Professional