Prabhakaran Balakrishnan
Civil Engineer
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Hardworking Project Lead with 12+ years of experience into Construction Project Management of Office spaces and Residential. Engaging and friendly to manage work quality, key milestones, and deliverables.
Overview
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Language
8
8
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead
Samika Design Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, KA
06.2020 - Current
- Drove team's execution of quality management throughout division, improving process effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, resource and process efficiency.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Consult space for suitable wok space to accommodate employees.
- Planned, executed and promoted total of 30 medium scale projects in 2020-21 about 18 crore.
- Project: Embassy one office area, Embassy Hilton admin office ,Whatfix phase I & II, GWZ, Co strategic
- Provided ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and managed cost allocation.
- Led team of 8 employees for critical Fast track project.
- Planned, executed and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Floating and negotiating with vendors to finalize quote.
- Initializing procurement process to kick off project.
- Co-ordinate with architects and consultants to finalize drawings.
- Conducting Review Meetings with consultant and vendors.
- Successfully handed over 8000 no’s of workstation.
- In last five years, I have successfully handed over 5.40 lakh Sq ft of corporate interior fit out.
- Sequencing site activity from site survey to hand over.
- Develop and initiate projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Headed project teams specializing in design and launch activities.
- Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Reviewed and issued contracts and blanket purchase orders after choosing ideal vendor and drive procurement process.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables through ERP and Inventory tool.
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked with property managers to maintain market readiness and facilitate smooth transitions.
Project Engineer
Peninsula Land Ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Area of plot: 4.5 Acres /Build up area- 9.25 lakh Sqft
- Residential Building: Tower A- 2B+G+21 floors, Tower B- 2B+G+16 floors.
- Responsibility Tower In-charge: Handled team size of 4 members and managed 3.25 lakh Sqft super built area of Tower area, flats, basement, Club house, Podium and External development
- Knowledge- Civil work, Interior fit out, services co ordination, Fire NOC, OC, customer relationship and project closure
- Skills: Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, quantifying, vendor management, BOQ, drawing, stake holder meetings, monitoring, reconciliation
- Club house- Admin office, Marketing office, Canopy entrance, library, Gym, party hall, Mini theatre, Entrance lobby, Squash court, Billiards, Golf stimulator, Creche.
- Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Providing technical and work front clearance to various stake holder.
- Managing time line through out project cycle with in budget and safety.
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities and developing field conditions.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
Senior Project Engineer
Karle Infra Pvt ltd
Bangalore, Karnataka
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Area of plot: 8 Acres /Build up area- 3.6 lakh Sq.ft and Floor area 35k Sq.ft
- Commercial Building: Hub I- 2B+G+11 floors
- Responsibility Building In-Charge: Handled team size of 2 members and managed 35k Sqft of floor area
- Knowledge- Civil work, MEP co ordination, Mock up, Drawing co ordination with stakeholders, vendor management, WBS, resource management,
- Tools: Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, quantifying, vendor management, BOQ, drawing, stake holder meetings, monitoring, reconciliation
- Technical knowledge: Site survey, Fire fighting, HVAC, Electrical low side, Plumbing, Networking, IBMS, gypsum work, glass work, carpentry work, work station shop drawing and production checking, all ceiling services work, wall paneling acoustic, wooden paneling, graphics, corian paneling, wall acrylic, stepped seating, phone booth, flooring , loose furniture, wall paper
- Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets.
- Reduced project waste through efficient designs, resulting in 20% cost reduction..
- Calculated load levels and material stress factors using Revit to identify design constraints.
- Calculated risks during project development and managed risks throughout projects.
- Managed projects effectively to deliver finished work on time.
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Recommended organization process improvements to grow throughput figures and reduce unnecessary waste.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Identified and mitigated technical risks within managed projects.
- Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.
Senior QA Engineer
Gem Engineering services pvt ltd
Bangalore, Karnatka
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Incoming materials testing as per technical specification
- Preparing and implementing ITP for every materials as per IS standards
- Preparing quality manual as per ISO and maintaining quality documents
- Conducting inspection for construction elements as per IS standard standards
- Auditing quality documents of vendors in periodical interval
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Demonstrated product and quality expertise in product inspections.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Facilitated quality process improvements, decreasing overall errors 95%
Project Engineer
SYNERGY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PVT LTD
BANGALORE, Karnataka
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Project Handled:
- Huawei R&D Campus-IT Building: B+G+7 floors – 1.2 lakh Sqft floor area.
- Handed over 1250 work station, 40 manager cabins, 10 pax meeting room- 7 no's, 20 pax meeting room- 4, Director cabin- 5 no's, AV room, sport facility- Squash, Indoor golf, TT table, Creche, Billiards
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and devised strategies, initiatives and events promoting products and services.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
Assistant Manager
S.N.BHOBE ASSCIOATES & PVT LTD
MUMBAI, Karnataka
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Execution, Monitoring and implementing of civil structures like Bridges, Roads, and Commercial Buildings.
- Project Details:.
- Construction of Grade Separator along outer ring road at Kalyan Nagar Junction, Bangalore Project Cost: 240 crores.
- Construction of Underpass along outer ring road in Hennur Cross road, Bangalore.
- Project Cost: 180 crores.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Conducted project site visits to meet with construction staff, evaluate progress and discuss operational issues.
- Developed cost estimates for planned projects to aid in costing and budget planning efforts.
- Analysed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
- Reviewed construction plans and financial projections to verify accuracy and feasibility of infrastructure projects.
- Prepared diagrams, charts and surveys showing detail information about job locations and project scopes.
- Managed construction equipment maintenance to minimize costs and avoid project disruption.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Drafted construction planning documents for internal use and submission to applicable inspectors.
- Monitored team of 8 personnel during construction activities for compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Surveyed, graded and level 3 construction sites.
- Analysed and interpreted construction designs and specifications created in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Supervised and monitored daily tasks of 15 subcontractors.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Served as primary interface between clients and company during projects and post-completion support phases.
Education
BE - Civil Engineering
Sona College of Technology, Salem Anna University
Salem 05.2005 - 04.2009
Higher Secondary Course - Computer Science
Little Flower Hr. Sec School
Salem 04.2003 - 04.2005
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
Little Flower Hr Sec School
Salem 04.2001 - 04.2003
Skills
Project Initiation
Project Management
Project planning
Organization skills
Teamwork
Computer skills
Risk management skills
Gathering requirements
Office interior
Reading books & Photography
Interested in Fiction and Self motivated books
Nature Photography
Timeline
Project Lead
Samika Design Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2020 - Current
Project Engineer
Peninsula Land Ltd
10.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Project Engineer
Karle Infra Pvt ltd
08.2015 - 10.2017
Senior QA Engineer
Gem Engineering services pvt ltd
12.2014 - 08.2015
Project Engineer
SYNERGY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PVT LTD
01.2012 - 12.2014
Assistant Manager
S.N.BHOBE ASSCIOATES & PVT LTD
02.2010 - 07.2011
BE - Civil Engineering
Sona College of Technology, Salem Anna University
05.2005 - 04.2009
Higher Secondary Course - Computer Science
Little Flower Hr. Sec School
04.2003 - 04.2005
Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Secondary Education
Little Flower Hr Sec School
04.2001 - 04.2003