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Prasad Venkata Leela Bhavaraju

Prasad Venkata Leela Bhavaraju

Visakhapatnam

Summary

Experienced Contract Manager and Civil Engineer specializing in overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects in railway, road, and highway sectors. Proficient in FIDIC contract forms (Red/Pink/Yellow/Silver) and skilled in managing EPC and EPC+F contracts. Successful track record in contract administration, claim assessment, risk management, dispute resolution, and project closure. Strong leadership abilities in guiding teams of contract and quantity surveyors, with a talent for negotiating effectively with stakeholders to maintain contractual standards.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CONTRACTS MANAGER

TEAM Engineering Spa
05.2022 - Current
  • Project: Railway: Standard Gauge Railway Line (592 route-km) – Kaduna-Kano, Kano-Katsina-Maradi (FIDIC Yellow Book)
  • Contract Value: $5.5 billion
  • Successfully negotiated and closed multiple contract variations, saving substantial project costs.
  • Defended employer against multiple contractual claims, resulting in cost savings and risk mitigation.
  • Led contract and quantity surveying teams, ensuring compliance with FIDIC Yellow Book contract terms and project specifications.
  • Managed disputes, negotiated contract amendments, and mitigated risks to optimize cost-effectiveness and protect employer interests.
  • Reviewed and assessed EOT claims, cost claims, and variation orders, ensuring contract alignment.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between the employer, contractors, and subcontractors, facilitating timely issue resolution.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in cost savings and risk reduction.
  • Assessed contract performance against established KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Managed contract closeout procedures, ensuring all deliverables were met and any outstanding issues resolved in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced organizational efficiency by automating contract management processes using specialized software tools.
  • Streamlined contract processes by implementing standardized templates and procedures.
  • Implemented robust monitoring systems to track ongoing contractual commitments and identify potential issues before they escalated.
  • Tracked Contractor's deliverables for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.


CHIEF CONTRACTS MANAGER

DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Project: Railway: Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (175 Km, Sahnewal-Pilkhani Section) (FIDIC Yellow Book)
  • Contract Value: $235 million, project financed by the World Bank
  • Spearheaded defense strategies in disputes and arbitration cases resulting in favorable outcome to the Employer.
  • Optimized contractors claim reviews, enhancing the Employer’s negotiating position.
  • Managed contract execution within lump-sum contract framework, ensuring budget adherence.
  • Led EOT claims and cost overrun negotiations, defending employer’s interests in dispute resolution.


RESIDENT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA)
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Project: Highways: Upgrading of 117 Km Tabora - Koga-Mpanda Road (FIDIC Pink Book)
  • Contract Value: $75 million, Project financed by the African Development Bank
  • Supervised road construction, ensuring adherence to contract terms, budget, and quality standards.
  • Managed project changes through variation orders and contractual claims to mitigate cost impacts.
  • Compiled and submitted detailed progress reports to stakeholders.
  • Established strong relationships with clients through regular updates on project status while addressing any concerns that arose during the construction process.
  • Monitored project budgets closely to identify areas for cost optimization, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or safety standards.


CONTRACTS MANAGER

Fargo Civil & Building Constructions Limited
06.2005 - 07.2019
  • Projects: Roads, Highways and Water supply schemes financed by the World Bank, BADEA, Kuwait fund, OFID etc.
  • Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts ranging from $25 to $100 million..

CONTRACTS MANAGER

TAAI Constructions Limited
03.2004 - 06.2005


  • Business development, pre and post tendering works.
  • Established strong relationships with external partners, fostering trust and collaboration on future contractual engagements.


DEPUTY MANAGER

Progressive Constructions Limited
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Project: Highways: Four Lanning of National Highway no.31, India, Project financed by the Government of India

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER

Progressive Constructions Limited
06.1996 - 07.1998
  • Project: Highways: Four Lanning of National Highway no.2, India, Project financed by OECF, Japan

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Asian Techs and Progressive Constructions JV
08.1992 - 09.1993
  • Project: Hydroelectric Project: Construction of head-race tunnel for a 405MW Ranganadi Hydroelectric project in India

Education

Master of Engineering (M.E.) - Highway Engineering

Panjab University
Chandigarh
06.1996

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering

Andhra University
Bhimavaram
04.1992

Skills

  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Contract Documentation, Contract Administration & Management
  • FIDIC and be scope contracts
  • Claims management
  • Arbitration & Dispute Management
  • Risk Management & Mitigation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation
  • Cost & Budget Control
  • Variation Orders
  • EPC, EPCF, Item rate & Lump-Sum Contracts
  • Contract Close-Out Procedures
  • Progress Reporting & Meetings
  • Subcontractor & Vendor Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Procurement management
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • MS Office
  • MS Project
  • CCS Candy
  • ERP systems proficiency

Certification

  • FIDIC Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), FIDIC, 2023
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI, 2022
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng.), Engineering Council of India, 2021
  • Chartered Engineer (C. Eng.), Institute of Engineers (India), 2021

Timeline

CONTRACTS MANAGER

TEAM Engineering Spa
05.2022 - Current

CHIEF CONTRACTS MANAGER

DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
08.2021 - 04.2022

RESIDENT ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER

LEA Associates South Asia Pvt. Ltd. (LASA)
10.2019 - 07.2020

CONTRACTS MANAGER

Fargo Civil & Building Constructions Limited
06.2005 - 07.2019

CONTRACTS MANAGER

TAAI Constructions Limited
03.2004 - 06.2005

DEPUTY MANAGER

Progressive Constructions Limited
01.2000 - 12.2003

DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER

Progressive Constructions Limited
06.1996 - 07.1998

ASSISTANT ENGINEER

Asian Techs and Progressive Constructions JV
08.1992 - 09.1993

Master of Engineering (M.E.) - Highway Engineering

Panjab University

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Civil Engineering

Andhra University

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