PUPPALA MANI SHANKAR
Project Lead-Construction's-JLL
Summary
PMP certified professional & Having 13+ years of experience as in Managerial role in leading of various projects High rise buildings, interior fit out, Green Field Project predominantly in the areas of Procurement, Design co - ordination, Planning & Scheduling, Contracts Administration, Commercial Management and Construction Management. Talented Project Lead with strengths in client management and problem-solving. Highly effective at managing multiple, concurrent projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Lead-Microsoft Campus
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
4 2023 - Current
- Coordinated all phases of the interior fit-out for 900,000 square feet, establishing a detailed timeline that ensured key milestones were met, and contributing to a seamless transition for over 4,400 employees into the new space.
- Responsibilities included project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective resource utilization.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and documentation, providing regular updates to stakeholders on project progress.
- Identified and mitigated project risks, proactively addressing issues to prevent delays or cost overruns.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration among project team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Executed all MEP high side and low side works, i.e., Electrical, HVAC, BMS, Vertical transportation, IT, FAPA, FPS, etc.
- Executed the smart buildings.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements for all stakeholders involved.
- Conducted post-project evaluations and documented lessons learned to continuously improve project management processes within the organization.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their technical skills and ensure timely task completion.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively by providing accurate estimates on project timelines while considering potential roadblocks or delays.
- Monitored and tracked project progress to support timely completion.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
- Encouraged innovation among team members, leading to development of more effective project strategies.
Project Manager
Smart Works Coworking Spaces PVT.LTD
01.2020 - 04.2022
- As a project manager, capable of handling multiple projects at a time in coordination with managers, engineers, supervisors, and handling various departments, planning, execution, procurement, billing, and design.
- Leading, guiding, directing, and evaluating the work of other employees, such as Senior Directors and Managers, and ensuring a healthy working environment.
- Headed the completion of large-scale projects.
- Successfully delivered multiple projects on time, ranging in size from 25,000 sq ft to over 500,000 sq ft.
- Oversee all projects from conception to completion of project.
- Oversee the performance of all trade contractors and review architectural and engineering drawings to make sure that all specifications and regulations are being followed.
- Oversee all onsite and offsite construction activities to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Attending regular meetings (on work progress, coordination, design, etc.). With the main contractor and consultant, discuss key issues related to the project and take effective corrective actions.
- Assist the sales team with sales strategies and presentations.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Organized meetings to update stakeholders and team on the status of the project, schedules, and budgets.
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Performed the tasks of designing and selecting the components of interior material and MEP equipment.
- Reviewing all RFIs (Request For Information) raised by subcontractors and following up on the technical reply given by the consultant to ensure the closing of the RFI.
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Supervision of all the MEP equipment's installation on site (including: HVAC equipment, 33KV/415V Substation, 2500KVA transformer, DGs, AC Motors, Switchgears, sanitary & waste drainage, and firefighting).
- Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
- Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in fit-outs and base building projects.
- Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Maintaining awareness of competitors, expansion opportunities, customers, markets, and new industry developments and standards.
Assistant Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle(JLL)
02.2018 - 12.2020
- As a project manager, I executed all MEP and interior fit-out works, coordinating with engineers, supervisors, and all equipment, including material procurement, as per requirement.
- Design review meetings, site coordination, measurement checking, preparation of COPs, and conducting safety meetings, etc.
- Persuasive communicator with skills in building consensus and obtaining commitments; successfully dealt with various projects including industrials, High Rise Buildings, Substations, and Printing press, etc.
- Interior fit-out works for 600,000 sq ft of office space, which includes a call center, cafeteria, general office space, labs, server rooms, data centers, etc.
- Oversee the erection activities, like PEB structure, DG stacks, cold rooms, demo kitchens, and open spaces, etc.
- Supervision of all the electrical equipment's installation on site (33KV/415V substation, transformers, DGs, motors, electrical panels, UPSs, switchgears (HT).
- Supervision of all the Mechanical equipment's installation on site (Chillers (WCC & ACC), Cooling towers, Pumps, VRF system, AHUs, CSUs, Building Fire protection system, etc.)
- Supervision of all the plumbing equipment's installation on site (STP, WTP, drainage and sanitation, solid waste management, water supply system, RWHP, etc.).
- Attend all scheduled and management MEP meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and statements of work in the preparation of activity networks for project resource planning and scheduling.
- Communicating effectively with clients and internal team members in the design and specification development of building requirements, as per standard.
- Working closely with other discipline engineers, architects, designers, and project managers as a key team player within an integrated multi-disciplinary project delivery team.
- Manage all requisitions and payments, including lien releases and project payroll, and maintain the best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively.
- Monitor project budgets and schedule, and oversee performance to ensure on-time, quality, and on-budget project execution.
- Ensure all technical aspects of the projects are strictly complied with and in conformity with Conditions of Contract, Particular Specifications, General Specifications, and Contract Drawings and BOQ.
- Ensure that the health and safety requirements are provided, and that they comply with authorities' regulations.
- Maintained and fostered contacts with consultants, contractors, vendors, and material suppliers.
- Updating and closure audits observation of CEIG.
- Coordination with the electricity board, water, Ministry of Petroleum departments, etc.
- Prepare and closing the Quality reports and snag lists.
Technical Manager
CLR Electrical
06.2014 - 12.2017
- In Assistant Manager Role, successfully delivered base building and fit-out projects ranging in size from 25,000 sq ft to over 300,000 sq ft.
- Plan, coordinate, and monitor activities of assigned projects to develop and implement procedures, processes, and systems.
- Experience of working in multi-vendor environments.
- Schedule and plan subcontractor site visits and data collection.
- Completing any tasks assigned by the Project Manager in an efficient and timely manner.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractor project execution.
- Communicating with stakeholders regarding project needs and goals.
- Developing and implementing quality standards.
- Assign responsibilities and mentor the project team.
- Coordination with HO and Procure Project material, basis of site requirements.
- Coordination with the material supplier to deliver the material to the site on time.
- Responded to on-site emergencies professionally and efficiently.
- Coordination with Client and HO for submission of project bills on time.
- Coordination with manpower suppliers for support to the project.
- Prepare and submit project quality reports, and update them to higher authorities timely.
- Prepare and Submit Project Handing Over Documents to Client.
- Liaisons with the different local authorities and service providers for shop drawings submission, site inspections, obtaining approvals, and NOC certificates (design and construction).
Site Engineer
Sakshi-Sri Lakshmi constructions.
01.2012 - 05.2014
- As a site engineer, I deliver projects to the specified quality, time, and budget in accordance with the company's quality standard procedures.
- Following up with the different suppliers to obtain quotations, evaluate offers, and prepare take-off material quantities and material requisitions comparative statements.
- Coordinating and following up with the engineering department.
- For all the site technical-related issues, managing and supporting the draughtsman/CAD operators in preparing the shop drawings for the different trades, builders' work, services coordination, and As-built drawings.
- Checking, reviewing, and preparing shop drawings and material submittals in line with the project specifications and incorporating consultant's comments for obtaining final approval.
- Planning and scheduling material deliveries, and monitoring the work progress against the approved main contractor's program and look-ahead schedules.
- Responsible for materials/drawings submissions and obtaining approvals as per the regulations of the relevant local authorities and service providers.
- Supervision of all the MEP equipment's installation on site (Chillers, 11Kv Substation, transformers, Electrical panels, switchgears (HT&L), UPSs, Water supply system, CCTV, FAS, FPS system, etc.)
- Attending scheduled meetings with the internal staff, as advised by the project manager, and ensuring adherence to the planned or programmed works, as well as company quality and HSE policies.
- Coordination with HO and Procure Project material, basis of site requirements.
Education
M.Tech - Electronics - Electronics Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Paritala 04.2001 - 2019.04
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
Hyderabad, India05.2016
DEEE - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Bapatla Polytechnic College
Bapatla04.2011
SSC - English Medium
ZPH School
Paritala 04.2001 -
Skills
Leadership
Languages
Hindhi
English
Certification
Project Management Professional(PMP)
Accomplishments
- Achieved PDS star through JLL for effectively handling the Projects.
Timeline
Project Management Professional(PMP)
04-2024
33KV Licence TS Electricity department
06-2022
Project Manager
Smart Works Coworking Spaces PVT.LTD
01.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle(JLL)
02.2018 - 12.2020
Technical Manager
CLR Electrical
06.2014 - 12.2017
Site Engineer
Sakshi-Sri Lakshmi constructions.
01.2012 - 05.2014
M.Tech - Electronics - Electronics Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
04.2001 - 2019.04
SSC - English Medium
ZPH School
04.2001 -
Project Lead-Microsoft Campus
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
4 2023 - Current
B.Tech/B.E. - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
DEEE - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Bapatla Polytechnic College
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