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 - 04.2019
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
Communication
Planning
Scheduling
Risk Management
Cost Management
Negotiation Skills
Task Management
Quality Management
Problem Solving
Client Relationship Management
Budget Management
PMP Certification
Project Management
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 - 04.2019
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