RAJARSHI BASU
Construction Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with 16+ years of experience in directing and overseeing diverse projects, including Tata Housing Project and New Terminal of Pune International Airport.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Lead
JLL PDS-India
09.2024 - Current
- Leading the overall project team including end user stakeholders (Client), design consultants and engineers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Leading the project in terms of Civil construction activities and ensuring work is executed as per BOQ without deviation
- 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.
- Responsibly driving the general contractor and ensured that all the required resources are arranged to get the job done.
- Highlighting delays, analyse causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Identifying resource constraints and propose adjustments to optimize utilization.
- Played an active part during pre-construction stage including Procurement and Design Management.
- Coordinating with design manager and consultants and assisted in the design development.
- Tracking long lead items and make them delivery in time to reach site for achieving the timelines.
- Coordinating with all the relevant stakeholders at site level for smooth execution of works without deviation of safety and quality.
- Conducting internal meetings with contractor and providing the construction clearances.
- Collaborating with safety teams to make a safe environment for all to work.
- Ensuring that all the materials are available and planned for deliveries as per the agreed project schedule timelines.
- Managing the effective flow of information between the client, stakeholders, consultants, contractors, suppliers through chairing regular meetings, preparing reports, actions register, presentations, etc.
- Managing and coordinate permitting and statutory matters, submissions, and approvals in coordination with the consultant team.
- Name of the Project: Hinduja House -Mixed Development Building (3B+G+30)
Deputy Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked as the Finishing Manager for the whole Project and assisted in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the Project Plan.
- Monitored and actively engaged in review of various BOQ items, specifications and effectively coordinated with client and PMC to finalise the finishing items to be executed at site.
- Assisted in the preparation and modifications of the project plans and keeps them updated and relevant over the course of the project.
- Collaborated with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensures robust quality systems are suitably managed and monitored in line with Service Excellence.
- Attended and recorded relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
- Partnered with relevant stakeholders and is actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
- Assisted in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
- Assisted in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion.
- Name of the Project: Proposed Aerospace Museum, Palam Airport
Deputy Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Monitored construction of major civil works and interior finishing works of Passenger Terminal Building and all Allied works.
- Responsible for various civil and interior fit out works from project start to finish.
- Resolved construction related issues in a time bound manner so that work is not held up due to lack of decisions on ground.
- Coordinated with engineers, site staff, sub-contractors and discussed about project execution.
- Work monitoring with direct interface with the Subcontractor, Vendor and Specialised Agencies.
- Attended weekly progress and coordination meetings with PMC and Client to monitor progress.
- Managed the day-to-day activities on site including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of subcontractors.
- Provided data in respect of variation orders and site instructions.
- Participated in construction meetings and discussed minutes for necessary actions.
- Managed Change Control - Review change orders based on the contract / project.
- Coordinated integration of field activities
- Maintained safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures - complying with safety regulations.
- Name of the Project: Pune Airport, Viman Nagar
Assistant Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Ensured conformity to building plans and design layouts while maintaining safe and productive construction sites.
- Provided planning and technical inputs in coordination with the Planning Manager to complete the project within a pre-set schedule
- Oversaw construction works and solved problems that arise while execution by strategic thinking.
- Presided on site meetings with Sub-contractors to enhance productivity while strictly adhering to schedule.
- Responsibly ensured handing over of project to user with required documentation including closure of all punch lists without non-conformance.
- Name of the Project: IIT Ropar
Assistant Engineer-II
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions staying on budget and meeting project deadline.
- Made on site recommendations to improve construction means and methods adhering to timeline and quality parameters.
- Dealt with consultants and clients to clarify site problems pertaining to drawing and practical works.
- Name of the Project: Ariana Tata Housing Project
Assistant Engineer-II
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Completed timely execution of RCC Podium Slab of 40,000 Sqm area including cast of retaining wall, stitch slab & waterproofing.
- Successfully coordinated execution of civil works of tower of 12+ Floors.
- Name of the Project: Z1 Housing Project
Assistant Engineer-I
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall work progress
- Established and maintained productive working relationships to resolve operational difficulties and promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to Project progress.
- Name of the Project: GMR Kamalanga Thermal Power Plant
Trainee Engineer
Civcon Construction (P) Limited
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Studied and interpreted site construction drawings and learned Construction documentations.
- Collaborated with Senior Engineers on complex projects.
- Prepared Bar bending schedules and learned quantity take-off.
- Name of the Project: Pataka Bhavan, Kolkata
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
College of Engineering Bhubaneswar
Orissa, India01.2009
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
Central Modern School
India01.2004
Secondary Education - undefined
WWA Cossipore English School
India01.2002
Skills
Microsoft Office 365
Google Workspace suite
AutoCAD software
Analytical thinker
Effective communication
Continuous learning
Flexibility
Analytical thinker
Task prioritization
Project management
Site implementation
Performance tracking
Construction strategy
Stakeholder management
Change management strategies
Site coordination
Timeline
Senior Project Lead
JLL PDS-India
09.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
03.2024 - 09.2024
Deputy Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
02.2019 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
ITD Cementation India Limited
04.2015 - 02.2019
Assistant Engineer-II
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
05.2013 - 03.2015
Assistant Engineer-II
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
10.2012 - 04.2013
Assistant Engineer-I
Simplex Infrastructures Limited
02.2011 - 09.2012
Trainee Engineer
Civcon Construction (P) Limited
03.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
College of Engineering Bhubaneswar
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
Central Modern School
Secondary Education - undefined
WWA Cossipore English School