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Rajesh Pitchai Venkataraman

Rajesh Pitchai Venkataraman

Thane

Summary

  • Project planning expert with 15 years of experience, including 8 years in the Middle East, specializing in EPC power plants, oil and gas, and petrochemical projects. Proficient in Primavera P6, with a strong focus on resource optimization and cost reduction. Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and vendors effectively, ensuring projects meet international standards and are completed on time and within budget.
  • Well-versed in construction procedures and methodologies of these sectors, I have worked on industry-recognized project management software as a tool to implement the construction process, and I have in-depth experience in project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and execution.
  • Seasoned professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget, and schedule oversight. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager- Planning

Tecnimont Private Limited
Mumbai & Airoli
06.2023 - Current
  • Projects Handled :
  • Construction of the first integrated gas chemical second phase (polyethylene production), Special Economic Zone (SEZ), National Industrial Petrochemical Technopark, Atyrau, Kazakhstan.
  • UOP Linear Alkylbenzene Complex (“LAB Complex”), Sonatrach, Algeria.
  • LPG Extraction Plant, Rhouride El Baguel, Ouargla, Algeria.
  • Scope of Works
  • EPCC of Process, Utilities & Offsite facilities, Process buildings, service to process buildings, and non-process (infra) buildings.
  • Responsibilities of the above-mentioned jobs.
  • Responsible for the submission of the planning package, project setup, and monitoring.
  • Established and updated EPCC project baseline schedules using Primavera P6 to generate progress curves and resource assignments.
  • Set up of Progress Measurement System & Associated registers (EPC) for Monitoring
  • Optimized critical path management and float analysis to improve scheduling accuracy.
  • Performed resource analysis and integration within project schedules on Primavera platform.
  • Created work breakdown structures (WBS) and allocated activity codes to facilitate task execution.
  • Formulated progress measurement systems, including S-curves and manpower histograms, for effective reporting.
  • Facilitated discussions regarding overdue activities with procurement managers and engineering leads during regular meetings.
  • Preparation and presentation of KOM, progress review, and senior management meetings.
  • Supervised a planning team of 8 professionals to ensure alignment with project control objectives.
  • Delay and Impact Analysis.
  • Recovery, Mitigation Plans, and Schedules
  • 90-Day Look Ahead Schedule
  • Responsible for the preparation and submission of the Construction Functional Schedule Level 4.
  • Responsible for subcontracting management related to project control – bid schedule, technical clarification meetings, KOM, and approval of subcontractor baseline schedule and progress measurement.
  • Reviewing and forecasting engineering and contractor work front availability, and conducting continuity of work analysis, material and resources planning.
  • Submitting actual progress to the client through a progress narrative report (weekly and monthly) and a photographic report (weekly and monthly).
  • Change Order Management and Control.
  • Conducting regular schedule review meetings to understand the logic and develop a true critical path for the project, as well as the appropriate use of activity codes to develop layouts at different levels for the project team.
  • Preparing the project executive summary report to keep track of key activities.
  • Establishing and maintaining a system for tracking critical quantities, documenting, and scheduling scenarios for claims or counterclaims.
  • Visiting client location in supporting role, from time to time, visit construction sites to liaison with site schedulers or contractors

Asst.Manager- Planning

Larsen and Toubro-Energy Hydrocarbon
Kakinada
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Company : Reliance Industries Limited
  • Project Scope: Construction Services of MEG Reclamation Facilities (CMEI Works), Gadimoga
  • Responsibilities for the above-mentioned job:
  • Preparation and updating of Project baseline schedule Level 3 & 4 Using Primavera (P6 Version 19.6Et Higher)
  • Analyzing and incorporating cost and resource for project in schedule using primavera
  • Designing of (Work Breakdown Structure) WBS and assigning of activity codes for Performing task.
  • Resources Histogram
  • Manpower Et Equipment Deployment
  • S- curves
  • Progress Measurement System
  • Preparation of Presentations for Weekly Et Monthly Meeting.
  • Reviewing and forecasting contractor work front availability and conducting continuity of work analysis, Material Et Resources Planning
  • Preparing and analyzing project progress through S-curve (Commodity and Progress percentage)
  • Submitting actual progress to client through Progress narrative report (Weekly Et Monthly) and Photographic report (Weekly Et Monthly)
  • Presenting progress reports on internal review meetings daily and weekly basis
  • Conducting regular schedule review meetings to understand logic and develop a true critical path for project, appropriate use of activity codes to develop layouts at different levels for project team
  • Preparing project executive summary report for keep in track of key activities
  • Maintaining manpower deployment for tracking crew wise production
  • Aiding invoice clearance by providing Contractual manpower data and Progress percentage on monthly basis
  • Keeping track of activities, deviated from actual scope
  • Analyzing engineering activities for all internal and external departments
  • Establishing and maintain system for tracking of critical quantities, documenting and schedule scenarios for claims or Counter claims
  • Visiting client location in supporting role, from time to time, visit construction sites to liaison with site schedulers or contractors
  • Led Planning , Material Management and Quantity Surveying team.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Sr. Manager Projects

Dee Ess Engineers India Projects Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Receiving Purchase order for EPC projects and Material Handling and Storage Systems
  • Conduct Internal and external project kick off meetings, submission of schedules in MS projects and Primavera P6
  • In case of any delay in release of payment, inputs, commercial clearances from customer, record delay and shift Zero date and Terminal date of project in line with delay
  • Managing overall operations under guidance of CEO and conducting periodical project review meetings for evaluation of project progress
  • Preparation and Submission of Cash Inflow and Outflow Statement for Management review monthly basis as per requirement
  • Preparation and Submission of Daily Progress report, Weekly Report and Monthly report to Client
  • Preparing reports to provide top management with regular feedback pertaining to progress
  • Liaison between client and all internal departments
  • Techno –Commercial co-ordination with client at appropriate time
  • Co-ordination with Sub Vendors/Subcontractors for Dispatch of materials and day to day activities as per schedule to Customer site
  • Responsible for Procurement of Items as per Project Requirement- Floating Enquiries, Negotiation, Purchase Orders and Close Out with Vendors.
  • Monitoring all site Construction activities on real time basis to ensure completion of project within time and cost parameters for effective resource deployment to maximize output
  • Ensuring timely availability of Men and Materials, at site for smooth execution of Site activities
  • Coordinates final ‘close-out’ by ensuring proper resolution of all outstanding issues
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Managed team of 5 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees

Lead Planning and Project Control Engineer

Towell Engineering Services LLC
Kuwait
09.2018 - 06.2021
  • AL Zour Refinery Piping Works- Unit 85 , 98 (Onshore) and 93- Offshore, KNPC/KIPIC
  • EPC Contractor : Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co and Eiffage GC Marine and SK Engineering Construction Co.., Ltd Joint Venture
  • Project Scope : Construction of Piping Works – (GRE/GRVE , CS and Pipe supports), Painting and Insulation works
  • Responsibilities for the above-mentioned jobs:
  • Preparation and updating of the project baseline schedule.
  • Analyzing and incorporating costs and resources for the project in the schedule using Primavera.
  • Designing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and assigning activity codes for performing tasks.
  • Resources Histogram
  • Manpower & Equipment Deployment
  • S- curves
  • Reviewing and forecasting contractor work front availability, and conducting continuity of work analysis, Material and Resources Planning.
  • Preparing and analyzing project progress through S-curve (commodity and progress percentage).
  • Submitting actual progress to the client through the Progress Narrative Report (Weekly and Monthly) and Photographic Report (Weekly and Monthly).
  • Presenting progress reports on internal review meetings on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Conducting regular schedule review meetings to understand the logic and develop a true critical path for the project, as well as the appropriate use of activity codes to develop layouts at different levels for the project team.
  • Preparing the project executive summary report to keep track of key activities.
  • Maintaining manpower deployment for tracking crew-wise production.
  • Aiding invoice clearance by providing contractual manpower data and progress percentage on a monthly basis.
  • Keeping track of activities deviated from the actual scope.
  • Analyzing engineering activities for all internal and external departments.
  • Establishing and maintaining a system for tracking critical quantities, documenting, and scheduling scenarios for claims or counterclaims.
  • Visiting the client location in a supporting role, from time to time, I visit construction sites to liaise with site schedulers or contractors.
  • Led planning, material management, and quantity surveying team.
  • Responsible for monthly billing to the client (item rate contract).
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to the schedule.
  • Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
  • Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys.
  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources, and presented results.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Planning Engineer

Zawawi Powertech Engineering LLC
Muscat
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Projects Handled
  • RAEC-03/2017 Construction of modification Et Rerouting of the existing connection points between RAECO & PDO
  • Surge Arrestor and UPS Replacement at PDO North and South Oman, Client : PDO
  • Upgrading SEEB Station and Adding 3rd and 4th Transformer at A'SALAM Grid Station : Client OETC
  • Adding 3rd and 4th 125 MVA Transformers 132/33 KV AT AL Bureimi Industrial GS and adding 3rd and 4th 125 MVA Transformers 132/33 KV at SFZ GS
  • Responsibilities for above mentioned jobs
  • Preparing the project completion schedule in Primavera P6, MS Projects, and other planning documents (like the progress S curve and manpower histogram).

  • Planning and scheduling, budgeting, cash flow analysis, site activity monitoring, and invoicing monitoring.
  • Recurrently monitoring the critical path and preparing schedule impact reports for project management.
  • Responsible for reviewing and monitoring the weekly and monthly reports, as well as periodic report submissions, two-week look-ahead, and three-month look-ahead program against the baseline program.
  • Proactively assessing progress, completion forecasts, and providing solutions to mitigate schedule delays or optimize project completion.
  • Monitoring the progress of each project on a daily basis, in compliance with the approved project schedule.
  • Forecasting the resource requirements based on the schedule and reporting additional resources based on the progress trend to management.
  • Responsible for managing and monitoring manpower and resource movement.
  • Responsible for planning effectively for the proper utilization of manpower and resources.
  • Interface with the site team and various departments to ensure the early completion of projects in compliance with the project schedule.
  • Coordinate with the engineering and procurement department regarding the interfacing of construction activities and material and equipment availability.
  • Highlight manpower/resource Idling
  • Monitor the vehicle/resource PM schedule and highlight the status on a weekly basis.

Planning Engineer

NBTC Group
Kuwait
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • LFHOD: Lower Fars Heavy Oil Development Project – Capacity – 60,000 BOPD, Kuwait Oil Company.
  • Value: Approx 150 Million USD
  • MGT: Manifold Ground Trunk Line Project - Gathering Centre 29 and 30.
  • Value: Approx 100 Million USD
  • Scope: Construction of Civil, Mechanical (Steel Structures, Equipment & Piping), Electrical & Instrumentation, Telecom works.
  • Responsibilities for above mentioned jobs:
  • Study and Formalize Contract agreement, Scope, terms and Conditions
  • Organize and conduct project kickoff meetings internally and with clients, submission of schedules, progress status reports, and MOMs.
  • Preparation and submission of Project L4 schedule in Primavera P6, in compliance with contract milestones for client approval.
  • To visit the site on a weekly basis for under-construction projects to lead the weekly progress review meeting with the consultant, contractor, and subcontractors.
  • To prepare the update, the project master schedule should be reviewed on a weekly basis to analyze the project bottlenecks and advise on necessary actions.
  • To review and monitor the weekly, monthly, and periodic report submissions, the 2-week look-ahead and 3-month look-ahead program against the baseline program.
  • To review and monitor the project's overall progress, especially for activities on the critical path and near critical path, the analysis techniques used are manpower histograms and S-Curve.
  • To review and monitor the overall resource deployment, material procurement, productivity of resources, and construction methodology to avoid future claims.
  • The analysis techniques used are S-Curve on Primavera P6.
  • To develop different reporting formats to analyze and control the project work progress.
  • Fixing and updating resource productivity norms.
  • Preparation of claims/counterclaims for the settlement of variations, and identifying risks to the project, and assisting the Project Manager/Site Manager in risk mitigation as a member of the risk review cell.
  • Coordinate the final 'close-out' by ensuring the proper resolution of all outstanding issues.

Planning Engineer

Gulf Asia Contracting Company LLC, Nasser Al.Hajri Corporation
RAS Tanura
12.2013 - 02.2016
  • SADARA Complex- Petrochemical Projects HD LDPE Train 3:
  • Company : SADARA Chemical Company
  • EPC : Maire Tecnimont Arabia Limited
  • Contract Value : 100 Million USD
  • Scope : Construction of Civil, Mechanical(Steel Structures, Equipments Et Piping) , Electrical Et Instrumentation , Telecom works
  • Responsibilities:
  • Study and Formalize Contract agreement, Scope, terms and Conditions
  • Organize and conduct project kickoff meetings internally and with clients, submission of schedules, progress status reports, and MOMs.
  • Preparation and submission of Project L4 schedule in Primavera P6, in compliance with contract milestones for client approval.
  • To visit the site on a weekly basis for under-construction projects and to lead the weekly progress review meeting with the consultant, contractor, and subcontractors.
  • Preparation and submission of daily progress reports, weekly reports, and monthly reports to the client.
  • To review and monitor the weekly and monthly reports, and periodic report submissions, a 2-week look ahead and a 3-month look ahead program against the baseline program.
  • Preparation and submission of the cash inflow and outflow statement for management review on a monthly basis, as per requirements.
  • Responsible for monitoring scheduled activities as per the approved project schedule.
  • Forecasting resource requirements based on the schedule and reporting additional resources based on the progress trend to the management.
  • Providing a monthly and weekly plan based on the construction feasibility to the construction manager/project manager under the guidance of the planning manager, and reporting the concerns to management and the client.
  • Finalize with client change order requests and new price proposals on receipt of RFQ, if any changes in the agreed contractual scope, quantities, etc.
  • Fixing and updating resource productivity norms.
  • Progress monitoring, approval of invoice, and final quantity closeout with the help of quantity surveyors.
  • Assisting the Project Manager and Planning Manager in drafting the letter correspondences.
  • Preparation of claims/counterclaims for the settlement of variations, identifying risks to the project, and assisting the Project Manager/Site Manager in risk mitigation as a member of the risk review cell.
  • Coordinate the final 'close-out' by ensuring the proper resolution of all outstanding issues.
  • Conducted site visits and record reviews to investigate violations of planning regulations and ordinances, and notified the proper authorities of findings.

Engineer- Contracts Management

Cethar Ltd
Trichy
09.2010 - 12.2013
  • Projects Handled:
  • 3 X 11 TPH WHRB at M/, MWe (CFBC) Captive Thermal Power Plant at M/s
  • X 25 MWe (CFBC) Captive Thermal Power Plant at M/s, 1x 16.05 MWe WHRB based Power Plant at M/s
  • All EPC Projects Cumulative Basic Contract Value : 80 Million USD
  • Responsibilities of above mentioned Jobs
  • Receiving (EPC) purchase orders for turnkey projects and conducting internal and external project kickoff meetings, as well as the submission of schedules in MS Project.
  • In case of any delay in the release of payment, inputs, or commercial clearances from the customer, record the delay and shift the zero date and terminal date of the project in line with the delay.
  • Responsible and timely submission of bank guarantees as per the format agreed upon in the contract.
  • Responsible for obtaining Letters of Credit from the client, as well as from issuing bank authorities, in liaison with the finance department.
  • Monitor and follow up on the progress of the project on a daily basis as per the project schedule.
  • Managing overall operations under the guidance of the Contracts Manager, and conducting periodical project review meetings for the evaluation of project progress.
  • Preparation and submission of the cash inflow and outflow statement for management review on a monthly basis, as per requirements.
  • Preparation and submission of daily progress reports, weekly reports, and monthly reports to the client.
  • Preparing reports to provide top management with regular feedback pertaining to progress.
  • Liaison between client and all internal departments
  • Techno-commercial coordination with the client at the appropriate time.
  • Liaison with the Procurement and Outsourcing department for awarding Purchase Orders and Sub-Contracts for the procurement of bought-out materials and steel structural fabrication.
  • Co-ordination with all internal departments, such as Engineering, Materials Management, Production, Quality, and Logistics, for the dispatch of materials and day-to-day activities as per schedule to the customer site.
  • Monitoring all site construction activities on a real-time basis to ensure the completion of the project within time and cost parameters for effective resource deployment to maximize output.
  • Ensuring timely availability of Men and Materials, at site for smooth execution of Site activities
  • Coordinate the final 'close-out' by ensuring the proper resolution of all outstanding issues.
  • Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects, risk management, and other important business metrics.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

JJ CET, Anna University
Chennai - Trichy
05.2010

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Project scheduling
  • Subcontractor management
  • Contract Administration and Management
  • Decision Making
  • Negotiating
  • Supply chain management includes logistics
  • Cost reduction strategies and cost control
  • Relationship building
  • Budget administration
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

English, Tamil and Hindi Intermediate

Accomplishments

  • I have accomplished and secured the Extension of Time and associated cost claims to the Tune of 1 Million Kwd which is 39% of Orginal Contract Value in my Last Piping Project at Towell Engineering,Kuwait.
  • I have Got Extension of Time and associated Cost Claims to the Tune of 18 Million USD which 32% of Original Contract Value in my First Civil and Mechanical Construction Project at KSA with Gulf Asia Contracting Company LLC. .
  • Supervised team of 54 staff members in absence of Project Manager
  • In DeeESS - I am Handling Projects Independently and achieved the Task in time and Budget (Cost Savings to Company)

Software

Primavera P6 , Microsoft Project

Timeline

Deputy Manager- Planning

Tecnimont Private Limited
06.2023 - Current

Asst.Manager- Planning

Larsen and Toubro-Energy Hydrocarbon
04.2022 - 05.2023

Sr. Manager Projects

Dee Ess Engineers India Projects Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 03.2022

Lead Planning and Project Control Engineer

Towell Engineering Services LLC
09.2018 - 06.2021

Planning Engineer

Zawawi Powertech Engineering LLC
06.2017 - 08.2018

Planning Engineer

NBTC Group
10.2016 - 04.2017

Planning Engineer

Gulf Asia Contracting Company LLC, Nasser Al.Hajri Corporation
12.2013 - 02.2016

Engineer- Contracts Management

Cethar Ltd
09.2010 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

JJ CET, Anna University

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