MS Project, Primavera P 6 – Version 82
Rekha B
Project Manager
Chennai,Tamilnadu
Summary
Driven Project Leader offering 14 years of project management and leadership performance. Plans and monitors projects to define scope and enforce adherence to timelines and project specifications. Adept at scheduling and risk management.
Skilled at team coaching and motivation. Proven success in meeting project deadlines, goals and objectives. Strengths in client management and problem-solving. Highly effective at managing multiple, concurrent projects. Adept at completing projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Expertise in assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification
5
5
Language
Work History
Senior Project Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
Chennai
10.2022 - Current
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Produced quality standards, checklists, report templates, and processes.
- Planned, executed, and controlled assigned projects, ensuring work performed complied with contractual requirements.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
- Met with client POC weekly to provide detailed project report and milestone updates.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Developed and trained junior team members by leveraging industry experience to achieve optimal project strategy.
- Set up and managed team meetings.
- Analyzed financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Senior Manager - Projects
CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd
Chennai, Kochi
04.2017 - 09.2022
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Collaborated with company leaders to support consistency and best practices.
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
- Reported on project scheduling activities and provided support to purchasing and logistic teams.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages, and cutting costs.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Negotiated with vendors on freight costs, cutting shipping prices.
- Performed complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve best pricing and terms.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Researched and identified potential new suppliers to increase vendor base.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
Assistant Manager - Planning
Concorde Group
Bangalore
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Reported on project scheduling activities and provided support to purchasing and logistic teams.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
Deputy Manager - Planning & Contracts
EMAS Engineers & Contractors
Chennai
12.2010 - 07.2015
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Analyzed new laws and regulations to identify required changes and proactively adjust systems.
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts.
- Maintained [Software] database for with contract, vendor and customer information.
- Worked closely with account team to identify areas to improve cash flow and leverage tools to improve cash flow from contracts.
- Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
- Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.
- Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
- Negotiated and administered leasing and service contracts.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Implemented innovative supply chain management strategies to streamline procurement process.
- Sourced and qualified bidders, obtained favorable pricing and finalized contracts.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
Engineer - Planning & Contracts
CCCL
Chennai
07.2009 - 11.2010
- Recorded daily events and activities in site diary to evaluate process and improve productivity.
- Ordered and tracked delivery of construction materials and supplies from vendors.
- Reduced risks by reviewing permits process to comply with regulations.
- Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Use ERP software to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documents.
- Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
- Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.
- Evaluated subcontractor bids to obtain best value for projects.
- Conducted site visits to gather information and data on project locations, infrastructures and conditions.
Education
Project Management Post Graduate Programme - Project & Contract Management
NICMAR
Pune, India 07.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Tirunelveli 08.2005 - 05.2009
Skills
Project planning
Accomplishments
Sl.No Project Description Year of completion Project Area in sft
1 Chennai Airport Expansion 2010 1,200,000
2 Dell, Hyderabad 2011 30,000
3 Colgate Palmolive, Tada, A.P 2012 40,000
4 CMC Hostel, Vellore. 2012 40,000
5 Ticel Bio park, Chennai 2013 400,000
6 Mahindra life spaces, Chennai. 2013 60,000
7 BHEL, Chennai. 2014 30,000
8 Wind rush Residential, Bangalore. 2015 120,000
9 Tech Turf, Residential, Bangalore 2015 130,000
10 Napa valley, Residential, Bangalore. 2016 200,000
11 Epitome, Residential, Bangalore 2016 90,000
12 Aster Med city, Sands Infra, Kochi 2017 210,000
13 Amazon - MAA 12 - ADCI, TRIL, Chennai. 2019 500,000
14 Pfizer Sangam, Chennai. 2020 300,000
15 PCA Motors, Chennai. 2020 40,000
16 Amazon - MAA 15 - ADCI, WTC, Chennai. 2021 650,000
17 Amazon - MAA 15 - ADCI, WTC, Chennai. 2022 40,000
18 Emirates, Chennai. 2022 10,000
19 Norton Lifelock, Chennai. Progress 105,000
Software
Stadd Pro, Auto Cad
Certification
ISO - QMS & Document Control
Timeline
Senior Project Lead
Cushman & Wakefield
10.2022 - Current
Senior Manager - Projects
CBRE South Asia Pvt Ltd
04.2017 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager - Planning
Concorde Group
08.2015 - 03.2017
Project Management Post Graduate Programme - Project & Contract Management
NICMAR
07.2011 - 04.2013
Deputy Manager - Planning & Contracts
EMAS Engineers & Contractors
12.2010 - 07.2015
Engineer - Planning & Contracts
CCCL
07.2009 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Government College of Engineering
08.2005 - 05.2009
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