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Sachithanandhan R Assistant Project Manager

Sachithanandhan R Assistant Project Manager

Chennai

Summary

Results-driven Assistant Project Manager with over 11 years of experience leading industrial manufacturing plant and warehouse greenfield and brownfield projects, as well as overseeing maintenance operations with a strong focus on quality, cost efficiency, and timely execution. Skilled in strategic planning, multitasking, and optimizing construction methodologies to enhance project outcomes and profitability. Proven ability to recruit and manage top-tier subcontractors while fostering seamless collaboration among civil suppliers, engineers, and trade professionals. With a client-centric approach and strong stakeholder management skills, I excel in delivering high-quality projects that align with business objectives and industry standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Lead Engineer - Automotive ME

Expleo Solutions India
Chennai
01.2024 - Current

Client Name: PT Daimler Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Plant is based in Indonesia. The factory is spread out over 38 acres.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Coordinated with clients and design consultants.
  • Ensured that work followed the architect's technical specifications and BOQ.
  • Coordinated with process teams for brownfield projects and relocation plants (Mainline, Paint booth, etc.).
  • Coordinated with utility teams for greenfield projects (STP, WWTP, fire water tank, etc.).
  • Managed the facilities team for the office and parking infrastructure.
  • Prepared DPRs, budget proposals, and progress presentations.

Civil Manager

Tata Projects Limited
Secunderabad
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Client Name: Indo-Space Industrial and Logistics Warehouse Park in Chennai. The warehouse park is spread out over 50 acres.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The warehouse park is spread out over 50 acres.
  • Coordination with the client and the tenant.
  • Ensuring that work will be conducted based on tenant SOP.
  • Supervise the work of the workers, and manage to express the daily progress report.
  • Preparing DLR, DPR, WPR, MPR, and progress photos presentation.
  • Preparing the safety and quality MIS and sharing it with the vendor.
  • Coordination with the procurement team for budget approval.
  • Preparing the project's overall schedule.
  • Update and track the MSP schedule.
  • Raising indents for construction materials with quantity.
  • Project completion on time and proper handing over to the Client FM team/end user.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design, development requirements, and special material requirements.
  • Drafted technical write-ups of past projects for proposals and projects.
  • Implemented procedures designed to ensure that all Civil Engineering Projects are completed safely while meeting applicable standards.
  • Advocated for customer-centric engineering approaches, leading to an increase in customer satisfaction ratings for product designs.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments for engineering projects, implementing mitigation strategies that reduced project risks.
  • Performed quality assurance reviews of all completed civil engineering projects before release.
  • Established and maintained quality assurance protocols, significantly reducing defect rates and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Supervised the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure, per safety regulations.
  • Provided technical support to field personnel during the implementation of civil engineering projects.
  • Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups, and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
  • Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
  • Inspected bridge foundations, pier forming, re-steel placement, formwork, and concrete deck construction.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews and provided mentorship to engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
  • Achieved cost savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

Project Engineer

Knight Frank India Pvt Limited
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Client Name: OLA Electric Mobility is an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer based in Bangalore. Its manufacturing plant is based in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, and is spread out over 500 acres. The company claims it will be the largest fully automated two-wheeler factory in the world, with an annual production capacity of 10 million units.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control
  • Execution of site work as per the plan and specification of the drawing.
  • Inspection of the site to monitor progress, managing direct operations, and maintenance activities on the project site.
  • Checking the safety of workers and others at the site.
  • Maintaining quality documents, and following all test reports and registers, project planning schedule review.
  • Preparing the design mix review and approval for the client.
  • Execution of site work as per the plan and specification of the drawing.
  • Inspection of the site to monitor progress, manage direct operations, and check the safety of workers and others at the site.
  • Supervise the work of the workers, and manage to express the daily progress report.
  • Preparing DLR, DPR
  • Preparing monthly reconciliation statements for all major material and client bill quantities vs. subcontractor bill quantities.
  • Maintaining joint measurement records to avoid client billing issues.
  • Maintaining the hindrance register with evidence to obtain an extension of time (EOT) from the client.
  • PEB (Pre-Engineering Building):
  • Checking martial inspection reports, along with shop drawings, for correct dimensions and specifications.
  • Site inspection to ensure that work is conducted according to the specifications and GFC drawings.
  • Ensuring all primary and secondary structures are properly erected with proper safety height work protocols.
  • Ensuring all the roofing and wall cladding work is executed according to specifications and with approved drawings.
  • Reviewing method statements and approving checklists for each stage of work.
  • Issuing an NCR (nonconformance report) that is against quality standards.
  • Ensuring all the erection work has been executed according to the safety and quality plan, which is reviewed and approved.
  • Ensure all snags are addressed, and no leakages are occurring in roofs and walls.

Project Engineer

JLL Property Consultants India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Client Name: CCI / Logistics and Industrial Park Warehouses Project.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Taking direction from the project manager and getting work executed accordingly.
  • Leading and controlling the site team, engineers, foremen, and supervisors to get optimum output from resources.
  • Keeping control of time, scheduling, and quality of work.
  • Review the schedule weekly and monthly.
  • Review of drawings and specifications to monitor progress, and ensure compliance with the plan and schedule.
  • Coordination with clients and consultants.
  • Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control.
  • Preparing the design mix review and approval for the client.
  • Execution of site work as per the planned specifications of the drawing.
  • Inspection of the site to monitor progress, managing direct operations, and maintenance activities on the project site.
  • Preparing and maintaining the drawing register, and controlling superseded drawings.
  • Coordinate with the client and planning team to ensure the execution of work according to the BOQ, drawings, and tender technical specifications.
  • Supervise the work of the workers, and manage to express the daily progress report.
  • Preparing monthly reconciliation statements for all major material, client bill quantity, and subcontractor bill quantity

Surveyor

CORRIVAL CORPORATE SERVICES PVT LTD
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Client Name: Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a greenfield project.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Execution of site work as per the plan and specification of the drawing.
  • Inspection of the site to monitor progress, managing direct operations, and maintenance activities on the project site.
  • Checking the safety of workers and others at the site
  • Maintaining quality documents, and following all test reports and registers, project planning schedule review.
  • Maintaining quality standards for all structural work.
  • Supervise the work of the workers, and manage to express the daily progress report.
  • Preparing and maintaining the drawing register, and controlling superseded drawings.

Site Engineer

S. Subramanian Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
05.2015 - 08.2018

Client Name:

1. Daimler India Commercial Vehicle (P) Ltd, Chennai.

2. Either Motors Ltd., Royal Enfield, Sipco Industrial, Chennai.

3. TVS Uppspana Pvt. Ltd. Chennai

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Check the layout and measurements to ensure conformance to the plan and specifications before the execution of the work.
  • Analyze the structural and architectural drawings, then execute the work as per requirements.
  • Preparing sub-contractor bills, such as barb ending, shuttering, and masonry works.
  • Managing the subcontract and its progress at the site.
  • Supervise and monitor the site activities through a supervisor, monitoring the work of any subcontractors to complete the work as per client satisfaction.
  • Staying in contact with vendors, suppliers, and clients to build strong business relationships, which helps in generating additional project work.
  • Monitoring workers' behavior closely while executing their daily work and educating them until they meet the required specifications and quality of work.

Junior Engineer

SSM Builders & Promoters
Chennai
05.2013 - 01.2015

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Analyze the structural and architectural drawings, then execute the work as per requirements.
  • Preparing subcontractor bills, such as barb ending and shuttering work.
  • Monitoring workers' behavior closely while they execute their daily work and educating them until they meet the required specifications and quality of work.
  • Managing the subcontract and its progress at the site.
  • Check the layout and measurements to ensure conformance to the plan and specifications before the execution of the work.
  • Supervise and monitor the site activities through the supervisor, monitoring the work of any subcontractors to complete the work as per customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors for projects.
  • Provided financial support by preparing invoices and estimates for projects.
  • Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

AKT Engineering College & Technology
Kallakurchi
01.2013

HSC State Board -

Government Higher Secondary School Ariyalur
Ariyalur
01.2009

Skills

  • Project planning and execution, construction and site management,
  • Cost control and budgeting,
  • Stakeholder and vendor coordination,
  • Risk and compliance management,
  • Process optimization and quality assurance,
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Meeting coordination
  • Technical planning
  • Schedule coordination
  • Resource utilization planning
  • Project scheduling
  • Project monitoring
  • Root-cause analysis
  • Lean management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Project management

Certification

Certificate course Completion in Construction Project Management issued by Coursera.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the details mentioned above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Languages

  • Tamil
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Telugu

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Z7571433
  • Date of Birth: 01/05/92
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

Bold mind certificate issue by Expleo

Timeline

Associate Lead Engineer - Automotive ME

Expleo Solutions India
01.2024 - Current

Civil Manager

Tata Projects Limited
04.2022 - 12.2023

Project Engineer

Knight Frank India Pvt Limited
04.2021 - 04.2022

Project Engineer

JLL Property Consultants India Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 06.2020

Surveyor

CORRIVAL CORPORATE SERVICES PVT LTD
09.2018 - 04.2019

Site Engineer

S. Subramanian Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd.
05.2015 - 08.2018

Junior Engineer

SSM Builders & Promoters
05.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Civil Engineering -

AKT Engineering College & Technology

HSC State Board -

Government Higher Secondary School Ariyalur
Sachithanandhan R Assistant Project Manager