Shivakumar Prabhakar
Corporate Real Estate Professional
Summary
- Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver.
- Brings18 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives.
- Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
- International exposure having reviewed and worked on industrial projects in Bangkok-Thailand, Shanghai – China, Sweden - Europe & US facilities as part of the property assessment auditing.
- Global Function (SME - Subject Matter Expert) Network key Team member & Specialist for Asia Pacific Division for Site Property Master Plan, Property-Assessment, Waste handling services, Photo Voltaic Project – Energy Conservation. Implemented Solar PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) – 4144mwh.
- Commercial Real Estate Project Management Professional with core strength in the areas of Construction Project Management, Facility Management, Interior Fit outs, HSE Site Management, Investment projects, Property asset management
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Business Owner
SIGHTOFLINE ( Gravity Thoughts )
12.2022 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Deputy General Manager- Projects
Bharatiya City
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Work within the Product group managing a team of architects, designers, logistics leads, and construction leads, to ensure that the projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Fostered and promoted cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.
- Applied creative reasoning and logic to resolve complex and specialized managerial issues and develop sound solutions.
- Handle multiple projects at a time in various stages of development but not limited to due diligence, bidding, contract management, people management, etc
- Substantial involvement during Due Diligence and Layout to understand lease terms, develop estimates and initial budget, and secure necessary approvals
- Substantial involvement during Documentation and Pre-construction/Bidding to secure access agreements, finalize budget, award contracts, and release construction
- Substantial involvement during Construction, Staging and Closeout to ensure construction completion and finalize invoicing
- Generate and continuously maintain reporting data for respective projects, reporting to upper management as necessary
- Informed VP of unusual matters of significance and launched corrective action plan.
- Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
- Enacted contingency plans, escalated and directed system problems and issues and participated in post-mortem analysis to provide input for process improvements.
- Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
- Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve customer service and satisfaction.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas of improvement and develop solutions.
- Collaborated with other departments to establish productive and timely completion of projects.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reviewed performance results to target and take corrective measures with authorization and escalation.
Senior Development Project Manager
Wework India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Manage and oversee all trades for successful design and build-outs of new spaces throughout the India region
- Work within the Product group managing a team of architects, designers, logistics leads, and construction leads, to ensure that the projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Responsible for the project from the moment the space has been identified through the opening and handoff to facilities
- Keep the team focuses on the task
- Handle multiple projects at a time in various stages of development but not limited to due diligence, bidding, contract management, people management, etc
- Substantial involvement during Due Diligence and Layout to understand lease terms, develop estimates and initial budget, and secure necessary approvals
- Substantial involvement during Documentation and Pre-construction/Bidding to secure access agreements, finalize budget, award contracts, and release construction
- Substantial involvement during Construction, Staging and Closeout to ensure construction completion and finalize invoicing
- Generate and continuously maintain reporting data for respective projects, reporting to upper management as necessary
- Work across the department to roll out new initiatives and meeting targets.
Design & Build Manager
Giridhanva School
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Playing a key part in the success of a School Building Project, Supporting, understanding and advising the school management as to the requirements in the development of a building design
- Manage all the processes in relation to producing a set of drawings that a building can be built from
- Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Project Manager – Real Estate
Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd
09.2006 - 04.2018
- Was accountable for handling and operating Real Estate and Facility Management services, inclusive of financial business plan across 600,000 Sft office areas, 135 acres of collective industrial sites, and regional sales offices
- Executed a total investment Capex of USD 40 M (2.7 BINR) in India in 2012-14 including both Long term maintenance and New Investment projects
- Remarkable project includes expansion of Group Trucks assembly building to a total built-up area of 90,000 Sqm and other connected industrial and facility requirements in Hosakote, India
- Create, manage and follow-up the operational annual budgets of USD 1.4M (80 MINR) for Property and Facility management services
- Executed lease and interior fit-outs for 350,000 Sft office space in multiple locations as per business demand
- Executed 3.5 Kms long test track construction for new and prototype truck engine testing and development
- Project delivered within 11 months (in Feb 2012) and within the approved investment frame of USD 1.8M (121 MINR) Volvo test track was been correlated with Hällered Proving Ground in Sweden and La Valbonne track in Lyon, test run according to Global test methods
- HOP caters to Volvo Group Asian verification needs
- Executed state of the art “Customer Centre”, housing customer lounge, training facility with demo workshop, testing facility, practical class rooms, office, grand stand (stadium) with demo area catering to mega grand customer events associated to product launch
- Project delivered in 15 months' time frame (in Dec 2008) and within the approved investment frame of USD 1.8M (121 MINR) as per European standards in reference to the Eskilstuna, Sweden
- Implemented Volvo Group Real Estate's best practices and global processes for Real estate in Hosakote.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Engineer Facilities & EHS
Tyco Electronics India Pvt Ltd
08.2004 - 09.2006
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Entrusted with planning, executing, and coordinating industrial developments & facility management for five locations in Bangalore
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Coordinate for a total investment Capex of USD 12M (0.75 BINR) in Tyco industrial campus, plot no.24 & 25, Executed lease and interior fit-outs for 50,000 Sft office space (NSD, IPS) as per business demand during 2005-06
- Participated and contributed to the Implementation of ISO 14001: 2004 (EHS / EMS) Standards & OHSAS 18001: 2002.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
UNIVERSITY VISVESWARAIAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Executive of General Management Program - undefined
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
- International exposure having reviewed and worked on industrial projects in Bangkok-Thailand, Shanghai - China, Sweden - Europe & US facilities as part of the property assessment auditing
- Global Function (SME - Subject Matter Expert) Network key Team member & Specialist for Asia Pacific Division for Site Property Master Plan, Property-Assessment, Waste handling services, Photo Voltaic Project - Energy Conservation
- Implemented Solar PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) - 4144mwh, will potentially reduce Volvo's carbon dioxide emission by 3,380 tons per annum
- Manage and oversee all trades of Interior design and buildouts of new spaces throughout the India region
- Winner Volvo Group Environment Award 2015, “Water Conservation, ground water rejuvenation and water savings in a region under severe water stress- Hosakote, Bangalore, India”
- Winner Volvo Group Health & Safety Award 2014, “Driving Safety Culture for Zero Accidents (Zero LTAR) - Hosakote Industrial Transformation”
- Country Property Manager (Acting Role - Jan to July 2017), was leading the team for pan India operations
- Winner Model preparation among the contest for advanced civil engineering construction technique organized by Bangalore University, article on this was published in a popular newspaper daily” Udayavani “dated 19th June 2003
- News in Business Line on Solar project implementation - https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/volvo-india-signs-up-with-cleanmax-solar-for-power-supply/article62334466.ece
Affiliations
- CSR - “Nammahalli Project” Core team member, Technical leader for all infrastructure associated CSR projects since 2009.
- Leadership development and training program “Exploration of Emerging Leaders Program “in May 2014- Feb 2015.
- Participated in the “Property Assessment “process training in Shanghai, China in July 2014.
- Crisis Coordinator- Hoskote Site Crisis Management since June 2016.
- Member of PMI, Bangalore Chapter.
- Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Business Owner
SIGHTOFLINE ( Gravity Thoughts )
12.2022 - Current
Deputy General Manager- Projects
Bharatiya City
07.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Development Project Manager
Wework India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2019 - 02.2021
Design & Build Manager
Giridhanva School
04.2018 - 03.2019
Project Manager – Real Estate
Volvo Group India Pvt. Ltd
09.2006 - 04.2018
Engineer Facilities & EHS
Tyco Electronics India Pvt Ltd
08.2004 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
UNIVERSITY VISVESWARAIAH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Executive of General Management Program - undefined
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
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