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Syed Mehdi Abbas

Syed Mehdi Abbas

Summary

Result-oriented professional, offering nearly 15+ years of experience in Detailing, Interior Fit-outs in retail Fit-outs Proven track record as Project Manager - Fit Out, and have taken full responsibility for technical requirements, materials selection and valuation, planning and implementation of drawings & details, documentation and authority approvals follow-up Front-led & delivered fast track projects from both client as well as project mgmt. consulting side. Skilled in heading fit-out projects involving project management, contract administration & resource planning Expertise in fit-outs, detailing & creating comprehensive architectural built environment, plans, layouts, working drawings, construction details to ensure execution of projects within time & budgeted parameters Extensive project management; delivering projects in compliance with schedules & budget by maintaining strong relations between client, contractor & staff Effectively presided over attending project review meetings, management committee and coordination meetings, worked for client management and relationship development during & after the project, monitored & reported both internally & externally on financial and project progress Expertise in providing advice on resolution of critical site issues; skilled to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively Highly skilled in collaborating at with Clients/Consultants/ Vendors /Sub-Contractors/ Architects/Government and Ministries for obtaining necessary clearances / approvals & for successful execution of projects

Overview

5
Languages
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Big Basket

Manager
04.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Project planning, Vendor mapping, scheduling and execution as per quality, time & cost guidelines
  • Worked on new projects by coordinating with the Real estate team, Design team, preparing a cost-effective CAPEX & OPEX.
  • Procurement of all the Fixed assets, MCIP assets & consumable for new setup of Operation by managing cost effective and quality.
  • After completion of new setup handing over to operations team post audit.
  • After FAR update doing Asset barcoding which will help for tracking the records & Audits.
  • Timely processing for the Invoice for vendor payments.

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd

Area Project Manager
12.2022 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Handling Multiple brands in Bengaluru & Andhra Pradesh Region
  • New stores, renovation, take off stores and Repair & maintenance work for coco stores.
  • Coordination with RBD team for property technical supports and Landlord scope of works.
  • Capex preparation all type of format stores along with planning team Coordination with Architect/In-House planning team for drawings & Boq
  • Develop the new vendors for Architect, Civil & interior, HVAC, Fixtures & Maintenance.
  • Coordinate with Procurement team and allocate the vendors for each project
  • Weekly Review with RBD Team & Brand team for site updates, Challenges, handover dates
  • Based on project budget sheet process the Po by coordinating with project commercial team Monitoring the budgeted expenses and actual expenses for Projects.
  • Preparing the project budget Sheet.
  • Day to day tracking the schedule activity with action plan of the project with respective team members and vendors.
  • Monitoring execution store material specification, Fire/safety & quality of finishes
  • Maintaining and review the execution tracker, Snag list tracker, R & M tracker with team members. Completing the store fitout with in the given timeline/standard specification/Quality and free rent period.
  • Handover the store to VM & Brand team
  • Provide the handover documents to VM & Brand team (Vendor contact details, Asset list, NSO Check list, Snag list, Warranty certificate, GFC, VM elevation)
  • Maintaining all stores complete datails to company server folder for future reference.
  • Coordinating with the brand team for the maintenance of the store for smooth operation. Project MIS, Asset tracking, PO, Bill processing, Payment Track, Vendor coordination, Work completion report
  • Brands: Louie Philip, Vanhuesen, Allen Solly, Peter England, Simon Carter, American Eagle, Forever21.

Titan Company Ltd.

Associate Manager
01.2012 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Received Moment of Fame award multiple times
  • Administered and handed over around 300 Retail projects considering cost time and quality in the last 10 years across South India.
  • Performed the renovation of Eyeplus & World of Titan stores in commercial street Bengaluru in a short span.
  • Renovated 3 Eyeplus stores ahead of the schedule due to this brand got more sales days than planned.
  • Negotiated with vendors for disposing the existing assets during renovations for Tanishq Brand and witnessed; generated revenue worth INR 30 lakhs.
  • Successfully renovated one of the watches stores in in 10 days' time.
  • Nominated for Dream Team Project for contribution towards cash from trash.
  • Brands: World of Titan, Fastrack, Helios, MIA, Tanishq, Eye+ Montblanc, and Taneira

Mantri Developers

Executive Execution
11.2010 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Administered interior design projects at Mantri's residential apartments sites - Mantri Espana Project, Bengaluru and managed client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination.
  • Reported on project progress and communicated relevant information to superiors; tracked / resolved critical issues to minimize project risk factors.
  • Identified resources required, assigned responsibilities and coordinated project staff directly and indirectly to ensure successful completion of the project.

Mehboob Furnishing LLC

Projects Executive
01.2007 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Managed sites for production, procurement, projects activities and installation process; administered design & engineering department, project cost estimation and budgeting process.
  • Supervised functions related to raw material control, selection and evaluation for smooth flow of production and installation process.
  • Tracked project deliveries using project management tools.

Education

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP)
01.2022

University Overview

Credential ID 3231581

Indian Institute of Management (IIM)

Executive MBA from Business Management
01.2022

University Overview

IDEA Institute

Diploma from Interior Designing
01.2005

University Overview

Bangalore University

BCA
01.2004

University Overview

Skills

Detailing

Interior Fit-outs

Project Management

Team leadership

Decision-making

Time management

Project management

Personal Information

Personal Information
  • Passport Number: L 6308408
  • Date of Birth: 01/31/82

Timeline

Manager
Big Basket
04.2025 - Current
Area Project Manager
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd
12.2022 - 04.2025
Associate Manager
Titan Company Ltd.
01.2012 - 12.2021
Executive Execution
Mantri Developers
11.2010 - 12.2011
Projects Executive
Mehboob Furnishing LLC
01.2007 - 08.2010
Bangalore University
BCA
IDEA Institute
Diploma from Interior Designing
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Executive MBA from Business Management
Project Management Institute
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Syed Mehdi Abbas