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Ajith Mathew Pothew

Ajith Mathew Pothew

Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Proficient Project Engineer with 15 years of experience driving over 50 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Project Engineer

Concorde-Corodex Group
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
07.2017 - Current
  • Completed construction goals safely on budget and to desired deadline.
  • Reviewed designs, plans and reports to ensure constant compliance with project specifications.
  • Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage deadlines.
  • Reduced costs by allocating site resources and subcontractors for strict budget controls.
  • Assessed costs of labour and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
  • Crafted project documentation including work order cards, method statements, construction plans and risk assessments.
  • Supervised and inspected work of [Number]+ contractors across construction sites.
  • Followed established organisational processes for work and task completion.
  • Monitored and escalated project risks reducing effects on project deliverables.
  • Visited sites to check project progress and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Used different troubleshooting strategies to locate and diagnose system faults.
  • Coordinated project resources, goals and activities, facilitating successful closure and handover.
  • Executed quality assurance activities, checking project results against client requirements.

Project Coordinator

Zener fire & Security
Dubai, UAE
01.2012 - 02.2017
  • Maximised communication and transparency between clients, internal departments and stakeholders.
  • Enhanced project transparency and accountability with rigorous evaluation and record-keeping.
  • Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows to suit.
  • Created reference documentation for managing projects and preparing user manuals.
  • Directed resources and activities towards achieving client requirements.
  • Studied completed projects to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
  • Implemented change control processes, minimising scope creep and cost overruns.
  • Communicated project progress and challenges to stakeholders for decision-making purposes.
  • Reviewed project documents and highlighted discrepancies and errors for correction.
  • Presented proposed solutions to stakeholders and governance teams for approval.
  • Applied project management methodologies to drive and deliver projects.
  • Drafted financial budgets and secured funding for proposed activities.
  • Collaborated with project teams in gathering user requirements and developing project plans.

Site Engineer

Suwaidi Engineering Group
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2008 - 12.2011
  • Reviewed construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.
  • Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
  • Onboarded and inspected work of subcontractors to drive quality and performance.
  • Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
  • Minimised project risks, conducting structural monitoring to ensure maximum safety and stability.
  • Communicated with clients and client representatives, attending regular meetings to update on progress.
  • Liaised with local authority to confirm compliance with local constructions and regulations throughout project cycle.

Site Engineer

Blue star Air conditions
Kollam, India
06.2007 - 02.2008
  • Reviewed construction plans and financial projections, verifying project scope accuracy and feasibility.
  • Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and associated documents.
  • Documented daily progress, incidents and issue resolutions for accurate site records.
  • Oversaw Quality Control (QC) for construction teams, delivering results in line with project specifications.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Njanjappa Institute of Technology
India
04.2004 - 04.2007

Diploma of Education - Fire & Safety Engineering

Technical Schools
India
05.2007 - 12.2007

Diploma - Project Planning Management

CADD CENTER
India
11.2012 - 12.2012

Skills

  • Project estimation
  • AutoCAD knowledge
  • Writing Requests For Information (RFI)
  • Subcontracting management
  • Quality inspections
  • Data gathering and review
  • Contract negotiation

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Fluent
German
Beginner

Timeline

Project Engineer

Concorde-Corodex Group
07.2017 - Current

Diploma - Project Planning Management

CADD CENTER
11.2012 - 12.2012

Project Coordinator

Zener fire & Security
01.2012 - 02.2017

Site Engineer

Suwaidi Engineering Group
04.2008 - 12.2011

Site Engineer

Blue star Air conditions
06.2007 - 02.2008

Diploma of Education - Fire & Safety Engineering

Technical Schools
05.2007 - 12.2007

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Njanjappa Institute of Technology
04.2004 - 04.2007
Ajith Mathew Pothew