Gopinath Nandakumar
duabi,UAE
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and leadership, adept at maintaining composure under pressure. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and public speaking abilities, fostering effective team building and collaboration. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Sr. Manager Projects (Substations)
National Contracting Company Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2025
- Major Project Handled
- DEWA Contract PO. 3761900018- Construction, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of LAYAN 132/11kV Substation and Associated Works.
- DEWA Contract PO. 3091800048- Construction, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of FAYROAD 132/11kV Substation and Associated Works
- DEWA Contract PO. 3091800068, 3091800028 & 3091900019 - Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 132kV Cable Laying works for Tulip Street, Mush – Umm Ramool & Canal Garden 132kV/11kV Substation and associated works.
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Defines comprehensive project management requirements, ensuring that project designs, procurement, and construction process align with plant functionality, performance, cost-efficiency and quality Planning, execution, and monitoring of both long term and short-term project which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.
- Provide strategic oversight of multidisciplinary functions including in-house engineering, procurement, construction, and administration, ensuring cohesive execution and timely delivery.
- Excellence in conducting and attending contract negotiation-award meeting, pre-bid meeting.
- Develop detailed project budgets, accurately estimating labor, materials, and construction costs to support financial planning and resource allocation.
- Maintain vigilant oversight of project expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance while safeguarding quality, safety, and operational standards.
- Partner with EHS teams to rigorously enforce safety protocols, cultivating a culture of compliance and proactive risk mitigation across project site.
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination and effective collaboration among internal teams and departments, leveraging leadership, time management, and delegation skills to drive operational efficiency.
- Continuously monitor project progress, analyze variances, and implement timely corrective actions to ensure successful and on-schedule project completion per scheduled.
- Guide employee development initiatives by providing performance guidance, implementing improvement plans, and recommending policies, procedures, and methods to enhance team effectiveness and accountability.
Sr. Project Manager (Substation & UG Cables)
Emirates Electrical Engineering
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Major Project Handled
- DEWA Contract PO. 3091800029 - Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of 132KV Cable Laying works for MRNAHRBR, TLCM, SEYAHIST, JEYAD& KERANOLA 132kV/11kV Substation and associated works.
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Establish detailed project management requirements, aligning design, procurement, and construction activities with plant performance goals, cost-efficiency, and quality standards.
- Lead the complete project lifecycle, including planning, execution, progress monitoring, and final delivery, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
- Prepare comprehensive project schedules to drive smooth execution, regularly tracking progress and providing timeline forecasts and status reports to stakeholders.
- Facilitate coordination among design, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues to maintain alignment with project objectives.
- Ensure project execution meets the highest quality standards by proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to avoid delays.
- Develop and manage project budgets, including accurate estimates of labor, materials, and construction costs.
- Liaise with DEWA for technical discussions, securing approvals, and participating in progress reviews.
- Oversee subcontractors on-site to ensure compliance with project specifications, local codes, HSE regulations, and correct installation methods.
- Continuously monitor project progress and make timely adjustments to keep the project on schedule and within scope.
Project Manager (SS & UG Cables)
GECO M&E LTD CO
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Major Project’s handled:
- 132/11kV SS – Al Zhaia City Centre-Sharjah (Client: - Majid Al Futtaim)
- SPD/0.13/0046806 –Supply and installation of 132kV, ICX800 Sqmm Power cable & Fiber optic cable to connectivity to 132kv Substation at Abu Shagara, Al Khan & Muweleah (SEWA, UAE)
- SEWA Contract No. MCC/0/14/0047897 – Fiber optic cable network expansion -2 project. (SEWA, Sharjah, UAE) 400kms of cable laying and related works.
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Defines project management requirements, ensuring that project designs, procurement, and construction meet standards for plant functionality, performance, cost and quality Planning, implementation, and tracking of a long term and short-term project which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.
- Project Execution according to the project plan.
- Authorities coordination to support NOC team.
- Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
- Negotiating with Sub-Contractor and business associates to finalize the work orders.
- Co-ordination with Consultant/SEWA approval, technical discussion and progress review.
- Progress monitoring and make necessary adjustment to ensure the successful completion of project as per scheduled.
- Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards Plans, assigns, and manages schedule for all project management work.
- Regular follow up QA/QC and HSE and conducting HSE Awareness program at site
Project Manager (UG Cables)
GULF JYOTI INTERNATION LLC
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Defines project management requirements, ensuring that project designs, procurement, and construction meet standards for plant functionality, performance, cost and quality Planning, implementation, and tracking of a long term and short-term project which has a beginning, an end and specified deliverables.
- Involving in tender preparation of 132kV Cabling works DEWA tender no.2131400023, 2131400025, 2131400033, 2131500084,2131400001 and 03 and 132kV cable works at TUNISA STEG No. 2013 E 4036.
- Preparation of Detailed BOQ and construction costing.
- Estimates resources needed, duration and cost of efforts for all development and project support functions. Reduces project schedules, expedites critical paths and preemptively removes issues that delay project execution.
- Contract qualified consultants to work on the project as appropriate, if required depend upon the volume of projects.
- Monitor the progress of the project and adjust as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
- Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards Plans, assigns, and manages schedule for all project management work.
- Guides employee improvement, and disciplines employees, recommending development procedures, methods and policies as needed.
Resident Engineer (UG Cables & SS)
MOTT MACDONALD LTD
07.2008 - 03.2014
- Major Project’s handled:
- N-5629 Power supply to Fujairah Industries- 400/132kV Grid Station at Fujairah City, 33 and 132kV Cable works for TRANSCO.
- New 132/33kV Substations at Sudah Port (Lot 1 B), 33 and 132kV Cables works for TRANSCO/FEWA.
- N-6734/N-6303 132kV OHL Fujairah – Dibba -Fujairah – Tawyeen Lot 1, 2 & 3, 132 cable works at Qidfa Substation for TRANSCO.
- New 132/33kV Substation at Al Hayl Industrial in Fujairah (Lot 1C) 33 and 132kV Cable works for TRANSCO.
- D-102834 Construction of 11kV Distribution network, and associated HV equipment’s including back up generator’s for new presidential palace project in RAS AL AKHDAR and replacement of W42 Switching station works for ADDC, UAE.
- N-8033, 132/33kV Substation at KALBA, 132kV Cable works for TRANSCO.
- N-7097 LOT 2 – 132kV Cable works between Shuweihat to Sir Baniyas Island, TRANSCO.
- N-7133- New 132/11kV Substation at Sir Baniyas Island, TRANSCO.
- N-5072, LOT 2 - 132kV Cabling Works for Saddiyat Island Power Distribution works for TRANSCO.
- 132/33kV Substation in Khor Khwair for 33 and 132kV Cable works, TRANSCO.
- Major areas of work involved are:
- Design review of MV, HV and EHV cable detailed route drawing, schematic bonding diagram, cable cross section drawing, joint and termination drawing, Current carrying calculation, cable pulling calculation, cable trench cross section drawing, HDD cross section drawing, Type Test procedure, Factory acceptance test procedure, site acceptance test procedure, testing and commissioning test procedure, and as built drawings.
- Review and approval of method statements of various works like EHV cable and FOC installation, CBS and FTB installation, excavation and backfilling, road crossing, HDD, existing cable crossing and cable laying in water logged area, trough erection, jointing and termination works.
- Similarly involved site supervision of UG and Submarine cable installation, civil works, FAT inspection, Joints, termination and link box installation, testing and commissioning of EHV cables up to 220kV. Attending weekly, monthly meeting, coordination with client and other utilities engineers and Monitoring project with project scheduling, Lead the technical resolution of site/construction of cable related issue, HSE, approval of invoice as per work progress at site, preparing monthly reports, snag lists.
Construction Manager (UG Cables)
SIEMENS LTD, DOHA, QATAR.
03.2005 - 06.2008
- Major Project’s handled:
- GTC/5/2004 – Supply and installation of 66/132/220kV Underground Cables - Qatar Transmission system Expansion- Phase system expansion –Phase VI, Part 1 for Qat ar General Electricity & Water Corporation (KHARAMAA, Qatar).
- GTC/123/2006- Qatar Transmission system Expansion- Phase system expansion –Phase VII, Package 2, 3 & 4 for Qatar General Electricity & Water corporation (KHARAMA A, Qatar).
- GTC/142/2006 – Qatar power transmission system Phase VIII- EHV Cables (KHARAMAA, Qatar).
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed route surveys, designed and finalized cable routes within Saudi Electricity corridors, ensuring compliance with existing utility networks and service constraints.
- Coordination with various government authorities to obtain required approvals and documentation for route finalization and project execution
- To compile the all data schedule related to the materials to be installed at site and submit the same for the client submission and approval.
- Deputation of manpower as per the site requirements and project requirement.
- Ensuring that the quality and safety standards are adhered to at the sites.
- Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
- Negotiated and finalized work orders with subcontractors and vendors, including price negotiations, amendments, and procurement based on site needs
- Direct Supervision of Civil Activities such as Trench Excavation, Dune sand filling, RC construction, Cable Laying, Concrete Tile placement, back filling and Rock marker installation works.
- Co-ordination with testing team for Site Electrical, HV Test & Commissioning.
- Preparation and submission of AS BUILT drawing, Qty Variation Statement & NOSP documents.
Senior Project Engineer (UG Cables SS)
MOHAMMED AL-OJAIMI EST, Riyadh, KSA
05.1998 - 10.2005
- Major Project’s handled:
- Electrification of new area at Wadi Laban in Riyadh to lay 13.8kV cable approximately 220kms under Supervision of Saudi Electricity Company Central Region, Riyadh, K.S.A.
- Reinforce 132kV cable network, proposed to connect the new 380/132kV substation in Khashm Al-Aan area, East of Riyadh with existing substations by laying four 132kV cable circuits under supervision of Saudi Electricity Company Central Region, Riyadh, and K.S.A.
- Reinforce 132kV cable network proposed to connect the 380/132kV substation in King Fahad Al- Diwan area in Riyadh with existing substations by laying two 132kV cable circuits - Riyadh, K.S.A.
- Reinforce 132kV cable network proposed to connect the 380/132kV substation in Naseem area in Riyadh with existing substations by laying two 132kV cable circuits - Riyadh, K.S.A.
- Supply power to AL-SAFI Diary in Al-Kharj to establish a new 33/13.8kV Substation.
- Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Carried out route surveys, designed routes, and finalized cable paths inside SEC corridors, considering existing underground services. Corridor by considering the existing services.
- Co-ordination with Govt. Authorities to collect the necessary document for route finalization and project execution
- Drawing & Technical document submission work for Saudi Electricity Company Approval.
- Work order issuance and Amendments & Procurement of materials as per the site requirements
- Planning and preparation of cable route drawings and material required for project (for 13.8,33 and 132kV cable circuits).
- Arrange detailed testing schedule plan for project in line with the main project time schedule and sent to SEC-COA testing department for approval.Co-ordinate with SEC-COA engineer and subcontractor for Site Electrical & HV TEST.
- Co-ordination and negotiating with vendors to finalize the prices.
- Preparing handover documents and as built drawings and laisoning and coordination with contractors.
- Attending weekly and monthly review meeting with Saudi Electricity Company. Having knowledge in preparation of technical and commercial tender documents for 13.8, 33 & 132kV cables.
Maintenance Electrical Engineer
SIMPLEX CONCRETE PILES(I) LTD
05.1997 - 03.1998
- Major Project’s handled:
- Diesel Engine Power Plant 200MW Basin Bridge, GMR, Chennai, India.
- Major areas of work involved are:
- Contract Handling, Direct involvement in day today activities, Project Planning and Materials Scheduling, Progress monitoring and preparation of progress report.
- As a contractor's representative executed low and medium voltage underground cables. Testing electrical installation as per International Code and preparation of test certificates for handover of power cables, termination & earth pit.
- Installation of distribution transformer 1000kVA capacity and associated low voltage distribution panels and circuits breakers. Measurement of earth resistance of any installation including earth electrode resistance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
GVITE
Bangalore 04.1991 - 05.1995
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Team building
- Leadership
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Certification Number 3272454
LANGUAGE CAPABILITY
English, Tamil, Telugu & Hindi
Training
- Attended Inspection and Witness of FAT for 132kV XLPE Cables, Riyadh Cable, KSA, (For SEC-COA, K.S.A and & DUBAL, UAE)
- Attended Inspection and Witness of FAT for Pilot Cable, Riyadh Cable, KSA
- Attended Inspection and Witness of FAT for 220kV XLPE Cables, LS Cable at Korea, KHARAMAA, Project, Phase VII
Timeline
Sr. Manager Projects (Substations)
National Contracting Company Ltd
09.2019 - 09.2025
Sr. Project Manager (Substation & UG Cables)
Emirates Electrical Engineering
08.2018 - 08.2019
Project Manager (SS & UG Cables)
GECO M&E LTD CO
06.2015 - 08.2018
Project Manager (UG Cables)
GULF JYOTI INTERNATION LLC
03.2014 - 06.2015
Resident Engineer (UG Cables & SS)
MOTT MACDONALD LTD
07.2008 - 03.2014
Construction Manager (UG Cables)
SIEMENS LTD, DOHA, QATAR.
03.2005 - 06.2008
Senior Project Engineer (UG Cables SS)
MOHAMMED AL-OJAIMI EST, Riyadh, KSA
05.1998 - 10.2005
Maintenance Electrical Engineer
SIMPLEX CONCRETE PILES(I) LTD
05.1997 - 03.1998
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
GVITE
04.1991 - 05.1995