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Ilavarasan Paramasivam, Senior Manager

Ilavarasan Paramasivam, Senior Manager

Dubai

Summary

A passionate Project Director / Senior Manager with 26+ years experience, Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated MEP professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (Retail)
03.2014 - Current
  • Delivered cost effective, fast track, Turn-key projects such as shopping malls, Distribution Centers, Fulfillment Centers, Central Production Units Hyper Market and Super Market projects.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Oversight retail development over Five countries and delivered minimum 15 carrefour stores on yearly basis.
  • Delivered cost effective, fast track, Turn-key projects such as shopping malls, Distribution Centers, Fulfillment Centers, Central Production Units Hyper Market and Super Market projects.
  • Take full accountability on Turnkey projects, start from scratch to until facility ready for operation.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Conducting Value Engineering workshop for effective CAPEX management.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs
    Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development.
    Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations

Projects Delivered

  • Shindagha City Center
  • Carrefour Distribution Center
  • Carrefour Micro Fulfillment Center
  • Bahrain Mall Expansion
  • Community Malls at Marlik Iran, Ismailia Egypt.
  • Number of Hyper markets and super markets

Project Director - MEP

Rak-Properties (Prestige Land Iran)
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Delivered mixed use development projects including one of Top 10 world biggest shopping mall, Isfahan City Center
  • Monitored Master Plan developments, substations, service corridors, STPs
  • Orchestrated wide range of projects, improvement strategies, changes implementation, and new revenue stream establishment.
  • Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
  • Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
  • Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations
    Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
  • Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
    Oversaw up to 4 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
    Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.

Projects Delivered

  • Isfahan City Center
  • Isfahan International Health Care Center
  • 4 Star Hotel
  • International Financial Center

Project Manager - MEP & Builders Work

Dubai Holding (Tatweer)
09.2006 - 01.2010
  • Involved in iconic Projects of Dubai Holding, Global Village, Harvard Medical School, University Hospital and 5 star Hotels
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
    Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.

Projects Involved & Delivered

  • Global Village
  • Harvard Medical School (Shk Mohamed Bin Rashid Academic Center)
  • University Hospital at DHCC

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Engineering Mechanicals

Madras University, Chennai
Chennai
04.1997

MBA -

New Port University, Newport – California
Newport Campus At Chennai
01.1997

BBA - Business

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Tamilnadu
03.1993

Skills

  • Fast Track Projects - AED 300million multi functional Distribution Center delivered in less than one year time line
  • Versatile projects - hands on experience with delivering Mixed Use Developments, Entertainment Centers, High Rise Tower, Hospital and Airport Buildings
  • Budget Oversight - Handled Single Project value of AED One Billion
  • Reporting Management - associated with leading developers in Gulf region, Majid Al Futtaim, Rak-Properties, Dubai Holding
  • Worked in multiple Countries - delivered projects in Singapore, UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Egypt
  • Strategic planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management

Fellowship

Member ASHREA

PMP Professional

Work Availability

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Quote

In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.
Warren Buffett

Timeline

Senior Manager

Majid Al Futtaim (Retail)
03.2014 - Current

Project Director - MEP

Rak-Properties (Prestige Land Iran)
01.2010 - 03.2014

Project Manager - MEP & Builders Work

Dubai Holding (Tatweer)
09.2006 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Engineering Mechanicals

Madras University, Chennai

MBA -

New Port University, Newport – California

BBA - Business

Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
Ilavarasan Paramasivam, Senior Manager