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Manohar Kurra
Project Management
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic Senior Project Management Professional with 28 years of expertise in leading complex EPC and DBOOM projects within the oil and gas sector. Proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives from FEED through to commissioning, ensuring effective execution across multiple time zones. Demonstrated success in implementing business strategies and overseeing financial performance, driving growth through operational excellence and innovation. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge for continued advancements in project management practices.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Enerflex Ltd.Calgary
Sr. Project Manager
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Providing leadership to the Enerflex Water Solutions projects department
- Ensuring successful execution of all global projects, from initiation to closeout
- Leading contract negotiations, resulting in increased profit margins
- Developing comprehensive execution strategies for projects
- Fostering self-development and guiding the team towards continuous improvement by setting team goals and KPIs
- Maintaining a close oversight on each project and directing the Project Manager on critical matters such as vendor negotiations, finalizations, steering committee meetings, and management reviews
- Ensuring positive cash flow throughout the project's lifespan
- Accountable for managing department growth and development, including hiring, training, and software licensing within the allocated budget
- Providing guidance to Project Managers in establishing control budgets
- Taking responsibility for client satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships
- Implementing project controls and providing reports to key stakeholders
- Demonstrating adaptability and effective problem-solving skills
- Handling projects across different time zones, and managing the associated challenges
- Currently overseeing projects in Oman, Austria, Romania, and the US
- Managing projects with a total value of approximately $300 million USD (EPC and DBOOM)
- Successfully oversaw the on-time and within-budget delivery of the DBOOM Project (~$200 million USD)
- Managed client change order preparation to maximize profit margins
- Achieved successful and timely delivery of the Offshore Produced Water Treatment package to LLOG
Special Technical Services LLCMuscat
Project Manager/ Operations Manager
10.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Ensuring timely and budgeted delivery of the project
- Guiding and leading the Project Planning & Control teams
- Accountable for Client Satisfaction
- Responsible for completing both Off-Plot & On-Plot Scope of works
- Value of the Project: $100 million USD
- Managing a team of 10 direct resources and overseeing 20 indirect resources
Special Technical Services LLCMuscat
Engineering Manager
10.2015 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Provided leadership to the Engineering function within the Projects Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
- Reported directly to the company's Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Led the technical sales support function, collaborating with other departments and functions
- Provided technical support for proposal development, including pre-bid and post-bid clarifications, material take-off (MTO), and technical evaluation of EPC proposals
- Took responsibility for firming up the technical scope and costing of projects
- Supported the procurement team by preparing requests for quotation (RFQs), technical queries (TQs), and technical bid evaluations (TBE)
- Participated in techno-commercial meetings with procurement to finalize contracts with vendors and subcontractors
- Provided technical support for three ongoing EPC contracts
- Supported the construction team in resolving site queries and provided guidance to ensure milestone completion
- Prepared the annual budget for the engineering functions within the Projects team
- Optimized technical parameters in line with contract documents to achieve cost and schedule optimization
- Participated in technical reviews such as design reviews (DR), HAZOP, IPF, SAFOF, 3D Model, and constructability reviews
- Led pre-startup audits (PSUA) in collaboration with the PDO team before allowing hydrocarbons
- The project's value: $75 million USD
- Managed a team of 15 direct resources, including the site team
Exterran Water SolutionsCalgary
Engineering Manager
06.2014 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Held full responsibility for overseeing the entire engineering and project execution process
- Developed and implemented strategies for project execution, schedule management, and cost control
- Managed a dedicated team consisting of discipline leads and project managers, reporting directly to the Director of Operations
- Played a key role in developing the annual budgets, resource allocation, and organizational planning for the year 2015
- Acquired valuable expertise in managing multiple projects across different regions of the world, successfully navigating the complexities of global project management
- Successfully executed two significant water treatment plant projects for PDO, Oman, each valued at $30 million USD
- Contributed to the development of the concept of eGFT (electro-geophysical fluid treatment), specifically designed to handle high oil loading of up to 20% parts per million (PPM)
M/S Mott MacDonald LLC
Dy. Discipline Head Mechanical Engineer/ Engineering Manager
07.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Thoroughly reviewed engineering documents and coordinated with the EPC contractor
- Managed the complete project lifecycle and participated in FAT for major equipment
- Implemented asset coding and devised commissioning strategies for the co-gen plant
- Contributed to design reviews, HAZOP sessions, and engineering management of pipelines and flow lines
- Led a multidisciplinary team of 45 engineers, ensuring efficient operations and standardization efforts
M/S Mott MacDonald LLC
Lead Mechanical Engineer
05.2007 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Thoroughly reviewed flare documents and drawings, ensuring compliance
- Managed various ANSI pumps, including LP flare and KO drain pump
- Handled HVAC systems for control and auxiliary rooms
- Supervised the MBG skid for produced water treatment, collaborating with GLR as the technology supplier
- Coordinated interface engineering for PDO free issue items and reviewed all HRSG vendor documents
- Developed plot plans, prepared specifications, and ensured compliance for HP separators and 4th HRSG integration
- Prepared detailed specifications for GTP plants, IA, and pumps
- Collaborated with BHEL for GTG auxiliary engineering and provided technical support to the EPC contractor
- Conducted design reviews, HAZOP sessions, and approved MTM documents for the entire plant
- Reviewed and approved documents for centrifugal compressor packages, process heat exchangers, EOT cranes, and compressor skids
TATA Projects LimitedHyderabad
Manager Engineering
12.2005 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Served as Engineering Coordinator and Detail Engineer for the 1x125 MW Giral TPP project for M/S RVUNL state board
- Led the engineering efforts during the Pre-Bid phase and prepared a comprehensive techno-commercial offer, resulting in winning the order
- Led as Project Manager for the 1x195 MW KOTA TPP project for M/S RVUNL state board
- Personally engineered the project during the Pre-Bid phase and prepared a detailed techno-commercial offer, leading to the successful acquisition of the order
- Gained extensive experience in designing Balance of Plant (BOP) packages for power plants with capacities of 100 MW and above, further enhancing expertise in the field
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
Lead Mechanical Engineer
01.2001 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Served as Engineering Manager for M/s
- Vikram Cement Ltd., providing Owners Engineering Services for a 2x25 MW coal-based CPP project in Khor, Madhya Pradesh
- Acted as the owner's consultant, overseeing the engineering aspects of the project
- Acted as Lead Mechanical Engineer for M/s
- ACC - Kymore, leading the detail engineering efforts for a 25 MW coal-based CPP project in Kymore, Madhya Pradesh
- Took on the role of Lead Mechanical Engineer for M/s
- Vidarbha Power Ltd., providing Detailed Engineering Services for a 2x40 MW coal-based CPP project in Wardha, Maharashtra
- Served as the owner's consultant, responsible for detailed engineering activities
- Functioned as a Specialist Engineer for Boiler and Turbine for M/s JSW, providing Owner Engineer services for a 2x30 MW coal-based CPP project in Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Focused on the engineering aspects related to boilers and turbines
Associated Cements Company Ltd. (ACC)
Dy. Manager Power Plant
08.1997 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Managed the boiler erection process, ensuring smooth and efficient installation
- Coordinated material logistics and procurement to support the project requirements
- Monitored project progress and activities in alignment with the L1 network schedule
- Executed the commissioning of boilers and their auxiliary systems
- Performed the commissioning of turbines and their auxiliary systems
Education
JWMI
Master of Business Administration
01.2024
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Thermal Power Plant Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma
Skills
- EPC / DBOOM - projects delivery
- Team management
- Financial reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
- Staff development
- Hiring and retention
- Relationship building
- Change management
- Crisis management
- Process improvement
- Contract negotiation
- Team building
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business strategy
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Analytical thinking
- Employee development
- Vendor relationship management
- Leadership development
- Financial management
- Strategies and goals
Major Projects Handled
- PDO, Oman, DBOOM Greater Saqr EDF, $200m
- PDO, Oman, MPP3 Marmul EGFT, $30M
- PDO, Oman, OXY Muhaizna Retrofit, $25m
- OMV, Austria & Romania, $5M each
- PDO, Oman, Yibal Rejuvenation Project, $100 million
- PDO, Oman, Amal HRSG, Phase1C, $75 million
- PDO, Oman, Rabab Harweel Power Project (RHPP), $120 million
- OXY, Oman, Expansion of Liquid Handling Facilities, $75 million
- OXY, Oman, Crude Stabilizing Unit Tie-in Engineering
- OXY, Oman, Wadi Latham Oil Expansion Project
- ORPIC, Oman, 2x 25 MW Co-generation Power Plant
- PDO, Oman, Fahud Gas expansion project
- PDO, Oman, Mukhaizna Central Processing and Satellite Facilities Development
- PDO, Oman, NIMR C - Full Field Water injection project
- PDO, Oman, Mabrouk Full Filed Development Project
- PDO, Oman, 4th Quarn Alam Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG)
- PDO, Oman, Saih Rawal Compressor Installation
- PDO, Oman, Fahud Expansion Facilities
Profile
Manohar Kurra, Project Management Sr, Enerflex Ltd., Master of Business Administration, JWMI, 2024, Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma, Thermal Power Plant Engineering, Crafting compelling business cases by evaluating viable options, conducting thorough assessments of project risks, and meticulously reviewing project budgets., Exemplifying leadership throughout all phases of the project life cycle, from front-end engineering design (FEED) to commissioning., Precisely formulating comprehensive scopes of work that align with client requirements, ensuring clarity and precision in project objectives., Devising and executing strategies that drive successful project delivery, encompassing effective resource allocation and streamlined processes., Implementing optimal budgeting strategies and exercising meticulous cost control measures throughout the project's life cycle., Utilizing value engineering techniques to enhance project efficiency and optimize outcomes., Ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards (HSE), fostering a culture of compliance and risk mitigation., Expertly handling procurement and tendering processes, facilitating seamless and efficient acquisition of necessary resources., Fostering strong client relationships through effective communication, understanding their needs, and delivering exceptional service., Accountable for profit and loss (P&L) of individual projects and the Projects department., Proficiently managing contracts and administering their terms, effectively mitigating risks and ensuring contractual compliance., Take accountability for the development of annual budgets for the PMT Department, ensuring accurate financial planning and resource allocation., Demonstrate expertise in formulating long-term and short-term business strategies, driving organizational growth and success., Led complex EPC, DBOOM, and intricate construction projects as a seasoned Project Director/Operations Manager with 28 years of expertise., Managed global projects across multiple time zones, overseeing all aspects of operations., Developed comprehensive strategies for project initiation, execution, and closure, aligning with organizational goals., Expertly controlled budgets, conducted Earned Value Analysis, and finalized subcontracts to ensure cost efficiency., Conducted thorough contract reviews and prepared precise subcontract scopes for accuracy and compliance., Provided concise executive-level reports, delivering key project updates and summaries to the CEO., Proficient in conceptual design, detailed engineering, and preparation of engineering documentation for thermal power plants and oil & gas projects., Define the scope of work for major subcontracts, including engineering partners (EPN), construction subcontractors, and major package vendors.
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
Enerflex Ltd.
01.2020 - Current
Project Manager/ Operations Manager
Special Technical Services LLC
10.2017 - 01.2020
Engineering Manager
Special Technical Services LLC
10.2015 - 10.2017
Engineering Manager
Exterran Water Solutions
06.2014 - 09.2015
Dy. Discipline Head Mechanical Engineer/ Engineering Manager
M/S Mott MacDonald LLC
07.2011 - 06.2014
Lead Mechanical Engineer
M/S Mott MacDonald LLC
05.2007 - 07.2011
Manager Engineering
TATA Projects Limited
12.2005 - 05.2007
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
01.2001 - 06.2005
Dy. Manager Power Plant
Associated Cements Company Ltd. (ACC)
08.1997 - 01.2001
JWMI
Master of Business Administration
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree
Thermal Power Plant Engineering
Post Graduate Diploma
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