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Certification
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NAGESWARA RAO PUTTA

Project Manager - Marine & Coastal Construction Works
Dubai
NAGESWARA RAO PUTTA

Summary

Seeking senior level managerial assignments in Project Management of Marine Construction Projects

Career Overview:

  • A dynamic professional with over 20+ years of rich experience in planning, scheduling, executing and spearheading construction of Marine Structures/ Coastal Protection works with huge capital expenditures, with flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance with quality standards (ISO).
  • Qualified, skilled and highly determined senior professional with experience in Middle East, Africa and India.
  • With specialized expertise in delivery of successful projects seamlessly through all phases of project. Demonstrates a broad range of technical, contractual and leader ship skills.
  • Adept in coordinating with various Statutory Bodies for availing mandatory sanctions, permits, as well as obtaining permission for execution of project work;
  • Strong relationship management & communication with an ability to identify & network with Project Stakeholders.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
8
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Dubai Municipality
Dubai

Principal Marine Projects Engineer
07.2017 - Current

Job overview

OMPLETED PROJECTS

  • Re-habilitation of Dubai Public Beaches, Dubai (Cost: 93 m AED)
  • Stabilization of Al Sufouh beaches, Al sufouh, Dubai (Cost: 60m AED)
  • Development of Private Island at Jumeirah-3, Dubai (Phase 1 Marine works – 150m AED, Phase 2 Floating Pontoon– 22m AED)
  • Development of Artificial lake at Hatta (Cost: 10 m AED) Maintenance of Marine Facilities and coastal protection works (Cost: 15 m AED annually)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Assisted in developing cost-effective solution and aesthetic solutions for engineering problems.
  • Preparation of Project Charter, Estimated budgets, High level risks and Schedule for higher management approval
  • Lead team preparing detail drawings, Bill of Quantities and specifications for each project
  • Co-ordination with Contracts department for tender publication, technical and commercial evaluation
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives. Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Review and approval of Contractor payment applications
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
  • Authority Role:
  • Auditing of major marine construction projects along Dubai coast on regular basis (Projects – La Mer Project, Port de La Mer, Blue Waters, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Harbour etc.)
  • Participating in preparation of policy frame work for coastal zone violations and assessment of same based on Decree 22 of 2001.
  • Review of NOC applications (Sand Excavations, Sand shifting, Minor Structures, Construction works etc) submitted by developers and/or contractors
  • Lead team of inspection engineers, who inspect/control execution of projects within coastal zone, Dubai
  • Special Projects:
  • Re-habilitation of Hatta Falaj Project
  • It is one of Heritage site in Hatta (i.e 50 years old)
  • The project aims at re-habilitation of Falaj (i.e Channeling water through a narrow tunnel of maximum of mansize at a depth of 13mtr) such that tourists can experience project
  • Development of artificial lake at Hatta covering area of 30,000 Sq.m with artificial lining and edge protection works with Gabions
  • Carried out beach nourishment works for HH private Islands (i.e LOGO island at Pam Jumeirah, Island at World Islands).

Dubai Municipality
Dubai

Sr. Marine Projects Engineer
05.2013 - 06.2017

Job overview

COMPLETED PROJECTS

  • Development of Al Mamzar Corniche beach (Cost: 20m AED)
  • Rehabilitation of Umm Suqeim beaches (Cost: 60m AED)
  • Maintenance of Marine facilities and coastal protection works (Cost: 30m AED Renewal every 2yrs)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Review of tender submissions and awarding project based on Technical and Commercial capabilities of tenderer
  • Working as Resident Engineer during project execution to evaluate Contractor's performance against approved baseline programme, cash flow, Quality and HSE commitment
  • Deploying various methodologies to analyze various construction process, recommending modifications to minimize escalations / breakdowns, realize operational efficiencies, control variability, costs & reduce cycle-time
  • Review and approval of Contractor's payment applications
  • Managing Contracts in accordance with DM Contract Conditions-1999.

AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd
Dahej

Manager
02.2012 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • PROJECT: Marine facilities for Stand by Jetty at Dahej (Cost: 100m USD)- EPC contract
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performed following activities:
  • Driving of steel piles up to 36” inch dia *1” thk using hydraulic hammers as per specification
  • Conducting PDA and load test (both Marine and Land) for determining pile capacities
  • Preparation and establishing methodology for Steam curing and Pre-stress pre-cast activities
  • Concrete mix design finalization for project for different structures in project like piling, pre-cast and in-situ.
  • Planning of inspection activities for pile driving, pre-cast and miscellaneous works as per specification.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.

SAIPEM-AFCONS JV
Sohar

Manager Construction
12.2009 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • PROJECT : Sohar Port, Oman (Cost: 180m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Formulating methodologies for marine activities like jack up position, pile driving, etc
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive management focus.
  • Co-ordination of transportation of heavy fabricated piles from shore to location using barges and floatation
  • Driving of steel piles up to 74” inch dia* 1” thk using hydraulic hammers
  • Installation of steel deck on piles and welding
  • Pre-cast and In-situ works co-ordination
  • On-shore and off-shore coordination for quality issues and liaising with Client/Engineer
  • Providing assistance to Contracts Department to finalize claims and change orders.

AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd
Port Louis

Senior Construction Engineer
11.2008 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • PROJECT: Construction of Cruise Terminal Facility at, Salines, Mauritius (Cost: 20m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
  • Established QMS for JV project at site & Logging of whole project related records in one data base for ease of traceability and to make informed decisions.
  • Monitoring of Steel pile driving & testing, cast-in beam and slabs, pre-cast kerbs, parapets, bollard fixing, fender fixing, etc
  • Rock anchoring within piles to achieve desired pile capacity
  • PROJECT: Corrosion Protection to Steel Piles at Quay 1 to 4 and Sheet Pile (Cost: 10m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Re-habilitation works are executed to increase life-span of existing structures constructed during 1970's.
  • Oversaw execution of cofferdam fixing to piles up to -2.5m CD
  • Facilitated cleaning of sea growth on pile, fixing of GRP jackets and filling it with non-shrink grout
  • Identified economical mix design for non-shrink grout with powder admixtures for site mixing
  • Undertook liaising with clients in such a way that repair works would not affect port operations.

AFCONS Infrastructures Ltd.
Port Louis

Senior Engineer
07.2006 - 11.2008

Job overview

  • PROJECT: Construction of Oil jetty (Cost: 25m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILIITES:
  • Undertook execution of cast-in-situ piling, pre-cast beams fabrication and jetty civil works
  • Managed selection and evaluation of Sub-Contractors for works
  • Conducting Initial Test Pile-load test to decide founding level for Project piles.
  • Facilitated concrete mix design for piling & civil works and coordinated with RMC (ready mix concrete) for 24 hours supply
  • Ensured implementation of QMS at site level as per ISO 9001:2000.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.

GAMMON India Ltd
Odissa

Assistant Engineer
01.2005 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • PROEJCT: Construction of Sub-Structure of Mahandai Railway Bridge No-22, Orissa (Cost: 15m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversaw construction of well sinking, plugging, well cap, pier and open foundation
  • Use of rock-blasting technique to sink the well vertically
  • Pumping of Concrete for 300mtr on custom made floating pontoons
  • Handled production of concrete as per site daily requirement
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets

Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd
Mangalore Port

Site Engineer
03.2003 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • PROJECT: Construction of Deep Draft Multi Purpose Berth at Mangalore Port, Mangalore (Cost: 20m USD)
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervised cast-in-situ piling, diaphragm wall construction, rock anchoring, etc
  • Developed plans and monitoring of daily site activities with master programme
  • Preparation of Payment Applications and claims to client
  • Preparation of Bar bending schedules for Piling and Civil works for works as per Standards
  • Supervision of Concrete production plant
  • Oversaw quality control and health and safety matters for construction teams.

IVRCL Ltd
Tamilnadu

Trainee Engineer
03.2000 - 07.2001

Job overview

  • PROJECT: Vedaranyam Clear Water Supply Scheme for TN Water Supply and Drainage Board
  • JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervised pipe line laying network construction and overhead tanks construction
  • Managing piece rate workers PRWs & Checking of Muster rolls

Education

N.I.T.K, A Deemed University
Mangalore

Master of Science from Marine Structures
08.2001 - 2003.01

University Overview

GPA: 78%

  • Continuing education in CIVIL ENGINEERING
  • Analysis and design of marine structures
  • Port Planning and design and hinterland studies
  • Geo-technical Engineering

Bapatla Engineering College, Nagarjuna University
Bapatla, India

Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
08.1996 - 2000.04

University Overview

GPA: 71%

Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials

Hydraulics Engineering

Soil Engineering

Town planning

Skills

Project Management

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • M.Tech Thesis
  • Title: Rubble Mound Sea Wall and Low-Crested Break Water – Software Development using VB 6.0
  • B.Tech Thesis
  • Title: Planning, Analysis and Design of Multi-Storied Residential Building
  • Publications
  • International Journals
  • Rubble Mound Seawall – Software Development Using VB 6.0 by P.Nageswara Rao., and A.Vittal Hegde, Journal of Coastal Research, SI 39 (Proceedings of the 8th International Coastal Symposium)
  • Professional Certificate
  • Certified Project Management Professional – PMP Certificate No:2141144
  • Certified QMS Iso 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training Course – 23/IN/1025362/37958 Delegate No:498173

Certification

Project Management Institute

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Project Management Institute
  • Project Management Institute- UAE Chapter
  • Society of Engineers- UAE

Timeline

Principal Marine Projects Engineer
Dubai Municipality
07.2017 - Current
Sr. Marine Projects Engineer
Dubai Municipality
05.2013 - 06.2017
Manager
AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2013
Manager Construction
SAIPEM-AFCONS JV
12.2009 - 01.2012
Senior Construction Engineer
AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd
11.2008 - 11.2009
Senior Engineer
AFCONS Infrastructures Ltd.
07.2006 - 11.2008
Assistant Engineer
GAMMON India Ltd
01.2005 - 06.2006
Site Engineer
Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd
03.2003 - 01.2005
N.I.T.K, A Deemed University
Master of Science from Marine Structures
08.2001 - 2003.01
Trainee Engineer
IVRCL Ltd
03.2000 - 07.2001
Bapatla Engineering College, Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Science from Civil Engineering
08.1996 - 2000.04
NAGESWARA RAO PUTTAProject Manager - Marine & Coastal Construction Works