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Saravanakumar Rathinavel

Senior Planning Engineer (Facades)
Sharjah

Summary

Proficient Planning and Coordination Engineer with 11 years of Facade Experience in the Gulf countries and India. Experience in various project control techniques from the inception to the closeout of the project. Prepare and update the project schedule, highlighting key performance indicators and critical float path, EOT, and progress reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to the operation team. Coordinating with project, operation, and commercial managers to prepare and maintain the resources and cost forecast to meet all deliverables.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Planning Engineer

Grankraft Industries LLC
05.2022 - Current

Tender Projects:

  • Received the Tender Documents & Drawings from the Commercial Dept.
  • Collect the Scope of Work Activity sequences based on the Client Program, Quantity Take Off in comparison to IFC Drawings and BOQ.
  • Prepare and send the Tender Program Submittals to the Commercial Department for Tender Submissions, which include the Tender Program, Resource Histogram (Manpower for Fabrication, Installation & Lifting Equipment's), Monthly Cashflow-In, and a PowerPoint Presentation.

Awarded Projects:

  • Refer to the contract documents and IFC drawings to collect project information on project technical, scope, and time requirements based on priorities.
  • Conduct a kick-off meeting to discuss the Design and Technical Criteria, Procurement Strategies, Fabrication Allocations, Resource Requirements, Installation Sequences & Methodologies based on Client Priorities, and Material Sequences in order to meet the deadline.
  • Prepare and submit Combined Work Program Submittals to clients for Baseline Approval within a specific time frame (including Project Details, Program Assumption, Work Program, Compliance Statement, Productivity Rate, Resource Histogram, and Cash Flow in Excel extracted from the program and Organizational Chart).
  • Determined the most cost-effective mitigation plan through construction methodology, sequencing, acceleration, and catch-up plan in consultation with internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare and distribute the weekly look ahead schedule including the critical activities to set the targets for Engineering, Procurement, Production & Installation teams.
  • Prepare & distribute the internal Individual Department Micro level Tracker reports for Design, Technical, Procurement, Fabrication, and Installation Activities.
  • Prepare and distribute the Monthly Cash Flow-In for the Project's Planned Monthly Activities.
  • Monitor and track the planned engineering activities with the Design Team Lead/Manager on a daily and weekly basis.
  • Monitor and track the procurement of long/short lead items for order placement by planned priority material qty's.
  • Monitor and track fabrication for actual productivity trends, fabrication materials of utilized resources, and timely material delivery.
  • Monitor and track the QA/QC and HSE teams to ensure that NCRs and site observations are cleared as soon as possible, and that logs are kept and updated on a daily basis.
  • Coordinate with the Contracts Manager to ensure timely notice of Delay events, including related documents and an updated program for sending delay letters to client.
  • Prepare and update the Delay register for internal and external delay events, as well as to highlight the management's construal entitlement.
  • Prepare and submit the Extension of Time (EOT) using Time Impact Analysis of the Window Analysis Method, As-Planned vs As-Built Analysis, and narrative and supporting documents.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to improve plans and revise proper protocols in order to meet objectives.
  • Assist the quantity surveyor in preparing Payment Applications for actual execution work on a monthly basis.
  • Prepare and distribute the Project Status Report and a Graphical PowerPoint Presentation containing a Summary of Each Department's Performances and Forecast Activities, as well as Cashflow-in for Management review on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Noteworthy Projects:


1) Project Name: OSM -Shell & Core Works for Sheybarah hotel 10 Resort

Project Value: AED 410 Millions

Scope: Engineering, Fabrication & Installation of SS Structure 75 Villa’s (1,2,3&4 Bedrooms- MS-6000 MT, SS Cladding 86000 Sqm)

Client : The Red Sea Global

Consultant: Atkins

Contractor: Grankraft Industries LLC



Senior Planning & Coordination Engineer

Lindner India Construction Private Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2022

Noteworthy Project: MainContractor:L&T

Project Name: Bangalore International Airport Terminal-2

Project Value: INR 2300 Million

Area of Scopes: 128,000 Sqm (Bespoken Bamboo Panels)

Consultant: Turner & Townsend.

Senior Planning & Coordination Engineer

Uniglaze India Private Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2019
Noteworthy Project:

Project Name:North Gate - Phase 2 (B+G+20+ Roofs)

Project Value: INR 220 Millions

Area of Scopes: 37,422 Sqm (Unitized, Semi-Unitized, Stick Curtainwall, ACP Cladding, Metal Cladding, CW with Doors, Windows, Glass Balustrades, Glass Partition, Louvers, Skylight& Canopy)

Main Contractor: CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd

Project Name:India International Convention Center

Project Value: INR 216 Millions

Area of Scopes: 24,392 Sqm (Unitized, Semi-Unitized, Stick Curtainwall, Spider Glazing, Soffit Metal Cladding, Doors, CW with Windows, Glass Balustrades, Glass Partition, Louvers, Canopy& Skylight)

Client: Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Main Contractor: L & T

Planning & Coordination Engineer

Zebian Aluminium & Glass Industries LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019
Noteworthy Project:

Project Name: JUMEIRAH GATE (B+G+10P+77+ Roof)

Project Value: AED 204 Million

Area of Scopes: 170,495 Sqm (Unitized, Semi-Unitized, Stick Curtainwall, CW with Doors, Windows, ACP Cladding, Glass Balustrades, Glass Partition, Louvers, Skylights& Canopies)


Consultant: LACASA ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERING

Main Contractor: MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTION L.L.C

Project Name:PARAMOUNT TOWER HOTEL & RESIDENCES (3B+G+10P+64+ Roofs)

Project Value: AED 76,837,839 Millions

Area of Scopes: 64,699 Sqm (Unitized, Stick Curtainwall, SS Cladding, ACP, Cladding, Doors, Windows, Glass Balustrades, Louvers, Canopy & Skylight)



Consultant: LACASA ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERING

Main Contractor: CHINA STATE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION L.L.C


Project Name: Al Maryah Central Mall

Project Value: AED 54,600,000 Millions

Area of Scopes: 34,053 Sqm (Unitized, Stick Curtainwall, ACP Cladding, Doors, Glass Balustrades, Partitions, Louvers, Canopies & Skylights)

Main Contractor: BROOK FIELD MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTION L.L.C

Consultant: WSP

Project Planning & Coordination Engineer

Facade Solutions LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016
Noteworthy Project:
  • Saudi Metro Stations -KSA (Stick Curtainwall, Fire Rated Doors & Windows)
  • Ministry of Interiors – Qatar(Stick Curtainwall, Fire Rated Doors & Windows)
  • Abudhabi University(Stick Curtainwall, ACP Cladding, Fire Rated Doors & Windows)

Planning & QS Engineer

Jafco Aluminium & Steel Co. W.L.L
04.2014 - 02.2015
Noteworthy Project:
  • AL SRAIYA LUSAIL TOWER 2 BASEMENT + 18 FLOORS (Stick Curtainwall, ACP Cladding, Mashrabiya Cladding, Perforated Sheets Cladding, Doors & Windows).
  • Hamad Medical Center (Stick Curtainwall, ACP Cladding, Partition, Doors & Windows).

Production Planner

Orion Fabrikators& Systems Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2014
Noteworthy Project:
  • B.W.E. PIPING FABRICATIONS
  • THERMAX WATER WALL HEADERS AND PANELS

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

Periyar Maniammai University
06.2009 - 04.2012

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Lalgudi Cooperative Polytechnic College
06.2006 - 04.2009

Certificate of Higher Education -

E.R.Higher Secondary School
06.2004 - 04.2006

Skills

  • Planning & Schedule Management

  • Project Management

  • Time management skills

  • Works Well Under Pressure

  • Resource management

  • Quality Management

  • Safety management

Software

Primavera P6 V7, V81, V152& V21

MS Office

MS Power Point

MS Project

ERP

Certification

PMP Course Completion Certificate in Cambridge Institute, Dubai

Timeline

Senior Planning Engineer

Grankraft Industries LLC
05.2022 - Current

Senior Planning & Coordination Engineer

Lindner India Construction Private Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Planning & Coordination Engineer

Uniglaze India Private Ltd
03.2019 - 12.2019

Planning & Coordination Engineer

Zebian Aluminium & Glass Industries LLC
04.2016 - 02.2019

Project Planning & Coordination Engineer

Facade Solutions LLC
03.2015 - 03.2016

Planning & QS Engineer

Jafco Aluminium & Steel Co. W.L.L
04.2014 - 02.2015

Production Planner

Orion Fabrikators& Systems Pvt Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer

Periyar Maniammai University
06.2009 - 04.2012

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Lalgudi Cooperative Polytechnic College
06.2006 - 04.2009

Certificate of Higher Education -

E.R.Higher Secondary School
06.2004 - 04.2006

PMP Course Completion Certificate in Cambridge Institute, Dubai

ISO Internal Auditor Course Certificate in SCS, Dubai

Primavera P6V7 Certified in CADD Center

AutoCAD Certified in CADD Center

Saravanakumar RathinavelSenior Planning Engineer (Facades)