Sudalaimani Arumugam
Senior Civil Engineer
Dubai,Dubai
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in project management and coordination, specialising in construction planning and execution. Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and assurance, safety management, and compliance with industry standards such as Dubai Building Code (DBC-2021) and Qatar construction specification (QCS). Skilled in team leadership, communication, and stakeholder management, with a strong command of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Committed to delivering projects that meet rigorous standards set by DEWA, FEWA, ASTM, BS, and IS.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Civil Engineer
AFRY Switzerland Ltd.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
05.2015 - 12.2025
- Supervision, Inspection and witnessing of precast works, substructure works, structural works and finishing work for Substation Projects. Acted as the client’s representative ensuring that works are executed in line with approved drawings, project specifications and Contract.
- Projects with Precast Elements:
- 1. 132/11KV HARTLAND Substation at Sobha Hartland (Client: DEWA/Sobha LLC) Position: Senior Civil Engineer, Jan 2025 to Present
- 2. BHRTWRSN 132/11 KV Substation at International City (Client: DEWA/NAKHEEL) Position: Senior Civil Engineer, Oct 2022 to Jan 2025
- Projects without Precast:
- 3. 132/11KV CIRCLEX Substation at Jumeirah Village (Client: DEWA/NAKHEEL) Position: Senior Civil Engineer, Oct 2019 to Sep 2022
- 4. 33/11 kV VOPAK Substation at Fujairah (Vopak Horizon Fujairah Ltd) Position: Resident Engineer, August 2018 to August 2019
- 5. 33/11Kv Substation at Industrial Area – Ajman (Client: FEWA) Position: Resident Engineer April 2017 to August 2019
- 6. 132/11KV KHILROAD Substation at Sobha Hartland (Client: DEWA/Sobha LLC) Position: QA/QC Engineer, July 2016 to March 2017
- 7. 132/11KV BKHALIFA Substation at Downtown Development (Client: DEWA/Emaar Properties PJSC) Position: QA/QC Engineer, May 2015 to June 2016
Senior Civil Engineer
GULF CONTRACTING CO W.L.L
Doha
06.2008 - 04.2015
- Supervision of Civil works as per Approved drawings and Project specifications. Witnessing the tests pertaining to concrete, compaction, steel, aggregates etc., Ensure use of only approved materials at site. Scrutinizing and approving method statement for each activity and assuring that the work complies with method statement only. Executed works from foundation stage including dewatering. Assuring that works is following H. S. E. requirement and standards & interdisciplinary
- Project Worked:
- 1. PROJECT : GTC/488C/2012 QATAR POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM EXPANSION PHASE -11 PACKAGES S2, S3 & S7 CLIENT : KAHRAMAA-QATAR GENERAL ELECTRICITY&WATER CORPORATION POSITION : Senior Civil Engineer, January 2013 – April 2015
- 2. PROJECT : BARZAN ONSHORE PROJECT (RAS GAS - QATAR PETROLEUM) CLIENT : JAPAN GAS CORPORATION (JGC) POSITION : Site Engineer, August 2011 – December 2012
- 3. PROJECT : QATAR NATIONAL BANK TOWER-1 (B+G+16) at West Bay CLIENT : QATAR NATIONAL BANK (QNB) POSITION : Site Engineer May 2009 –August 2011
- 4. PROJECT : EPIC - MULTI PROTECT PIPELINE QATAR PETROLEUM CLIENT : QATAR PETROLEUM - Measied - QATAR POSITION : QA/QC Engineer, June 2008 – May 2009
Project Engineer
M. Arunachalam & co, Engineers & contractors
Chennai
06.2006 - 06.2008
- Direct Supervision and controlling of Civil work execution. Preparation of Micro Schedules in line with project schedule, for all the activities from beginning to completion. Reporting to Client / Consultant on Daily basis and submission of Daily reports and Weekly Look ahead Schedule. Overseeing the Quality aspects and maintaining all records pertaining to Quality and safety and resolving the quality issues at site level. Co-ordination with Client / Consultant and other departments. Obtaining NOCs from various Government Departments prior to the requirement. Preparation of Daily Progress Report (DPR) and Monthly Progress reports, Material Procurements and follow up according to schedule. Well verse in ISO 9001-2000 Quality management system.
- Project Worked:
- 1. PROJECT : SATYAM INFORMATION TECH PARK CLIENT : SATYAM COMPUTERS POSITION : Project Engineer, January 2007 –June 2008
- 2. PROJECT : CONSTRUCTION OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CLIENT : RANE BREAK LINING LTD POSITION : Project Engineer June 2006 – January 2007
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Anna University Chennai
Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Construction planning and execution
- Quality control and assurance
- Safety management and compliance
- Team leadership and management
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Auto Cad
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
- Dubai Building Code (DBC-2021)
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
- Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA)
- American Society for Testing Material (ASTM)
- British Standards (BS)
- Indian Standards code of practice (IS)
- Qatar construction specification (QCS)
Websites
Certification
- IRCA Certified QMS ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- PMP Training Course
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil (Mother Tongue)
Affiliations
UAE Society of Engineers
Training Course/Seminars Attended
- Workshop on Materials Quality Control
- The Seminar Training on Materials Testing for Concrete
- Training in Testing Construction Materials
- Roadway Safety and Maintenance
- RMD KWIKFORM
- Completed Permit to Work course
- EHS Training Programme (Substation Cabling works)
- QMS Internal & External Auditor Training course
- PMI- PMP Training Completed
Holding Valid UAE Driving licence
Holding DEWA and Etihad WE(FEWA) approvals
Timeline
Senior Civil Engineer
AFRY Switzerland Ltd.
05.2015 - 12.2025
Senior Civil Engineer
GULF CONTRACTING CO W.L.L
06.2008 - 04.2015
Project Engineer
M. Arunachalam & co, Engineers & contractors
06.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Civil Engineering -
Anna University Chennai