Primavera P6 – V152 & 181
Venugopal Raja
Sr.Engineer - Coordination
Sharjah
Summary
With nearly 18 years of diverse professional experience spanning Projects Management, planning, and supply chain management across Interior Contracting, Construction & Engineering, Textile, and Valves for Oil & Gas. Solutions-focused approach, honed through exposure to various pre and post-contract roles, equips to navigate bespoke project challenges effectively
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr.Engineer - Coordination
Grankraft Industries LLC
09.2016 - Current
- Led cross-functional team for successful completion of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Proficient in developing project baselines and implementing robust monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure successful project execution.
- Skilled in managing costs, optimizing resource deployment, identifying critical activities, and establishing monthly and annual forecasts to mitigate time overruns.
- Diligently ensure quality compliance throughout project lifecycle to deliver satisfactory results.
- Monitor overall technical submittals & immediate response to the team in case any hurdles/obstacles in the submissions.
- Conduct meetings with project clients, consultants, and stakeholders to understand their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria, and timelines.
- Proactively identify and highlight project delays and contractual disputes to contracts team for prompt client notification.
- Collaborate with commercial team to seek variations and facilitate submission of necessary claims
- Establish and prepare documentation of delays and deviations for claiming Extensions of Time, ensuring contractual compliance and mitigating potential impacts on project timelines and deliverables.
- Identify long lead items and initiate procurement processes in advance to streamline project timelines.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement operations, including order placement, payment distribution, quality control inspection, and material delivery.
- Oversee production process on basis of Forecast Vs Actual & intervene on fast-track basis if found any deviation on their commitment.
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors in production of steel structures, glass, and other architectural products, ensuring adherence to project specifications and design requirements.
- Deployment of resources and Equipment at site on time basis for smooth site operation.
- Collaborate closely with Billing and Quantity Surveying Engineers to prepare payment applications for projects.
- Proactively follow up with clients to obtain payment certificates and facilitate timely payments.
- Assist Management Team in finalizing final account statement and obtaining Taking Over/Project Handover certificates from clients.
- Evaluate subcontractor's payment application & ensuring to pay them on time to avoid any hindrances on their progress.
- Negotiating and finalizing rates with Subcontractors in line with budget/market norms sometimes below market norms.
Sr.Executive - Supply Chain Management
Service & Trade Co LLC
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Led comprehensive procurement and import operations for ID Fit-out materials as integral member of Procurement Team.
- Thoroughly analyzed and studied assigned projects, encompassing critical elements such as Scope of Procurement, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), specifications, drawings, and project limitations.
- Initiated supplier selection and management processes, including vendor evaluation, negotiation, and performance monitoring.
- Initiated procurement processes by conducting inquiries with both domestic and overseas suppliers and subcontractors.
- Negotiated favorable rates within project budget constraints while maintaining quality standards. Prepared LPO & IPO
- Conducted thorough cost comparisons, evaluated quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Achieved substantial and sustained savings, improving cash flow through extended payment terms and reduced supplier lead times.
- Negotiation of contract, and administration between company and suppliers, vendors, logistics partners, and other external parties involved in supply chain.
- Led Business Continuity Planning and Vendor Capacity Mapping to align with business demands
Sr.Executive - Shipping
Ampo Valves India Private Limited, India
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Exclusively directed export and import operations for Ampo Valves India, a division of Poyam Valves, Spain.
- Handled all aspects of documentation, sourcing, negotiation, nomination, and communication with government entities, buyers, and suppliers.
- Orchestrated seamless coordination with banks, freight forwarders, and liners to ensure efficient logistics and timely delivery of goods, facilitating smooth business operations and international trade transactions
Jr. Executive - EXIM
Lakshmi Ring Travellers Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2012
- LRT, a division of Lakshmi Machine Works, I oversaw scheduling of deliveries, handled export documentation, prepared quotes, managed order confirmations, and coordinated with banks, freight forwarders, and liners for export of textile machinery and accessories worldwide.
Jr. Officer – Export
Sharadha Terry Products Ltd
05.2004 - 07.2008
- I began career at STPL as Junior Officer in Export, where managed comprehensive export documentation. This involved coordinating with factory, transport, Customs House Agent (CHA), and freight forwarder for global export of Terry towels
Education
High School Diploma -
Indian School of Business Management
Chennai, India 01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Application
Madurai Kamaraj University
Coimbatore, India 07.2007 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
NPA Polytechnic College
Kotagiri, India 08.2000 - 04.2004
Skills
Team Leadership
Master Planning
Construction Delivery Management
Process improvement
Demand Planning & Forecasting
Vendor Management
Cost Management
Deadline Management
Software
ERP
MS Project
PowerPoint
Aconex
MS Office
Certification
PMP Certification Course
Timeline
Sr.Engineer - Coordination
Grankraft Industries LLC
09.2016 - Current
Sr.Executive - Supply Chain Management
Service & Trade Co LLC
08.2013 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Indian School of Business Management
01.2013 - 01.2014
Sr.Executive - Shipping
Ampo Valves India Private Limited, India
02.2012 - 07.2013
Jr. Executive - EXIM
Lakshmi Ring Travellers Ltd
08.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Application
Madurai Kamaraj University
07.2007 - 06.2009
Jr. Officer – Export
Sharadha Terry Products Ltd
05.2004 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
NPA Polytechnic College
08.2000 - 04.2004
PMP Certification Course
Microsoft Project Management
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