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Vishal Halkude

Vishal Halkude

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A seasoned and highly skilled professional with 18+ years of comprehensive experience in strategic planning, project management, and operational leadership. Demonstrates a proven ability to drive organizational growth and efficiency in senior roles such as Assistant General Manager-Planning and Lead Planner. Known for exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and analytical capabilities. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams, developing and implementing effective strategies, and aligning planning processes with corporate objectives. Excels in communication and stakeholder management, building strong relationships to support business goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planning and Project Control Manager

Sobha Constructions
Dubai, UAE
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead and oversee multiple strategic projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time.
  • Identify potential risks to strategic initiatives and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Led teams to achieve business objectives on time and within budget constraints.
  • Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
  • Track the progress of strategic initiatives and projects, ensuring they meet established key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to the MD.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans that support the Managements vision and the organization’s objectives.
  • Ensure that all planning activities align with the overall strategic direction set by the Top Management
  • Provide regular updates to the Management on project progress and key milestones.
  • Identify resource needs and make recommendations to the Management for adjustments.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and team members.
  • Prepare and present reports on planning and project activities to the Top Management and other stakeholders.
  • Lead and mentor a team of planners and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
  • Provide guidance and support to ensure team members are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.
  • Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes within the planning function.

Asst. General Manager-Planning

Prestige Group
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Develop comprehensive project plans, considering scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather requirements and constraints.
  • Create detailed project schedules using scheduling software and tools.
  • Sequence project activities, considering dependencies and critical paths.
  • Regularly update and adjust schedules based on project progress and changes
  • Allocate resources efficiently, including labour, materials, and equipment.
  • Monitor resource availability and address any constraints.
  • Optimize resource utilization to ensure project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Identify potential risks and uncertainties related to project schedules.
  • Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies.
  • Regularly assess and update risk registers
  • Facilitate communication between different project teams and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure alignment.
  • Provide regular updates on project progress and potential issues.
  • Implement and oversee quality control processes in the construction schedule.
  • Ensure that work meets the specified standards and requirements.
  • Address any deviations from quality standards promptly.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and team members.
  • Develop Weekly & Monthly Project Reports to management for their updates time to time.

Asst.Manager -Project Management & Planning

Godrej Properties Ltd
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Led Project team in delivery of the project, resulting in successful completion within timelines.
  • Prepared project schedule as per the project duration using Asta Power Project.
  • Created Weekly, Monthly Progress Reports, Critical path analysis, Tracked & monitored on time to time basis.
  • Co-ordinated with different stakeholders for project delivery within timelines.
  • Monitor Project Progress and Set Deadlines for all stakeholders.
  • Controlling time management & managing deliveries.
  • Established regular meetings with all stakeholders for project progress, required resources within timelines.
  • Tracking of Cost of completion(COC) & milestones on regular basis.

Project Manager- Planning

Colliers International (India) Properties Services Pvt Ltd
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
08.2018 - 01.2020

Preparation of construction baseline schedule as per the contract duration in Microsoft Project.

Preparation/Review of material resource planning sheet with stakeholders

Tracking of MS Project with respect to the percentage planned & achieved as on date.

Report generation of Percentage planned & percentage achieved & Critical path in MSP.

Conducting weekly progress review meeting with different stakeholders

Preparation of weekly /monthly progress report.

Co-ordination with Architect/Structural consultant for want of drawings as per the schedule.

Preparation of vendor on-board schedule with respect to the other packages pertaining to MEP & interiors.

Preparation of delay log statement of Stakeholders

Preparation/Review of Action Plan for catching up delays.

Assistant Manager-Operations & Planning

SJR Primecorp (Pvt) Ltd
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
05.2015 - 08.2018

· Preparation/review of Master Construction Programme in MS project & tracking/monitoring.

· Review of schedule on time to time based on site visits & conducting meeting with Site Staff regarding progress , critical issues at site , requirement of manpower /materials , Payment issues if any.

· Weekly updating of critical issues & discussing the same with concerned departments for closure of the same.

· Assigning monthly targets to Projects based on the Master Schedule & preparation of action plan for covering the backlogs if any.

· Preparation of MIS reports on monthly basis for management review.

· Preparation of Cash Flows on quarterly / Monthly basis.

· Co-ordination/Conducting meeting with Consultants for drawings requirement & also discussing at site level for any drawings requirement.

· Co-ordination with Purchase for issue of PO/WO & delivery status of materials on timely basis.

· Review and analyze Contractors Baseline schedule and recommend changes to the program to reduce any milestone difficulties, minimize critical paths, and identify interface conflicts.

· Review, analyze, monitor and report progress of Contractors regularly updated progress schedules and forecasts, resource histograms, progress curves and current versus baseline comparisons.

· Analyze and assess key critical paths and the impact on programme.

Sr.Engineer-Planning

Century Real Estate Holdings (P) Ltd
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
01.2011 - 12.2014

· Preparing master construction Programme in MSP as per the contract duration & Tracking /monitoring of projects in MSP.

· Preparing Budget and cash flow(S-Curve) for the project.

· Generating tracking reports in MSP as per the progress.

· Developing Business Plan for the project.

· Conducting meetings with internal design departments for the requirement of drawings at projects.

· Co-ordination with internal purchase departments for the timely delivery of materials.

· Preparing snag lists at projects & co-ordination with execution team for closure of the same.

· Preparing MIS reports on monthly basis for management review.

· Preparing /reviewing Daily progress reports, weekly progress reports.

· Ensuring the execution of the project as per the international quality standards.

· Preparing quality inspection report for the materials arrived at site & ensuring the same as per the quality standards.

· Verification & Approval of RA Bills submitted by the contractor.

· Ensuring timely testing of Cubes done at site & results achieved as per the quality standards

· Co-ordination with consultants for the timely deliverables of drawings as per the drawing schedule.


Project Engineer-Planning

Ahluwalia Contracts (I) Ltd.
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
06.2008 - 12.2010

Tata Housing Project “Aquila Heights” (Residential Project), Blore.

Cost of the Project: 60 crores. Residential Building consisting of 33 floors (3 Towers) with MIVAN formwork System.

Responsibilities:

· Preparing master construction schedule on MSP

· Preparing Cash flow & Business Plan as per the schedule.

· Preparing weekly reports at site.

· Checking the quality of RCC works such as foundations, columns, beams, walls and slabs etc and

· Coordinating the strength of grade as per the requirements.

· Attending the client meeting regarding the status of work.

· Preparation of RA Bills & certification from Client.

· Preparation of escalation & variation statement.

· Developing Shuttering formwork design & execution of the same.

Jr.Planning Engineer

Mfar Constructions (P) Ltd.
BENGALURU, KARNATAKA
07.2006 - 06.2008

· Handling reports and maps, engineering blueprints and photography.

· Conducted site survey with seniors and analyzing data to execute civil engineering projects.

· Ensured safety by monitoring the site.

· Assisting seniors in forecasting the cost, quantity and budget of equipment and manpower

· Studying of drawings and implementing different construction Methods.

· Preparation of Construction schedule in Microsoft Project.

· Responsible for site supervision of work.

· Preparation of weekly and monthly reports to senior management.

· Review project plan and update on a regular basis.

· Checked the site works for foundation and superstructure including water proofing treatments, concrete pouring, shuttering and formwork, production of concrete, masonry construction and finishes.

· Co-ordination with Electrical and Mechanical department.

· Co-ordinate review of contractor's submittals, job procedure, drawings and materials.

· Ensure compliance with client quality objective.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil,2006 Batch

BLDEA's College of Engineering & Technology
Vijayapura,Karnataka
04.2001 -

Skills

  • MS Project
  • Primavera(P6)
  • Asta Power Project
  • Power BI
  • MS Office(Advanced)
  • AutoCAD

Certification

  • Professional Certificate Programme(PCP)-Project Management from IIM,Kozhikode(Mar-2024 to Sep-2024)
  • Project Management Professional(PMP) training Certificate.


Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
kannada
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading,Travelling,Fitness & Exercise, Bike Riding

Timeline

Planning and Project Control Manager

Sobha Constructions
05.2024 - Current

Asst. General Manager-Planning

Prestige Group
08.2022 - 05.2024

Asst.Manager -Project Management & Planning

Godrej Properties Ltd
01.2020 - 07.2022

Project Manager- Planning

Colliers International (India) Properties Services Pvt Ltd
08.2018 - 01.2020

Assistant Manager-Operations & Planning

SJR Primecorp (Pvt) Ltd
05.2015 - 08.2018

Sr.Engineer-Planning

Century Real Estate Holdings (P) Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2014

Project Engineer-Planning

Ahluwalia Contracts (I) Ltd.
06.2008 - 12.2010

Jr.Planning Engineer

Mfar Constructions (P) Ltd.
07.2006 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil,2006 Batch

BLDEA's College of Engineering & Technology
04.2001 -
Vishal Halkude