LatheeshKudumbiyil
Project Manager/ Fit-out Manager/ Finishing Works Manager
Mob: +971504048845
Email: latheesh0111@gmail.com
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/latheesh-kudumbiyil-a575a7171
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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CAREER SUMMARY
Project Manager/ Fit-out Manager/ Finishing Works Manager with 18 years record of success overseeing of multi million Dirhams Construction, Infrastructure, Interior Fit-out and External Utility projects for Government and private sector clients. My multinational experience covers 12 Years in UAE, 3 years in Sultanate of Oman and 3 Years in India. Experience includes managing crews of up to 300 for Fit-out, External Utility, Acoustic warm shell construction and a variety of other construction projects, backed by strong credentials and a proven history of on-time, on-budget and high-quality project completions.
CORE SKILLS
Fit out projects
External Utility Projects – Pipeline
Acoustic Construction
Commercial Construction
Residential Construction
Large Scale & High budget projects
Project Planning & scheduling
Bidding/ Estimating/ Proposals
HSE Compliance
ACHIEVEMENTS
? Formed new Finishing Works Department in RAQ Contracting Co.L.L.C and executed finishing works at most of the RAQ’s on-going projects.
? Orchestrated all projects for Build Force Contracting L.L.C, Dubai, UAE and nurtured its annual turnover from AED 2 Million to AED 30 Million/annum.
? Formed a new construction firm in Oman for Paramount Group of Companies and headed all its projects. Thrived in achieving an annual turnover of AED 10 million by second year of its formation.
? Spearheaded AED 60 million worth External utility pipeline project during 2008-2010 period.
? Oversaw team up to 300 members which includes up to 20 staff members.
? Assessed organizational training needs and assisted with development of skilled trades in-house training program.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1. FINISHING WORKS MANAGER, RAQ CONTRACTING CO.L.L.C, DUBAI, UAE, JAN 2020 to PRESENT
Formed Finishing Works Department in RAQ Contracting Co.L.L.C and focused on Finishing Works on all the on-going projects in RAQ. The newly formed Finishing Works Department in RAQ Contracting Co.L.L.C functioned as an independent Special Business Unit (SBU) which has its own Profit & loss reports. Responsible for tendering, winning, procurement, execution and finishing of all contracted projects with utmost quality. Finishing Works Department independently used to manage All Joinery Works, Gypsum Partition & Ceiling Works, Flooring Works, Epoxy Works, Intumescent Painting Works, and all Internal & External Painting Works.
Projects, Poland Pavilion, Expo 2020, Dubai, UAE
Project Highlights
• Currently Managing all Joinery works (Completed wooden cladding for building, externally and internally).
• Currently managing all Gypsum board works (Partitions & Ceiling)
Danube Bays Residential Building Project, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
Project Highlights
• High-rise (G+29) floors residential Building located at Business Bay, Dubai.
• Currently Managing Flooring Works, Painting Works and Joinery Works including all kitchen installations. Wasl Residential Building at Al Gharhoud, Dubai, UAE.
Project Highlights
• High-rise (G+10) floors residential Building located at Al Gharhoud, Dubai.
• Currently managing all flooring works, painting works, and Gypsum works RTA Bus Station at Satwa Dubai, UAE
Project Highlights
• Currently managing all flooring works, Painting works and Gypsum & acoustic baffle ceiling works.
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RTA Bus Station at Oud Metha Dubai, UAE
Project Highlights
• Managed all flooring works and Gypsum & acoustic baffle ceiling works.
Dubai Police Accommodation Building at Jafza, Dubai, UAE.
Project Highlights
• Managed all finishing works such as painting, gypsum, and flooring works
2. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, BUILD FORCE CONTRACTING L.L.C, DUBAI, UAE, NOV 2016 TO DEC 2019
Recalled recouping the company to its old charm. Remodeled its structure and headed major fit-out and acoustic warm-shell
construction projects with acclaimed organizations in Dubai Construction Field.
Project Highlights
• High-rise (G+55) floors five-star hotel project located at DIFC, Dubai.
• Managed full acoustic walls, ceiling, and partition package worth AED 20 Million.
• Main Contractor: Alec Engineering & Contracting, Consultant: Arif & Bintoak
Cinema City at Zero6 Juraina Mall, Sharjah, UAE – Project Value AED 7 Million
• Managed warm-shell construction for 8 cinemas including 1 Imax.
• Successfully achieved desired acoustic test for all Cinemas including Imax on first acoustic test itself. Minimum acoustic
requirement was 50 dB and the maximum (for Imax) was 70 dB.
• Client: Alef Group, Acoustic Consultant: Acoustic Logic.
3. PROJECT MANAGER, PARAMOUNT CONTRACTING DIVISION, MUSCAT, OMAN- JAN 2013 TO NOV 2016
Responsible in formation of this organization for Paramount Group of Companies with two different divisions, Fit-out & External
Utility Piping Divisions. Since formation of this firm, managed all its projects and consistently exceeded management’s
expectations in-terms of annual turnover & on time completion of all projects with utmost quality.
Project Highlights
• Completed construction and commissioning of 2KM of 600mm DI pipe pressurized Potable waternetwork line within New
Salalah Airport premise with all required Air release valves and washouts.
• Managed construction & commissioning of 200mm to 1500mm dia GRP pipeline construction within Salalah Airport
premise.
• Main Contractor: Galfar Engineering & Contracting S.A.O.G, Consultant: Hill International.
Turnkey Fit-Out Projects for Major Banks in Muscat, Oman – Projects Value AED 8 Million
• Executed 8 nos. of turn-key fit-out projects for major banks in Muscat, Oman. Work includes construction ofstrong rooms,
bulletproof teller cabinets, feature walls and SME counters etc. List of completed bank project given below,
a) Meethaq Islamic Bank Quram, Muscat, Oman
b) Bank Muscat, Mabela Branch, Muscat, Oman
c) Bank Muscat, Old Muscat Branch, Oman
d) Bank Muscat, Sur Ind. Area Branch, Sur, Oman
e) Bank Muscat, Rustaq Branch, Oman
f) Bank Muscat, Sohar Branch, Oman
g) Alizz Bank HO, Ruwi, Muscat
h) Bank Sohar, Sohar Branch, Oman
4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, BUILDFORCE CONTRACTING L.L.C, DUBAI, UAE –FEB 2006 TO DEC 2012
Managed various Fit-out and external utility piping projects during this period and the major one was construction of all
External Utility Piping network projects for Dubai Metro Rashida Depot Project with project value of up to AED 60 Million.
Project Highlights
• Served as Project Manager and Headed construction of all external utility network piping for entire depot which includes
pressurized networks such as Fire water, potable water and irrigation water pipelines and non-pressurized networks such
as contaminated and surface water pipelines.
• Constructed major fire water irrigation water reservoirs within metro depot. Installed & commissioned pressure pumps
up to 2500 GPM capacity.
Waldorf Astoria Five Star Hotel Project, Dubai, UAE - Project Value AED 20 Million
New Salalah Airport Project, Salalah, Oman - Project Value AED 11 Million
Dubai Metro Rashidiya Metro Depot, Dubai, UAE – Project Value AED 60 Million
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5. CIVIL ENGINEER, KTSTOR SA CONTRACTING, SHARJAH, UAE – JAN 2005 TO FEB 2006
Provided site supervision and field engineering on an RCC framed structure commercial building located in Sharjah, UAE.
Project Highlights
• Supervised RCC framed structure building construction from footing stage to RCC completion.
• Managed to construct 16 mtr dia RCC dome above the atrium.
• Supervised masonry, MEP works and finishing works.
6. SITE ENGINEER, MATA AMRITANANDAMAYI MATH – SEP 2002 TO DEC 2004
Appointed to manage and supervise various projects across northern part of India.
Project Highlights
Ajanta Nagar Slum Upgradation Scheme, Pune, India – Project Value INR 38 Crores
• Supervised RCC framed structure building construction for 11 buildings
• Managed subcontractors and work force for timely completion of the project
• Supervised masonry, MEP works and finishing works.
• Managed to get all related Govt. approval for project from Govt. bodies.
EDUCATION& CERTIFICATIONS
Civil Engineer (3 years Diploma in Civil Engineering) - 2001
Dubai Municipality Approved Civil Engineer Since 2007
Project Management Professional (PMP – ongoing)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Primavera P6 - well versed
AutoCAD - well versed
MS Project - well versed
MS Office - well versed
PERSONNEL PROFILE
Date of birth : 01st June 1983
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married
Driving License : Valid UAE and Omani driving license
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Availability : Immediate