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BALAJI VARADHARAJAN

Candidate ID: 1666563

Career Summary

International Domain expertise of over 10 years in large & complex Civil Construction Projects, Project Management, execution of construction activities for Nuclear Power & Substation Projects. Managed & coordinated a broad range of projects, including scope definition, schedule & cost management

Skill Set

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT COORDINATION, SITE EXECUTION

Professional Information

Total Experience : 10

Nationality : India

Qualification Level : Engineering Graduates/PG

Job Function : Engineering

Work Location Preference : Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE

Detailed Profile

BALAJI VARADHARAJAN
92, Kundha Colony, Karamadai, Coimbatore - 641104, Tamilnadu, India
Contact: +971 509835684 (UAE) ? E-mail: tellbalag@gmail.com
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Career Objective: Seeking challenging assignments with growth-oriented organizations in the domain of Civil Project Management across the industry
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PROFILE

? Technically accomplished Civil Project Engineer with an experience of more than 9 years in managing wide range of Civil Construction projects such as Execution of Projects, Site Management and Quality Assurance; currently spearheading efforts with NASS CONTRACTING, DUBAI as Senior Civil Engineer.
? Experience in Site / Project Co-ordination, Execution, Monitoring, Planning, Drawing Project Estimates, Quality Control, Mobilizing & Managing Materials, Machines and Manpower resources to accelerate project implementation.
? Expertise in Executing Challenging Power, Industrial & Infrastructure Projects within defined cost and time parameters; knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera (P6) and MS Project in Project Planning, Scheduling and Resource management.
? Proficient in striking perfect coordination with all involved agencies e.g. Consultants, Architects, Clients, Site Engineers etc, to ensure bottleneck-free work performance.
? Prolific team builder, trainer, and a motivator with ability to integrate team efforts to maximize overall team productivity. Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies:

Site Execution ? Project Planning & Scheduling ? Project Estimates / Technical Specification ? Material Procurement ? Resource Deployment ? Construction Management ? Work Measurements ? Quality Assurance ? Contractor Billing ? Cross Functional Coordination
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NASS CONTRACTING JAN 2018 – Till Date
Project Co-Ordinator
Responsibilities
? Co-ordinating for 132KV & 400KV Substation Projects.
? Sharing relevant documentation and reports with project teams
? Providing information and regular support to stakeholders
? Being point of contact for various working groups
? Developing in-depth understanding of project scope and particulars i.e. timeframes, financials, outcomes
? Ensuring resources and equipment are always available
? Understanding formal escalation and review processes
? Providing support to project managers and business leaders when requested
? Thorough project documentation & submissions
? Creating and reviewing of reports
? Knowledge of industry best practice


JAZEERA EMIRATES POWER NOV 2015 – DEC 2017
PROJECT ENGINEER

Project Title
132/11KV SUBSTATION

Responsibilities
? Handling all the Civil Related activities of the Project individually.
? Monitoring the Sub contractors to ensure guidelines are maintained.
? Ensuring the Quality Construction Standards and carrying out the proper
Construction technique.
? Review the work progress on daily basis.
? Co-coordinating with various Departments Internally and Externally for
obtaining the permits for works and approvals for Materials, Drawings &
Agencies.
? Carrying out the Risk assessment in Site Activities.
? Select tools, Materials & Equipment and Track Inventory.
? Prepare Internal & External reports pertaining to Job Status.
? Attending the Progress meetings with Client and Sub Contractor for reviewing
the progress of the project.
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LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD, DOHA QATAR Jan 2014 – Nov 2015
Senior Civil Engineer

Project Title PHASE 11 KAHRAMAA SUBSTATION 66/11 KV
Client KAHRAMAA, QATAR



Responsibilities
? Managing all the construction activities of project Individually
? Communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce.
? Preparing the requirement of Materials, Manpower & Machinery
? Developing the program of work and strategy for making the project happen.
? Setting out sites and organizing facilities
? Ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, budgets or timescales
? Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff
? Checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
? providing technical advice; problem solving
? Ensuring site safety.



M/S HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., Mumbai, India Aug. 2011 – Dec 2013
Site Engineer

Project Title Rajasthan Atomic Power Project 7 & 8
Client Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.
Responsibilities ? Looked after the execution works at main Raft of Reactor Building with the responsibilities such as supervising the reinforcement, shuttering, and concreting works of raft foundation.
? Implemented site works in accordance with Project execution plans; identified critical issues related to site activities and ensured timely resolution of queries to ascertain uninterrupted construction works.
? Reviewed all civil & structural procedures and material selections and provided technical guidance for executing Civil & Structural work.
? Planned the site activities and prepared data of materials required for the work.
? Reviewed the operational practices, identified the areas of obstruction / quality failures and advised on system and process changes for qualitative improvement in productivity.
? Involved in preparation of the bills of the sub contractor and timely submitted the same to the quantity survey dept for billing.
? Ensured quality of the work and delivered error-free job.
? Assisted in reviewing the Project Claims for extending project schedule and ensured that such claims are in accordance with the terms of the Contract.





Completed Graduation (B.E. Civil Engineering), Full-time during Aug 2008 – Aug 2011.




M/S HINDUSTAN CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., Mumbai, India Aug. 2006 – May 2008
Junior Engineer

Project Title Kodankulam Nuclear Power Project (India’s 1st 1000 MW Nuclear project)
Client Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.
Responsibilities ? Looked after the execution works at main Reactor Building with the responsibilities such as supervising The Reinforcement, Shuttering and Concreting works of structures independently.
? Handled the site activities and prepared the data of materials required for the work.
? Managed preparation of sub contractor bills and timely submission of the same to the quantity survey dept for billing; ensuring delivery of quality & error-free job.
? Actively participated in daily safety meeting, weekly safety walk through, monthly construction schedule and quality meetings.



EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Engineering – Civil, 2011
Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore, India (State University); 8.01 CGPA

Diploma in Civil Engineering, 2006
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College, Coimbatore (State Board of Technical Education, Tamilnadu); 85.88%

10th Class, 2003
Thambu Higher Secondary School, Coimbatore, T.N. (State Board of School Education, Tamilnadu); 76.6%

Technical Proficiencies:

Operating System Windows, Linux
Software M S Project, Prima Vera, AutoCAD
Desktop Publishing MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, FrontPage
Domain Project Planning, Project Management, Value Engineering & Civil Execution
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Date of Birth: 17th Dec. 1987
Passport no: L4025051
UAE Driving License no : 3843224
References: Available on Request



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