VINOD KRISHNA MURTHY (B.E – Civil, GMPx – IIMB)
GENERAL MANAGER
Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, P.O. Box - 341444
Cell: +971 56 130 6398 Email: viku2vinod@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://ae.linkedin.com/in/viku2vinod/
OPERATIONS MANAGER | GENERAL MANAGER | PROJECTS DIRECTOR
CHANGE & GROWTH STRATEGIST | LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY VISIONARY
Management Professional & Project Manager with 16+ years of international experience leading development of multi-million dollar capital projects in India and Middle East. Proven history of managing multi-project operations, allocating budgets, resources, and overseeing schedule, cost, quality, safety, and performance ensuring that all regulations, budgets, timelines & HSE norms are complied. Skilled engineering professional with a demonstrated history of working across residential/commercial/industrial /infrastructure/healthcare/hospitality projects from inception (feasibility) to completion (facilities management) across engineering industry. Experience includes safety, quality control, supervising team members, sub-contractors, drafting project plans, reports and documentation, scheduling, reviewing bid proposals and awarding contracts, preparing budgets, performing earned value analysis, and optimizing expenses.
Astute strategic thinker and trouble-shooter with an impressive record of identifying inefficiencies, assessing issues, and implementing lasting solutions that streamline processes, improve productivity, minimize downtime, optimize operations, and generate 7-figured cost savings. Broad international and multicultural background gained through extensive work with clients and partners from across the globe. Flexible and versatile in the face of ever-changing circumstances, with a demonstrated ability of thriving in challenging and extreme conditions. Known for building strong working relationships, mentoring unique talents and fostering open communications in order to gain the trust, confidence and respect of executives, team members, external vendors, and key stakeholders.
AREA OF EXPERTISE
TECHNICAL
? Project Engineering
? Project Management
? Construction Management
? Estimation & Costing
? Contracts Management
? Tendering / Bidding
? Health/ Safety/ Environment Compliance
? Earned Value Management
? Management Framework
? Management Processes
? Integration Management
? Scope Management
? Schedule Management
? Quality Management
? Resource Management
? Communication Management
? Procurement Management
? Stakeholder Management
? Delivery & Close-out
? Facilities Management
MANAGEMENT
? Strategic Leadership & Management
? Business Management
? Digital Transformation
? Risk Management
? Strategic Management
? Marketing & Analytics
? Corporate Governance
? P&L Management
? EPC Management
? Technology Management
? Cross Functions Management
? Asset Management
? Cost Management
? Leverage Management
? Bench marking
? People Management
? Performance Management
? Training & Development
? Operations Management
? Value Engineering
INTERPERSONAL
? Flexibility & Adaptability
? Effective Communication
? Negotiation
? Creativity & Innovation
? Critical Thinking
? Complex Judgement
? Decision Making
? Emotional Intelligence
? Service Orientation
? Cognitive Flexibility
? Active Listening
? Crisis Management
? Conflict Management
? Resilience & Tenacity
? Problem Solving
? Organizational Awareness
? Status Reporting
? Proposal Writing
? Coaching & Feedback
? Servant Leadership
? Collaboration
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
? Bachelors of Engineering – Civil Engineering – Visveswaraiah Technological University - Bangalore, India, MAY 2008.
? Post Graduate Programme Management – Construction Management – NICMAR, Bangalore, India DEC 2016 (dis-continued on final semester).
? General Management - Executive Education Programme – Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore, India, MAY 2021.
? Project Management Professional – Project Management Institute – Dubai, UAE, Pursuing 2021-22.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SRILAKNAR Group, Dubai, UAE SEP 2020 – SEP 2021
General Manager – Contractor Representative & Trading Operations - (Reporting to Chairman)
? Correlate team member’s new ideas and help in implementing new policies and procedures
? Develop business leads and opportunities to help further the firm’s financial and business goals
? Travels to any domestic or international location as necessary to fulfill items listed above
? Communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders
? Develop company Procedures, Practices, and Plans as needed to support company operations related to Construction Management and Trading
? Directly and proactively support all company operations and execution in offices, projects, and sites as assigned
? Experience with contractual documents and budget preparation
West Zone Group, Dubai, UAE JUN 2017 – SEP 2020
Assistant General Manager – Developer & Contractor Representative - (Reporting to Chairman/Group CEO)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Slashed operations cost on by 35% using sustainable solution with installation of 1.25 MW solar (PV) power generation at 45,000 SQM BUA central warehouse facility adding long-term value to competitive advantage.
? Optimized retail operations cost by 23% by reducing human resource through digital transformation & deployed the same human resources for new retail units. Effective communication along with Cross function collaboration & key stakeholders engagement solving the human resource problem.
? Optimized operations cost on most facilities in collaboration with respective division stakeholders by 17% with installation of sustainable energy solutions with respect to lighting, refrigeration & AC.
? Merger & Acquisitions of competitor business and integration with core business operations smoothly ensuring transformation while organization culture, competitive advantages & customer relationships are intact.
? Active contributions to Organization’s diversification portfolio by entering into new ventures (related businesses) that strategically supports the core business eco-system with shared activities, resources & capabilities.
? Slashed retail rentals to almost 50% on average over last 2 years there by cutting down on fixed cost of retail operations. Focused commitment & continuous engagement with real estate firms & property owners optimized the operation cost.
? Developed successful leasing strategy for Mall Management in collaboration with project consultants & Operations in collaboration with anchor tenants & other stakeholders.
? Managed Refurbishment works of 2B+G+10 Hotel Apartments with 163 keys in 3 months to DTCM “Deluxe” rating & started operations.
? Leading the global team of 23+ managers, 600+ staff/labour & annual budget of $ 80 Million.
? Hands on experience with Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Hospitality, F&B projects.
KAY Invest, RAK, UAE APR 2016 – JUN 2017
Projects Manager – Developer Representative - (Reporting to Chairman)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Successfully value engineered & slashed constructional budget by 27% increasing ROI by 79% avoiding conflicts with contractor, consultant, and regulatory authorities – external stakeholders & with effective teamwork across commercial & purchase team.
? Developed two commercial projects out of value-engineered savings yielding an annual revenue of $ 1.5 Million strategically diversifying company assets.
? Successfully won the arbitration case in collaboration with appointed legal firm on delayed project handover by contractor, from case building until judgement by judicial authority.
? Leading the global team of 18+ Managers, 600+ staff & Labours and annual Budget of $ 120 Million.
? Optimized operations cost by 14% by reducing human resource through digital transformation & deployed the same human resources for new properties facility management.
? Optimized operations cost on most facilities in collaboration with respective division stakeholders by 12% with installation of sustainable energy solutions with respect to lighting, refrigeration & AC.
? Developed successful leasing strategy by positioning & catering the specific properties and targeting the right segment customers. Managed to develop diversified inventories upon board approval, transferred inventories to leasing team, and successfully coached the team to market the transferred inventories.
? Hands on experience with Residential, Commercial – (Warehouses & Retails), Hospitality, Healthcare, F&B projects.
DANUBE GROUP, Dubai, UAE DEC 2014 – APR 2016
Projects Manager – Developer Representative - (Reporting to Chairman/COO)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Slashed operations cost on industrial manufacturing facility by 50% using sustainable solution with installation of 1.2 MW solar (PV) power generation plant across manufacturing warehouse facilities adding long-term value to competitive advantage.
? Slashed constructional cost by 18% by sourcing PEB steel structures from china with special approvals from Umm Al Quwain Municipality for the construction of 135 warehouse at Emirates Modern Industrial Area.
? Leading the global team of 12+ Managers, 400+ staff & Labours and annual Budget of $ 72 Million.
? Optimized operations cost by 14% by reducing human resource through digital transformation & deployed technology to re-allocate the same human resources for new properties facility management.
? Optimized operations cost on most facilities in collaboration with respective division stakeholders by 10% with installation sustainable energy solutions with respect to lighting, refrigeration & AC.
? Hands on experience with Residential, Commercial, Industrial, F&B projects.
AL REYAMI GROUP, Abu Dhabi, UAE MAY 2014 – NOV 2014
Assistant Project Manager – Contractor Representative - (Reporting to Operations Manager/General Manager)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Successfully completed $ 15 Million hospital re-development project including structural strengthening from shell & core until operation readiness in 6 months without a recordable lost workday injury.
? Leading the team of 600+ global staff and 40+ sub-contractors tirelessly working in two shifts.
? Managed to motivate purchase team to fast track procurement in line with project schedule.
? Managed, Motivated trained & coached 16+ technical staff effectively in cohesion to deliver the project on time without lapse in co-ordination.
? Successfully solved multiple challenging problems in collaboration with competent authorities on Electrical load up gradation, Fire reserve tank capacity & fire pump type and Structural concerns of loading two number of 800 TR Chillers.
? Hands on experience with fit-out project in compliance with ADDC, ADCD, ADM, HAAD & all relevant authorities.
BENNETT PROPERTY HOLDINGS COMPANY LIMITED, Bangalore, India NOV 2012 – APR 2014
Manager – Project Construction Management – Developer Rep - (Reporting to Chief Operating Officer (COO)/ Zonal Manager)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Successfully completed gated villa community project with 214 premium villas including Infrastructure works in 18 months.
? Leading the team of 350+ national staff, 2 main contractors and 21+ sub-contractors.
? Stripped main contractor’s scope of infrastructure works due to excessive delays & awarded to qualified (technical, financial and resourceful) contractor at 14% reduced budget to successfully complete project on time.
? Successfully completed project by leading, mentoring, coaching, and motivating the project team along with key stakeholders of the project to deliver project on schedule.
? Stripped main contractor’s scope of supply of goods procured from OEM and saved 8% ($1.44 Million) of total project cost ($ 18 Million) by procuring the same goods from OEM directly.
LARSEN & TOUBRO LTD, Bangalore, India JUN 2011 - OCT 2012
Senior Engineer – Contractor Representative - (Reporting to Project Manager)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Successfully completed 3B+G+30+R high-rise apartments project in 16 months & handed over to Hiranandani.
? Trained sub-contractor team along with our team of charge hand, supervisors and junior engineers on advanced tools & techniques to reduce the repetition of slab cycle from 14-day cycle to 8-day cycle.
? Effectively coordinated and supported procurement team & contracts team to support on resources & assist in client billing respectively. Effectively communicated with consultants, client, in-house QA/QC and safety team to deliver project on time.
? Client appreciation for late start & early finish of the tower project. Supported the highly motivated team with needful resources on time along with needful details, approvals and clearances to deliver the project on time.
? Leading the team of 450+ national staff & labours and 18+ sub-contractors.
CLASSIC CONSTRUCTIONS, Bangalore, India JUN 2008 - MAY 2011
Project Engineer – Contractor Representative - (Reporting to General Manager)
Selected Performance Milestone:
? Successfully completed 2B+G+20+R high-rise apartments project in 18 months & handed over to Chartered Beverly Hills.
? Leading the team of 300+ national staff & labours and 10+ sub-contractors.
? Lead successful projects worth of $ 22 Million over the period of 3 years.
? Managed to complete infrastructure design & build projects in co-ordination with government officials on five remote locations at a time. Trained & groomed junior engineers to lead the project at ground level to deliver much appreciated results.
? Successfully handed over fast track high-end villa project in 8 months.
PERSONAL DETAILS
? Date of Birth: 1st July 1986
? Nationality: Indian
? Passport Number: Z3841215
? Place of Issue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
? Date of Expiry: 30th January 2028
? Visa Type: Residence Visa
? Emirates ID Number: 784-1986-2148360-5
? Driving License Number:2121673
? Languages known: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu & Malayalam
? DM Accreditation – G+4 Contractor
? Professional Body Membership – Society of Engineers, UAE
? References: Available on Request