Savant Balkrishna Pandurang An enterprising professional and visionary leader with over 32 years of multi-faceted expertise in spearheading functions related to Quality Management, Project Management, and Construction Management; targeting to express potential in achieving exceptional outcomes, leveraging skills and knowledge attained across the career with an organization of high repute. sawantbalkrishna@yahoo.com +91 86007 71760 | +974 77534567 linkedin.com/in/savant-pandurang-b1384822/ CORE COMPETENCIES SOFT SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS ? ISO 9001:2015 ? Certified Quality Manager ASQ ? ISO 18001 OSHA ? ISO39001:2012Road safety ? PMP EDUCATION 1988: Diploma in Civil Engineering Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education | 68%
PROFILE SUMMARY
? Over 3 decades of experience in Quality Management, Construction, Project Management, Testing, Commissioning, Handover Transitions, Operations and Maintenance, and Project Closeouts, spanning across sectors entailing Power & Energy, Oil and Gas, LNG, Refineries, Airports, Metro, Real estate, 0nshore marine and Infrastructure Projects.
? Currently associated in the strategic capacity of a Project QA/QC Manager at Qatar Building Company, driving Roads & Infrastructure Works in the Industrial Area Project P040 Ashghal (HPD).
? Proven history of success in managing a variety of roads, highways, Flyovers, bridges, Mix utilities, infrastructure Projects, FIFA Stadium, Precast yards Production, reservoirs, TSE, STP, sewage pumping station, Sub stations. Coordinate and support with Design team in implantation of technical assurance and OCRA (Originator, Checker, Reviewer, and approval) process.
? Recognized for expertise in implementing and administering ISO standards, Project specific processes and procedures, Defect management NCR, BIM Coordination, Quality Objectives, continual improvements, Lessons learned, Project handover/ closeouts; Prepare, develop and deploying- Project-specific Quality Plan, Risk Management Plan, Project Risk register, Contract Specific Project and Construction management plans. Inspection and testing, FAT, SAT, Method statements, Procedure’s, ITP, Process Check lists
? Innate excellence in cross-functional team management, ensuring seamless collaboration, negotiation and communication across departments and suppliers to drive project success and quality deliverables.
? People-oriented leader with skills in building and leading high-performing teams of 35 members towards the accomplishment of project objectives and achievement of common goals.
CAREER TIMELINE
Risk Management & Mitigation
Project Handover & Closeouts
ISO Standards Implementation
Quality Management & Control
Team Management
Communicator
Negotiator
Planner
Change Agent
Project Management & Leadership
Procurement & Sourcing
Compliance Management
Resource Management/Optimization
Vendor Management
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. as Site Engineer
1994 – 2002
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. as Asst. QA/ QC Manager
2002 – 2004
Al Habtoor & Murray Roberts Dubai as Sr. QC Engineer
2004 – 2007
Laing O’Rourke Holdings Dubai as QA/ QC Manager
2008 – 2009
2020 – Now
Qatar Building Company, Qatar, as Project QA/ QC Manager
Combined Group Company Qatar as QA/ QC Manager
2009 – 2014
Egis International Qatar as Programme QA/ QC Manager
2014 – 2019
Design (OCRA) Process
BIM Coordination & Validation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Qatar Building Company, Qatar
December 2020 – Present as Project QA/ QC Manager
Projects Undertaken:
? Current: Working on Industrial Area Infrastructure Development Project, Ashghal (HPD), Project now in completion stage. The project encompasses Post-Tensioning Bridges, Expressways, and Wet and Dry Utilities.
? Also responsible to the Design and Build Contract for FIFA Readiness Project-7, Ashghal,at – driving TSE, surface, and groundwater networks at Onaiza and Al Markhiya. Maintained core focus on ensuring project compliance.
Highlights:
? Orchestrated the successful completion of the FIFA Readiness Project, ensuring adherence to quality standards and project timelines.
? Drove the implementation of ISO standards, ensuring compliance and driving continual improvements across projects.
? Led successful handover/ closeout of multiple high-profile projects, ensuring seamless transitions and client satisfaction.
? Strict Quality Control supervision, adherence to quality standards, showcasing skills in driving significant improvements. prevention measures, resulted in a 12% increase in project performance KPI’s.
? Achieved a 30% reduction in project defects through the implementation of rigorous quality control measures and proactive defect management strategies.
? Implemented ISO standards, ensuring compliance and driving continual improvements across projects.
Egis International, Qatar
September 2014 – October 2019 as Programme QA/QC Manager
? Worked with EGIS on the Diversified Mix Utilities Infrastructure Project, Manateq "Special Economic Zone QEZ-03," providing design and construction supervision consultancy, along with program management services.
o The project included Marine Clusters, Onshore Synchro Lifts Infrastructure, Travel Lifts, Ship Repairing Yards, Dry and Wet Utilities, Roads and Infrastructures, Reservoirs, TSE, STP, and Sewage/TSE Pumping Stations from 2017 to 2019.
? Earlier Contributed to the Ashghal Expressway Programme, Group 8A, Project P0007-C01 Al Ryan Road Project from 2014 to 2017.
o In this capacity, Egis was a programme managers Engineer’s representative and worked on project supervision.
? Scope of work included roads, express highways, underground utilities, micro tunneling, potable water and firefighting networks, foul water and sewerage networks, gas networks, electrical, ooredoo installations, substations, landscaping, irrigation works, under-passes, temporary works, traffic diversions.
Combined Group Company for Trading & Contracting WLL, Qatar
May 2009 – March 2014 as QA/ QC Manager
Projects Undertaken:
? Lusail Infrastructure Development Project in Lusail City Qatar | Client: Ali Jarah Properties
? Bani Hajer Roads & Infrastructure Works, Qatar | Client: Public Works Authority in Qatar (Ashghal)/PWA
Scope of Work: Managed diverse projects encompassing roads, highways, underground utilities, micro tunneling, potable water and firefighting networks, foul water and sewerage networks, gas networks, electrical works, Qtel installations, landscaping, irrigation works, and the construction of 35 distribution substations at 11 KV/0.415 KV.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Laing O’Rourke Holdings, Dubai, UAE
December 2008 – March 2009 as QA/ QC Manager
Projects Undertaken:
? Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai – G+15 Towers: 2, 52 Villas | Nakheel, Dubai, UAE
? Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
Al Habtoor Engineering & Murray Roberts JV, Dubai, UAE
March 2004 – May 2007 as Senior Quality Control Engineer
Project Undertaken: Dubai International Airport Expansion – Terminal 3 Concourse 2 & Car Park – Fit-out & Finishes
Client: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority | Value: USD 1.5 billion
Reported to: QA/ QC Manager
? Worked on the structural, finishing, and facades of the Terminal 3 Concourse 2 & Car Park for Dubai International Airport.
Hindustan Construction Company Ltd. (HCC), Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, India
December 2002 – February 2004 as Assistant QA/ QC Manager
Project Undertaken: 2*350 MW Units of Rajasthan Atomic (Nuclear) Power Station (RAPS)
Client: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL)
? Executed heavy equipment foundations, mass, and heavy concrete works, utilizing designed formwork for outer containment (OC) and inner containment (IC) walls.
? Conducted pre-stressing and testing of the calandria vault, OC and IC walls, and the dome of the reactor building.
Larsen & Toubro Limited, India
March 1994 – November 2002 as Site Engineer
Project Undertaken: 2*750 MW Units of Tarapur Nuclear Power Station (TAPS)and Rajastan Nuclear Power Plant.
Client: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL)
Workforce: 7500 | Reliance Petroleum Plant (largest Grass Route Refinery in Jamnagar), Jindal Vijay Nagar Steel Plant, Tapowan Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Project, and Metro Rail LRT tunneling, lining, grouting, inspection, and testing.
? Scope of work involved constructing heavy equipment foundations with mass and heavy-grade concrete using Doka formwork, erecting pipe racks, managing underground piping, and equipment erection.
? Participated in Metro rail tunneling, lining, grouting, and tracking.
? Worked with Ashoka Group and Ray Construction Ltd., specializing in industrial structures, roads, and bridges.
Ashoka Group & Ray Construction Ltd., India
October 1988 – March 1994 as Assistant Engineer
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAININGS
? Masters in Quality Management – PMI (Currently pursuing)
? OHSAS 18001 in 2013
? Project Management Professional (PMP) from Chicago Management Training Institute, Dubai, UAE in 2008
? ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
? ISO 39001:2012 Road Safety Traffic Management System
? Certification Course in MS Office
? Firefighting Training (Airport Project Dubai)
? Certified Manager Quality/ CMQ/ OE in 2015 (ASQ)
? Confined Space and Working at Heights Training from Enertech Qatar
SEMINARS
? Risk Management conducted by 3-fold Training Institute, Qatar
? Program Management conducted by 3-fold Training Institute, Qatar
? FIDIC
? Procurement & Supply Chain Management
? Vendor Management and Supply Chain Management
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 7th June 1968
Languages Known: English, Hind, Marathi
Address: Presently stationed in Qatar
Nationality: Indian
Visa Status: Work Visa
Passport Details: U0386285
Driving License: Qatar Driving License
Marital Status: Married
Number of Dependents: 2