CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking for senior level to top level positions in Planning / Scheduling /
Monitoring functions in a high repute organisation associated with Real estate
Development, Project Management consultancy & contracting firms proven by
the high degree of Professionalism
J.SIVAKUMAR
To synchronize my professional knowledge, experience and skills with the
organizational requirements to ensure mutual gains. Enjoy accepting
challenges and learning new skills.
I look forward to work efficaciously in your esteemed organization.
PLANNING MANAGER
SYNOPSIS
Mobile India: +91 8754407900
Over 21 years of affluent experience in managing projects right from
development to delivery encompassing Planning, Scheduling, monitoring &
controlling in various phases of project life cycle
Proven previous work experience with Contracting, Developer & Project
management consultants over 14 years in India & over 7 years in international
projects
Permanent Address:
24-24A, XS Real Vibe
Porur Garden Phase 2
Vanagaram, Chennai
Tamilnadu, India
Zip code: 600095
Personal Details:
Fathers Name: T. Jeganathan
DOB: 21 May 1971
Demonstrated expertise in handling large scale projects more than 500
Million USD value & multiple projects
Successfully directed the Planning department since 10 years
Efficiently managed the time parameters of the building Construction
projects & associated infrastructure works across the career span.
Fully Conversant with Project Management tools & techniques such as latest
versions of Primavera & MS Project
Proven skills in managing Residential, Commercial, High Rise towers &
mixed use development projects
Self-motivated, analytical, presentation and trouble shooting Skills.
Member of PMI Inc., USA since February 2012
Nationality: Indian
Marital status: Married
Dependents: Wife & 1 son
Indian Driving License number:
16/09/1999/TN/01
Passport Details:
Passport #: Z 3210693
Date of issue: 30/04/2015
Date of Expiry: 29/04/2025
Place of issue: Chennai, India
Language skills
English & Tamil
Skype id
luvlysiva
Core Competencies
Project Master Schedule Formulation
Milestone charts / Executive Reports
Manpower Histogram
Progress S curves
Project cash flow
Tender schedule
Schedule updates
Look ahead schedules
Productivity analysis
Earned value management
Recovery schedules
Project what if analysis
Resources optimisation
Procurement schedule
Design schedule
Progress measurement Methods
MIS Reports
Primavera Training
Professional Experience
May15 Present working as a freelancer Planning consultant in
Chennai, India
Key deliverables
Successfully liaised with the clients dealing with multi storied residential
projects
Nov13 Apr15 with prodeco international LTD, Port Harcourt,
Nigeria
Key Accomplishments:
Promoted as Planning
head for all the external
Projects in 6 months
period
Formulated
master
schedule
above
3000
activities for EEE Project
Successfully
trained
junior staff in primavera
project management
Handled multiple mixed
use development projects
Handled projects above
value
500
M
USD
concurrently
Successfully
completed
Hotel Project as scheduled
Inducted
Project
Management team in
Planning / Scheduling
management
Directed team of 5
Planning engineers
Joined as a Planner and rose to the position planning head External Projects
Reporting to Area manager
Overview of projects handled:
Handled key project Heliconia Park, Hotel development by Prodeco, which
is about 27,500 square meters build up area which consists of 1 nos of 5 levels
towers ( G+4+Pent floor).
Currently working for the multiple Projects as below
EEE Lagos Residential Tower Phase 1 Project. Phase 1 comprises of 3
(B+G+19+T) floors of build-up area of 45,000 sq.m area & Project value : 200 M
USD
Abuja Hill Estates Project , Abuja Mixed use Development 8 nos of (G+4)
towers, 2 nos of (G+2) tower, 4 nos of (G+1) Villas, 2 nos of swimming pool,
Gym, Bar & Tennis court and utility & support buildings of total build up area 27000
sq.m & project value 150 M USD approximately
NLNG Corporate Office Building, Port Harcourt Tender Stage & Project
value of 400 M USD
Annacro Resident villa project Abuja Project comprises of 1 main villa
building + Guest houses + Swimming pool + Bar/ Jacuzzi & other support buildings
such as Boys Quarters, Guard House Etc., of total build up area 1090 sq.m
Key deliverables
Successfully liaised with the section Construction / Project Manager in
formulating the Master Construction Schedule
Periodically update the schedule and identify the deviated areas and apply
changes in the schedule
Identify the critical path and motivate the site team to complete the critical
activities on timely manner
Review the contractors time schedule, manpower histogram, cash flow,
procurement schedule, Equipment & staff schedule
Prepare look ahead programmes, tender Programmes & Target Programmes
Prepare Preliminary Programmes for other projects
Prepare weekly and Monthly reports
Prepare Progress S curve & update periodically
Prepare S curves for the different trade of works, resource loading and cost
loading Schedules
Prepare time impact analysis report based on the current changes in scope
of works, resources and sequences
Implement the changes in the schedule based on the changes in scope of
works, sequences & resources and determine the overall time impact of the
Project
June 12 Nov13 Confluence Project Management (CPM) (P)
LTD, Delhi, India as Planning Manager
Due to my massive
previous experience in
planning / scheduling
management, client has
approved the Baseline
master schedule
Reporting to Sr. Project manager
Overview
Handled key project kings court, a residential apartments development by
DLF, which is about 30,500 square meters build up area which consists of 3 nos
of 12 levels towers and 10 nos of low rise buildings (UB+G+3). Cost of the Project
is approximately 200 crores INR.
Key deliverables
Successfully liaised with the section Construction Manager and Engineers in
formulating the Master Construction Schedule
Periodically update the schedule and identify the deviated areas and liaise
with the main civil contractor for the required plan of action.
Prepare weekly and Monthly reports
Review the Contractors Programme and recommended to prepare recovery
schedule as required.
Prepare look ahead programmes and short term Programmes
Evaluate the potential time delays and extension of time claims submitted
by the contractors
Feb 11 May12 Qatari Project Management (QPM), Khartoum,
Sudan as Sr. Planning Engineer
Key Accomplishments:
Completed two buildings C03
and C08 as per the scheduled
timelines
Successfully formulated the
master schedule with above
2000 activities
Participated
in
progress
review meeting with the
contractors periodically and
assess the performance level
and escalate the required
action plan.
Involved in pre-construction
planning phases such as
feasibility studies, business
functions, tendering Process,
Technical
&
commercial
evaluation, contract award,
master planning, procurement
of Design and Contractor,
Design etc.,
Reporting to Sr. Project manager
Overview
Handled key project Mushaireb, a mixed use development by Qatari Diar,
which is about 206,500 square meters area which is currently divided in to four
Phases (short, medium, long term and infrastructure) with an anticipated project
completion in 2016. Phase 1 involves the construction of a 7-story residential
building (C03), Phase 2 includes the construction of three (3) more residential
buildings (C04, C05 and C08) and a boardwalk along the Nile River, with all
associated infrastructure (roads and utilities). Phase 3 includes another four (4)
residential buildings (C01, C02, C06, and C07) and a five-star hotel, and Phase 4 is
comprised of the remaining infrastructure works. Cost of the Project is
approximately 500 million US Dollars.
The project will also include a combined urban and waterfront development
offering modern infrastructure, varying types of residential units, commercial and
retail spaces, hotel(s), leisure and entertainment facilities, and a landscaped
riverfront boardwalk on the majestic Nile.
Key deliverables
Successfully liaised with the section Construction Manager and Engineers in
formulating the Master Construction Schedule
Periodically update the schedule and identify the deviated areas and liaise
with the main contractor for the required plan of action.
Report the potential time delays to the client periodically considering the
current changes in the schedule
Review and Approve the contractors Extension of time claims and
recommend to the client.
Develop Procurement Schedule and update
Prepare weekly and Monthly reports
Review the Contractors Programme and recommended to prepare recovery
schedule as required.
Manpower Histogram and cash flow
Prepare KPI S curves showing the progress such as concrete, block works,
plastering etc.,
Jun09 Nov 10 Hirco Developments (P) Ltd, CHENNAI, India as
AGM - Planning
Successfully
managed
multiple
building
packages such as LRB,
HRB, and club house and
infra packages such as
WTP, STP, and Road works
by
using
primavera
Project management
Efficiently
used
the
primavera methodology
management module for
creating
the
project
templates for typical
building packages.
Successfully
completed
the concrete structure
works ahead of the
schedule for HRBN Towers
Imparted
training
on
Primavera for Planning
engineers
Reporting to Principal executive officer
Overview
Handled key project Hiranandhini Palace Garden, an integrated Township
LRB Buildings 11 nos, G+3 levels worth 320 crores INR of built up area 40,000 sq.m,
HRBN 8 Towers B +P +Stilt+ 27 levels worth 500 crores of build-up area 145000
sq.m approximately, club house of build-up area 80,000 sq.m and all infrastructure
works such as Roads, WTP, STP, Hardscaping / Softscaping works.
Key deliverables
Successfully liaised with the section Project Managers in formulating the
Master Construction Schedule using Primavera.
Prepare manpower histogram / Cash flow S curve using primavera based on
the developed master schedule and provide the necessary inputs to the
management.
Develop a material delivery process schedule and D/E Schedule by working
backwards from the developed construction dates in primavera.
Update periodically the primavera master schedule, highlight the activity
slippages, overall time impact of the project, cost over runs and indicate the
corrective actions to the operations department.
Prepare detailed micro level schedule at site level on monthly basis from the
primavera master schedule
Prepare recovery plan & Revise the schedule & project data based on the
overall time impact using primavera.
Review the EOT analysis / Recommend the contractors to amend the changes
& Approve the time impact analysis submitted by the contractors
May07 May09
Leighton Contractors India Pvt Ltd, Chennai as Sr. Planning Engineer
Reporting to Regional Head
Key deliverables / Accomplishments
Successfully managed industrial buildings and hotels project consists of 11 levels of built up area 60,000 sq.m worth 300
Crores INR
Based at regional office and handled Tender / Construct Proposal / Bid Proposal planning of hotel, commercial and industrial
projects by using Primavera Project Planner.
Update the Schedules and report the time impact to the top level Management
Prepare manpower histogram / Cash flow S curve based on the top down estimate using primavera based on the developed
master schedule and provide the necessary inputs to the management.
Efficiently used the global change features in primavera to load the resources, cost and quantity inputs activity wise.
Previous Assignments
Company Name
Period
Project Description
Higgs & Hill LLC, Dubai, UAE
As a Sr. Planning Engineer, Handled key project
Jumeriah Lake Towers Z Cluster- 3B+45 levels worth
1000 million AED of built up area 200,000 sq.m and
1, 50,000 cum volume of concrete approximately:
Feb05 Feb06
Emas Engineers &
contractors, Chennai, India
As a Deputy Manager Planning, Based at HO and
handled multiple project sites of project value worth
50 crores INR
Jul03 Dec04
Carillion Alawi LLC, Muscat,
Oman
Jun00 Jun03
United Gulf Construction
Co.WLL, Kuwait
Feb06 Apr07
May94 May00
Salma Constructions (P) Ltd,
Chennai, India
As a Planning Engineer, Managed key project Almusanah Airbase worth 18 Million Riyals: It consisted
of multi-disciplinary works such as Industrial,
residential and infrastructure works having
approximately 60,000 sq.m built up area.
As a Planning Engineer, Handled Telecommunication
facility centre and renovation of chilled water and
gas pipelines for KOC worth 11 million KD.
Joined as a site engineer and rose to the position
project coordinator
Executed and supervised commercial project
(B+G+3) of build-up area 70,000 sq.ft at Mambalam
and 12,000 sq.ft (G+3) residential project at
kodambakkam.
Lead a team of Project engineers and site engineers.
Academic Background
1994
BE (Civil) from Coimbatore Institute of Tech, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Certified Professional Training
1997
1997
1998
2007
2012
Primavera 3.10 Certified course from Engineers CADD Centre, Chennai
MS Project Certified course from Engineers CADD Centre, Chennai
Auto Cad / STAAD III - Certified course from Engineers CADD Centre, Chennai
Primavera 5.0 Certified Course from CMCS, Dubai
PMP Training Programme Certified course with PMI Chennai Chapter & earned 35 PDUs
Software Skills
Proficiency in Primavera 8.20, Primavera 6.70, Primavera 3.10, MS Projects 2013, AutoCAD 2007, STAAD III, Suretrak, MS Office
2013 & Internet Applications
References
Will be furnished upon request
