RHAMESH RAMAMOORTHY
Construction Project Manager - GIS Substation - Electrical
Strategic project management specialist with skills in managing project
life-cycle right from development to delivery encompassing monitoring, inter-
discipline coordination, resource planning and documentation as per quality,
time & budget norms
Executive Profile Key Impact Areas
Achievement-Driven & High Performance Management Executive
with nearly 16 years of outstanding experience in Project Management, Multiple Project Resource
Engineering Management, Commercial Operations, Contracting, and Change Planning &
Management
Management
Management for all phases of turnkey Construction Projects, at ease with
budget limitations, deadlines & demanding situations across Middle East &
India Techno- Quality
commercial Management
Competent Manager & Leader with confidence needed to guide start-up
Operations
or troubled project operations to profitability; collaborative communicator &
leader with skills in establishing productive relationships with clients,
Construction Relationship
internal staff at all levels, external partners, and statutory authorities. Planning & Management
Adept in Project Planning & Management: Leading evaluation of Execution
project, present cost/benefits analysis at project decision points; finalizing
requirements & specifications and resource planning Health & Site Leadership
A Resourceful People Manager with expertise in directing multi-cultural Safety & Guidance
& cross-functional teams using interactive and motivational leadership that Management
spurs people to willingly give 100% effort
Merit of independently managing & showcasing expertise in Team Building Change
& Leadership Management
managing high-value projects of 220 KV GIS & 400 KV GIS
Substation
Demonstrated excellence to drive transformation and leveraged technical
& commercial acumen to optimize processes and deliver value during all Soft Skills
construction projects across career – Power, Utility, Electrical, and
Mechanical
Expert at implementing Global Standards / HSE Systems, Conducting
Audits, Training, Designing Construction HSE Standards and taking
preventive corrective action to minimize risk/accidents
Flair for adopting modern construction methodologies / techniques,
latest engineering tools and applicable engineering codes & quality
standards
Dynamic & self-starter with strong planning, communication, analytical
& problem-solving skills
Education & Credentials
BE (Electrical & Electronics) from Raja College of Engineering &
Technology, Madurai Kamaraj University in 2001
12th from Tamil Nadu State Board, India in 1997
10th from Tamil Nadu State Board, India in 1995
Career Timeline (Recent 5)
Power Links Contracting
LRV Engineering Oman National Engineering
Company, Bahrain
Solutions, Chennai & Investment Co., Oman
2011 – 2011 – 2013 – 2016 – 2019 –
2011 2012 2015 2018 Present
National Power Erectors, National Contracting
Abu Dhabi, UAE Company, Saudi Arabia
Professional Experience
Power Links Contracting W.L.L, Bahrain Dec’ 2019 – Till Date
Project Manager
Achivements: (Key projects)
1. 220/66/11 kV Addari BSP Substation.
Installation of 7 bays of 220kV GIS, Installation of 17 bays in new 66kV GIS & LCC panels accordingly.
Installation of 2 bays in new 21kV SF6 circuit breakers Metal clad indoor Switchgear and associated equipment’s
Installation of 24 bays in new 11kV AIS Single bus bar Metal glad Switchgear
Laying & Termination of 40 KMs of LV Cables and associated cable tray & supports work
Laying & Termination HV Cables of 500 mm², 1600 mm², 1000 mm², 630 mm² & 300 mm²
Earthing & Lightning works, Link Box and cable supports works & CAT Walk installation for GIS
SF6 Gas Handling works & Assistance for testing & Commissioning works
Battery system installation with mixture of acid and rack installation.
Installation of control & protection panels, LVAC Panels
Installation of NER, NES and associated control panels.
2. 220 kV bay Extension Work Addur.
Installation of 2 bays of 220kV GIS
Laying & Termination of LV Cables and associated cable tray & supports work
Laying & Termination HV Cables of 500 mm² cables and associated cable supports & Link box earthing works
Earthing & Lightning works, Link Box and cable supports works & CAT Walk installation for GIS
SF6 Gas Handling works & Assistance for testing & Commissioning works
3. 220/66 kV Amazon Askar Substation.
Installation of 8 bays of 220kV GIS
Installation of 2 bays in new 21kV SF6 circuit breakers Metal clad indoor Switchgear and associated equipment’s
Laying & Termination of 28000 KMs of LV Cables and associated cable tray & supports work
Laying & Termination HV Cables of 500 mm², 1600 mm², 1000 mm² cables
Earthing & Lightning works, Link Box and cable supports works & CAT Walk installation for GIS
SF6 Gas Handling works & Assistance for testing & Commissioning works
4. Preparing BOQ & workout for cost estimation for new projects proposals. Currently am working
in 115/13.8 kV GIS Substation in Rafeah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a Project Manager.
National Contracting Company, Saudi Arabia May’ 2016 – May’ 2018
Construction Manager
Achivements: (Key projects)
Project : 115kV Southern area oil operation Reliability improvement project for ARAMCO,SA.
Preparing of schedule, planning and execution of 115kV Dead Tank Circuit Breaker, 115kV Disconnecting switches
and Switch yard equipment installation as per approved installation standards.
Arrangements of access and permits for entering Aramco and National grid Sub stations. Preparation of invoices and
get approval from clients.
Hand over the special tools and operational spares to client as per the contract specifications.
Prepare and conduct the presentation of Biweekly and monthly meeting.
Manage and execution of Aluminium bus bar welding and complete the contact resistance test and Liquid
penetration test. Installation of 115kV Capacitor bank and Aluminium bus bars and connect to the existing bus bar
with necessary outage procedures.
Coordinate with supplier’s for transporting and shipment clearance for Substation equipment’s.
Client coordination for LOA approvals and approval for outage for the line and circuits.
Installation of Gantry tower installation of incoming feeder of overhead line.
Stringing the conductor from gantry to gantry
Installation of Aluminum conductors, jumpers and required necessary connections.
Coordination with clients for MIR and RFI approvals & monthly invoices.
Oman National Engineering & Investment Co., Oman
Mar’ 2013 – Mar’ 2015
Site Manager
Achivements: (Key projects)
Project: Upgrading of 132/33kV GIS grid station.
Installation of 2 No’s of 125 MVA ABB Transformers including oil filling and filtration
Installation of 33kV GIS with 26 No’s of cubical panels & SF6 Handling works
Installation of 2 bay in existing 33kV SWGR and associated control and relay panels installation.
Laying & Termination of LV Cables around 45000 meters and associated cable tray & supports work
Installation of 33kV Control & relay panels, LVAC panels & Battery system installation with mixture of acid and rack
installation. Installation of capacitor bank systems and associated works.
Laying & Termination HV Cables of 36 Number of runs of 1C X 630 mm² cables around 12 KMs of laying and
associated cable tray and supports
SF6 Gas Handling works & Assistance for testing & commissioning works.
Installation of Gantry tower installation of incoming feeder of overhead line.
Stringing the conductor from gantry to gantry
Installation of Aluminum conductors, jumpers and required necessary connections.
Project: Construction of 3 x 20 MVA, 33/11kV primary SS
Installation of 3 No’s of 125 MVA ABB Transformers including oil filling and filtration
Installation of 11kV SWGR panels and associated works.
Installation of Control and relay panels and supports works
Installation of Capacitor bank systems & LV control cable laying & terminations.
National Power Erectors, Abu Dhabi, UAE Dec’ 2011 – Dec’ 2012
Project Engineer
Achivements: (Key projects)
Project: 400/132/33KV GIS Sub-station projects of TRANSCO, Ajman
500 MVA Transformer 3 No’s & 3 No’s 50MVAr Shunt Reactors
400 kV GIS; 132 kV GIS; 33kV GIS panel erections
LV & Control Cables laying (75 km) in various types of Cable tray and Ladder
LV & Control panel installations in high raised floor.
Identifying project bottlenecks and undertaking corrective measures along with ensuring effective site management
and discipline for safe & timely execution of the projects; improving project administration processes by monitoring
work efforts, assigning resources, delegating tasks and reporting (RFI, CIF& MIR) progress to senior management
Identifying and repairing electrical faults in accordance with HSE policies and electrical safety rules & operational
procedures; identifying the areas of obstruction / breakdowns and taking steps to rectify the equipment through
application of troubleshooting tools
Attending monthly progress meeting with consultant & clients
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Planning, initiating, executing and monitoring projects along time, cost and quality including technical (engineering)
and techno-commercial coordination with all stakeholders
Executing all project cost control functions to ensure all projects are executed within budgeted cost parameters;
formulate an effective project plan template that can be utilized to schedule development, control & critical path
analysis to ensure project milestones are achieved
Advising senior management on contractual & technical risks by performing evaluation of risks during pre-bid stage;
negotiating with client/consultant/vendors for different contractual terms & conditions, budget constraints, and
technical requirements
Administering management of contractual disputes, correspondences, claims, counter-claims, statutory compliances
for different projects under execution
Devising tactics & plans on HS&E aspects, including adherence to statutory obligations and internal procedures;
ensuring adherence with safety requirements by participating actively in HAZOP meetings
Conducting on-site visits (according with company’s safety policy), to ensure compliance with plans and
specification, good construction practice and adherence to QA/QC programs
Managing vendor relationships including conducting planning session with vendors and service providers and define
project and performance expectations
Coordinating with external agencies like Architectural Consultants, Material suppliers, Construction Agencies etc. so
as to ensure that the project is completed within the scheduled time period in an efficient and effective way
Providing guidance & leadership to team in reviewing Civil / MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) drawings till
completion
Functioning as Technical Adviser for material management, sourcing, and supply
Conducting technical, feasibility studies and site investigations
Directing, leading, and motivating workforce; imparting continuous on job training for accomplishing greater
operational effectiveness/ efficiency
Updating reports on ongoing projects overall progress, procurement, executions progress and invoicing status
Conducting / facing Audits and to report/coordinate to close the audit observations & findings.
Previous Exeperience
LRV Engineering Solutions, Chennai as Electrical Engineer Mar’ 2011 – Aug’ 2011
Project:: Executing the extension of 33/11 Switch Yard for SRF Textile Mills, Kummidipoondi, Chennai
MEC Arcan Group (Electromechanical Contractors), KSA as Electrical Engineer Jul’ 2008 – Jan’ 2011
Projects: Princess Noora University with Metro Train Project
Ministry of Interior Projects for Saudi Bin Laden Group of Projects
Sri Sakthi Electrical Contracting Company, Chennai as Electrical Site Engineer Jun’ 2005 – Jun’ 2008
Projects: High Raised Building and Commercial Building
Sri Annai Electrical Contracting Company, Chennai as Electrical Site Engineer Jun’ 2002 – May’ 2005
Projects: High Raised Building and Commercial Building
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 14/02/1980
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam
Address: 501/8, North Street, Sankarapandiapuram, Chatrapatti (PO) 626102, Virudhunagar
District, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Marital Status: Married
Passport Details: K8088400; Valid Till 04-08-2024
Driving License: India, Bahrain and Oman
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rhamesh-ramamoorthy-ab1a711b
