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Ashok Balakrishnan

Werribee,Australia

Summary

A result-oriented, enthusiastic and reliable professional with a broad range of experience gained from working in a variety of sectors within the construction industry in Australia, New Zealand and India. Strong organizer, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with successful track record in delivering projects from original concept through to completion and hand over. Expertise in managing overall project lifecycle encompassing planning, design, inter-discipline coordination, stakeholder communication, tender and construction, monitoring, administration, resource planning and scheduling. A strategic planner with expertise in planning and executing construction projects with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies; complying with quality standards. Managed multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring project milestones are met. Merit of executing numerous prestigious projects of large magnitude within a strict time schedule and cost & quality control.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Wyndham City Council
Werribee, Victoria
03.2019 - Current
  • Lead and coordinate the delivery of multiple capital works projects concurrently of various disciplines and complexity, leading the project management responsibilities to ensure all necessary feasibility, design, permits and approvals, contract administration and project specific requirements are addressed.
  • Manage projects from the planning to operational phases including complex, multiple, and concurrent major, building, civil, foreshore, activity centres and streetscape improvements.
  • Lead and supervise Project Consultants and Contractors to ensure high standards of performance and service delivery.
  • Ensure that all design and construction work meet best practice standards and are provided in a competitive, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Lead and contribute to the initiation and development of project governance structures; project scope, budget, and program; identification of risks and resolution of issues.
  • Prepare corporate reports and direct project teams successfully including consultants and contractors to ensure accurate information is delivered in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and initiate innovative solutions to complex design and project management issues and risks.
  • Highlights:
  • Alfred Road Reserve Masterplan - $ 45 million – Ongoing
  • The project includes design and construction of a range of facilities including Two Sports Pavilions (one with indoor cricket), Sports Infrastructure for cricket, soccer and netball, Landscape & Open Space and Carpark
  • Truganina South East and Tarneit North Masterplans - $ 35 million - Completed
  • The project includes design and construction of a range of facilities including Integrated Family Centres, Sports Pavilion, 3 Sports Ovals, 6 Tennis Courts, Cricket nets, Public Playground and Carpark
  • Altona Sports Centre Redevelopment - $ 18 million - Completed
  • Managed the design of multipurpose sports stadium including 4 indoor basketball/netball courts, 2 outdoor netball courts, associated amenities including multipurpose function room, café, change rooms and administration areas, car parking and landscape works. This is the largest capital work project in Council’s history showcasing Council’s sustainability policy towards achieving carbon neutrality in all new projects by 2020.
  • Various masterplan, infrastructure and building renewal projects - $ 100,000 to $ 5 million
  • Development of contract manual and training sessions for consultant briefs for various types of projects

Senior Project Manager

Hobsons Bay City Council
Altona, Victoria
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Lead and coordinate the delivery of multiple capital works projects concurrently of various disciplines and complexity, leading the project management responsibilities to ensure all necessary feasibility, design, permits and approvals, contract administration and project specific requirements are addressed.
  • Manage projects from the planning to operational phases including complex, multiple, and concurrent major, building, civil, foreshore, activity centres and streetscape improvements.
  • Lead and supervise Project Consultants and Contractors to ensure high standards of performance and service delivery.
  • Ensure that all design and construction work meet best practice standards and are provided in a competitive, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Lead and contribute to the initiation and development of project governance structures; project scope, budget, and program; identification of risks and resolution of issues.
  • Prepare corporate reports and direct project teams successfully including consultants and contractors to ensure accurate information is delivered in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and initiate innovative solutions to complex design and project management issues and risks.
  • Highlights:
  • Alfred Road Reserve Masterplan - $ 45 million – Ongoing
  • The project includes design and construction of a range of facilities including Two Sports Pavilions (one with indoor cricket), Sports Infrastructure for cricket, soccer and netball, Landscape & Open Space and Carpark
  • Truganina South East and Tarneit North Masterplans - $ 35 million - Completed
  • The project includes design and construction of a range of facilities including Integrated Family Centres, Sports Pavilion, 3 Sports Ovals, 6 Tennis Courts, Cricket nets, Public Playground and Carpark
  • Altona Sports Centre Redevelopment - $ 18 million - Completed
  • Managed the design of multipurpose sports stadium including 4 indoor basketball/netball courts, 2 outdoor netball courts, associated amenities including multipurpose function room, café, change rooms and administration areas, car parking and landscape works. This is the largest capital work project in Council’s history showcasing Council’s sustainability policy towards achieving carbon neutrality in all new projects by 2020.
  • Various masterplan, infrastructure and building renewal projects - $ 100,000 to $ 5 million
  • Development of contract manual and training sessions for consultant briefs for various types of projects

Project Manager (Green Square Infrastructure)

City of Sydney Council
Sydney, New South Wales
08.2013 - 06.2016
  • Spearheaded project planning, design and construction of essential infrastructure and public domain components of the City of Sydney’s Green Square Town Centre Capital Works program.
  • Green Square is the largest urban renewal project in Australia and one of the fastest growing areas in Sydney with a total budget of $ 110 Million. Other than essential drainage and utility infrastructure the project includes pedestrian-only zones, separated cycleways, low-speed streets and transport infrastructure like light rail, bus lane and signalized traffic intersections. Hundreds of new street trees, self-watering rain gardens, bright LED lights and wayfinding signs highlighting the history of Green Square will also make the area safer, greener and more people friendly.
  • Executed:
  • All project phases including initiation, design, tendering, and construction
  • Budget management, forecast and cash flow against cost estimate on assigned projects
  • Managed group of multi-disciplinary design consultants, internal and external staff, contractors and community in a complex environment
  • Chair weekly design and construction meetings, preparation and distribution of minutes and follow up actions
  • Ensured projects were delivered within time, cost and to quality expectations
  • Identified and mitigated risks in projects in terms of City’s reputation, time, cost, quality, safety, latent conditions and community consultation
  • Highlights:
  • Managed:
  • Completion of design for 4 out of 5 stages for Green Square Infrastructure works
  • Construction completion of stage 1 works - $ 12 million
  • Executed construction management of stage 2 works currently in progress ~$15 million
  • Implemented an environmental management plan to reuse contaminated material within project premises with a cost saving of $ 8 million
  • Played a key role in identifying new vendors which led to reduction in cost by 30%

Coordinator Contracts & Projects

Surf Coast Shire Council
Torquay, Victoria
12.2009 - 07.2013
  • Managed delivery of capital works projects from concept to construction completion & commissioning in accordance with council policy and procedure and adhering to all statutory and regulatory legislation
  • Provided monthly financial and technical updates of any known issues / risks to senior management
  • Developed tender documents, advertise for submissions, assess tenders against key criteria set out in brief and award contracts
  • Administered contract to ensure conformance with specifications and performance against contractual requirements
  • Prepared project design brief for architects, engineering consultants
  • Liaised with architects, consultants and service authorities during design phase
  • Supervised contractors during construction phase
  • Monitored performance of contractors & initiated corrective action by issuing instructions
  • Executed resolution of technical, legal, and contractual issues
  • Organized, facilitated & chaired project control group, value management & site meetings
  • Assessed and certify contract progress claims, variations
  • Assisted in development of council’s contract management policies and procedures
  • Highlights:
  • Updated council’s tender and contract management procedures
  • Introduced e-tendering to manage council’s tender process
  • Managed major projects:
  • Community and Civic Precinct – Stage 1 - $ 26 million
  • The project includes construction of civic building (rated five-star for environmentally sustainable design by the Green Building Council), sports pavilion/community hub, AFL size football oval, FIFA rated synthetic soccer pitch, netball courts and associated infrastructure. I was entrusted with the responsibility of being the Project Engineer and council’s representative in the project management group in successfully delivering this project on time and budget
  • Council’s New Works Depot & State Emergency Service Building - $ 5 million
  • Winchelsea Integrated Neighbourhood Community Building - $ 2.5 million
  • Community Buildings Upgrade in Torquay - $ 1 million
  • 6 KM of Pathways in the Township of Jan Juc - $ 1 million
  • Multiple Stage of Drainage Upgrade Works at Lorne - $ 1.5 million
  • Various Drainage & Road Infrastructure Projects Ranging from $ 100,000-$ 2 million

Project Manager

KEA Consultants Ltd.
12.2006 - 10.2009
  • Completed sub-division projects within Greater Auckland region with project cost ranging from $ 1 million to $ 8 million
  • Highlights:

Project Manager

SAI Developments & Construction
Auckland
09.2004 - 12.2006
  • Completed various commercial and residential projects ranging from $ 1 million to $ 11 million
  • Highlights:

Assistant Manager

Southern Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
Salem
09.1996 - 09.2004
  • Growth Path:
  • Sep’96-Sep’98 Trainee Engineer
  • Sep’98-Sep’01 Junior Manager
  • Sep’01-Sep’04 Assistant Manager

Education

BE - Civil & Structural

Annamalai University
India

Skills

  • Change Manager
  • Collaborator
  • Communicator
  • Planner
  • Thinker

Training

  • Attended training on:
  • Aconex, Trim, MS Project, Objective, Tech 1
  • Project Management Course based on PMBOK
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Effective Performance Management
  • Dealing with Unacceptable Employee Behaviour

Core Competencies

  • Design Management
  • Construction Management
  • Project Planning & Reporting
  • Tender and Contract Management
  • Building / Infrastructure/ Subdivision Projects
  • Risk & Safety Management

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Wyndham City Council
03.2019 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Hobsons Bay City Council
03.2018 - 03.2019

Project Manager (Green Square Infrastructure)

City of Sydney Council
08.2013 - 06.2016

Coordinator Contracts & Projects

Surf Coast Shire Council
12.2009 - 07.2013

Project Manager

KEA Consultants Ltd.
12.2006 - 10.2009

Project Manager

SAI Developments & Construction
09.2004 - 12.2006

Assistant Manager

Southern Iron & Steel Co. Ltd.
09.1996 - 09.2004

BE - Civil & Structural

Annamalai University

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