BALAJI RAVIRAJAN

• Responsible for project ownership and execution, managing scope and schedule while keeping all parties aligned.
• Oversaw EPC subcontractors through all phases of project construction, including design, commissioning, and completion.
• Managed grid connection agreements during construction and testing phases to ensure compliance.
• Interfaced with and managed internal and external stakeholders from contracting through execution and handover.
• Identified gaps in scope and responsibility, ensuring project success through a comprehensive understanding of engineering, construction, and permitting concepts.
• Supported the finance team by providing necessary information to ensure compliance with internal agreements and targets.
• Ensured all work by employees and contractors was performed safely, efficiently, and with high quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adhered to contractual conditions to maintain compliance with upstream agreements.
• Prepared regular reports on project status and risk to facilitate informed decision-making.

• Managed and executed contestable projects including URD, overhead, industrial, commercial and augmentation to utility assets.

• Managed projects across different authorities: Powercor (PM1), Ausnet, UE and Jemena .

• Conducted design risk assessments.

• Reviewed detailed electrical design drawings to ensure compliance with network standards.

• Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in adherence to regulatory guidelines.

• Evaluated project scope to determine costs and establish project delivery timelines.

• Performed project management tasks that includes including documentation completion, tendering, negotiation with power authorities, and management of asset auditing and handover processes to utilities.
• Assisted electrical infrastructure constructors in obtaining network audit approvals.
• Conducted regular site visits for inspections, audits, meetings, and addressing constructor and client inquiries.
• Extensive knowledge of current Victorian electrical standards and distribution network legislation.
• Provided support to design team with additional duties as required.

• Developed all the enterprises engineering documentation, including manufacturing process manuals and policies, equipment specifications, and change notices.
• Developed CAD models relating to the Road sign production.
• Collaborated with the production or manufacturing team members, to ensure that all projects are completed within the provided deadlines as well as within the approved Design.
• Provided all client briefings regarding project specifications.
• Overseen the integration of the lean manufacturing principles for a smooth workflow, quality, waste reduction.
• Ensured job packs are supplied complete and on time and meet QC requirements.
• Closly communicated with all operational stakeholders, ability to clearly communicate and troubleshoot issues.

• Conferred with shareholders and supervisors about project progress and explained setbacks to minimize worry and secure project funding.
• Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
• Interpreted extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagram form.
• Reviewed and complied with local building codes and zone regulations.
• Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
• Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.

• Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
• Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
• Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.