Vidu Nair
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 15 years of expertise in Construction Industry (Mechanical) organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations, Testing commissioning and hand over. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
D&E Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Overall responsibility and control the day to day running of specific Projects / First contact with client.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Ensure subcontractors and suppliers have current insurances and certificates.
- Conduct cost analysis’ through procurement process across varying equipment & installation methodologies
- Liaise with suppliers of contract specific equipment and place orders.
- Estimate Projects and Variations as needed to fulfill project requirements.
- Attend regular Project Meetings, including Design and Site Meetings
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Overall document control for specific contracts.
- Analyse all contract specific documentation and specifications and establish construction schedules in accordance with client requirements.
- Financial and budgetary control of projects, including interim progress payment claims and payment receipts.
- Manage subcontract claims on a monthly basis, issuing payment certificates in a timely manner
- Cost variation control and approval.
- Financial Monthly Forecasting
- Increase original estimated margin.
- Complete & manage cash flow forecast with client based on construction program.
- Liaise with Engineering/ Drafting/ Accounts/ Estimating/ Pre-Fab/ Labour Team.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- To ensure projects are progressed to satisfactory completion within guidelines and constraints of contract specifications, quality and budget.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Project Manager
Trags Engineering W.L.L
02.2012 - 07.2023
- Leading the Construction team from beginning to end, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, coordinating with other teams, execution and supervising.
- Overall Management of Project Team (Discipline Engineers, QA/QC Team, Document Controllers,
and 3rd Party Testing/Inspection Company) from Corporate Office / in different projects, reporting to the General Manager / Project Directors, Client/Consultant representatives of day-to-day activities. - In charge of Vendor and Stakeholder management for the finalization of respective MEP materials for the project and to ensure full compliance to project specification.
- Financial and budgetary control of projects, including interim progress payment claims and
payment receipts, Cost variation control and approval, Increase original estimated margin etc. - Planning and Distribution of work schedule to Project Engineers and guiding them to ensure
completion of work as per Base Line Program of the Project. - Support and Lead Major Projects, Project Management team to ensure projects are progressed to satisfactory completion within guidelines and constraints of contract specifications, quality and within budget.
- Preparation of Material Submittals, Method Statements (MS), Daily Progress Reports, Monthly Progress Reports, Mitigation Plans for the concerned project and provide training over the same to all the Site Engineers and ensure implementation of the same effectively.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Compliance to Technical Corrective Actions for any Non-Conformances (NCRs) raised by client and do necessary coordination to implement the same at site for NCR close-out.
- Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
- In charge of Final Documentation preparation and handover to client / consultant. The same
includes Project Close-Out Reports, Project Dossiers, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Spare Part Lists, Warranty Register, Project Asset registers, Punch Lists etc. - Value management through project life cycle and mentoring team similarly.
QA/QC Mechanical Engineer
CAT International W.L.L
12.2009 - 02.2012
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Provided technical expertise during project planning phases, contributing to the successful execution of large-scale engineering projects.
- Increased production efficiency by designing and implementing process improvement strategies in mechanical operations.
- Improved product quality with the development of robust testing procedures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions, enhancing team competency in latest engineering software and methodologies.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing incidence of non-conformances.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Preparation of Material Submittals, Method Statements (MS), Daily Progress Reports, Monthly Progress Reports, Mitigation Plans for the concerned project and provide training over the same to all the Site Engineers and ensure implementation of the same effectively.
- Installation of HVAC/Mechanical system as per SMACNA/ASHRAE/IPC Code and Fire Fighting
Systems as per NFPA, Qatar Civil Defense requirements and to ensure compliance of Qatar
Construction Standards. - In charge of the Testing and Commissioning Inspections for all MEP Systems / Equipments, SCADA systems and ensure successful handover of each system to client / consultant.
- In charge of Final Documentation preparation and handover to client / consultant. The same
includes Project Close-Out Reports, Project Dossiers, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Spare Part Lists, Warranty Register, Project Asset registers, Punch Lists etc. - To provide End User Training for all MEP Systems functionality & operation, maintenance in coordination with Manufacturer Representative.
Education
Professional Engr of Victoria (RPEVic) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Australia09.2023
White Card - Work Safety For Construction Industry
Work Safe Victoria
Australia08.2023
Registered Professional Engr of Queensland (RPEQ) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Australia07.2023
Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Australia07.2023
National Engineers Registered (NER) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Australia07.2023
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
United States05.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai University
Mumbai, India08.2009
Skills
Project Management
Construction Management
Procurement Management
Project Planning
Resource Management
Stakeholder Communications
Budgeting and forecasting
Risk Management
Contract Management
Technical understanding
Cost Control
Team Management
Additional Information
Australian PR Holder
Australian Drivers License Holder
Timeline
Project Manager
D&E Air Conditioning Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Trags Engineering W.L.L
02.2012 - 07.2023
QA/QC Mechanical Engineer
CAT International W.L.L
12.2009 - 02.2012
Professional Engr of Victoria (RPEVic) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
White Card - Work Safety For Construction Industry
Work Safe Victoria
Registered Professional Engr of Queensland (RPEQ) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
National Engineers Registered (NER) - Mechanical Engineering
Engineers Australia
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Mumbai University
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