Santanu Ghosh

Santanu GhoshPhone: +91 33 25658179; Mob: +91 9830713256 / +91 9820949345E-Mail:santanughose@rediffmail.com; dubai_santanu@yahoo.com;dubai_santanu@rediffmail.com

Top level assignments in Project Planning and Control with an Organisation of high repute in the Construction Sector

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Project ManagementQuality AssuranceContract ManagementCommercial OperationsLiaison WorkResource ManagementManpower PlanningGeneral Administration

Over 21 years of experience in managing Construction Projects right from development to delivery encompassing planning, monitoring, controlling phases of project lifecycle, overall inter-discipline coordination, administration and resource planning. IOSH - Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (U.K) certified safety Manager. A strategic planner with expertise in planning and executing construction projects with a flair for adopting modern construction methodologies in compliance with quality standards. Worked with reputed organizations. Successfully executed various prestigious projects. Well versed with MS Office and MS Project and AutoCAD. Excellent relationship management, analytical and negotiation skills with deftness in swiftly ramping projects in coordination with clients, architects, consultants and contractors.

PROFICIENCY OVERVIEW

MANAGERIAL Developing project baselines; Project Execution Plan; Contract formulation and administration, monitoring and controlling projects with respect to Cost, Resource Deployment, Time over-runs and Quality Compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects. Supervising the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, making sure that the project gets done on time and within budget. Leading a team of professionals; ensuring suitable deployment and timely availability of manpower (designers & engineers). Overseeing the selection of contractors, consultants to complete specific sections of the project.

TECHNICAL Evaluating & determining appropriate construction delivery systems and the most cost-effective plan and schedule for completing the project. Contract administration including pre-contract and post-contract activities, appointing consultants etc. Preparing project estimate & tender, finalizing contractors, checking the bills with estimated quantities and purchasing the materials for the site. Managing bidding process from floating of bids to awarding of contracts; coordinating with bidders with regard to negotiations. Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the time & cost parameters and effective resource utilisation to maximise the output. Very Well Conversant with FIDIC.

FUNCTIONAL Inspecting field sites to observe and evaluate condition and operability of facilities and structures, and to collect field survey data and measurements. Designing and implementing stringent systems and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project. Liaising with consultants, contractors, sub contractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtaining statutory clearances. Reviewing designs, drawings, specifications, BOQ & modifications required to suit to prevailing site conditions, checking survey works with modern equipments.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

GVK- Mumbai International Airport LTD, INDIA .General Manager - Projects Since December 10 Continuing.

Project: Up gradation and Modernization of existing Mumbai International Airport.

Involved Teams: CH2MHILL as Project Management Consultant, L&T as EPC contractor and others.Role: Heading the Airside Project Team as well as the part of Land side work for accessibility of Airport. Heading Cargo Complex development project. Preparation of Project Budget for Boards approval. Contract Formulation and Administration. Procurement. Design review of Airside work as well as for Fully State of Art automated New Cargo Building. Business strategy and design and commissioning activities of Aviation Fuel Hydrant system. Design and Cost optimization. Day to day co-ordination for the up-gradation and Runway extension with Operation and Maintenance team. Control and manage the Safety norms. Negotiation with Vendors and rate finalization. Quantity and subsequently finalization of BOQ. Preparation and review of DGCAs compliance report. Co-ordination within various departments and customers. Co-ordination with various external regulatory authorities, (e.g. AAI, DGCA, BCAS, MMRDA etc.)

BENGAL AEROTROPOLIS PROJECT LTD, INDIA Sr General Manager - Projects Since May08 Feb10

Project: Development of Aerotropolis (comprised of Green Field Airport and Integrated Township) Project, Durgapur-W.B.Involved Teams: Changi Airport Planners and Engineers (CAPE) and others.Role: Heading the total Project Team; responsible for conceptualization of Project and its Objective and Budgeting for approval; leading for Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies. Finalisation of the Master Plan and design basis. Structure project funding in terms of Grant, Debt and Equity with their disbursement schedules. Identifying the potential area for business and assessing the impact and profitability and accordingly share it with Boards Members. Leading Team for Land Acquisition; preparing related Acquisition Policy for Boards approval. Leading the Team for Project Revenue Model Preparation for Financial closure. Identifying and Finalizing Project Management Consultant; making decision about the Project execution policy; making recruitment Policy and subsequently getting approval from the Board of Directors. Contract Formulation and Administration. Design review, and finalization of quality standards. Coordinating with client & consultant / contractor Managing all commercial contract related activities - Reviewing Tender Documents, Value Engineering Study, Tender Analysis & recommendation. Formulating sourcing strategies, vendor identification / development. Liaising with various Govt. and statutory Authority for NOC of this project. Preparation of RFP, RFQ, Bid documents, etc. Evaluation and Negotiate with Bidders.

GMR HYDERABAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD., INDIA Asst. General Manager Apr06-May08Airside & Landside

Heading the project planning and scheduling activities.

Project: Construction of Green Field International Airport, HyderabadConsultant: COWI STUP / EPC ContractorsRole: Supervising the construction activities with responsibilities towards -Leading the Design for Airside Facilities with Cargo Building, Air traffic control Tower and other utility buildings, Interface Issues and Progress Review meetings periodically.- Deputy Project Manager for execution and commissioning of INR 200 Crore NOVOTEL Hotel - Evaluation and appointment of Contractor and Project Management Consultants and Complete Project Management.-Reviewing Design basis, Drawings, Q.A.P and Vendors credibility and approving the same.-Reviewing project contracts and procurement strategy planning.-Handling Fuel Hydrant System -Finalizing and subsequently certifying the Milestone Payment Schedule for various activities.-Rate analysis and cost estimation and subsequent negotiation with the Contractor.-Reviewing and finalizing the awarding process for various contractors.-Liaising with National and International Statutory and Local government bodies like DGCA, AAI, ICAO, OISDetc., for getting final approval of project related events.

WADE ADAMS CONTRACTING CO., LLC, DUBAIProject EngineerMM03-MM06Road & BridgeRole: Accountable for project planning and scheduling; advising on contractibility and schedule preparation. Responsible for preparation of Construction related budget, rate analysis and overseeing pre-qualification of Sub-contractors suppliers, etc. Preparing Bar Bending Schedule and Method Statement of various activities, and resources planning for related activities.

Project: Alternative Route from Sarjah to Ras Al Kaimah, (Under Pass and Six Lanes Road) Client - Ministry of U.A.E.Consultant: Halcrow

Bridge: Multi celled Pre Stressed Deck Slab (Post Tensioning Method) Client Dubai Municipality Consultant Ital Consultant

Palm Jumeirah Access way Construction of Bridge-Multicelled Pre Stressed Deck Slab (Post Tensioning Method), Under Pass, and Roads Client Dubai MunicipalityConsultant PARSONS DCOLRELIANCE INDUSTRIES LTD., JAMNAGARManagerMM97-MM03Client: Reliance Petroleum LimitedConsultant: BECHTELKey Projects Handled Project on Asia's Largest Grass root Refinery and Petrochemical Complex, Consultant - Bechtel. Supervising 3 nos. 200 mtr. high concrete stack construction by Slip form shuttering method and resource and progress planning for the same. Construction of Sulphur Recovery Unit, Amine Treatment Plant and underpass under railways with close monitoring of construction and installation of various Pre Cast concrete Structural Member (apart from cast in situ concrete structure), fabrication and erection of Heavy steel Structure for Coke Drum Platform, Catalyst Hopper and Reactor Structure in F.C.U etc, Piping and Equipment Erection. Jetty construction, Mooring point construction and intake canal for Port for Refinery. Preparing internal reports, e.g. Weekly Progress Reports and Monthly Progress Reports.

Highlights Successfully developed quality management and crisis management system in civil construction project (Jamnagar Refinery and Chemical Plants Group). Developed shortest route in various cases where proper Isometric drawing were not available (Reliance Refinery Project) after studying P&ID.

BIRLA GTM ENTREPOSE LTD., NEW DELHI EngineerMM93-MM97

Role: Responsible for construction, supervision of strengthening and widening of National Highway - 8 (Delhi - Jaipur section). In-charge of the material-testing laboratory.

SEMINARS AND TRAINING Safety Training Program and Completion of Course-Certified by Institution of Occupational Safety and Health -IOSH of U.K; Certificate No. 177741 ISO 9000 Awareness seminar by BVQ in Reliance (Jamnagar), by Quality Management Group of Reliance. Seminar on Durability of the Concrete, by Ambuja Cement. Training workshop on Behavior and mode of failure of structure and remedial measure by L&T.

EDUCATION: B.E (Civil Engineering) from Bengal Engineering College, Calcutta University in 1993.

IT SKILL SET: Project Management Software like Primavera P3 version, Auto Cad and Microstation

PERSONAL DETAILSDate of Birth:16th May 1969 Passport No: Z 2268164License No:784717, GCC Driving License Holder, Issued from DubaiAddress: Kalyanpur, Post: Agarpara, Distt: 24 Parganas (N), Kolkata -700109.Joining Time Reqd. : Minimum 3 monthsPreferred Location : Kolkata or All big Cities in India and Abroad.Reporting To : Sr. VP / President