Experience

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  Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Manager, Contracts

    • Jun 2023 - Present

  • Assistant Manager, Contracts

    • Jan 2010 - Mar 2024

    Pre-qualification of bidders, obtain Tender Committee (TC) approvals, Prepare RFPs & RFQs, Issue Tender Bulletins, pre & post bid clarifications, receipt of Proposals and distribution, coordination, receipt, review and recommend technical evaluation results, review, negotiate and recommend commercial evaluation results, execute Contracts etc. Major bids handled in Masdar are Sir Bani Yas Island Wind Farm EPC and O&M contracts, ESI Carbon Capture EPC Works along with other PMC, FEED, CDM consultancy agreements, frame work agreements etc. Contract administration includes identify, issue, review extra items/ scope and claims management.

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  SNC Lavalin - WorleyParsons

  • EMAL Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Senior Contracts Administrator

    • Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
    • EMAL Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Procurement Department, Emirate Aluminum Smelter Complex - 2,000 MW captive combined cycle Power PlantFormulated and Administered EPC, Construction contracts and cost plus contracts at 2000 MW capative power plant for Emirates Aluminum Smelter (EMAL) at Abu Dhabi, UAE. The contracts includes Erection of CTGs & STGs, Erection of HRSGs, BOP Equipment & piping, Field Erected Tanks, Pre-commissioning contracts etc.Review and recommends on Contract templates, procedures & policies.Contracts Formulation including Pre-qualification of bidders, reviewing and establishing procedures and processes, selection of bidders, preparation of Request For Proposals (RFP), chairing Pre-Bid and Bid Clarification meetings, receipt & evaluation of bids, recommendation for award of Contracts.Contract Administration of major contracts (Installation of CTGs & STGs, Installation of HRSGs, BOP Equipment & Piping, Design, Supply, Installation and testing of Field Erected Tanks). Responsibilities includes conducting Kick off and progress review meetings, preparation of contractual letters, ensuring receipt of contract documents such as bonds, insurances, payment schedule etc., change management, claims management, invoice verification & processing and Close out of the contracts.

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  Bechtel & Co. LLC

  • Contracts Administrator

    • Apr 2006 - Feb 2008

    CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATORAdministered Unit Rate and EPC contracts. Managed Changes Control, Claims Identification, Establishing Warranty Procedures, highlight areas of risk, conflicts, or deviation from scope of work, review of commercial submittals and closeout of contracts.Main contracts administered were Wall Cladding and Roofing systems, Gas Pressure Reduction Terminal, Construction of 18 HTS/ LT Substations, Erection of Fire and Portable Water Tanks, Camp O & M etc.

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  GMR Group

  • AGM - Commercial

    • Apr 2004 - Mar 2006

    AGM - COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTSManaged Formulation and Administering of Prime Contracts which includes EPC Contracts ($ 178 mill.) and Non EPC Civil works for 388.5 MW CCPP, placement of Purchase Orders for captive & spare parts, coordinating with statutory authorities for different permits required for the Project.Resolution of Claims both Time & Cost.

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  Aamby Valley City, Sahara India Flagship Project

  • Contracts Manager

    • 2001 - 2003

    CONTRACTS MANAGERLead Contracts Formulation and Administration consisting 20 members of strong team, for the Lake City Project ($ 4.2 bil.). Prime responsibilities includes inviting credentials, pre-qualifying bidders, floating bids, receipt, evaluation, and award of different packages including consultancy, civil, mechanical, electrical, HVAC and Interiors packages. LEAD CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR Held a lead role both on Contract Formulation and Administration. Responsible in Contracts formulation, and administration of contracts.

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  Bechtel India Pvt. Ltd. Subcontracts Department

  • SENIOR SUBCONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

    • Sep 1996 - Jul 2001

    Successfully managed, administered and closed-out the following Subcontracts in Phase I & II combined cycle 740 MW & 1444 MW respectively. Involved inPhase I: 400 kV switchyard (EPC Subcontract with ABB, value $ 5.67 mill.); Thermal Insulation and Jacketing for piping and equipment; Telephone and Network infrastructure installation; Painting; Vehicle rentals; catering services etc.Phase II: EPC and Unit rate mechanical subcontracts including Stacks, Field Erected tanks, Fire Suppression and Protective Signaling system and Thermal Insulation and Jacketing etc. Actively participated in Phase II Subcontracts including formulation with key input in bid evaluation and award. Responsible for management and administration subcontracts, coordination, planning and scheduling, quality, reporting, timely resolution of claims and close-out of the Subcontracts. Acquired confident working knowledge of Bechtel procedures and policies, Subcontract formulation and administration and knowledge of international construction industry practices and standards.

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  Rolls-Royce Industrial Power (India) Ltd

  • SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER

    • Aug 1995 - Aug 1996

    Responsible for civil and mechanical works including Field engineering and supervision on a 208 MW gas Power Project. Supervised and directed placing of mass concrete; cast-in-situ piles; underground piping including road, rail and canal crossings; hydro testing and NDT of piping. Involved in assessing Constructability from drawings and hands-on site assessments.Successfully completed the assigned job on time and within budget with proper management of resources. Developed good working relationships and co-ordination with different Statutory Authorities for obtaining approvals.

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  Kuwait National Petroleum Co

  • CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

    • Aug 1993 - Jun 1995

    Responsible for contracts management, field engineering and overall quality control on the construction of commercial facilities (value U.S. $ 1.2 m) including renovation of existing facilities. Successfully managed and coordinated contractor's activities including providing quantity verification and overall quality control activities.

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  Progressive Constructions, Ltd

  • SITE ENGINEER

    • Sep 1991 - Jul 1993

    Responsible for field engineering and supervision of construction works at a cotton spinning mill (value $ 1.08 mill.). Duties included supervision, engineering, quantity verification and certification and processing Contractors invoices; compiled extra works analysis and recommendations to Senior Management; supervised mass construction of folded slabs, humidification plants, living quarters and the administration building.

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  Nagarjuna Construction Co, Ltd

  • JUNIOR ENGINEER

    • Jan 1990 - Sep 1991

    Responsible for engineering and supervision on a textile mill, housing complex at the Ordnance Plant (value $ 1.13 mill.). Duties included supervision, field engineering, quantity tracking, billing and coordination with Client.

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  Pranay Builders

  • CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

    • Jul 1989 - Jan 1990

    Responsible for engineering and supervision on residential villas and commercial complex.