CV of Contracts Manager 24 yrs exp on large projects

KISHAN SOLANKIPO BOX 50774, DUBAI, UAEMOB. 00971 50 7396163 [email protected], kishans@hssg.ae-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CURRICULUM VITAE A. Career Objective:

To contribute for Profitability & Growth of Organization while working at senior managerial position in Contracts Management & Controls for Projects / Business Operations.

B. Personal Details:a. Name as per Passport: KISHANKUMAR JAYANTILAL SOLANKI

(Please call by Short name: Kishan Solanki)

b. Date of Birth: 5th September 1963

c. Nationality: INDIAN

d. Passport No: F2532516 issued at DOHA, QATAR valid upto 19th June 2015

e. Marital Status: Married & have 2 children

f. Car Driving License: Car Driving License of UAE & Qatar

g. E-mail: [email protected]

h. Contact no. + 971 50 7396163 (mob)

C. Professional Education:1. Graduate Degree in Civil Engineering (BE Civil) 1984 from Saurashtra University, Gujarat, India

2. Graduate Degree in General Laws (LLB) 2000 from Gujarat University, Gujarat, India

3. Diplomas in Management – Marketing (DMM) 1993, Finance (DFM) 1995 and Human Resources (DHRM) 1995 – from Indira Gandhi National Open University, India

4. Final Pass in Professional Course of Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India, 1995

5. Final Pass in Professional course with International Accounting System of ACCA, UK, 2003

D. Professional Memberships:1. Life Member of The Institution of Engineers (India) 1995

2. Associate Member of Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (AICWA), 1995

3. Life Individual Member of Indian Council of Arbitrators (MICA), 1998

4. Associate Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 2004

E. Summary of Transferable Skills Developed:In pursuance of the Career objective, developed skills while working at various positions for total 24 years (7 years in GCC & 17 years in India):

1. Multiple Professional & General Management skills: Started study with Civil Engineering (BE Civil), then gradually learned for Cost & Management Accountancy (AICWAI); Management – Marketing (DMM), Finance (DFM), Human Resources (DHRM); General Law (LLB) and Financial Accounting (ACCA). With these skills, I can effectively provide General Management in role of Profit Centre Head for Projects and/or Business Operations covering functional requirements and coordination with specialists.

2. Commercial Management of Projects covering Quantity Surveying – Take off Quantities from Drawings, Site Measurements, Billings for Client & Sub Contractors/Vendors; Contracts Management – Pre-Contracts & Post Contracts – Preparation & Review of Budgets, Pre-Start Estimates, Cost to Complete (CTC), Cost & Revenue forecasting, Variations, Claims, Time Extensions, Arbitrations, Finalization Sub Contractors / Vendors, Contract Finalization with Client, Consultants & Sub Contractors/Vendors. Working skills in FIDIC based contracts.

3. Site Execution of Large Projects: Directly involved in Execution of various Projects of High Rise Buildings, Commercial Complexes, Residential Buildings, Industrial Buildings, Port Construction (First Private Sector Port in India), Oil & Gas Refinery, Development Industrial Estates & Infrastructural Works – Roads, Railways, Water Supply, Drainage.

Roles includes Work & Resources Planning, Workers Management, Directing, Supervising and Control of site works progress, HSE, QA/QC, Client and Subcontracts Management; and providing General Management & Coordination of various groups at project Sites.

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4. Technical Services for Projects: Review of Design Drawings, Shop Drawings Management, Technical Submission for Materials, Methods Statements, Quality Control Manual, Safety Manuals, Finalization of Site Mobilization Plans, Determination of Requirements for Manpower, Formworks and Plants & Equipments, Strategic Planning & work Schedules

5. Coordination & Review Meetings: I have managed many coordination meetings for Project Review and overall management issues; Safety Meetings, Heads of Departments, Quality meetings

6. Financial & Internal Control related matters involving Cash Flow, Internal Audit, Review of Internal Control Procedures, Cost & Management Audits, Financial Audits, Finalizing Insurance requirements, Pricing, Profitability Analysis, Developing System for Cost Management & Financial Accounting Systems

7. Appraisal of Project Proposals & Cost Estimates for various project works & developments

8. Risk Analysis: Identify risk factors covering various aspects, evaluate impact on profitability and initiate, recommend & review measures for mitigation impact of high risk factors.

9. Computer Skills in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel & Power Point), AutoCAD, Primavera, MS Project and other general applications

10. Presentations & Writing Articles: Made presentations and wrote articles for Professional bodies of Engineers & others.

11. Training & Teaching – Provide training & motivation to various staff & Workers to enable them to work efficiently & effectively. This help me for Team buildings and develop junior staff for higher skills

12. Continuous Professional Developmental activities by attending various Seminars of Technical, Financial & General nature; become part of Executive Committee of Professional bodies.

F. Employment Summary: Total Experience 24 years

In GCC (Total 7 years)From November 2008 onwards:Contracts Manager with M/s Al Habtoor STFA Soil Group LLC at Dubai, UAE

From March 2008 to November 2008:Dy. General Manager (Projects) with M/s Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC at Dubai, UAE

From October 2006 to Feb 2008:Chief Manager (Projects) with M/s Simplex Infrastructure Limited at DOHA, QATAR

From June 2003 to October 2006:Civil Engineer with M/s RAMCO Trading & Contracting wll, at DOHA, QATAR in roles of Office Engineer, Project Control Engineer, Project Coordinator and Contracts Engineer.

From June 2001 to November 2002:Asst Manager - Group Internal Audit with M/s Mannai Corporation (Q.S.C.) DOHA, QATAR

In India (Total 17 years)From April - 1998 to June 2001Manager with M/s Adani Port Ltd (APL), Gujarat State

From April 1996 to April 1998:Cost Accountant in Practice – Self employed, Gujarat State

From August 1995 to March 1996:Cost Engineer with M/s Toyo Engineering Corporation, Japan at MRPL Project, Mangalore

From November 1985 to August 1995:Assistant Engineer with M/s Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation – a Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking for development of Industrial Estates within the state of Gujarat

From October 1984 to November 1985:Assistant Engineer with Govt. of Gujarat – Water Resources department

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G. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS: Total 24 years

Employment in GCC: 7 years

Current Employment: From November 2008 onwards:

Currently Working as Contracts Manager with M/s Al Habtoor STFA Soil Group LLC – a major Piling & enabling works contractor operating in UAE.

Reporting to Operations Director and responsible for all contractual matters FIDIC based contracts – Correspondence with Client / Consultants, Claims, Variations, Valuations and Internal Control.

Previous Employments:

From March 2008 to November 2008Dy. General Manager (Projects) with M/s Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC, a leading Indian Civil Construction Contracting Company working in UAE.

Reporting to Sr. Regional General Manager for UAE Region. 4 Project Directors and 4 Project in-charges reporting to me on dotted line. Job responsibilities included following assignments:

Contracts Management & Control of portfolio 8 projects in various stages: 5B+G+39 Resi. & Commercial Tower C2 at Jumeirah Lake Towers,

2B+7P+42 Commercial PARK Towers, Plot PB - 02 ,DIFC Dubai,

B+G+5 Floors TAJ GRANDEUR RESIDENCES AT Plot C-06 AT THE PALM, JUMEIRAH

B+G+M+7 Floors TAJ Exotica Beach Resort, SPA & Villas at Plot C-07 AT THE PALM, JUMEIRAH

B+G+8 + Health Club Floors UTMOST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT at Al Barsha

2B+G+8 CENTRO HOTEL -AL BARSHA

G+8 Storied Residential Buildings 15 nos package 5 & 6 at Tijara Town on Dubai-Al Ain Road

Between Two Bridges (B2B) Hotel & Resort, & 18 Villas at Umm Al Nar, Abu Dhabi

Review and update Budgets (Pre-start Estimates), and Cost to Complete (CTC) for balance project activities and report to the Management for any deviations and impact on overall profitability and suggest measures for controlling Cost & Schedules.

Review Internal Control Systems for Projects execution, Billings, Procurements, Plant & Equipments, Personnel, Subcontracting, Tendering and planning functions.

Providing support to Construction Execution Team for troubleshooting areas on Work Planning, Materials Procurements, Technical Submissions for Materials & Shop Drawings, Productivity improvements e.g. Formwork & Equipment requirements finalized for Tijara Town Project,

Participate for ERP Implementation

Management of Subcontractors & Vendors & Review of Work Orders for major items.

Monitoring Project work progress – daily, weekly & Monthly Reviews

From October 2006 to Feb 2008:Chief Manager (Projects) with M/s Simplex Infrastructure Limited, a leading Grade-AA Indian Civil Construction Contracting Company working in QATAR.

I was reporting to the General Manager and 4 Project Managers reporting to me directly.

Job responsibilities included were:

Mainly working for Post Contract –Projects Execution, & Contracts Management ensuring assigned Projects are completed in time, within the Budget and improve Margins

Directly responsible for Projects Execution of projects:

Hilton Hotel (B+G+26) in West Bay DOHA, QATAR, Five Star Hotel 4 nos Residential Towers (G+5P+22) at Porto Arabia, The Pearl Qatar Infrastructural Projects– Structural works for Pump Houses & Power plant at Qatar.

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Providing directions to Project Managers and Construction Teams for Projects Management and execution at site, Finance Management, Work Planning, Materials Procurements, Technical Submissions for Materials & Shop Drawings, Productivity improvements

Review Resources requirements and deployment of Manpower, Formwork, Plant & Equipments, Financing, Insurances; and overall work execution methodologies

Finalization of major Subcontractors & Vendors

Review and Certification of Billings for Client & Subcontractors

Co-ordination with Consultant, Client & Subcontractors required for the Projects.

Monitoring and Control of Projects work progress – daily, weekly & Monthly Reviews

Also provide support For Pre-Contract Process: Review and provide feedback to. Tendering dept for

Requirements for Manpower, Formwork, Plant & Equipments

Construction strategy & overall work schedule considered for Project execution

Major risk areas apparent from Tender documents and suggesting precautions

From June 2003 to October 2006:Civil Engineer with M/s RAMCO Trading & Contracting wll - a leading Grade-A Civil Construction Contracting Company in QATAR. I was reporting to the General Manager.

Job responsibilities included were:

Worked for Projects Execution, & Contracts Management ensuring assigned Projects are completed in time, within the Budget and improve Margins

Directly responsible for Projects Execution of projects:

Commercial Complex (Asmakh Mall) in Al Sadd DOHA, QATAR, Built-up area 36,000 m2

Al Rayyan Tower (B+G+19) at West Bay, Qatar – Initially designed as Residential use and during execution changed to Hotel use

Leading Construction teams and responsible for execution at site, Finance Management, Work Planning, Materials Procurements, Technical Submissions for Materials & Shop Drawings, Productivity improvements, Resources requirements and deployment of Manpower, Formwork, Plant & Equipments, Financing, Insurances; Finalization of major Subcontractors & Vendors

Preparation of Valuations and Billings for Client & Subcontractors

Co-ordination with Consultant, Client & Subcontractors required for the Projects.

From June 2001 to November 2002:Assistant Manager - Group Internal Audit with M/s Mannai Corporation (Q.S.C.) in DOHA, QATAR. Mannai Group is leading group of companies, engaged in Trading and construction activities and employing about 3500 employees.

This was my first assignment overseas. Following assignments undertaken:

Review of Internal Control Systems for Business Operations of Construction Units in Group. Internal Technical audit of project activities ranging from initial Proposals to Commissioning Internal audit of various business units and activities of Joint Venture businesses.

Employment within India: (17 years)

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From April - 1998 to June 2001Manager with M/s Adani Port Ltd (APL) a subsidiary of M/s Adani Exports Ltd, No. 1 Super Star Trading House in India. APL is Developer and sole terminal operator of Private Port at Navinal Island, Mundra, India. The Port development Project was First in Private Sector in India.

The Port Project involved Dredging, Jetty Construction, Petroleum storage terminal of capacity 2.65 lac KL, Delivery Terminals, Storage godowns, Open storages, 24” Pipelines from Jetty to terminals, Railway line, Bulk Conveyor System, Container Terminal, Housing township, Electrification, Instrumentation, Roads, drainage, Water and other Utilities,.

I was mainly responsible for coordination, monitoring and review of various activities Project Management and Controls during stages of Pre Contracts and Post Contracts; and periodical review of activities relating to Quality, Safety, Security and Environmental Protection.

When I joined the Project, it was in board room stage and just taken up with Govt clearances. During my tenure, the Port was fully operational in a record time of about 4 years and within the budgeted cost.

April 1996 to April 1998:Cost Accountant in Practice,

Worked as Project Consultant for M/s Adani Port Ltd & established system for Management Control of their Port Project – mainly for Billing, Budget & cost Control. Also, I conducted statutory Cost Audit of large units of Textile & Cement production.

August 1995 to March 1996:Cost Engineer with M/s Toyo Engineering Corporation, Japan at Mangalore Refinery Project – a Greenfield Refinery Project of capacity 3 MMTPA costing US $ 1 Bn. For which M/s Toyo were the Overall Project management Consultant.

Worked as part of Project Cost Control Group and responsible for MIS & Cost Information reports

November 1985 to August 1995:Assistant Engineer with M/s Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation – a Govt. of Gujarat Undertaking for development of Industrial Estates within the state of Gujarat.

The assignments handled: There were about 160 industrial estates of varying sizes and at various developmental stages

spread across Gujarat State.

Site in-charge for execution of Infrastructure and Developmental works of Industrial estates viz. Networks of Roads, Water, Power, Underground Drainage, Factory Sheds, and Housing quarters

Review of Design, Estimation, Tender Documents of various work packages

Contracts Management - Contractors & vendors finalization, Certification of payments.

Monitoring and Review of periodical progress reports, cash flows & Budgets

Review and approval of plans for development works & industrial activities in industrial plots

Review and Appraisal of Project Proposals and Cost Estimates of developmental works and Profitability analysis for the same

Review of Policies relating to valuation of buildings, inventories, cost sharing, Recoveries, planning of estates & services

Provided regular updates and potential risk areas that may affect the Development works with suggesting remedial measures to mitigate adverse impact on profitability.

October 1984 to November 1985:Assistant Engineer with Govt. of Gujarat – Water Resources department

Responsible for Site Survey, investigation and Design of for Minor Irrigation schemes in Kutch District and prepared cost estimates for viable schemes.

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Some Example of Projects directly worked with

Asmakh Mall in Al Sadd Area, DOHA, QATAR Built-up Area: 360,000 sq.ftClient: Mr. Ibrahim AsmakhConsultant: GHD Global

Residential Towers in Pearl Qatar, QATARClient: The Land / Al Arrab ContractingConsultant: The Land Developments

Rayyan Tower (B+G+19) in West Bay, DOHA, QATARClient: Mr. Ali Bin Syed Al KhayarinConsultant: Arab Engineering Bureau

Asmakh Tower (B+G+26) in West bay, DOHA, QATARClient: Mr. Ibrahim AsmakhConsultant: GHD Global

Hilton Hotel (B+G+26) in West Bay DOHA, QATARClient:Sh. Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani (New Doha Hotels Co)Consultant: MZ & Partners

First private Port in India at Mundra-Kutch, Gujarat State, India developed by M/s Adani Port Ltd – All Weather port capable of handling 80,000 DWT vessels – work packages consisted of Roads, Land Reclamation, Jetty (with draft of about 20 mtrs) Cargo Conveyor systems, Dry Cargo Storages Open & covered, Pipe lines from Jetty to Storage, Chemical Storage & Distribution terminals, Railway line and general Marine works. The Port was fully operational since year 2000.

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Projects associated with in Current employment in UAE

5B+G+39 Resi. & Commercial Tower C2-Jumeirah Lake Towers, DubaiClient: Star Giga EstablishmentConsultant: Design & Architecture Bureau (DAR)Project Cost AED 174 MnProject by SP – ASCON JV

2B+7P+42 Commercial PARK Towers,Plot PB - 02 ,DIFC DubaiClient: Damac PropertiesConsultant: Engineering Consultants GroupProject Cost : AED 570 MnProject by SP

2B+G+8 CENTRO HOTEL -AL BARSHAClient: MR.Youssuf Mohd.Ali Al Nowais.Consultants: Nassar Engineering Services(NES) & Ian Banham & Associates (IBA)Project Cost: AED 119 MnProject by SP

B+G+8 + Health Club Floors UTMOST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT at Al BarshaClient: THE UTMOST PROPERTIESConsultants: SCHUSTER PECHTOLDProject Cost: AED 67 Mn

B+G+5 Floors TAJ GRANDEUR RESIDENCES AT Plot C-06 AT THE PALM, JUMERIAHClient: ETA Star Properties Development LLCConsultants: ARCHGROUP & Ian Banham & Associates (IBA)Project Cost: AED 325 MnProject by SP – ASCON JV

B+G+M+7 Floors Taj Exotica Beach Resort, SPA & Villas at Plot C-07 AT THE PALM, JUMERIAHClient: ETA Star Properties Development LLCConsultants: ARCHGROUP & Ian Banham & Associates (IBA)Project Cost: AED 441 MnProject by SP – ASCON JV

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G+8 Storied Residential Buildings 15 nos package 5 & 6 at Tijara Town on Dubai-Al Ain RoadClient: Dubai PropertiesConsultant: Al Hasmi & PMDCProject Cost: AED 852 MnProject by: SP

Between Two Bridges (B2B) Hotel & Resort, & 18 Villas at Umm Al Nar, Abu DhabiClient: Al FahimConsultants: Al Burj Engineering Consultants & Jain Consultants International Inc.Project Cost: AED 748 MnProject by : SP

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