Kavithan Kandasamy
Burtzberg
Summary
To find a challenging position to meet competencies, capabilities, skills, education and work in an organization wherein can grow with it by enabling to apply technical, and creative skills to the fullest extent and allowing to be exposed to the cutting-edge technology in the construction industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Starburst Construction Specialties Pte, Ltd.
Singapore
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance
Project Engineer
Starburst Construction Specialties Pte, Ltd.
Singapore
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Recommended organization process improvements to grow throughput figures and reduce unnecessary waste.
- Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects, providing documentation on required changes and expectations.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion
Quantity Surveyor-cum-Site Engineer
Crown Engineering Pte, Ltd.
Colombo
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Used AutoCAD to amend project design changes.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors and vendors.
- Managed and coordinated cost, availability and timely delivery of materials and project schedules for suppliers
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Eden Engineering Pte, Ltd.
Colombo
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
- Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
- Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
- Reviewed all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.
- Used AutoCAD and Eagle Point to amend project design changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
University of Wolverhampton
United Kingdom07.2012
Level 5 BTEC I Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
British College of Applied Studies
Sri Lanka01.2011
Skills
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Project Development
- Subcontractor Relations
- Vendor Selection
- Timely Project Completion
- Performance Improvement
- Materials Take-Offs
- Subcontractor Reviews
- Managing Subcontractors
- Project Direction
- Technical Direction
- Site Visits
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Foundation Systems
- Technical Specifications
- Submittal Preparation
- Status Updates
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
- MS-Office
- MS-Project
- Computer Aided Design (Auto-CAD & BOCAD)
- General Software & Network analyzing
HOBBIES
- Reading Books
- Playing Foot ball & Cricket
- Relax with Friends
- Watching Movies
REFERENCES
On request
Timeline
Project Manager
Starburst Construction Specialties Pte, Ltd.
11.2020 - 08.2022
Project Engineer
Starburst Construction Specialties Pte, Ltd.
04.2015 - 10.2020
Quantity Surveyor-cum-Site Engineer
Crown Engineering Pte, Ltd.
11.2012 - 02.2014
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Eden Engineering Pte, Ltd.
02.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying
University of Wolverhampton
Level 5 BTEC I Higher National Diploma - Quantity Surveying
British College of Applied Studies
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