Ganu Vidhu
Mount Roskill,New Zealand
Summary
Seasoned Construction Manager with 9 years of experience in Building Construction. Successful history managing 15M NZD projects, specializing in piling and civil works. Master of Construction Management student at AUT, Auckland, seeking part-time/ full time employment during study break from government position in India. More than willing to resign for promising career opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr. Manager
Kerala Industrial Infrastructural Development Corporation (A Statutory Body of Govt. of Kerala) (KINFRA)
Calicut, India
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Managing Operational Activities: I oversee the day-to-day operational activities of projects, collaborating with PMC and contractor staff to ensure smooth progress
- Site Monitoring: I regularly monitor construction sites to ensure compliance with project specifications
- Communication and Liaison: I establish effective communication channels with colleagues, architects, PMC, subcontractors, and civil engineers to ensure project coordination
- Project Management: I ensure projects stay on schedule and within the allocated timeframe, managing timelines, resources, and addressing any issues
- Meetings Coordination: I arrange and participate in meetings to discuss project progress and ensure alignment with goals
- Supervision: I provide overall supervision for construction works, ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and quality standards
- Processing RA Bills: I manage RA bills submitted by contractors, verifying work completed and ensuring accurate payments
- Estimation for Smaller Works: I prepare estimates, oversee the tendering process, and execute projects using in-house expertise
- Representing KINFRA: I attend meetings in various government organizations to discuss projects and represent KINFRA's interests
- Quality Assurance: I perform quality checks and material testing to ensure compliance with Indian standards.
Technical Expert (Project Management Cell)
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board-KIIFB (A Statutory Body of Govt of Kerala, India)
Trivandrum, India
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Quality Assurance and Testing: I ensure that projects maintain high-quality standards by conducting rigorous quality checks and material testing at project sites
- Compliance with Standards: All work is meticulously adhered to relevant standards, such as IS and NBC norms
- Project Schedule Management: I am proficient in Microsoft Project for creating, updating, and monitoring time schedules
- I collaborate with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for schedule reviews and optimization, providing guidance on resource allocation and tracking progress through earned value analysis
- Schedule Revision Expertise: I am an expert in preparing revised schedules for government projects in response to slippages, deviations, and time extensions.
Project Engineer (Civil)
Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (A Govt of Kerala Enterprise)
Trivandrum, India
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Planned and executed projects in strict adherence to design and drawings, ensuring precision and quality
- Supervised construction teams and closely monitored day-to-day activities at project sites
- Designed, supervised, and resolved issues related to internal and external civil works
- Managed subcontractors to meet client satisfaction and project objectives
- Analysed and reviewed financial reports and measurements to ensure project profitability
- Proficient in bill preparation, estimation, and associated documentation.
Site Engineer (Civil)
HLL Infra Tech Servises Ltd (A Govt of India Enterprise)
Chennai, India
03.2016 - 11.2017
- Project Management Consultant - Health Institution Projects: Oversight of day-to-day activities at construction sites for health institution building projects
- Accountable for ensuring on-time delivery of the medical college project at JIPMER, Pondicherry, in collaboration with L&T Construction
- Demonstrated expertise in project monitoring, coordination, and quality control to meet project objectives and timelines.
Education
Master of Construction Management (Pursuing) -
Auckland University of Technology
02.2025
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering -
RIET, Kerala University
10.2014
Skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Ability to Multitask
- Staff Supervision
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Negotiations
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Microsoft Project
- Quality Control/ Quality Assurance
- Project Management and Project Execution
- Auto CAD
Details
36A Albrecht Avenue, Mount Roskill, New Zealand, 1041, 02902497889, ganuvidhu2023@outlook.com, 06/28/92
Languages
English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil
Hobbies and Interests
- Daily Practice of Yoga and Meditation
- Long Rides on Car and Motorcycle
Timeline
Jr. Manager
Kerala Industrial Infrastructural Development Corporation (A Statutory Body of Govt. of Kerala) (KINFRA)
01.2021 - 02.2024
Technical Expert (Project Management Cell)
Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board-KIIFB (A Statutory Body of Govt of Kerala, India)
04.2019 - 11.2022
Project Engineer (Civil)
Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (A Govt of Kerala Enterprise)
03.2017 - 03.2019
Site Engineer (Civil)
HLL Infra Tech Servises Ltd (A Govt of India Enterprise)
03.2016 - 11.2017
Master of Construction Management (Pursuing) -
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering -
RIET, Kerala University