Santhosh Vadivel

#206, CBD Building-32

International City, Dubai.

Ph. no: +971-557031223 / +91-9789491224

Email id: santhosh.vadivel@hotmail.com

Profile Summary

Competent and self-motivated budding Civil Engineering professional with Master’s degree in Construction Project

Management; Certified as Professional in Project Planning & Management using Primavera P6 by PMI. Gained Exposure as a

Senior Planning engineer in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Road Maintenance Projects: Preparing Detailed Program of works, Claims

EOT reports (Delay Analysis) Have ample experience, working as a site engineer in managing human resources. Possess strong

communication, hardworking, and analytical skills.

Seeking Entry & Mid-level positions with growth-oriented organizations in the areas of Project Planning & Controls, Project

Management, Construction Management & Engineering: open to assignments for both on & off-site operations.

Key skills: Planning, Contract Programme preparation, Project Controls, Delay Analysis, & Claims Preparation.

Education & Qualifications

Master of Science in Construction Project Management, Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Sept 2012 - Aug 2013, Grade secured

B

Heriot-Watt University is the oldest and most respected university in the World and has been named as Scottish University of the

Year 2012/13 in the Sunday Times University Guide and stands Number 4 in UK as per The National Student Survey (NSS)

2012. Both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) has accredited

this MSc programme.

Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University) India: June 2008 - April 2012,

GPA secured: 7.34 / 10

VIT University is one of the most reputed universities in India and has been consistently placed in top 10 lists of Indian colleges

by leading magazines like India Today and The Week. Various institutions across the world such as the Energy Institute (EI, UK),

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, USA) Det Norske Veritas (DNV, Netherlands) has accredited this

programme.

Professional Work Experience

Senior Consultant (Planning & Project Control Engineer) – 3E International Fz LLc, Dubai (April, 2014 -Present) 3E

International is specialized Planning & Project Control Company (www.3egulf.net)

Project #R977, Various Improvements and Implementing Quick wins in Dubai (Client - RTA Road Transport Authority,

Dubai; Consultant - Alturath; Contractor - Ghantoot Road Division)

The Project Comprises all Infrastructure service lines from Water, Electricity (DEWA), Drainage, Sewer, Irrigation, landscaping

(DM), Telecommunication (du, Etisalat), Street light, Traffic signal (RTA), Military cable, Gas lines, Road Works (RTA) -

asphalt, tiles, curbstones, concrete barriers, fence, protection slabs, gullies, chambers.,

Preparing Detailed Contract Program of works with cash and resource (equipment and manpower) loaded to all respective

activities for each construction package/work order that are issued (46 No’s - Work orders).

Continuously monitoring the progress of work in site and updating the approved schedules and reporting major milestones

that have met

Preparing and reporting daily, weekly, and monthly progress to consultant and client (RTA & MERAAS)

Attending all the Progress Meeting and updating the status to Resident Engineer, Liaison Engineer, and Planning Manager

on regular basis.

Keeping a proper track of all progress events and determining the delay event on time

Reminding the project team for follow-up correspondence related to the delay events: including approvals like NOC, Shop

Drawing

Acting as an document controller for all the delay event correspondence

Preparing Interim/Final claim Particulars at the end of every monthly update

Giving clear indication on culpability of the delays

Preparing a well organized claim document

Project #74, Maintenance & Rehabilitation Works for Internal Roads & bridges in Abu Dhabi Island (Client- Department

of Transportation Abu Dhabi; Consultant- Mouchel; Contractor- Ghantoot Road Division)

Continuously monitoring the progress of work in site and updating the approved schedules of all construction package/work

orders and reporting major milestones that have met

Preparing and reporting daily, weekly, and monthly progress to consultant and client

Attending all the Progress Meeting and updating the status to Resident Engineer, Liaison Engineer, and Planning Manager

on daily, weekly and monthly basis.

Acting as an document controller for all the delay event correspondence

Reminding the project team for follow-up correspondence related to the delay events and approvals like NOC, Shop

Drawing

Civil Engineer - JV Engineering Associate, India (Jan 2014 - March 2014)

Construction of Water Pump, Electrical substations & Earth filling in Kannur, Calicut &Tirur Railway Stations,

Southern Railway, India

Handled supervision of works and labors of organization’s current projects.

Coordinated with Tendering Department at the early stage of estimation and ensured all issues are discussed prior to start-up

of project.

Supervised personnel and kept track of construction materials.

Preparation of various micro level construction programme to monitor and review progress at all stages of the project

Ensuring that the work is done with utmost safety in adherence to the highest safety norms

Site Engineer (Intern) - JV Engineering Associate, India (March 2012 - Aug 2012)

Construction and Erection of pre culverts/bridges in Dindigul Railway Stations, Southern Railway, India

Trainee in-charge, for daily operational activities, ensured quality and safety on site at all times.

Preparation of various micro-level construction programme to monitor and review progress at all stages

Preparation of method statement of all activities as per various standards and ensure adherence to the same

Ensuring that the work is done with utmost safety in adherence to the highest safety norms

Gained in-depth knowledge and experience during pre-cast bridge Construction at Dindigul station, Southern railway, India.

Professional Memberships and Certifications

Certified as Professional in Project Planning & Management using Primavera (P6) by PMI & Synergy

Student Member of Royal Institution of Charted Surveyors

Member of Indian Society for Technical Education - VIT Chapter

Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) - VIT Chapter

Academic Projects

Construction and Information Technology - Emerging technologies in UAE Construction Industry: Laser scanning and

Surveying applications (MSc Dissertation - May 2013 - Aug 2013).

Performed a small research on ’Employee motivation’ as a part of project in People and Organization Management module

(Jan 2013 - April 2013).

Project Management - Conducted research on Earned Value Analysis in Construction Cost Management (Sept 2012 - Nov

2012).

Environmental Engineering - Hydro geochemical quality of groundwater in Vellore, India. (B-Tech Dissertation - Jan 2012 -

April 2012). Results confirm that the water quality in the study area is deteriorating and the region should be conserved for

the future. The Paper then presented to the government public department (PWD), Vellore for further research.

Training and Achievements

Worked as an event - coordinator in “GraVITas” an International Knowledge fest in VIT University, India (Sept 2012, 2011,

2010)

Represented VIT University at the Chennai Emergency Medical Exercise (CEMEx 2011) and underwent a weeklong

training program on “Humanitarian Response Track Focusing on Public Health” organized by the UN Held at Sri

Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai (Aug 2011)

Attended a two day training program on town planning at VIT University, Vellore (Sept 2010)

Attended a one day workshop on advanced modern surveying held at VIT University (Jan 2010)

Captained School, College football team and participated in Inter-state competitions

Awarded silver medalist in district level school contest for collecting funds to HOPE orphanage

Skills

Key skills: Planning, Contract Programme preparation, Project Controls, Delay Analysis & Claim Preparation

Software’s known: Primavera P6, Excel (Proficient); AutoCAD, Rivet (Basic)

Languages known: Fluent with English, Tamil and can understand Hindi, Malayalam

Interest and Hobbies

King Football player

Avid interest in World history and Social related issues

Regular blood donor

Personal Details

Nationality: Indian

Age: 23 (Dob: 2nd February 1991)

Visa: UAE Employment (free Zone) Visa

Holding valid UAE Driving License

Reference

References will be provided upon request