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Dharmendra Kumar

Dharmendra Kumar

Summary

A technically astute MEP specialist with a strong technical background who is PMP certified and has 26 years of track record of successfully completing projects on time and on budget. Knowledgeable about working under pressure and changing with the times for the best possible improvement of the corporate brand. Organized and resourceful, with a proven track record of building teams and providing exceptional leadership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant General Manager – MEP

Tata Projects Ltd
06.2021 - Current
  • This design and build project aim to design & build a manufacturing facility for electronic components in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
  • The project includes six 110 KV and six 33 KV transmission lines, a 10,000 TR district cooling plant, 30 clean rooms, a sewage treatment plant, an effluent plant, a demineralization facility, and Various manufacturing and assembly facilities


Job Profile (Similar to other projects)

  • The interface between project ownership and delivery and the single point of contact for the client, consultants, and construction contractors, ensures the project is delivered effectively, on schedule, to the intended standard, and within the budget
  • Developing and monitoring the scheme's implementation in accordance with the client's brief
  • Hands-on and good working experience in mechanical calculations for heat load, design of smoke management systems and staircase management systems, compressed air systems, design of clean rooms, design of car park ventilation systems, ESP Calculation, Pump Head calculation, Chilled water network design, Duct routing, sizing, and design, Heat Load Calculation Software (CARRIER-HAP, ELITE-Mechanical and other equivalent software), duct and pipe sizing software
  • Develop, manage, monitor, and lead optimal and cost-effective designing for the entire MEP of the Project for the overall functioning of processes, getting all local authorities’ approvals like Electricity, Water, and Fire Local authorities
  • Competent designer of ASHRAE, CIBSE, SMACNA, and Carrier Design Manual and Well versed with FIDIC Clauses, BS, ASME, ASTM, CIBSE, and NFPA Codes and standards
  • Fully in charge of the electro-mechanical Project, responsible for monthly billing, all variation claims, EOT (if any), and all contractual issues related to the day-to-day running of the Project
  • Review of contract and tender documents to establish scope matrix and BOQ
  • To evaluate the requirements of all project resources (materials, machinery, and and manpower) as per the schedule and arrange for the availability of the same
  • To select a suitable Vendor which can meet the job requirements
  • Evaluate the vendor based on their Technical and commercial capabilities
  • Recommend the best-suited vendor for order placement
  • Manage approvals, completion of work, and payment of project consultants and contractors
  • Developing a high-performance team that strives for quality, safety, cost, and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables


Key Achievements and Contributions

  • Enhanced project margin by 4% more than anticipated by orchestrating projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems, working closely with end users, and effectively overseeing all site inspections to avoid construction reworks that add delays
  • Managed MEP design ahead of schedule by efficiently coordinating end-users, managing design calculation, design development, and approval from the required agencies
  • Delivered Phase 1 of the project to end-users ahead of schedule, in 18 months as opposed to 24 months
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers
  • Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections and conducting critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.

MEP Project Manager

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC Project – Warner Bros Hotel
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • This project included the planned construction of the Warner Bros
  • Hotel on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
  • In the Warner Bros Group, The Warner Bros Hotel Project is the company's first hotel
  • The project consists of 40 retail spaces, 111 service apartments, a building that contains Miral's corporate headquarters, and a building that acts as a hotel with 251 hotel rooms


Key Achievements and Contributions

  • Executed the project for timely handover to the hotel operator by maintaining clear progress plans, avoiding construction delays by maintaining thorough site inspections and efficiently processing the task Maintaining continued compliance with project specs and authority regulations, upholding optimum staff safety, and preventing unnecessary delays, guiding and directing third-party inspectors through project construction, commissioning, and closeout
  • Directly responsible for MEP's optimal performance, whether executed internally or through subcontractors
  • Managed to get ADDC approval as on schedule by executing Electrical works with optimal performance, whether executed internally or through subcontractors, by ensuring the effective and efficient planning of MEP work, including allocating and utilizing resources like financial, human, and equipment
  • Ensures the effective and efficient planning of MEP work, including allocating and utilizing resources like financial, human, and equipment
  • Developing and supervising the implementation of operational policies and procedures within MEP operations
  • Identifying and tracking KPIs for MEP operations, and devising plans and initiatives for improvement
  • Implementing different systems for monitoring and enhancing maintenance procedures and undertaking preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Preparing and implementing preventive and condition-based maintenance, and repairing major electrical problems
  • Providing prompt responses to inquiries whenever there is a power shutdown
  • Built positive, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding client management skills.

MEP Project Manager

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC Project, Kings College Hospital
Dubai
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Kings College was a fast-track design and build contract to construct a specialty hospital with multiple operation theatres, MRI, CT scan, LDR, Chemotherapy, labs, Pharmacy, ICUs, and other special care units

Key Achievements and Contributions

  • Improved project margin by 9% more than anticipated by managing projects within strict deadlines, coordinating with all involved third parties, including medical equipment agencies to reduce rework, and overseeing all site MEP activities to prevent construction reworks that cause delays
  • Managed to complete MEP Design within initial 4 months by supporting and coordinating with all concerned, including medical equipment consultants and vendors
  • Directly involved in the design of the HVAC system
  • Peer evaluation of the plumbing and electrical designs
  • Handed over the Hospital to the Client for Health Authority inspection in 18 months and extended support to the client for obtaining Dubai Health Authority Approval as per schedule
  • Obtained DEWA and Civil Defense approval well before the scheduled time frame
  • Managed MEP workforce (direct and subcontractors) of over 1000 team members during the project peak
  • Achieved high client satisfaction by delivering consistently, communicating effectively, and cultivating working relationships for potential future business prospects

MEP Project Manager

ICGM (Impresa Costruzioni Giuseppe Maltauro SpA)
Doha
10.2015 - 03.2017

Project - Al Udeid Hospital, Qatar


  • Al Udeid Hospital was a design-build contract to construct a specialty hospital for QEAF


Key Achievements and Contributions

  • Executed the project for prompt handover to the Client by upholding transparent progress plans, preventing construction delays by upholding diligent site inspections, and quickly handling the assignment
  • Continuing to adhere to project specifications and authority requirements, preserving the highest standards of staff safety, avoiding needless delays, and directing, and guiding outside inspectors during the project's construction, commissioning, and closeout
  • Managed and coordinated MEP design with consultants and internal architects/engineers and completed it within the initial 6 months from the start of the project
  • Directly involved in the design of the HVAC system
  • Peer evaluation of the plumbing and electrical designs
  • Directly involved in all HVAC design calculations and guided team for Electrical and Plumbing Calculations
  • Finalized the Location of the Chiller Yard, Plant Rooms, and Electrical Rooms with the consultation of the Architect and End User
  • Finalization of Types of Air-conditioning Systems area wise whether it will be Chilled Water System or DX System with the consultation of Client / end User.

MEP Project Manager

ICGM (Impresa Costruzioni Giuseppe Maltauro SpA)
Doha
03.2014 - 09.2015

Project – Air Head Quarter, Various Fighter Aircraft Simulators at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar


Key Achievements and Contributions

  • Executed the project for prompt handover to the Client by upholding transparent progress plans, preventing construction delays by upholding diligent site inspections, and quickly handling the assignment
  • Continuing to adhere to project specifications and authority requirements, preserving the highest standards of staff safety, avoiding needless delays, and directing, and guiding outside inspectors during the project's construction, commissioning, and closeout
  • Managed and coordinated MEP design with consultants and internal architects/engineers and completed it within the initial 6 months from the start of the project
  • Directly involved in the design of the HVAC system
  • Peer evaluation of the plumbing and electrical designs
  • Directly involved in all HVAC design calculations and guided team for Electrical & Plumbing Calculations
  • Finalized of Location of the Chiller Yard, Plant Rooms, and Electrical Rooms with the consultation of the Architect and End User
  • Finalization of Types of Air-conditioning conditioning systems area-wise, whether it will be a Chilled Water System and a DX system, with the consultation of the / end user

Head - HVAC

L & T (Technology Services)
02.2012 - 02.2014

Project – PesiCo, Modi Continental Tiers, MRF, GSK and Cadbury


  • Worked as a HVAC Head with M/S L & T (Technology Services) for Various projects for Project Feasibility studies, Basic Design, Detail Design, and Consultancy for finalization of Vendors, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Works.

Project Manager

Voltas Ltd, SIDRA Medical & Research
Doha
07.2009 - 01.2012
  • Sidra Medical and Research Centre was a design and build job
  • It has got four sections named Hospital Building, Clinic Building, Non-Medical Facilities, and Central Service Building
  • The total Building cooling load is 20,000 TR, which is achieved by means of 10 nos
  • Water-cooled chillers, 10 nos
  • Of cooling towers, and chilled and condenser water pumps
  • The chilled water network was managed by primary, secondary, and tertiary circuits
  • Chilled water secondary and tertiary circuits are equipped with Heat exchanges
  • To achieve heating, LTHW is produced by calorifiers kept inside individual sections.

Project Manager

Voltas Ltd
Doha
01.2007 - 07.2009

Project: Villagio Mall

  • Villagio Mall is one of the largest malls in Qatar
  • The mall has three sections named as Shopping Section, Entertainment Section, and cinema complex
  • The project is equipped with water-cooled chillers, Cooling tower Pumps, AHUs, and FCUs.

Project Manager - HVAC

Voltas Ltd
09.2005 - 01.2007

Project - Al Udeid Air Base Pkg 4 & 4A


  • Worked as a HVAC Project engineer with M/S Voltas Ltd. for installation and commissioning works of HVAC (centralized air conditioning systems) for the Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
  • The project was for the installation of 18 Air Cooled Chillers of Different Capacities, AHUs, FCUs, pre-insulated piping, Pumps, and other associated works.

Senior Project Engineer

Voltas Ltd Project, Conference Palace Hotel
Abu Dhabi
07.2002 - 09.2005

Project - Conference Palace Hotel


  • Worked as a senior project engineer With M/S Voltas Ltd. for installation and commissioning of HVAC (centralized air conditioning systems) for the Conference Palace Hotel project, Abu Dhabi
  • The project was for the installation of 6 x 2000 TR 11KV Chillers, Cooling Towers, AHUs, FCUs, pre-insulated piping, Pumps, Steam, Fuel, Fire Fighting, Inergen Gas, Deluge System, LPG system, BMS, 11KV Switchboard, Transformers, 5 x 2.45 MW DG Sets and other associated works.

HVAC Design Engineer

M/S Voltas Ltd
01.2000 - 06.2002

Project - Office Complex - NALCO Aluminium Smelter, Angul, Orissa, India


  • Worked as a HVAC Design engineer with M/S Voltas Ltd. for design, supply, installation, and commissioning works of HVAC works (centralized air conditioning systems)

Trainee Engineer - HVAC

Voltas Ltd
Mathura
09.1997 - 01.2000

Project - Office Complex for IOCL Mathura


  • Worked With M/S Voltas Ltd. as a trainee engineer for design, supply, installation, and commissioning of HVAC works (centralized air conditioning systems)

Education

MBA - Project Management

NIBM
India

BE - Mechanical

The National Institute of Engineering
Mysore
09.1997

Skills

  • MEP Design & Build Projects
  • Project Management
  • MEP design Management
  • Peer review of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health services design
  • FIDIC's Principles and Practices for Contract Management
  • Project Cost Management
  • Risk Management
  • Client Rapport
  • Planning and Scheduling
  • Contracts, Delays and Claims with Primavera P6
  • Project Performance Reviews
  • Time Management & Team Building
  • Quality Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Quick in decisions making with good analytical Skills
  • Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Certification

PMP (Project Management Professional) DHARMENDRA KUMAR MEP Project Manager

Timeline

Assistant General Manager – MEP

Tata Projects Ltd
06.2021 - Current

MEP Project Manager

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC Project – Warner Bros Hotel
01.2019 - 06.2021

MEP Project Manager

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC Project, Kings College Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2019

MEP Project Manager

ICGM (Impresa Costruzioni Giuseppe Maltauro SpA)
10.2015 - 03.2017

MEP Project Manager

ICGM (Impresa Costruzioni Giuseppe Maltauro SpA)
03.2014 - 09.2015

Head - HVAC

L & T (Technology Services)
02.2012 - 02.2014

Project Manager

Voltas Ltd, SIDRA Medical & Research
07.2009 - 01.2012

Project Manager

Voltas Ltd
01.2007 - 07.2009

Project Manager - HVAC

Voltas Ltd
09.2005 - 01.2007

Senior Project Engineer

Voltas Ltd Project, Conference Palace Hotel
07.2002 - 09.2005

HVAC Design Engineer

M/S Voltas Ltd
01.2000 - 06.2002

Trainee Engineer - HVAC

Voltas Ltd
09.1997 - 01.2000

MBA - Project Management

NIBM

BE - Mechanical

The National Institute of Engineering
Dharmendra Kumar