Balachandran Unnikrishnan

Experience

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  KERALA POLICE HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LIMITED

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

  Field Engineer

  Field Engineer ( Consultant) for the Construction of Hostel for IIST Thumba Campus

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  Essar

  Apr 2011 - May 2012

  DEPUTY MANAGER

  Project Planning & Coordination for Construction of 10MMTPA Coal Handling Berth at Salaya, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India

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  SAM Building Contracting LLC

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  PLANNING ENGINEER

  SAM is the leading Construction & Turnkey Contracting Company in the Middle East today, specialized in Pre-engineered Steel Buildings for Erection and Turnkey projects. Designing, Erection, Construction, Finishes works all under one roof.

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  Advanced Technical Solutions Dubai

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  Projects Management – Planning & Controls •Engaged in the Project Management for the PRESIDENTIAL PALACE PROJECT, RAS AL AKHDAR, ABUDHABI, UAE.•ATS is dealing with the SPECIALISED OUTDOOR COOLING SYSTEM INSTALLATION, TESTING, OPERATION & MAINTANACE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE.• Planning & Installation of Air Handling Units , Supply Fans, MCCs, DBs, and all other Electro-Mechanical Works for the Project.•Coordinating with the Client(Ministry of Presidential Palace Affairs-Abudhabi)/Consultant(R W AMSTRONG) for the Civil & MEP Works for the Project Progress.•Maintain of Project Program & Tracking them on a routine Basis (Weekly & Monthly).•Coordinating & liaising with the Subcontractors & Suppliers for the smooth •Monitoring and Scheduling of activities involved simultaneously with the Cost control.•Invoicing & Cost Tracking of the Project with reference to the Actual & Budgeted Project Cash Flow.•Successfully Completed in Handing Over the project scope for Testing & Commissioning Procedures.Advanced Technical Solutions (ATS®) provides HVAC Systems Designs and solutions for Indoor and Outdoor Air Conditioning. We manufacture green products, aircon unit valves and parts, to help build energy efficient AC Systems that are environmentally friendly. ATS® supplies the marketplace with unique AC flow control devices, cutting-edge heating and cooling terminal units and unsurpassed HVAC services. We are innovative pioneers and leaders in HVAC technology and HVAC Systems Designs and solutions. Our expertise lies in meeting challenges for outdoor cooling solutions of large spaces located in extremely hot climates, especially the Middle East Gulf Region. Our team of engineers provides solutions for cost saving aircon unit valves and parts, and efficient indoor and outdoor air conditioning and heating for businesses, facilities, and organizations worldwide. Let us know how we can assist you with your heating and cooling challenges. Show less

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  Shankland Cox

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2018

  Planning Manager

  SHANKLAND COX , DUBAI JULY 2015 TO PRESENT Projects Management – Planning & Controls • Engaged in the Project Management for the various projects for SHANKLAND COX CONSULTANTS, for Projects Manar Mall Ras Al Khaimah , Damac Tenora - Dubai, IKEA - Festival City & Various DU-Data Centers.• Engaged in invoicing & Cost Tracking of the Project with reference to the Actual & Budgeted Project Cash Flow.• Review of the Project Contract agreement between the Client & the Contractor and also between Client and Consultant and issuance of Contractual letters to the Contractor related to project - progress, program of works, variations, EOT claims, QA/QC issues referring to both Fidic 1987 & 1999 as per the Project.• Involved in the Review and Analysis of EOT claims from the Contractor.• Coordinating with the Client / Contractor / Sub-Contractors for the project progress review and analysis.• Weekly to Monthly Tracking of the Contractors progress in accordance with the Baseline Program and notifying the areas of concerns and critically on a routine basis to be on track.• Presentation preparation & Presenter for the project tracking on weekly basis and submission of reports for the same.• Responding to the Critical Contractual letters from the Main Contractor as per the contract conditions.• Maintain of Project Program & Tracking them on a routine Basis (Weekly & Monthly).• Highlighting the Trigger Control Points & Alarming the Client & Main Contractor before its Occurrence.• Coordinating & liaising with the Subcontractors & Suppliers for the smooth project flowPROJECT DETAILS :-1. MANAR MALL, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE 2. TENORA - DAMAC 3. IKEA FESTIVAL CITY 4. As Planning Engineer for Various DU - DATA CENTER PROJECTS, UAE. Show less

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  GEMS Education

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Planning Manager

  Planning Manger - Projects Management, Planning & Controls • Engaged in the Project Management for the various projects for GEMS EDUCATIONS – School Projects• Monitoring the works and updating the progress to the management in liaison with the Main Contractor & Consultants.• Preparing Weekly Dashboards for each projects – For Management Presentation.• Weekly updating the Progress Updates and factors affecting delays to the Management to take the corrective actions at site.• Evaluation of Extension of Time Claims and performing Delay analysis to arrive at the correct judgement.• Preparation and Generation of various analysis tools for streamlining several projects for the Management to be informed the updated all the time. • Key role in Updating and reporting the status of the Summer Works for the Schools – with over 45 Schools to be monitored and 355 Jobs designated to them – Followed by Weekly Presentation for the Management. Show less

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  GCC Contracting Company

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

  Planning Manager

  - Working as Planning Manager for the Group- Delivering Milestone Projects - Sharjah - Maryam Island - Eagle Hills Residential Projects. - Bollywood Parks - Extension Project - Several Commercial & Residential Projects (Malls / Apartment Towers)

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  Infracare Facilities Management

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2023

  Assistant Manager - Projects

  Solution identification for each concerns on immediate basis & conveying the same to the Customer & Management -Scope determination & Solution identification for all FM Related issues for the smooth operations of a running system – Categorized to Corrective & Reactive Maintenances.Evaluation of Scope and Review.Scope Re- valuation with the Vendors submitted Quotes & Comparing with the Client Requirements.Overall Project Management from Scope Identification until Client Handover for Operations.Monitoring and guiding the team during the execution of each project thereby maintaining the QHSE StandardsGaining customer confidence & trust by clear and transparent communication Show less

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  CHICAGO Maintenance and Construction Co. L.L.C

  Nov 2023 - now

  Planning Manager

  Project Management