Mithun Alex

Mithun Alex

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Engineering Manager I Structural Engineering Professional I Chartered Engineer I CEng MICE I Team Lead

  • Education

    • University of Calicut

      2000 - 2004
      B Tech Civil Engineering

      Activities and Societies: NSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PALAKKAD

    • Kendriya Vidyalaya

      1988 - 1993
      Schooling Std 1 to Std 4

      Activities and Societies: Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, Kerala, INDIA

    • Anna University Chennai

      2006 - 2008
      ME Structural Engineering

      Activities and Societies: VLBJCET, Coimbatore

    • Kendriya Vidyalaya

      1993 - 2000
      Schooling Std 5 to Std 12

      Activities and Societies: Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Navel Base, Cochin, Kerala, INDIA

  • Experience

    • Kristal Group, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA

      Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

      Kristal OLIVINE at Bangalore, INScope of work: 4 Nos B+G+5 ApartmentResponsibilities: Completion of daily works assigned, Quality checking of completed workPreparation of daily report, Man-hours calculation of completed jobs, Quantity calculation for weekly bills release and advance payments.Key Challenges: Competitive project teams, Managing client changes Kristal JADE at Bangalore, INScope of work: B+G+5 ApartmentResponsibilities: Checking execution procedures, safety and quality aspects in all stages of construction, quantity calculation for civil components in the projects.Key Challenges: Working with imperial units of measurement, communicating with labour contractors in their native language (Kannada) and carrying out weekly billing and payment of contractors.

      • Engineer Trainee Projects

        Jan 2005 - Aug 2005
      • Engineer Trainee Projects

        Jul 2004 - Jan 2005
    • ALIMAC Engineers & Contractors, Calicut, Kerala, INDIA

      Oct 2005 - Jun 2006
      Project Engineer

      FOCUS Mall at Calicut, IN Contract: Item Rate I Client: Hilite Builders, Calicut, INScope of work: B+G+6 CommercialResponsibilities: Quantity maintenance, Calculation of work force, Assign sub contracts, Coordinating with client for approvals at various stages of work, Marking of the structure, follow-ups of overall targets and quality of work required, Approving the final execution as per drawings, Quantity calculation of daily works done, Stores register updation, Preparation of daily reportsKey Challenges: Managing rented Resource Show less

    • Larsen & Toubro

      Nov 2008 - now

      India International Convention Centre at DelhiContract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 419.38 Million Euros I 3.84 Million SftClient: India International Convention & Exhibition Centre LimitedScope of work: 2 Nos B+G Exhibition Halls, 2 Nos 3B+G+2 Foyers, 1 Nos 4B Parking BuildingResponsibilities: o Structural Team leader for 7 engineers and 4 drafting resources.o Discipline Coordinator and manager for Scheme Design workshop, Peer review and 3D Clash review of multidisciplinary BIM.o Review of Structural analysis, design documentation and Drafting inputs.o Coordinating structural drawings, Control of Records. o Managing Stage vice invoicing, Third-party Approvals, Outsourcing works and Vendor Qualification.o Respond to Site Queries, managing BOQ Reconciliation and seeking periodic feedbacks o Making Project Progress Presentation to management.Key Challenges: o To construct the mega core walls slip-form technology was adopted. To allow this all interface floors, trusses and walls needed to be finalized well in advance in coordination with site and form-work design teams.o Based on the vast extent of Flat Slab floor in the building, a design and detailing Automation program was developed to link with Etabs Ultimate software to summarize the design results and simplify documentation.o For achieving structural compliance in accordance with the revised IS:1893:2016, we close coordinated with top Research institutions in India.o Considering the massive scale of the project the Drawing Size was optimized to 1:300 especially for the flat slab floors. This has led to reduced approval drawings and Using BIM at site level has compensated for any additional information that was needed for execution.o Precast concrete Trench Module system was designed for laying the essential services for the exhibition stalls in coordination with fabricator. Show less Tender - Giant Ferris Wheel in Kolkata, IN Contract: DBOM Lump sum Turnkey Client: Kolkata Public Works DepartmentThis Giant wheel project was planned as an iconic landmark for Kolkata with its 135m height, unique cabin design, active stabilization and scenic location adjoining the famous Hooghly River. Considering the unique nature of the project and a stringent 24 months commissioning time, the tendering processes had to rely on expert consultants and project managers. Responsibilities: o Conducting research on similar projects done internationally to identify the experts.o Preparing a case study on the functionality, construction aspects and key risks involved.o Preparing project presentation to all stake holders to have clarity of scope and key expectations.o Structural quantity estimation and liaising with engineers, expert consultants, vendors and project managers to ensure tender cost was competitive. o Reviewing the construction plan for major task like prefabrication, transportation and installation of the key wheel components (Support frame, Hub and Spindle, Rim, support cables, drive system, etc) on site adjoining the busy railway station.o Liaising with construction works engineers to ensure all temporary construction components like Barricading, loading Jetty, Drives, roads, storage yards, etc are quantified and documented. o Preparing structural Design basis Report for client presentation including the Broad & Detailed Specification from the experts on key components of the wheel.Key Challenges: o Capacity and View Optimization through Visual Programming using Revit Dynamo. o Dynamic Proposal Estimation for variable Cabin configuration and geometries. o Preparing a very detailed technical project report in coordination with the design team to target high QCBS Process score. o Worked with animators in preparing the Concept Animation for the project in line with the final wheel proposal ensuring confidentiality. Show less EIP Time Sheet Module for EDRC IN Worked on the development of Time sheet and project cost management web module as part of the job rotation plan in my organisation. The module was expected in four parts (1) Time Sheet, (2) Resource Deployment, (3) Design Cost Management and (4) Reports and Dashboard. The primary goal of the development was to integrate multiple frequently used internal web-pages to a single interface that can work in parallel and improve user experience.Responsibilities: o Conducting an extensive User Survey among Designers, Team leads, Drafts-persons and Section Heads for Summarizing requirements. This was done through Brainstorming discussion and Interviews.o Designing the user interface in MS PowerPoint over multiple slides to capture all permutations of the workflow.o Arranging review meeting with the management and transfer of Approved concept to internal software developers in both Graphical and document form.o Planning Detailed work breakdown in agreement with developers and scheduling key milestones for review and testingo Conducting By-weekly Progress review, approval of key programming decisions and Testing of key components.o Carrying out soft launch of the web module, conducting training program for users.Key Challenges: o Developing a new help and Feedback module to be kept constantly in view for quick access.o Tracking and documenting the Revision History and version changeso Liaising with developers of multiple web modules to Finalize service line Agreements. Show less Statue of Unity at Gujarat, INI was the professional reviewer for all the structural drawings for Hotel Building and the form-work design for the Statue Base, Core wall, Bridge Pier Cap and Girders.Responsibilities: o Review of Form-work and reinforced concrete Analysis, Design and stability checks. o Steel Fabrication drawing review. o Monthly Project Progress presentation to the management.Key Challenges: o Developed use case studies for MS HoloLens implementation for project review and visualisations.o Worked with HTC Vive programmers for developing interactive visualisation of project for top management review and client presentation.Note:Underwent First level leadership Training 2016 -2017 Show less Odisha Medical College at 3 Locations in Odisha, INThis was a 1.86 Million Square feet medical college project at 3 locations in Odisha, India. I was the structural lead for Institutions (6 Numbers G+5 Admin Blocks), Residential buildings (15 Numbers G+5 Hostels) and Ancillary buildings (3 Numbers B+G Service Building and 3 Numbers B+G STP, Animal House, Autopsy, External works, etc.). This project also involved liaising with teams working on the Auditorium and Staff quarters to ensure the deliverable's to client were consistent.Responsibilities: o Preparation of design basis report clarifying the scope of the project to all teams involved.o Managing the transfer of tender Specification and Quantification to individual design engineers.o Carrying out Project Viability Check before taking up the project based on changes introduced in the project.o Work order Negotiation for third party approvals of structural drawings and milestone payment.o Review of Structural Analysis, Design, Drawings and approval documentation in line with IS Codes o Review of Project progress through Man-hours inputs, Drawings planned and released, Site RFI status, BOQ Reconciliation status, etc.Key Challenges: o Optimizing Stilt Floor Design for Hostel and admin blocks through stiffness enhancement of ground floor. o Managing the change in concept from tender to operating stage through target quantity estimation for each building based on client signed off drawings.o Form-work Optimization for various buildings of the project to ensure maximum reuse. o Prefabricated steel Mesh detailing for conventional slabs to optimize floor construction time. o Building Modulization to reduce reworking building super structure schemes between locations. Show less Regional Hospitals at 9 Locations in West Bengal, INContract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 86 Million EurosClient: West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Ltd.This 0.96 Million Square feet regional Hospital project was spread across 9 rural locations in West-Bengal as part of the government’s initiative to make healthcare available for all. I was responsible for three 500 Bed G+9 Hospital Block its Service Building and STP. Responsiblity:o Drawing count estimation, scheduling the deliverables in line with client requirement and planning resource deployment to support design fee estimation of the project.o Preparation of Design basis Report o Managing design Specification and estimation of quantities in line with tender Quantificationo Review of Weekly Work Planning of subordinateso Liaising with MEP & Architectural teams for coordinating project deliverables.o Review of Concept Design, Structural Analysis and Approval Documentation.o Project Man-hours Review and making monthly Project Progress Presentation to management. o Respond to Site Queries (RFI’s), Conducting Site Visit to review project quality. o Appraising Client during Meeting regarding the work progress and key issues affecting site progress. Key Challenges: o Scheme workshop to coordinate the Architecture, Structure and MEP concepts at the start of the project, this involved clarifying each of the systems to the team, to avoid changes in future. o Facilitated the 2 numbers of Third-party Approval for the project for buildings at mile stone stages.o Coordinated and negotiated agreements with site project managers of 9 location to conclude the BOQ Reconciliation for the project. This was a requirement to qualify for additional design fee based on savings from tender quantity.o Involved in multiple rounds of Work order Negotiation for Third party approvals in the project, Show less Tender - Regional Hospitals at 14 Locations in West Bengal, IN Contract: DNB Lump sum TurnkeyClient: West Bengal Medical Services Corporation Ltd.This 1.50 Million Sft project consists of 5 no’s 500 Bed G+9 Hospital Block, 8 no’s 300 Bed G+4 Hospital Block, 1 no’s 300 Bed G+6 Hospital Block, 14 Nos B+G Service Building, 14 Nos B+G STP, External Drain & Compound wallsResponsibilities: o Building Grouping, o Design basis Report, o Preliminary Analysis & Design, o Key element Sizing, o Service Coordination, o Review of Tender BOQ, o Alternate Structural option, o Geotech Report Review, o Quantity Index Review, o Pre-bid Query Preparation, Specification andQuantification, o Control of Records.Key Challenges: o Variable Subsoil condition, o Sub structure Optimisation Show less Narayana Hridayalay, SRCC (Tender) at Haji Ali, Mumbai, IN Contract: DNB Item Rate I Confidential PriceClient: Narayana Health Private LimitedThis 0.2 Million Sft project consists of a B+G+3 Hospital Building with its inbuilt STP and WTP.Responsibilities: o Design basis Report, o Preliminary Analysis & Design,o Key element Sizing, o Service Coordination, o Review of Tender BOQ, o Alternate Structural option, o Geotech Report Review, o Quantity Index Review, o Pre-bid Query Preparation, o Specification and Quantification, o Control of Records.Key Challenges:o Extreme Aggressive environment, o Alternate retention System, o Dynamic Quantification, o Variable Subsoil condition Show less Seawoods Grand Central at Mumbai, IN Contract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 198 Million Euros Client: L&T RealityThis is a 2.2 Million Sft Mixed development project. I was responsble for 3B+LG+UG+30 Office and Commercial space Responsibilities: Design coordinator for RTO Building, Structural Team Lead, Design Basis report, Review of Structural Analysis, Design Approval, Work Planning, BOQ Computation, Change Management, Control of Records, Software Validation, Standardization, Site Query ManagementKey Challenges: Drift control in tall buildings using Outrigger trusses, Outrigger position optimisation, Elevated Vehicular ramp through the Building, Rock Anchor design optimizationDesign of foundation in SAFE Software, Retaining wall Moving load Design Show less TCS Rajarhat at Kolkata, IN Contract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 120.63 Million Euros I 2.25 Million SftClient: Tata Realty and Infrastructure LimitedScope of work: 2 Nos B+G+15 Office buildings Flat slab and Beam slab SystemResponsibilities: Design coordinator for 2 no’s G+15 Towers, Structural Team Lead, Review of Structural Analysis, Design Approval, Work Planning, BOQ, Records Control, Standardization, Site QueriesKey Challenges: Column Beam Capacity Ratio, Encased Box connection with floor, Typical floor Beam Design, Pile Raft Foundation, Moving load Analysis, Building Maintenance SystemComposite Deck design, BIM Coordination using Revit & Navis works Show less Muscat International Airport at Salalah, OM I 3.2 Million SftContract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 375 Million EurosClient: Sultanate of OmanScope of work: Block F, G & J - Arrival / Departure Floor, Flat slab and Beam slab SystemResponsibilities: Structural Analysis, Design and detailing of flat slabs, Beams and Conventional slab, Documentation for Approval, Serviceability check for crack widthKey Challenges: BS 8110 Design provision, ULS and SLS Load combination, Robustness design, UBC detailing of Flat slab, long term deflection using Safe software. Show less Apollo Reach Hospitals at Ayanamabkkam, Chennai, IN I 0.15 Million SftContract: DNB Lump sum Turnkey I 6.25 Million EurosClient: Apollo Hospitals Enterprise LimitedScope of work: G+6 Hospital Building, B+G+1 Service BuildingResponsibilities: Structural Analysis, Design and Detailing of all RCC elements, Design and detailing of Steel canopy, Preparing General Arrangement Drawing.Key Challenges: Pile foundation Layout deviation, Brown field conditions, Underground Water tank critical force identification Show less Miot International Hospital at Chennai, IN Contract: DNB Item Rate I 28.75 Million Euros I 0.65 Million SftClient: Miot Hospitals Private LimitedScope of work: 3B+G+10 Hospital, B+G+1 Service BuildingResponsibilities: Structural Analysis, Design of Flat slab and Floor beams, Fire Tender load analysis on floor, Terrace MEP Coordination, Pump room Coordination, Monorail designKey Challenges: Steel canopy design as per IS: 800, Stainless steel section design, MEP Coordination for HVAC Chillers and Cooling tower. 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      • Senior Engineering Manager

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Engineering Manager

        Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Engineering Manager

        May 2017 - Sept 2017
      • Engineering Manager

        Jan 2016 - May 2017
      • Engineering Manager

        Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
      • Assistant Engineering Manager

        Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
      • Assistant Engineering Manager

        Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      • Assistant Engineering Manager

        Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      • Assistant Engineering Manager

        Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
      • Assistant Engineering Manager

        Mar 2011 - Dec 2013
      • Design Engineer

        Apr 2011 - May 2012
      • Design Engineer

        Apr 2010 - Apr 2011
      • Design Engineer

        Feb 2010 - Jan 2011
      • Design Engineer

        Nov 2009 - Feb 2010
      • Design Engineer

        Jul 2009 - Feb 2010
      • Design Engineer

        Jun 2009 - Oct 2009
      • Design Engineer

        Nov 2008 - May 2009
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CEng MICE

      Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
      May 2016
    • First Level Leadership Program

      Larsen & Toubro
      Jul 2017
    • CEng (I)

      Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata
      Apr 2015
    • Internal Auditor ISO

      Lloyd's Register
      Jan 2014