Vikas Kurane

Experience

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  Uttam Galva Steels Ltd.

  Jul 2002 - Sept 2007

  Senior Engineer -Project Planning

  • Planning & Scheduling for setup of three Continuous Galvanizing Lines (CGL) , Color Coating lines and one trimming cum tension leveler line in steel industry.• Cost estimation of HR for Slitter (HRS.& Galvanizing Lines.• Maintain cost reports for stakeholders with updated, relevant data.• Ensure cost forecasts align with actual delivery progress as reflected in the project schedule. Analyze cost data to understand variances from plan and provide insights to project management team on the impact of project delivery performance on forecasted total costs• Compiles and records production data from such documents as customer orders, work tickets, product specifications to establish efficiencies and take necessary actions to ensure product is available and improve quality and time efficiencies. • Review types and quantities of items produced, materials used, and amount of scrap, material substitutions, formats. Compiles from customer orders and other specifications detailed production sheets or work tickets to forecast production lead times. • Distributes work schedules based on established guidelines and priorities, compiles material inventory records and prepares requisitions after Production Manager or Quality Supervisor approval for procurement of materials and services.• Provides support and consultation to the sales department on behalf of the Production Manager about scheduling data, status-to-date, and process controls, and forecasts completions and computations of various tasks on job shop projects for use by production workers as guides in assembly or manufacture of products. Show less

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  Welspun Corp Ltd., MUMBAI

  Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

  Assistant Manager: Central Planning & Contract Management

  • Preparing plans & schedules to carry out operations in an effective manner and deliver / dispatch the goods on time.• Prepare billing break-up schedule, keeping track of deductions & recoveries, analyzing balance to invoice & setting invoicing targets.• Provide timely and up-to-date project schedule information including progress status, trends and forecasts, weekly and monthly progress reports and progress presentations.• Monitor the key milestones, resource productivity and optimize resource utilization by implementing cost control measures. Determines appropriate logistics solution to manage resources.• Evaluate contract change order and amendments for impact on budget and schedule.• Preparing plans & schedules to carry out operations in an effective manner and deliver / dispatch the goods on time. • Complete Scrutiny of Contracts & arranging of Kick off meetings between all concerned departments (Marketing, Procurement, Logistics and Finance along with Plant) • Planning & Controlling the Manpower and Required Material for the project execution.• Proper action recommendation by discussing with seniors to analysis and resolve the Issues in Project.• Preparing the Budget Vs Actual Costing & Inventory Management Show less

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  Man Industries Ltd

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2017

  Manager – Project Planning & Control

  • Maintain schedules and provide precise reviews of float and as built vs. baselines to identify areas of concern and develop recovery plan as needed. • Prepares three-month look-ahead schedule/one-month construction looks ahead as required showing the forecast dates.• Provide timely and up-to-date project schedule information including progress status, trends and forecasts, weekly and monthly progress reports and progress presentations.• Monitor the key milestones, resource productivity and optimize resource utilization by implementing cost control measures. Determines appropriate logistics solution to manage resources.• Interacting at high level within organization and external parties in order to understand complex planning & cost control issues.• Complete Scrutiny of Contracts & arranging of Kick off meetings between all concerned departments (Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Logistics and Finance).• Monitor schedules and provide precise reviews of float and as built vs. baselines to identify areas of concern and develop recovery plan as needed. • Discuss with Project team & prepare three-month look-ahead schedule/one-month construction looks ahead as required showing the forecast dates for reduces risk of cost implications.• Meeting & discuss with Project manager to update timely and up-to-date project schedule information including progress status, trends and forecasts, weekly and monthly progress reports and progress presentations.• Complete Scrutiny of Contracts & arranging of Kick off meetings between all concerned departments (Marketing, Procurement, Logistics and Finance along with Plant) Show less

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2019

  Senior Engineer-Project Planning & Control

  • Project Planning & Scheduling using Project Management Primavera P6. • Preparation of Project Schedule Level 4, Three Week Look ahead schedule.• Scheduling Work Breakdown Structure with their activities at micro level. • Preparation of Daily Progress Report, Weekly Progress Report & Monthly Progress report to monitor the progress, check variance % and take corrective action• Obtain the budget costs of system, assemblies, equipment, materials and labors in coordination with various departments like Engineering, Procurement & Construction.• Preparation of a Budget Estimate and updates thereof for approval by the Client of construction costs.• Preparation of a Budgeting and Cost Management Plan including updates.• Preparation and submission of Project cash flow forecasts and monthly updates thereof at the completion of each design and tender documentation stage covering consultancy agreements and construction contracts.• Provide cost advice during the final development of the design, including cost comparisons reviews of alternative design or construction solutions.• Preparing the Budget Vs Actual Costing & Inventory Management.• Follow up with Procurement and Material department for in time delivery of all required material on site. Detail advance discussion with procurement team to avoid the delay in supply of material and equipment which in turns minimize the impact of cost.• Minimize impact of cost by managing & controlling the Sub Contractors activity such as discussing Scope of Work, Standard work operating Procedures, Safety Norms, Checking Proper Equipment Certificates, Workers & Equipment’s Insurance.• Verification of Invoices submitted by Sub Contractors. Planning & Controlling the Manpower and Required Material for the project execution.• Close monitoring the Daily Progress Report, Weekly Progress Report & Monthly Progress report to check variance % and take corrective action Show less

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  AJR OIL & GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT. LIMITED, MUMBAI

  Nov 2019 - now

  Manager – Project Planning & Controls at AJR OIL & GAS ENGINEERING SERVICES PVT. LIMITED

  • Currently working with Leighton India for execution of IOCL Project of Laying of 42” OD Submarine Pipeline and Installation of 2 Nos of SPM System in Gulf of Kutch, off Vadinar, Gujarat. • Project Planning & Scheduling using Project Management Primavera P6.• Responsible for Estimation of Cost of all parameters during submission of tender of projects.• Responsible for Cost Control at each & every stage by close monitoring of all ongoing activities during execution of project.• Performing Earned Value Management, Base Measures & Control Matrix. Calculation of Performance and Productivity of project through Planned Value, Earned value, Actual Cost.• Providing proper information of project Progress & Performance to management team through calculation of Cost & Schedule Performance Index & Variance.• Monitoring, analyzing, and managing project and contract budgets & ensuring adherence to financial parameters and timely identification of deviations to control the cost of project.• Provide leadership to the planning team within the Project group and manage the planning & cost control of the assigned capital Offshore & Onshore projects.• Cost Analysis: Responsible for identifying areas for cost reduction and process improvement at various stages.• Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation and managing of each departmental budgets & Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations.• Reporting and Compliance: Preparing and present cost reports to management and Maintain accurate records and documentation.• Monitoring schedules and provide precise reviews of float and as built vs. baselines to identify areas of concern and discuss to develop recovery plan as needed. • Provide timely and up-to-date project schedule information including progress status, trends and forecasts, weekly and monthly progress reports and progress presentations.• Monitor the key milestones, resource productivity and optimize resource utilization by implementing cost control measures. Show less