Bharat Bhatt

Experience

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  Godrej

  Dec 1979 - Oct 1983

  Officer - Civil Construction

  Construction of Factory units, Schools, Substations, Residential buildings and infrastructure developments.

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  Cementation International

  Oct 1983 - May 1986

  Site Manager / Section Planner

  Planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting all-level programs of Sultan Qaboos University a Turnkey Project, that encompasses 520 villas, 20 Academic buildings, 10 Common facilities complexes having High-end finishes, Landscape and associated road & Infrastructure Developments.

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  EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.

  Jul 1986 - Aug 1987

  Senior Designer

  Up gradation of Bombay Sewerage Systems and associated structures and services works.

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  Mazda Construction Company

  Sept 1987 - Jun 1992

  Executive Partner

  Running Own Construction Company for Client M/s Godrej and Parsi Panchayat . Construction Residential buildings and structures.

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  Wimpey Alawi LLc

  Jul 1992 - Dec 1994

  Senior Planning Coordinator

  Construction OMR 8 Million Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra Complex and British Embassy Complex.

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  Al Futtaim Carillion

  Jan 1995 - Apr 1996

  Project Planner & Site Manager

  Construction Deira City Center the Largest Mall of Asia

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  Alfred McAlpine

  Jun 1996 - Aug 2002

  Project Manager

   Monitored the development of client brief, the project budget and develop concept designs.  Ensured:o The involvement of specialist support and managing external service providers. o All relevant project information is distributed to required associates. Resolved client technical issues and monitored risks throughout the execution stage.  Implemented key responsibilities outlined in the Project-specific EH&S Plan and conduct risk assessments.  Managed detailed design including consultant management and resolve issues.  Mobilized first time in India Self Climbing platform to Works of operational Hotel Facade. Show less

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  Al Ahemadia Contracting Company

  Sept 2002 - Mar 2003

  Project Manager

   Identified opportunities, manage risks in proposal preparation and manage conversion of opportunities. Managed the project team during project set-up.  Led creation of the project specific vision, strategies and KPI's for the project.  Established the team approach to the project and commitment to the Client on Quality and Investment.  Ensured handover and acceptance of project having Incident Free strategy by the delivery team.

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  Carillion Alawi L.L.C.

  May 2003 - Jun 2005

  Project Manager

   Worked as the Head the project team 450 operatives and 25 Staff member’s to coordinating, monitoring construction plans and daily execution. Accomplished targeted progress for 330 rooms Hotel. Implemented Integrated Project Management Plan having Safety, Quality and Environment for full compliance. Managed 34 package contractors and 4 team leaders for daily activities.

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  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

  Jul 2005 - Sept 2005

  Sr. Project Manager

   Monitored the development of client brief, the project budget and develop concept designs.  Ensured:o The involvement of specialist support and manage external service providers. o All relevant project information is distributed to required associates. Resolved client technical issues and monitor risks throughout execution stage.  Implemented key responsibilities outlined in the Project specific EH&S Plan and conduct risk assessments.  Managed detailed design including consultant management and resolve issues. Show less

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  Turner Construction Company

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

   Handled project specific duties from commencement through to completion stages and DLP Period to the Client Satisfaction. Involved in:o Planning, monitoring and control of projects. o Communication and information management including quality reporting.  Monitored and managed performance and change control. Managed the technical aspects of design, procurement, implementation and close-out in accordance with the program and requirements.  Coordinated all relevant parties of the project from inception to closeout.  Assisted clients in signing off project scopes and consultant appointments.  Facilitated and managed value-engineering solutions. Show less

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  Carillion Alawi L.L.C.

  Feb 2010 - Mar 2013

  Operations Manager

   Building client relationships. Working as Bid Manager, ensuring that new contract requirements are planned, priced and proposed in proficient manner.  Ensuring:o The achievement of project program and budget requirements.o Compliance to Company Integrated Management Plan, Values and Standards across the projects.o Health and safety standards, sustainability is maintained and promoted.o Job chats and employee reviews done timely and monitored.  Coordinating needs with Consultants, Specialists and Client to achieve targets and managing changes. Responsible for financial performance and risk management. Supporting innovative ways to add value and reduce cost within team. Recognizing Sub-Contractors for projects. Identifying resources, training needs growth for staff and operatives.  Promoting best practice across the sites, encourage innovations and Business Improvement Plans are in place and monitored. Motivating and promoting team spirit. Show less

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  Saraya BANDAR JISSAH

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  Client Constuction Manager

  ITC development - A joint venture with OMRAN. The focus of role here is to manage as Client representative the Consultants & Contractors day to day operations involving Initiating, Planning, Executing, Managing and Controlling and Closing processes of Sections and Packages. Change controls of a prestigious mixed-use property built on 2.2 million square meters (2.2 hectors) of Value USD 600M. Saraya Bandar Jissah, Muscat, Advance earthwork of 2.2 hectors, 900,000m3 excavation and development of Building platforms for Hotel, Leisure Facilities, Ancillary Buildings, Services, 380 Villas and road network including flood management. Show less

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  Muscat Hills Resort

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  Client Project Manager

  The focus of role here is to manage as Client representative the Board, Operator, Asset Manager, Designers, Authorities, Consultants & Contractors day to day coordination from Concept to Closing stages. The Mixed-use property built on 5 million square meters of Value USD 1200M. The Major Projects are 5 Star 250 room Hotel with Spa and Club House from Concept, Schematic, Detail Design, Tender Documents, Pre-Qualification, Selection of Main Contractor stages. Commercial Development having Apartment and Office Towers. A Dive Centre renovation and reconstruction. https://www.muscathillsgolf.com Show less

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  Majid Al Futtaim

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Client Project Manager

  My City Center - Sur, Oman is construction of a 16,000 GLA Shopping Center on one level, anchored stores, 40 line stores with 500 Car parking spaces. The Center will offer convenient retail outlets primarily focused on value retail, services, leisure, entertainment and Hypermarket. Here my role to Manage Consultant, Client procurement, Main and direct Contractors, authority’s coordination and report PMBU for site development is 32,327m2 and of value around 12M OMR (LEED – Silver Certification). Project recently completed on time and less than Budget cost and Operating successfully. Currently Closing Final accounts, reports and Mall OPS needs. Show less

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Senior Project Manager Client

  Managed and Handed over ITC Development of 280 Room W- Marriot Hotel project , co-ordinate and monitor the construction process in the execution stage through to final handover to Operator on behalf of Client, making sure that the project is completed within safety, time, cost and quality parameters in co-ordination with all consultants, contractors, agencies and departments involved to ensure the smooth progress of the work. The key attributes are to fulfil a Job Leader providing full scope of Project Management services for a mixed-use development project in Sultanate of Oman.The main responsibilities include managing the overall performance of Project Management Services for the project, handing over the project to the client on time as per the contractual terms, and maintaining direct liaison with the client and project team:- Manage tenders - Design management- Prepare procurement strategy - Monitor submissions to Authorities - Prepare the execution plan and procedures - Manage conclusion of construction contracts - Chair project team meetings with third parties - Manage value engineering and risk evaluation - Prepare overall design / construction schedule- Monitor actual progress against planned progress- Prepare progress monitoring tools for the management and monitoring of the schedules- Prepare and agree project control procedures during the design and construction phases- Monitor design progress (flow of information from Local sub consultants to Prime designer)- Establish and agree project reporting procedures, prepare and present monthly project progress to client- Preparation and management of overview and strategic programmes, including design, procurement and construction schedules together with supporting information required schedules- Head site Project Management Team which will be responsible for progress, contract and change management, cost control, quality management, HSE, QA/QC procedures. Show less

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  Mace

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Associate Director PMC

  Finishes Guardian Consultancy Services on new International Airport Terminal building to achieve excellence in quality during construction phase of the Project. Company Position demands assisting PMC new BID Review and Process. Talent sourcing and acquisition. As Part of Client Team, lead to set tone for standards of quality expected from different contractors.Run review meetings to consistently monitor and drive the quality and address non-Compliances in real time with the objective of driving the culture of quality in project.Review QMS recommend to the Client modifications required to ensure that QMS is robust to meet best class finishes of and asset of similar scale.Review Inspection Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, Identify Root Cause of the problem and recommend solutions.Site Visits to monitor quality adherence and inspection protocols.Submit reports to Client to apprise on issues, potential roadblocks and recommend mitigations.Drive MACE Culture, Vison and Values to associates on the project. Show less

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  Kalpataru Limited

  May 2024 - now

  Advisor Projects

  Strong Enough in Contracts, Handling Specialised Suppliers and Contractors, and Proactive in pushing the projects as per milestones.Support Organisation and associates in developing options, exploring feasibility, and undertaking qualitative and quantitative financial comparisons against business need criteria. Do ultimate test for any strategy is its ability to be implemented. Ensure that proposals are realistic and achievable.