Harshad Chaudhari, PMP

Experience

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  AES Arabia Ltd

  May 2008 - Jan 2014

  Project Manager

  • Planned, organized and managed all the phases of projects; initiated project kick-off meeting with client, consultant and main contractor• Developed details project schedule using as a tool to map deliverable in compliance to project requirements and communicate the same to project stakeholders• Conducted value engineering studies and cost estimation; prepared project specification BOQ and technical submittals• Prepared and monitored implementation of project quality plan & ITP• Coordinated & interacted with engineering & procurement disciplines• Reviewed & evaluated technical submittals and shop drawings prior to submission• Controlled project weekly/monthly progress reports on timely manner that included project cost monitoring and scheduling status• Attended regular progress meetings with all stakeholders • Coordinated with all departments for day-to-day progress of work and executed work as per project schedule and QC plan• Escalated issue to supply chain manager in case of delays from sub-vendor which has a direct impact on project progress and delivery terms• Renegotiated delivery dates in case of any delay from client end. • Monitored and assigned work to site engineers to complete installation on time in accordance with Company’s/ Client’s policies and procedures and limits of authority• Supervised all erection and commissioning activities and provided all necessary inputs to E&C team• Submitted relevant documents to account and QA/QC to facilitate timely submission of invoices and final dossier to client• Final documents submission, formal handing over and project close out• Led effort in project final closure report, lessons learned, change orders and client’s payment for successful close out of project and continuous improvement Show less

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  Advanced Watertek - Trusted water treatment solutions since 1984

  Feb 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  • Managing project scope, objectives, time frames and client expectations.• Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track project progress.• Reviewing project Kick-off meeting MOM and summary of applicable project specifications for implementation of design and manufacture, including preparation, checking of documents• Monitoring and tracking project progress & performance and report on periodic basis to management.• Driving project execution team for ensuring adherence to schedule and implement corrective action required to accelerate overall progress• Monitoring project cost and ensuring adherence to budget; ensuring all changes to scope are documented and signed off• Identifying project risks and working out mitigation plans• Assisting in preparation of proposals• Liaising with: • Production, sales, engineering and other departments to obtain input required to execute the project • Client, consultant, sub-contractor and project teams at various locations including third party inspectors• Reviewing major changes in scope of supply with project team and ensure such changes are considered throughout each stage of design, approval and construction• Assigning, approving, performing or delegating design modifications as appropriate in coordination with engineering manager• Providing inputs into preparation of conceptual engineering designs & details; Preparing preliminary drawings based on the specifications presented by the sales department• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders Show less