KRISHNAMOORTHI GOVINDARAJ
STATION MANAGER
Vancouver,BC
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY:
As a construction manager with over 15 years’ experience covering all facets of the construction industry including 13 years in metro rail and river bridge construction works (Deep underground and elevated station structures from Substructure (Abutments and Raft foundation, Mono piles, Secant Piles and Pile cap, Diaphragm wall, Pier and Pier cap), to Super structure (Intermediate and top slabs, Precast segmental post tensioned Box girders, U-Girders, PSC (I) Girders), Segmental Tunnel and soft eye construction (EPB – TBM, Dia 10.2m), and MEP/ Rail system track and subsystem work (Floating Track, Rail concrete beam, Flexible track slab, Rail Joint welding), Architect fit out works. Krishna’s role has given him the opportunity to be involved in technically challenging multimillion- and billion-dollar projects internationally, working in India and the Middle East. Through many years of managing and supervising the construction and delivery of unique and themed complex construction projects, he has gained a thorough understanding of the industry's “designer speak." Being able to articulate the stakeholder’s vision to those who do not have the same creative ability is vital to the success of a project, and from this, he has gained the confidence of all participants, resulting in excellent working relationships throughout the project. cost and time savings give the project “best value” through the following: Ensure a collaborative approach is maintained throughout the project between the clients, international consultants, local consultants, and contractors, from the initial concept stage to the handover of the project. Manage key strategies to achieve deliverables within time and cost parameters. Integrate well-established project site management practices with localized cultural expectations. Manage the challenges of the project closeout, including testing and commissioning, to coincide with the critical construction milestones.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
STATION MANAGER
Acciona Infrastructure
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
02.2022 - Current
- The Broadway Subway Project is a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line, from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus Street. Six underground stations will connect communities and the region, including a direct underground connection to the Canada Line at Cambie Street
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Current Work Scope Details: Responsible of 345-meter underground station construction (Arbutus subway Station), Utility diversion, Traffic deck construction, Excavation and Civil works, MEP, Rail system, architect finishing works, from sub-structure to superstructure and site handed over to the client
- Complete responsible for all construction activities (Two elevated Station, MEP and rail system from sub-structure to superstructure and site hand over to client) within the designated areas are well planned, coordinated and be able to utilize all available resources in coordination with other functional Managers in directing and supervising all involved site personnel and subcontractors
- Lead and ensure all workgroups are properly guided, in close cooperation with the
- Construction Manager, in assembling and controlling the required resources (manpower, equipment, materials, and tools required) to start and sustain the work efficiency and productivity until the completion of the project
- Maintain close relations with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager and Contract
- Surveyor regarding cost control, waste management, variations, and Confirmation of
- Instructions
- Inspects work in progress to ensure conformity with QA/QC specifications and requirements, Industry Codes, Standards and Procedures, client requirements and provides technical advice to resolve problems
- Supervision, manage and motivate all site team including effective management of sub-contractor activities on site ensuring they are engaged on target in line with the master programmed
- Reduced the time and cost of finishing the project by employing modern technical methodologies in construction and participating in weekly design & Progress review meetings
- Interact with other construction areas and Supervisors, discusses and review with
- Project Manager the project Key Performance Indicators to determine an accurate status of the project, making tactical decisions for allocating resources, and assigning staff requirements, to maintain a project on target
- Ensure the accurate and timely collection and recording of quality and work progress
- (Photos, QITP’s, daily diaries, etc.)
- Carry out toolbox briefings to the site teams and sub-contractors
- Maintain close relations with the Contracts Manager/ Project Manager and Contract
- Surveyor regarding cost control, waste management, variations, and Confirmation of
- Instructions
- Complies with the highest level of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards during all stages of project execution and pro‐active with safety groups, References available on request"
- And subcontractors to promote safe and hazardous free work within the designated area
- Support and assist staff with skills training programs (if required), with the aim of increasing worker skills and personnel development
- Conduct regular performance appraisals with staff
- Ensure that all personnel needed on site is communicated in a timely fashion with the relevant departments for processing (HR, SHEQ)
- Ensure that all equipment, plant, machinery, and vehicles on site have relevant certificates, tests, services, inspections, etc
- As required by client and legislation
- Ensure all personnel on-site have had the required training, induction, medicals, psychometrics, etc
- To carry out their work
- Requisition all materials and oversee the deliveries and ensure they are done so inadequate time in line with the construction program and procurement schedule
- Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information
- Ensure workmanship and material standards are achieved in accordance with specifications, building regulations, health, and safety legislation as well as quality standards
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of own activity related to projects on
- Gateway to enable traceability
- Carrying out safety inspections and fulfilling the health, safety and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company’s Policy and in compliance with OHSAS 18001
- Control and monitor site waste in accordance with the Company’s Site Waste
- Minimization & Management Policy
- Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO 9001and ISO 14001.
Station Manager
Acciona Infrastructure
, DUBAI
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Project involves the construction of a 15-kilometre-long line- of which 11.8 kilometre of elevated metro line and 3.2-kilometre underground metro (2.5 km tunnel perforated by a tunnel boring machine, 1km of open-cut route) line- branching off the existing red line at the Nakheel Harbour & Tower station
- Work Scope Details: Responsible of 245-meter underground station construction (Jumeirah Golf Estate subway Station), Utility diversion, Excavation and Civil works, MEP, Rail system, architect finishing works, from sub-structure to superstructure and site handed over to the client.
CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
SYSTRA
RIAYDH, SAUDI ARABIA
12.2014 - 01.2017
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work Scope Details: Responsible of King Faisaliah tower Underground station construction, MEP, Rail system, architect finishing works, from sub-structure to superstructure and site handed over to the client.
- Construction and supervision responsible from Foundation to Superstructure which involves Utility diversion, Traffic deck construction, Track slab, Concourse slab, intermediate slab, Roof slab and other station finishing works, MEP works at the foundation and station building works
- Complete responsible for all construction activities (Underground Station, MEP and rail system from sub-structure to superstructure and site hand over to client) within the designated areas are well planned, coordinated and be able to utilize all available resources in coordination with other functional Managers in directing and supervising all involved site personnel and subcontractors
- Directly coordinating with the Contractors regarding project activities such as the construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client’s requirements
- Reviewing operational process and installations to ensure that the Sub-Contractors comply with the design, standards, and specifications of the contract documents
SR CIVIL ENGINEER
LARSEN and TOUBRO LIMITED, M DELHI METRO PROJECT
NEW DELHI
03.2011 - 11.2014
- CC-27 (UG-2) - Design and Construction of Tunnel from end of underground ramp (near Shankar Vihar metro station) to Hauz Khas Metro Station and Underground ramp near Shankar Vihar Metro Station and Underground metro stations.
- Work Scope Details: Responsible of Underground station (Munirka station – Top-down construction) construction D/wall, excavation, roof slab, concourse slab, base slab, Platform level, solider pile, Tunnel eye, MEP, Rail system, architect finishing works, from sub- structure to superstructure and site handed over to the client
- Construction and supervision responsible from Foundation to Superstructure which involves diaphragm wall, Wailer beam and strut beam installation, Station excavation, Base slab and intermediate slab, Roof slab and other station finishing works, MEP works at the foundation and station building works
SITE ENGINEER
IVRCL LIMITED, M BANGALORE METRO PROJECT
BANGALORE
02.2009 - 02.2011
- Construction of Two Elevated Metro Station Viz CMH Road &
- Byappanahalli station in Reach – 1, old madras road & ulsoor stations.
SITE ENGINEER
IVRCL LIMITED
06.2007 - 02.2009
- PROJECT DETAILS: Design, Construction, Development, Finance, Operation and Maintenance of Dhilwan to Amritsar on NH – 1, in the State of Punjab on BOT basis in the section of Jalandhar - Amritsar
- Road Project: Responsible for construction of Beas River bridge PSC (I) girders casting and erection of girders by using launching girders
- Total length of the bridge is 587.4m, width of 15.25m, I-girder length 22m, width of 2.8m and 1.3m)
Education
CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
CPT COLLEGE
06.2004 - 04.2007
MBA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
04.2019 - 10.2020
WES EDUCATION - undefined
Skills
Leadership and teamwork
Accomplishments
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – PMP (PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, USA)
- PRIENCE2, PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Foundation and Practitioner), UK
- MCIOB (CHARTTED CONSTRUCTION MANAGER), CIOB, UK
Certification
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (RICS, UK).
Additional Information
- AWARDS , Three consequent year Safety excellence award from client (2017, 2018, 2019)
Timeline
STATION MANAGER
Acciona Infrastructure
02.2022 - Current
MBA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY
04.2019 - 10.2020
Station Manager
Acciona Infrastructure
02.2017 - 01.2022
CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
SYSTRA
12.2014 - 01.2017
SR CIVIL ENGINEER
LARSEN and TOUBRO LIMITED, M DELHI METRO PROJECT
03.2011 - 11.2014
SITE ENGINEER
IVRCL LIMITED, M BANGALORE METRO PROJECT
02.2009 - 02.2011
SITE ENGINEER
IVRCL LIMITED
06.2007 - 02.2009
CIVIL ENGINEERING - Civil Engineering
CPT COLLEGE
06.2004 - 04.2007
WES EDUCATION - undefined
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