Megha Lakshmi Sivashankar
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated Construction Project Management Graduate seeks opportunity to build practical experience in projects and programme management. Creative and solution-focused to support process, quality and productivity improvement initiatives. Communicates well with varied stakeholders for productive professional relationships. Collaborative team player aiding cross-functional communications for productive department operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Management Intern
The Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore Limited
Ernakulam, Kerala
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Task Prioritisation and Resource Allocation: Assisted in the coordination and allocation of construction tasks based on project needs prioritisation
- Supply Chain and Material Logistics: Coordinating Vendor Logistics for smooth availability and management of Building materials.
- Financial Analysis and Cost Estimation: Supported the development of construction plans, offering assistance in Budgeting, Costing and Estimation
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement: Assisted in the selection of subcontractors based on quote / cost evaluation
- Data Management and Performance Reporting: Maintained accurate and current work logs systematically to generate EXCEL reports
- Site Leadership and Workforce Management: Participated in the daily supervision of construction activities, overseeing contractors and workers for effective communication & job completion
- Quality Assurance and Inspection: Contributed to the examination of the Plant area for defects and damages, reporting findings to superiors for problem resolution and ensuring Quality standards
- Project Optimisation and Milestone Tracking: Collaborated with the Project Manager to implement and enhance project management processes, monitor the project’s progress, ensuring smooth operations and timely project completion.
Civil Engineer Trainee
Srishti Architects and Green Building Consultants
Eranakulam, Kerala
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Technical Drafting and Regulatory Compliance: Created accurate architectural drawings using AutoCAD to ensure building codes and regulations compliance.
- Space Planning and Interior Design: Crafted interior layouts involves balancing aesthetics, functionality, and client requirements.
- Construction Management and Scheduling: Oversaw construction progress, managing timelines, and addressing any arising issues.
- Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management: Maintained clear communication among supervisors, construction teams, and clients to ensure agreement on project goals
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Collaborated with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure the fulfillment of project objectives.
- Field Monitering and Standards Compliance: Monitored progress, identifying potential issues, and ensuring quality standards at construction sites through regular visits.
Catering Night Manager
Margiotta Food & Wine
Edinburgh, Scotland
2024.10 - Current
- Talent Development and Performance Management: Training and managing catering production staff.
- Procurement and Strategic Inventory Control: Managing deliveries, Vendor coordination, stocking inventory, and ensuring supplies are available.
- Operational Excellence and Staff Support: Providing guidance and support to staff, addressing work-resource issues, and ensuring smooth operations.
- HSE and Operational Safety Management: Ensuring adherence to work process safety and sanitation regulations, as well as company policies.
- Crisis Mitigation and Business Continuity: Troubleshooting and fast coordination with superiors to ensure shortages (workforce/ Material) are managed without affecting daily production.
- Asset Integrity and Resource Accounting: Keeping a record of daily supply quantities to guarantee efficient resource utilization and preparing allocation sheets for assets to ensure safe and effective management.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 2023.09 - 2025.09
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Kerala Technical University
Kerala, India 2021.08 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kerala Technical University
Kerala, India 2017.08 - 2021.08
Skills
- Production reporting
- Complex resource management
- Crisis handling acumen
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Scheduling tasks
- Strategic planning
- Inventory management
- Quality control implementation
- Supervisory expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Excel spreadsheets management
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Analysis of the construction of the Abu Dhabi Metro, with a detailed examination of its project management implementation
- The project plan proposed a multi-story, automated car park to address traffic congestion in public spaces. The design was created using AutoCAD software, and the structural analysis for both vertical and horizontal loads was performed using STAAD.Pro software. All elements, including slabs, beams, columns, footings, staircases, and ramps, were designed and detailed in accordance with Indian Standard code IS 456:2000
- The project investigated the potential of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer) to enhance load-bearing capacity in Square Steel Beam-CFST Column connections. The project employed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in ANSYS software to analyze various configurations of CFRP belt layouts and beam-column systems, exploring their impact on overall strength.
- Researched a paper focusing on the 3D characterization of a Boston ivy double-skin green building facade utilizing a LIDAR system.
- Investigated and examined a paper highlighting the significance of Digital Twins for pre-existing buildings.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/megha-lakshmi-sivashankar-76a0202b6
Timeline
Catering Night Manager
Margiotta Food & Wine
2024.10 - Current
Master of Science - Construction Project Management
Heriot-Watt University
2023.09 - 2025.09
Project Management Intern
The Fertilisers And Chemicals Travancore Limited
2023.05 - 2023.07
Master of Science - Structural Engineering
Kerala Technical University
2021.08 - 2023.08
Civil Engineer Trainee
Srishti Architects and Green Building Consultants
2021.06 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Kerala Technical University
2017.08 - 2021.08