M. R. Gohil
London,UK
Summary
Experienced project manager with focus on delivering complex projects within scope, time, and budget. Proven capability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline processes, and drive project success through strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept at managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating risks to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Proficient in Various Computing Skills, including ERP systems, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Asta PowerProject.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Manager
Beale Halai Limited
Kings Langley, England
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Construction Property Development Consultancy
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
- Lead design meetings, resolve conflicts, review project plans, propose enhancements, conduct cost analysis, implement value engineering, and manage budgets and P&L to maximize profitability
- Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
- Prepare subcontract scopes of work and select, negotiate & appoint subcontractors
- Delivered high-quality results whilst adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Evaluate their performance using key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
- Prepare progress reports, valuations, and final accounts including contracts management
- Conduct regular progress reviews to ensure performance targets and milestones are met according to the construction schedule
- Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
- Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Integrated new technologies into existing systems for improved functionality.
- Address change requests, manage issues and risks, and review cost, time, and quality metrics to ensure project success
- Ensure a smooth project handover by settling outstanding payments and providing all necessary documentation, including Final Account, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, HSE files, and warranty certificates
Project Manager
TNV Construction Ltd
North West London
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Design and Build specialist
- Tendering & Pre-construction: Conducted site visits for feasibility studies, attended tender meetings, created project cost estimates and set budget & timeline, reviewed JCT contracts & conditions
- Finance and Risk Management: Allocated and reviewed the budget, monitored cost control throughout the PLC, updated monthly valuations, addressed any associated financial risks and developed mitigation plans to manage these risks effectively
- Cost control: Prioritized critical activities, prevented scope creep and gold plating, managed change control efficiently within time and budget constraints
- Company policy: Adhered to organizational values and ensured all projects represented and delivered the best project value
- Updated stakeholders regularly, prioritized requests, recorded, and took necessary action upon approval to build relationships
- Project delivery: Successfully managed and delivered end-to-end projects on time and within budget, leading the site team to achieve exceptional quality outcomes while upholding the highest HSE standards throughout the project
- Design Coordination: Ensured design drawings met client requirements and regulatory standards
- Communicated any delays or cost implications with the design team
- Project planning and progress: Prepared a weekly program of works, set the milestones and arranged required resources for a timely start & finish of the targeted activities
- Monitored and reported work progress for each stage
- Generating Reports: Prepared monthly project progress reports, construction programs, risk assessments and weekly forecasts
- Handled claims such as variations, RFIs and EOTs
- Health and safety on Site: Maintained utmost health and safety standards by routinely preparing essential HSE reports, including RAMS, CPP, F10, conducting thorough site inductions, and performing weekly safety checks
- Subcontractor management: Evaluated, negotiated, and oversaw subcontractors, monitored their performance, and ensured adherence to safety procedures outlined in RAMS
- Design and Build specialist
Project Control Manager
Orlando Construction Ltd
, Bahrain
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Oversaw the refurbishment, development & maintenance of 47 groups of buildings
- Executed construction activities as per the agreed-upon program and planned accordingly
- Prepared monthly progress reports, work programs, and site issue documentation
- Ensured health and safety compliance, including PPE, working at heights and working in deep zones
- Prepared technical reports on faults, suggested possible solutions and coordinated with the site team for the implementation of preventive measures
- Recorded the cost of variation claims and executed underpinning works for existing structures
- Utilized FIDIC contract documents, such as Interim Payment Certificates, during the PLC and listed variations, EOT, and notifications accordingly
- Discussed contractual affairs with the ministry to mitigate risks and disputes
- Kingdom of Bahrain
Sr. Project Manager
Nissan Construction Ltd
, Bahrain
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Kingdom of Bahrain
- Identified and maintained requirements for government authorities, including safety measures from EDD, EWA, Civil Defence, etc
- Ensured compliance with quality standards, environmental, health, and safety procedures by the main contractor
- Led project planning, design coordination, cost control and timeline to achieve the targets
- Inspected and control contractor quality of works, reviewed variation and other claims
- Introduced and applied alternate construction methods and machinery to improve the process in line with the program
- Ensured site record keeping was maintained well and review the O & M
- Kingdom of Bahrain
Sr. Engineer Projects
Ebrahim K. Kanoo B.S.C.(C)
, Bahrain
10.2010 - 07.2013
- Company Overview: Bahrain
- Suggested new concepts to enhance the value and aesthetic look of the Luxurious Villa, Showrooms & Multi-story buildings in coordination with the consultant and the client
- Generated technical and feasibility reports for existing structures, such as old buildings or bungalows and for the new development on the empty land
- Distributed tender documents, contract specifications, tender drawings, and BOQ for the works to be carried out in coordination with the Contract Manager
- Prepared a work program for building maintenance and operation
- Inspected and approved the work done, ensuring site health and safety compliance
- Prepared Technical and feasibility reports for existing structures, such as old buildings
- Developed a work program for building maintenance and operation
- Inspected and approved work done on-site, and monitored health and safety compliance
- Regularly monitored existing properties and lands, identifying the need for refurbishment works
- Bahrain
Project Cost Controller
Dhafir Developing & Contracting (LLC)
, UAE
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Execute the site work, coordinate MEP works, allocate manpower, and maintain milestones for timely completion and consultant approval
- Verify the quality and quantity of various works including block, tile, plastering, and waterproofing, backfilling and compaction, and RCC works
- Ensure adherence to method statement and site safety, including measures for working at height, deep excavation, and fire safety equipment and drills
- Implement value engineering by considering technical requirements and modifications, and prepare variation claims for approval to be included in the payment certificate as per FIDIC
- Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, monthly cost control reports, and weekly and daily resource and manpower forecasting reports, for submission to the head office
- Managed the construction of Hotel Apartments at Liwa Heights in Jumeirah Lake Tower, UAE and residential and commercial buildings in Abu Dhabi
- Dubai, UAE
Client Agent
Balaji Creators and Developers
Mumbai, India
05.2001 - 04.2006
- Company Overview: Mumbai, India
- Oversaw projects of a 7-story residential building blocks of Darshan Height & Satya Deep, in Mumbai, India with an overall project cost of INR 110M
- Managed manpower and site operations for the projects while coordinating with site staff and under the guidance of the Design team
- Prepared Bar Charts of the works, BBS Sheets, and monthly S/C bills
- Ensured quality and productivity by reviewing structural and architectural drawings and implementing effective measures to improve productivity
- Managed time and resources to minimize wastage and maximize the usage of available resources
- Implemented proper safety procedures and quality control during execution at the site for all construction works
- Followed up with activities to prevent delays and ensure the completion of the project within the schedule
- Mumbai, India
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The M.S. University of Engineering and technology
Baroda, India 04.1997 - 04.2001
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Cost Control
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Resource Management
- Project Management
- Conflict Management
- Time Management
- Quality Management
- Performance Improvement
- Project Life Cycle Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Computing Skills
- ERP
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Project Plan
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Asta Power Project
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Record-Keeping
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
Personal Information
Citizenship: British
Custom
26 residential apartments high-end building, Tottenham, London Seven townhouses with high-end Houses, South Woodford, London Jain center building, prestressed RC frameworks, Edgeware, London Brit hotels refurbishment, Elephant & Castle, London Residential mansion renovation, retrofit and fit-out, Central London 42-story building, prestressed RC structure Hotel Apartments, Dubai, UAE 4-Star, 14-story building, Ramee Hotel, Bahrain Residential buildings and luxurious villas, built to rent, Bahrain QLNG commercial office building, Oman Multistory residential complexes, Mumbai, India
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Arabic
Elementary
Punjabi
Advanced
Marathi
Advanced
Affiliations
- Social Service, Travelling
Certification
- First Aid trained,
- SMSTS,
- Asbestos awareness,
- CSCS Professionally Qualified Person card.
Timeline
Project Manager
Beale Halai Limited
03.2023 - 06.2024
Project Manager
TNV Construction Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2023
Project Control Manager
Orlando Construction Ltd
02.2015 - 12.2017
Sr. Project Manager
Nissan Construction Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2015
Sr. Engineer Projects
Ebrahim K. Kanoo B.S.C.(C)
10.2010 - 07.2013
Project Cost Controller
Dhafir Developing & Contracting (LLC)
06.2006 - 04.2009
Client Agent
Balaji Creators and Developers
05.2001 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
The M.S. University of Engineering and technology
04.1997 - 04.2001
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