Gopikrishna Jayakumar Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Working as the Project Quality Manager and leading the Project Quality team and reporting to PM and manage QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the MOTF. Experienced in managing all the subcontractors Quality functions involved in the project (onsite and offsite) and assist through out the project in all phases.• Execution of the Quality and Project Management System as outlined in the PMP,PQP.• Review and assessment of sub-contractor quality and safety… Show more Working as the Project Quality Manager and leading the Project Quality team and reporting to PM and manage QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the MOTF. Experienced in managing all the subcontractors Quality functions involved in the project (onsite and offsite) and assist through out the project in all phases.• Execution of the Quality and Project Management System as outlined in the PMP,PQP.• Review and assessment of sub-contractor quality and safety documents,including procedures,Method statement,ITP and Material submittals.• Proficiency in implementing Code compliance requirements as per various international standards (ASTM,ANSI,ASNT,AWS,ASME,BS,EN standards) for all major Construction activities from Substructure,Concrete,Structural Steel WPS,Weld testing,Painting/Fire proofing,Facade and Glazing,Stainless steel,Interior and Final Architectural finishes activities.• Expertise in handling various suppliers and subcontractors and outline the project specific requirements and make sure that required testing/validation is complied and followed up relevant to the packages.• Liaison with The Engineer,PMC,Client on QA/QC and Project Close out handover submittals.• Use BIM 360 Field (Digital tool) for Snagging/Desnagging/onsite observations and non-conformances reporting. Act as Project admin during snagging/close out stages and coordinate with all users and create access and manage access rights.• Manage QA/QC Team in Factory (for structural steel, facade panel, interior finishes production process) and Support QA/QC Functions in Factory production activities and achieve quality of finished product through strict inspection checklists, detailed ITP process and continuous training and workshops.• Actively involved in the Project delivery stage and responsible for area wise handover, snag closing out inspections, resolve site issues and follow up on handover documentations and TOC punch list issues and DLP defects close out. Show less

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Worked as a Lead QA/QC and lead the Project Quality team and reported to AQM and manage QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the Museum of the Future Project, Dubai and previously for Al Ain Stadium and Mixed Use Development project which consists of eleven buildings with a 4 star Hotel, 7 Residential Apartment Buildings, 2 Commercial Buildings and 1 Car Park with external landscaping works, whose total cost is more than AED 1 billion.• Prepare and Update… Show more Worked as a Lead QA/QC and lead the Project Quality team and reported to AQM and manage QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the Museum of the Future Project, Dubai and previously for Al Ain Stadium and Mixed Use Development project which consists of eleven buildings with a 4 star Hotel, 7 Residential Apartment Buildings, 2 Commercial Buildings and 1 Car Park with external landscaping works, whose total cost is more than AED 1 billion.• Prepare and Update Project Quality plan, Procedures, O&M manuals and review documents submitted to consultant.• Prepare in-house material submittal and submit to consultant for review and approval.• Review subcontractor project quality plan, prequalification, material submittal, method statement, inspection test plan, operation and maintenance manual and test reports prior submit to consultant for review and approval.• Chair the weekly meeting with subcontractors, internal quality review progress and attend client meetings.• Follow up on corrective action to Close SOR and NCR.• Carryout factory inspection with contractor for completed materials prior to delivery and check the production status of materials as per agreed schedule.• Carryout vendor assessment at subcontractor and supplier for evaluation of quality systems and past performance prior to start within the project.• Conduct regular quality review meeting with subcontractors,project team and highlight the constraints in site to meet as per standards and specs.• Conduct regular quality audit for the contractor and internal audit as per the approved internal audit schedule.• Conduct training and toolbox talk to site engineers,supervisors,foreman and labours regarding the quality work improvements at site.• Handover documentation administration and follow up with all the vendors as per the contract and project specification requirements for O&M Manuals,Warranty Certificates submission,spare parts,keys and tools handover to the client. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Worked as a Corporate Senior QA/QC Engineer in SEHA and reported to Group Technical Support and Planning Director under Corporate Operations Management Division and responsible for Quality Management at Corporate Level for all new Healthcare Projects worth AED 20 Billion managed by Employer Musanada. The role is to oversee Plan Quality, Perform Quality Assurance & Monitor Quality Control across Corporate office and in all projects delivered by project team and handed over to End user for… Show more Worked as a Corporate Senior QA/QC Engineer in SEHA and reported to Group Technical Support and Planning Director under Corporate Operations Management Division and responsible for Quality Management at Corporate Level for all new Healthcare Projects worth AED 20 Billion managed by Employer Musanada. The role is to oversee Plan Quality, Perform Quality Assurance & Monitor Quality Control across Corporate office and in all projects delivered by project team and handed over to End user for facilities operation.•Develop and Maintain SEHA Operations Management Division Policy, Project Procedures Manual and Operations Manual as per the SEHA Quality Plan and guidelines.•Develop 5 Year Division Strategic Plan in line with the 5 Year SEHA Strategic Plan and HAAD Initiatives and Abu Dhabi Executive Council Emirate Plan.•Prepare and Participate in Best Division Excellence Submission for the Division as per the EFQM Excellence Model and spread Excellence culture in SEHA Corporate office in coordination with the SEHA Excellence team.•Coordinate with the External third party auditors for ISO surveillance audits, Dubai Quality Awards, Abu Dhabi award for excellence in government performance etc.•To participate as a lead quality auditor in the corporate combined internal audit process extending to operations executed within the SEHA corporate office.•Conduct periodic site visits, Audits / Reviews at project level to monitor implementation and ensure compliance with the project specification, implementation of project procedures, company quality assurance requirement and report findings to OMD management.•Attend various meetings in project, review monthly reports, closeout reports and deliverables to ensure deliverables are delivered as per contract requirements.•Coordinate with the SEHA HR and conduct induction and orientation program (Marhaba) for the new SEHA staffs related to briefing about the processes and procedures in the division. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Worked as a Senior QA/QC Engineer in Bam International and leading the Project Quality team and reporting to Corporate Quality Manager.• Prepare Quality plan, Procedures and review documents submitted to consultant.• Prepare in-house material submittal and submit to consultant for review and approval.• Review subcontractor project quality plan, material submittal, method statement, inspection test plan and test reports prior submit to consultant for review and approval.• Chair… Show more Worked as a Senior QA/QC Engineer in Bam International and leading the Project Quality team and reporting to Corporate Quality Manager.• Prepare Quality plan, Procedures and review documents submitted to consultant.• Prepare in-house material submittal and submit to consultant for review and approval.• Review subcontractor project quality plan, material submittal, method statement, inspection test plan and test reports prior submit to consultant for review and approval.• Chair weekly quality meeting with consultant and ensure good relation with consultants for better output in site to ensure support for the scheduled inspections to complete on time.• Record the non-conformance in site by issuing non-conformance and internal site observation report during execution and act prompt in follow-up and closing the issue and suggest a solution to avoid the same in future.• Address the site observation report from consultant and close the report with proper corrective action and compliance statement in a timely manner.• Carryout factory inspection with contractor for material inspections and quality surveillance of works and engaged inspectors to conduct inspections for incoming materials in both shifts.• Carryout vendor assessment at subcontractor and supplier for evaluation of quality systems and past performance prior to start within the project. • Conduct regular quality review meeting and highlight the constraints in site to meet as per standards and specs.• Conduct regular quality audit for the contractor and internal audit with the corporate quality manager.• Conduct training and tool box talk to site engineers, supervisors, foreman and labours regarding the quality work improvements at site.• Lead the team to ensure proper support and quality is maintained in site.• Document data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and audit procedures and implemented Aconex for the entire project cycle. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Worked as a QA/QC Manager managed the team of QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the Eastern Mangrove project which consists of five buildings with a 5 star Hotel, 3 Residential Apartments and 1 Energy Centre with external landscaping works, whose total cost is AED 1.5 billion and project duration is 24 months. Responsible to implement inspection procedures and maintain the quality benchmark on the project. Undertake QA Audits on contractors and… Show more Worked as a QA/QC Manager managed the team of QA/QC Engineers and inspectors to control the project activities for the Eastern Mangrove project which consists of five buildings with a 5 star Hotel, 3 Residential Apartments and 1 Energy Centre with external landscaping works, whose total cost is AED 1.5 billion and project duration is 24 months. Responsible to implement inspection procedures and maintain the quality benchmark on the project. Undertake QA Audits on contractors and Subcontractors. Preparing monthly Quality reports, Method statements, ITP’S and checklist.• Involve in site inspections and coordinate with consultant for structural and finishes activities on going in site.• Co-ordinate with ADM Engineer for municipality structural inspections in site.• Represent weekly quality meeting with client and site walk with consultant and ensure good relation with consultants for better output in site.• Co-ordinate with Fit out consultant, subcontractors and site execution in maintaining the quality output with meeting the target progress in site.• Record the non-conformance in site during execution and act prompt in closing the issue and suggest a solution to avoid the same in future.• Report site observation and non-conformance to the site manager / engineer and contractor in a weekly meeting and quality report.• Conduct regular quality review meeting and highlight the constraints in site to meet as per standards and specs.• Review test reports, project quality plan, method statement and inspection test plan prior sent to client’s approval.• Conduct regular quality audit for the contractor and internal audit with the project manager.• Lead the team to ensure proper support and quality is maintained in site.• Document data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and audit procedures and implemented Aconex for the entire project cycle. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Worked as a QA/QC Engineer for the Renaissance Dubai Hotel Project, Motorcity which is of 32 storey 5 Star Hotel building. Five star hotel with B+G+M+27+LMR+UMR which comprises of 356 Guest rooms with final fit out and having a special feature of skylight swimming pool, standing seam roof, Escalator and one pedestrian steel bridge 100m long with two levels connecting to Automall showroom, whose total cost is AED 750 million.• Responsible for quality inspections in the masonry… Show more Worked as a QA/QC Engineer for the Renaissance Dubai Hotel Project, Motorcity which is of 32 storey 5 Star Hotel building. Five star hotel with B+G+M+27+LMR+UMR which comprises of 356 Guest rooms with final fit out and having a special feature of skylight swimming pool, standing seam roof, Escalator and one pedestrian steel bridge 100m long with two levels connecting to Automall showroom, whose total cost is AED 750 million.• Responsible for quality inspections in the masonry, rendering, painting, drywall, suspended ceiling, stone and tiling works.• Co-ordinate with Interior Design consultant for FOH and guest room inspections.• Prepare snag sheet for outstanding works in finished rooms.• Issue NCR to subbies on any defective works on-going in site.• Review and evaluate sub-contractor’s quality plan, inspection test plan and method statements with manager.• Perform sample material inspections on and off site and instruct the vendors to maintain the quality as per standards• Pre experience in working with super structure works and handled inspections on site and co-ordinate with municipality inspections.• Involve in podium structure with different features of precast slabs, swimming pool, seam roofing, escalator and landscape works.• Play a key role in structural steel with fire proof handing over inspections and one highlighted point is recorded the defects in a two level pedestrian steel bridge of 100 m length connecting from Hotel to Automall in the project.• Co-ordinate with Dubai Municipality Engineer for municipality structural inspections in site.• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during quality activities and record the defects in a separate defect report. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Worked as a Site Engineer in the six towers residential building located in the Dubai marina with 800 apartments and 18 luxury villas with full-fledged marina view of Jumeirah beach residences and open restaurants with marina yacht view, whose total cost is exceeding AED 1 billion.I worked in a tower named Shemara of G+32+LMR+UMR+Roof which comprise of 154 apartments with 6 pent house apartments.• Execution and supervision of various finishing activities with respect to drawings and… Show more Worked as a Site Engineer in the six towers residential building located in the Dubai marina with 800 apartments and 18 luxury villas with full-fledged marina view of Jumeirah beach residences and open restaurants with marina yacht view, whose total cost is exceeding AED 1 billion.I worked in a tower named Shemara of G+32+LMR+UMR+Roof which comprise of 154 apartments with 6 pent house apartments.• Execution and supervision of various finishing activities with respect to drawings and specifications comply with the company’s safety and quality statement. • Involve in finishing trade packages with different subcontractors of masonry, rendering, painting and suspended ceiling works.• Prepare snag list for the completed works in apartment and issue list to all subcontractors and action in site.• Co-ordinate with MEP service commissioning and conduct full test of main services and HVAC systems.• Achieve the successful output in the tower with fire system approval as per civil defense requirements.• Pre experience in apartment final handing over to clients with all defects snagged and ready for tenants to move with final fit out.• Partly involve in the post commissioning works of apartments during the damage liability period and client handing over defects. Show less

Chennai Area, India

Worked as a Technical Support Engineer and reported to Group Technical Support Manager and carry out the task given and undergo various workshops and training sessions with client on software’s like DVDTM, QE-Pro and STAAD Pro etc. Develop database and archive various documents to the project and give software technical feasibility presentation to the various organizations. Attended training sessions on the software's.As well, engaged with the Client (Rangaswamy Associates) and offer… Show more Worked as a Technical Support Engineer and reported to Group Technical Support Manager and carry out the task given and undergo various workshops and training sessions with client on software’s like DVDTM, QE-Pro and STAAD Pro etc. Develop database and archive various documents to the project and give software technical feasibility presentation to the various organizations. Attended training sessions on the software's.As well, engaged with the Client (Rangaswamy Associates) and offer technical support to the project design team and customize solutions to the end user requirements. The role involves Analyzing, designing & drafting using software’s such as STAAD PRO, SAP and Auto CAD, Various projects such as Water Treatment Plant Martin County, USA and Baxter Bio-Medical Research Institute, Louisville, USA. This role included day to day coordination with consultants for review and approvals for design and reporting to the manager on daily progress of software implementation and carry out site visit to ensure proper technical support is provided. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering, First Class With Distinction

KSR College of Engineering, Affiliated to Anna University

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Project Management