Serkan Erdem

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Construction Manager | 20+ Years Delivering Multimillion-Dollar Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Infrastructure Projects | Expert in Brownfield/Greenfield, HSE Compliance, and Project Leadership
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Astrakhan, Astrakhan’, Russia, Russian Federation
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About Serkan Erdem

Results-oriented construction professional with over 20 years of international experience managing multi-million-dollar projects in the Oil & Gas industry. Proven track record in delivering large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects, including new infrastructure developments and complex upgrades to existing facilities. Expert in overseeing construction of industrial buildings, power distribution networks, roads, pipelines and plant modifications. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. Known for optimizing resource allocation, managing risk, and fostering a safety-first culture on high-value projects, including those exceeding $500 million. Fluent in Turkish, English, Russian, and Kazakh, with extensive experience working in challenging environments and high-risk zones.AREA OF EXPERTISEConstruction Management, Project Scheduling, Project Lifecycle, Engineering Protocols, Team Leadership, Site Inspection, Infrastructure, Planning, Technical Writing, Resource Management, Quality Assurance & Control, Contractor/Client Relations, Process Improvements, ISO & Safety Standards, Subcontractor Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Construction Practices, Risk Management, Risk MitigationIndustrial Safety, Construction Safety, Excavation Safety, Electrical Safety, H2S, breathing apparatus, Permit to Work, Scaffolding Safety, Working at Height, Lifting Safety, Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification, Risk mitigation, Confined Space Safety, SIMOP's (Simultaneous Operations), Emergency Response Planning, Safety Audits and Inspections, PPE Compliance, Accident Investigation and Reporting

Serkan Erdem's Current Company Details

Construction Manager | 20+ Years Delivering Multimillion-Dollar Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Infrastructure Projects | Expert in Brownfield/Greenfield, HSE Compliance, and Project Leadership
Serkan Erdem Work Experience Details
  • Ktr
    Construction Manager
    Ktr Jun 2018 - Apr 2024
    Kazakhstan
    Project Overview: TengizChevroil’s (TCO) Future Growth Project - Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP) is a major expansion of the Tengiz oilfield. KTR was a primary contractor for the Gathering & Infrastructure division, responsible for upgrading the power distribution network.• Led projects valued at over $300M, managing a peak workforce of 600. Oversaw installation of overhead and underground power lines, fiber optic networks, pipelines, steel towers, concrete poles, substations, and switchyards for high- and low-voltage systems.• Oversaw mechanical completion processes (MC Plus), ensuring system deliveries, handovers, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), and the closure of QVDs, walkdowns, and punch items for operational readiness.• Coordinated conductor and fiber optic cable (FOC) stringing, overseeing tie-ins, cut-over operations, isolation protocols, outage coordination, crossing management, hook-ups, terminations, and pressure testing to ensure successful system integration.• Ensured strict adherence to safety, quality regulations, and technical specifications. Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve design issues and mitigate delays due to long-lead procurement challenges.• Worked closely with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to resolve construction and logistical challenges, ensuring timely project execution and preventing delays.• Optimized workforce allocation by restructuring teams and redistributing resources, improving flexibility, reducing downtime during personnel transitions, and boosting project momentum.• Improved project planning by refining activity breakdowns and productivity metrics, enhancing progress tracking and execution.
  • Isker Group
    Construction Manager
    Isker Group Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
    Tengiz, Kazakhstan
    • Project Overview: ISKER served as the EPC Contractor for TengizChevroil’s (TCO) Future Growth Project (FGP) - Orken Rotational Village, a large-scale housing project for 5,000 TCO employees, which included 12 accommodation blocks, a clinic, fire station, sports complex, canteens, security facilities, utility buildings, underground pressurized and sewage stations.• Led the execution of civil and underground infrastructure operations, within a $500M+ project, managing a peak workforce of 650 professionals, directing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors across various civil activities, including piling, reinforced concrete structures, roads, earthworks, excavation, backfilling, and the installation of underground systems (stormwater, pressurized sewage, firewater systems).• Facilitated effective interdisciplinary collaboration by developing and communicating interface descriptions for civil and underground works, ensuring smooth coordination with other disciplines.• Proactively resolved scope-related questions, addressing challenges swiftly and fostering effective communication among all stakeholders to avoid delays.• Implemented strategic design modifications, resulting in enhanced productivity, cost savings, and timely project delivery.• Ensured safety and quality compliance by enforcing rigorous safety protocols and quality control measures throughout construction activities.• Enhanced team efficiency by reorganizing team structures and workflows, optimizing manpower utilization, and improving overall project efficiency to achieve key milestones.
  • Isker Group
    Construction Manager
    Isker Group Feb 2013 - Jul 2017
    Atyrau, Kazakshtan
    Project Overview: ISKER was the Main Contractor of the NCOC’s Eskene West Railway Facilities Project which consists of 18 industrial buildings (including temporary refuges) and railway facilities designed for the production, storage and export of Sulphur. •Directed the execution of Civil & Architecture & Underground Infrastructure scopes within a $350M+ project, managing a peak workforce of 550 personnel of overall team of 1,200 professionals and subcontractors, overseeing a wide range of activities including piling, reinforced concrete structures, roads, earthworks, infrastructures, manholes, excavation, dewatering, backfilling, underground storm water, sewage, and pressurized firewater systems, wall erection, raised floor, suspended ceiling, floor coatings, ceramic tiling, plastering, fittings installation, furniture installation etc.•Simultaneously acted as Engineering Manager, issued required Technical Queries and coordinated with Client’s Engineering team in meetings as Contractor representative. Provided all relevant interface descriptions for civil and underground works to ensure smooth collaboration with other disciplines.•Actively sought to clarify Civil scope-related questions with all parties involved, promoting effective communication and problem-solving. Initiated design changes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and save time on the project.•Prioritized safety and quality throughout all construction activities, implementing robust safety measures and quality control procedures.•Actively engaged with cost control, budget, procurement and warehouse departments.• Oversaw mechanical completion processes (ACS), ensuring system deliveries, handovers, and pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR), Led QVD closures, walkdowns, and punch item closures, facilitating smooth transitions for operational readiness.
  • Renaissance Construction
    Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager
    Renaissance Construction Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
    Kaluga, Russia
    • Led QA/QC activities for large-scale construction projects, including the Lafarge Cement Plant and SCA Paper Factory.• Established a multi-disciplinary inspection system, managing customer relations on quality issues.• Developed and revised Inspection Test Plans and Quality Control Plans.• Supervised site quality control activities, conducted QA audits, and led a team of inspectors.
  • Bureau Veritas
    Qa/Qc Civil Inspector
    Bureau Veritas Mar 2009 - Nov 2011
    Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan
    • Conducted comprehensive quality control activities on behalf of the client, AGIP KCO (ENI), for The Kashagan Development Experimental Project which is one of the largest and most complex oil field projects globally.• Performed QC tasks, including inspections of concrete/reinforced structures, rebar/form installations, construction concrete testing, precast element installations, equipment grouting, bitumen covering, asphalt roadwork checks, backfilling/compaction tests, heat insulation, and paint applications.• Reported non-conformances and ensured corrective actions.• Facilitated foundation acceptance and released areas for mechanical installations.• Reviewed handover dossier packages (Kazakhstan Quality System-ACT, ITP requirements, ACS-Automated Completion System) ensuring multi-disciplinary compliance.
  • Free Lance
    Railway & Highway Design Engineer
    Free Lance Nov 2008 - Mar 2009
    Ankara, Turkey
    • Provided expert consultation on blueprint drawing preparations for print, while training technical draftsmen in automated mass printing and formatting techniques, successfully implementing new modules and extensions of MicroStation to enhance design accuracy and team efficiency.• Developed and effectively implemented cross-section template files for access road designs across various railway and highway projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations while reducing cut and fill requirements, resulting in significant budget savings and improvements in infrastructure integrity.
  • Proyapi Mühendi̇sli̇k Müşavi̇rli̇k A.Ş.
    Railway & Highway Design Engineer
    Proyapi Mühendi̇sli̇k Müşavi̇rli̇k A.Ş. Apr 2008 - Nov 2008
    Ankara, Türkiye
    • Spearheaded the revision of hydraulic designs for the stormwater drainage system of the Baku Bypass Motorway Project (15 km), employing an Excel-based hydraulic design program that automated overflow scenario calculations, optimizing required sizes and slopes to effectively prevent overflow and improve project efficiency.• Executed the hydraulic design of stormwater drainage systems and prepared comprehensive final design drawings for the Dargecit-Idil Highway Project (35 km), ensuring strict adherence to industry standards and regulations. Successfully obtained design approvals from the General Directorate of Highways of Turkey, securing all necessary permits for project advancement.• Contributed to FEED studies by specifying technical parameters and ensuring robust drainage solutions were incorporated into project plans. Conducted detailed quantity surveying for cut-fill operations and culvert concrete volumes, delivering essential data for accurate budget estimations and facilitating cost-effective project delivery.
  • Eser Consulting Engineering Inc.
    Railway & Highway Design Engineer
    Eser Consulting Engineering Inc. Apr 2007 - Apr 2008
    Ankara, Türkiye
    • Designed vertical and horizontal alignments for access roads of major high-speed railway projects, including the Erzincan-Erzurum (210 km) and Erzurum-Kars (204 km).• Conducted environmental analysis and hydraulic designs for multiple projects, including the Agri-Patnos Highway Project (83 km), Erzurum-Uzundere Highway Project (31 km), Erzincan-Erzurum High-Speed Railway Project, and Erzurum-Kars High-Speed Railway Project, while developing an advanced Excel-based hydraulic design program featuring macros that automated calculations for overflow scenarios and provided recommendations for required box culvert sizes and slopes to prevent overflow. Conducted hydraulic design calculations to determine culvert and bridge placements, optimizing water flow and structural resilience. • Supported FEED activities by defining project standards, establishing technical requirements, and assisting in Bill of Quantities (BOQ) preparation to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Itas Construction, Contracting&Trading Inc.
    Site Manager
    Itas Construction, Contracting&Trading Inc. Mar 2006 - Sep 2006
    Kırıkkale, Türkiye
    • Led critical fireproofing activities as a key project task, ensuring efficient completion immediately after steel structure erection, enabling smooth progress for subsequent piping installations and ensuring adherence to project deadlines.• Managed resource planning by organizing equipment, materials, and manpower, including nightshift operations, to maintain productivity and meet project timelines effectively.• Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, including scaffolding, formwork (carpenters), and concrete pouring, ensuring a collaborative approach that upheld high-quality standards and safety protocols throughout construction.
  • Isdem
    Site Engineer
    Isdem Apr 2004 - Nov 2004
    İzmir, Türkiye
    • Supervised installation of window cases and door frames activities as the subcontractor of Dogus Construction Industry Inc. at Universiade Summer Olympiads Mass Housing Project

Serkan Erdem Skills

Construction Civil Engineering Onshore Quality Control Quality Assurance Oil/gas Piping Cost Control Testing Value Engineering Autocad Concrete Process Scheduler Oil And Gas Microsoft Office Microstation Macro Inroads Visual Basic Oil&gas Tender Preparation Civil Litigation Qc Quality Quality Systems Civil Scheduling Site Quality Activities Quality Management Construction Management Construction Safety Infrastructure Subcontracts Management

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