KAARTHIK NANTHAKUMAR, PMP, PSP

Communication Based Train Control - $620 Million

• Managing the weekly labor hours report, ensuring timely and accurate recording of labor hours for the project.
• Tracking and compiling backup data on a weekly basis, cross-referencing it with timesheet data to verify the accuracy of recorded labor hours.
• Providing support in conducting document quality checks for monthly reports by gathering information from various project personnel and compiling it into a comprehensive report.
• Facilitating cost management by reviewing progress invoices, analyzing Design Cost Build billing data and tracking of Design Build budget versus actual expenditures.
• Supporting in change order management through active participation in potential change order progress meetings and documenting of meeting minutes.

Champlain Hudson Power Express - $4.2 Billion

• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of risk management strategies and adjusting it as necessary to ensure project success and safety.
• Maintained a comprehensive risk register to evaluate, and manage potential risks in construction projects.
• Worked closely with project managers, engineers, and the client to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, such as contingency plans, safety procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Prepared and presented risk management reports to senior management and project stakeholders, highlighting potential risks and recommendations for mitigation.

Zero Emissions Bus Transition Program - $12.5 Million

• Developed a comprehensive risk register using Smartsheet by evaluating and managing potential risks in the project by coordinating with project managers and engineers.
• Updated the risk register to reflect project developments and new risk factors.
• Set up the monthly project controls calendar using Smartsheet, ensuring that all key project control activities and milestones were included.
• Updated the Level 1 Summary Schedule in Smartsheet using project activity updates, ensuring the schedule accurately reflected project progress and timelines.

Corporate Real-estate projects - Scheduling

• Created baseline schedules in Primavera P6 to monitor and manage the transition or extension of WSP office leases throughout the United States.
• Conducted weekly coordination meetings with Project Managers to gather updates on project progress and tracked schedules in Primavera P6, focusing on total float to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Generated comprehensive reports showcasing critical activities and milestones for all project locations, which were presented to the real estate team on a weekly basis to facilitate informed decision-making.

Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Projects and Programs (Primary focus on Contract that includes Construction of Perimeter Floodwall, Three Storm Water Pump Stations, and Storm Water Collection Piping) - $226 Million

• Supported the Program Management team, the Client staff and the Contractor at PVSC Plant in Newark on all issues related to budget, cost, document control, contracts, reports, risk management on the PMIS (Project Management Information System) client cloud database information system PMWeb (Program Management Software for Capital Construction).
• Managed the distribution of all incoming submittals, RFI's or any correspondence via workflow in PMWEB by being the primary point of contact to the Construction Manager.
• Facilitated the data entry/ management process with the Client and Project Management staff for all ongoing and completed projects by representing as an administrator to ensure all relevant documents and contracts are uploaded and maintained in PMWeb.
• Created/Modified folder structure with specific security levels by mitigating risks, Creating Commitments and Schedule of Values, Created/Modified project workflow for all new and existing projects in PMWeb.
• Assisted in document controls by processing Progress Invoices and Commitment Change Orders for all projects in PMWeb.
• Analyzed cash flows of construction costs using Earned Value Management procedures.
• Assisted the Resident Engineers in quantity take-offs from design drawings for all structure and utility related works.
• Attended Construction Progress Meetings with the Contractors and PVSC staff on a regular basis along with periodic Site visits.
• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

MSK (Memorial Sloan Kettering) - $40 Million

• Updated the shop and field status reports by tracking unit counts from internal inventory software to match the actual work.
• Managed labor tracking using the field daily reports by communicating with onsite project managers to ensure accurate time recording.
• Generated reports in Penta to get Job Cost History monthly and organized them according to the cost codes.
• Updated the actual cost spent over the month on the filing system to verify completed and scheduled cost.
• Supported in maintenance of project schedules and costs using Microsoft Project.
• Assisted in preparation of the monthly billing package and supportive documentation for Time & Material contract structure.
• Created worksheets and summaries used in managerial job analysis and prepared ad-hoc reports to monitor the progress of the project.
• Assisted in the implementation of project tools and processes, including earned value management.

Penn First Medical Center - $65 Million

• Analyzed the daily field logs to get the installed unit counts and verified it with the installation progress drawings for updating the work status file.
• Tracked actual shop hours and compiled labor summary reports for analysis on a weekly basis.

NHHS (New Haven-Hartford-Springfield) Rail program - $1 Billion

• Developed estimates for labor, equipment and materials costs for station and track construction.
• Tracked change orders and pay estimates and analyzed bid item values.
• Tracked deliverables of various project tasks with project personnel.
• Performed staffing updates based on the potential new projects using Microsoft Access.
• Represented WSP as an Ambassador for the Hartford Line Ambassador Program for the launch of new rail service.
• Updated project schedules and assisted in formulating layout plans using Primavera P6 Software.
• Formulated daily trip reports of train logs for project team analysis.

I-84 Hartford Viaduct - $5 Billion

• Performed quantity take-offs for the proposed highway, local roads, bridges, and railroad relocation.
• Assisted in developing the construction cost estimate for the highway, local roads, bridges, and railroad relocation.