Sankar Madhavan Pillai
Edison,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Project Controls Professional with wealth of continual process and operation improvement experience. Successfully oversees daily operations, planning and quality control and develops and monitors resources. Broad history in establishing standard operating procedures and tracking and reporting processes, tools and information flows. Actively engages direct reports to achieve business goals, tracks progress toward goals and increases effectiveness and efficiency of leaders. Over 15 years of this experience has been specifically in program management, scope planning, project scheduling, delay analysis, risk analysis, schedule monitoring, project review, monthly progress reporting using Power BI, earned value management, and data integration. Diverse working knowledge of P3, P3e c, P6 v 17.7, MS Project, SAP, Oracle Primavera risk analysis (Previously PERT MASTER), Expedition, Excel, Word, Access, Prolog, Schedule analyzer for enterprises, e Forensic for Schedule analyzer, Timberline and MS Office applications, Acumen Fuse, 360 and Risk, Power BI. Well versed with AACEI Recommended Practice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director, Project Controls
NYC Department Of Design And Construction
09.2016 - Current
- Providing support for life cycle project planning, scheduling and risk management across the agency.
- Managing and overseeing NYC city agency's capital improvement and Capital projects in relates to planning and scheduling.
- Achieving division objectives for scheduling , resource productivity, and general contractor relations.
- Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with the company's mission and vision.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, transparency, and open communication among team members.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to successfully execute large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Oversaw project management efforts, ensuring timely completion of projects within allocated budgets and scope.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Monitored performance metrics, analyzing trends to identify areas requiring attention or improvement.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure smooth functioning of organizational activities.
- Improved coordination and communications across organization to increase operational efficiency.
Senior Forensic Planner and Scheduler / Construction Claims Analyst
Black and Veatch International Assignment
11.2011 - 12.2015
- Provided Project wide support for life cycle project planning, scheduling and forensic schedule analysis for the world's 3rd largest 4800 MW coal fired power plant at South African Govt Owned utility company (ESKOM HOLDING)
- Achieving division objectives for claims and time delay analysis, scheduling, costs and resource productivity and General contractor's relations.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Reduced claims processing time by implementing efficient analytical techniques and strategies.
- Created an efficient system for tracking project milestones, resulting in improved accountability among team members.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Maintained strong working relationships with third-party vendors, such as independent adjusters and appraisers, to facilitate prompt resolution of claims.
- Assisted clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their claim, from initial filing to final settlement or denial determination.
- Researched claims and incident information to deliver solutions and resolve problems.
Project Officer - Scheduling
New York City School Construction Authority
08.2007 - 11.2011
- Offered Enterprise wide support of life cycle project planning , scheduling and risk management for Capital projects and Capital improvement projects.
- Achieving division objectives for scheduling costs and resource productivity and General contractors' relations.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customized solutions.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Monitored progress against established metrics continually adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired results successfully.
- Conducted post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices in future initiatives.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Coordinated work efforts across multiple departments fostering a cohesive environment conducive to achieving project success efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with clients to clarify project requirements, goals, budgets, timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Overcame unforeseen challenges by proactively identifying potential issues promptly developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization.
- Increased team productivity with regular monitoring, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, budget constraints, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
Program Scheduling and Cost Supervisor
Worley Parsons
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Offered project planning/ scheduling and cost control. Coordinating and monitoring, Pharmacy projects , AEP coal fired Power project, Gemma Energy Park combined cycle project, Exxon Mobile ( MPN-MIPS project) at Nigeria for FEED, Detailed Engineering design, Procurement and Construction Management phases
- Achieving company objectives for scheduling costs and resource productivity
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
- Coordinated work efforts across multiple departments fostering a cohesive environment conducive to achieving project success efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with clients to clarify project requirements, goals, budgets, timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Overcame unforeseen challenges by proactively identifying potential issues promptly developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Mentored junior team members to enhance their skills development and overall performance within the organization.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Organized scope, schedule and assignments for entire team.
Corporate Planner and Cost Controller
Kullman Industries Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Provided project planning/ scheduling, coordinating and monitoring projects for projects such as Pharma, Oil and Gas Industries, Federal Contract Projects, schools, colleges, homeland security, telecommunication, power industries, restaurants, pharmaceutical companies, metro transit authority, embassy buildings, etc.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Managed successful day-to-day operations of projects by maximizing productivity from available resources.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
- Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Streamlined communication channels for enhanced collaboration between departments during the planning stages of projects.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
Education
B.S. Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering -
Annamalai University
01.1986
Skills
- Project Controls and Reporting
Citizenship
U.S Citizen
Timeline
Deputy Director, Project Controls
NYC Department Of Design And Construction
09.2016 - Current
Senior Forensic Planner and Scheduler / Construction Claims Analyst
Black and Veatch International Assignment
11.2011 - 12.2015
Project Officer - Scheduling
New York City School Construction Authority
08.2007 - 11.2011
Program Scheduling and Cost Supervisor
Worley Parsons
08.2005 - 07.2007
Corporate Planner and Cost Controller
Kullman Industries Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2004
B.S. Degree in Civil & Structural Engineering -
Annamalai University
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