Manikandan Ayyavu

A highly skilled Contracts Manager with around 16 years of diversified experience in overseeing end-to-end contract management processes including drafting, negotiation, cost management, execution, and compliance. Demonstrate strong analytical and communication abilities, Proficient in legal and regulatory requirements. Adept at building strong relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Committed to driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction and contract performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, CUTTACK, ORISSA.                                       CONTRACTS MANAGER 17/01/2022 TO PRESENT

     Projects:

     Project Management Consultant for Redevelopment and Expansion of SCB Medical College and Hospital,  

     Cuttack Under Phase-1:

     Package-1: Construction of Clinical Blocks and Allied Infrastructure on a Turnkey Basis.

    Package-2: Construction of Residential Accommodation (Staff Quarters and Hostels) and allied infrastructure on a Turnkey Basis.

     Client: Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Ltd.

    Turnkey Contractor for Clinical Package: L&T Limited.

   Turnkey Contractor for Residential Package: NCC Limited

      Project Highlights: 

   Contract value: INR.4500crore. Site Area: 70 acres. Clinical Package Built-up area – 34,36,000Sq.ft., Residential

   Package Built-up area – 22,35,000sq.ft, Clinical Blocks - 4nos, (B+G+9), 2058 IPD beds, Utility Blocks-2nos

   (B+G+1), Town Centre – 1no (G), Staff Quarters – 8nos (B+G+12), Gents & Ladies Hostel – 5nos (B+G+12), Public

   School – 1no (G+2nos), Community Centre – 3nos, Utility Blocks – 3nos.        

Responsibilities:

        Leading Contracts and Cost management works for clinical and residential packages and ensuring high-quality 

        of services are delivered.

        Responsible for administering the contracts including performance monitoring, contractual communication, 

        change scope management, Payment approval, Dealing disputes, Final account closure, and amicable settlement.

       Prepare cashflow report and discussion with the employer to ensure the monetary commitment to the contract,    

       Prepare Cost Value reconciliation report, Propose the Schedule of payment breakdown to the employer, and get  approval to maintain proper cash flow. 

Responsible for contractual communication with the contractor. Review the Main contractor’s IPA, evaluate as per contractual provisions, and recommend to the employer for approval and payment.

Tracking the milestone achievement status, Change scope management, and implementation of a robust system.

Raising the PMC monthly application and following up on the payment. Manage domestic contractors.

Maintain contractor’s insurance & guarantee are valid and discharge upon completion of purpose. 

Ensure legal compliance, statutory compliance, and royalty amount paid to authority as per actual.

L&W CONSTRUCTION PVT LTD, BANGALORE.                                                                      CONTRACTS MANAGER 12/05/2016 TO 10/01/2022

Projects:

1. Proposed Honeywell Phase 2 Building at ELCOT IT Park, Madurai.
2. Citadines Gateway Apart Hotel, Chennai.
3. Construction of Factory Building for Takasago, Chennai.
4. Design and Construction of RMZ One paramount Commercial building campus 20 & 30, Chennai.

Responsibilities:

Heading contract & procurement division, reported to the Commercial Director, Project Director, and Managing Director.

Ensure that contract milestones are delivered on time, to the required standards within the budget, and maximize client satisfaction.

Analyzing the contractual requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to determine compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and policies.

Selection of vendors, floating inquiries, technical evaluation and coordination, commercial evaluation, negotiation (T& C and price), and finalization of orders.

Dealt with contracts including change orders, additional works, dispute resolution/settlement, contract clause clarification, providing cash flow statements to finance, expediting, certifying vendor payments and bills, invoice processing, and controlling.

Prepare the cost report, reconcile the report, and maintain the ABG and PBG tracker and monthly reports.

A FARA’A GENERAL CONTRACTING COMPANY - DUBAI                                                   SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR 12/03/2015 TO 30/04/2016 (AL FARAA GROUP)

Projects:

1. The City land Mall, Part of Global Village Developments, Dubai. Consultant- MBA Architects.
2. Construction of Wafi Mall Expansion and Apartment Project at Dubai Healthcare City.
3. Multi-Storey Car Parking for RTA, at Umm AL Ramool. (Worked in Pre-Tender and Awarded to Al Fara’a)
4. Palm Deira, Construction of Deira Mall for Nakheel, Dubai. (Worked in Pre-tender)

Responsibilities:

Co-ordinate with various stakeholders in the project such as Execution, Planning, QA/QC, Finance, construction, and commissioning to get project information as per day-to-day activity, identify the variation, and arising the same to client, Preparation of Interim Payment Applications, Variation order, and Certifying Sub-contractor claim as per works executed, Preparing monthly commercial reports and cost reports, Floating enquires to Suppliers or Subcontractors as per project requirements and specification, getting a quotation, evaluating the price and spec., Negotiating with the suppliers or sub-contractors, Preparing a summary of cost and final valuation of the project including preliminaries and indirect cost.

ALLIED BUILDERS SEYCHELLES LTD                                                                     SR. QUANTITY SURVEYOR  16/06/2014TO 16/01/2015 (KRG GROUP)

Projects:

1. Construction of Residential Apartment at North East Point for Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF)
2. Construction of Multi-story Car parking and office building at 5th June Avenue for Seychelles Pension Fund
3. Extension and Refurbishment of Domestic Terminal (SCAA)

Responsibilities:

Preparation of Detailed BoQ, Quantity take-off from the drawings, Preparation of Cost report and Overall budget for the projects, Preparation of Interim Payment Application and Sub-contractor claim, Preparation of Work order and etc.,

PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L  -  QATAR                                                                                                               SR. Q.S. ESTIMATION 01/01/2012 TO 26/03/2014 (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)

Responsibilities:

Review of contract documents and drawings, quantity take-off, correspondence with the client, processing of inquiries to subcontractors and suppliers, review quotation, BoQ preparation and pricing, Preparation and review of technical proposal, cash flow preparation, handling pretender to post tender, claim variation order, negotiation with subcontractor and supplier, dealing with procurement issue, assist project planning, manpower & equipment schedule, and other contractual issues.

PROJECTS & PLANTS CO.W.L.L - QATAR                                                                                                          QUANTITY SURVEYOR 10/12/2009 TO 31/12/2011   (ALSRAIYA HOLDING GROUP)

Projects:

1. Construction of south site utility tunnel for Qatar Foundation, Education City
2. Duty-free warehouse and facilities building at New Doha International Airport, Doha-Qatar.
3. Construction of road for Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) at Barkath Al awwamir.
4. East Industrial Road, Doha Expressway, Package-6

Responsibilities:

Preparation of Projects Budget, Monthly Invoices, Variations, Rate Buildups, minimizing labor cost Measurements, Quantity Take off, Sub-Contract Payments, Commercial Reports, Cash flow statements, Coordinate with higher management, dealing with consultants for approval of variation work, Attending contractual meetings with client/consultant.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Distinction –The year 2006 to 2009 – Anna University, Chennai.

Diploma in Civil Engineering with Distinction – The year 2002 to 2004 – State Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu.