Manu Verma

105 Wood Ct. #2, East Peoria , Illinois 61611

Cell: (412) 636 6463 ~ E-Mail:

CAREER FOCUS

More than Six Years ofcross-cultural experience in managing projects right from Design to delivery encompassing planning, monitoring, controlling phases of project lifecycle, overall inter-discipline co-ordination & administration and resource planning. A strategic professional coupled with Technical and Management Education with expertise in planning and executing projects, and a flair for adopting modern methodologies in compliance with quality standards in industries from Oil and Gas Engineering to Manufacturing new and current product innovations. Adopt Product Development and Project Management Tools and techniques, Implementation of Monitoring and control procedures, Resource & Duration reviews in Product Development. Excellent relationship management, analytical and negotiation skills with deftness in swiftly ramping up projects in coordination with the clients, designers,developers, consultants and contractors.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Diversified Services Network, Inc. Peoria, Illinois August 2013 – Present

Client Site: Caterpillar Inc, Peoria Proving Grounds, Washington, IL

Project Manager – Product Development and Global Technology, Global Machine Development

  • Responsible for Managing Programs and Projects in New Product Innovations and Current Product Innovations utilizing Program and product management methodologies with a focus on Wheeled Machine Development that includes but not limited to Motor Graders, Backhoe Loaders, Wheeled Loaders, Tractor Scrapers, Under Mining Equipment, Off Highway Trucks, Articulated Dump Trucks and Paving Machines.
  • Create, update, Baseline and track Engineering Products/Projects focusing on heavy machinery juggling Time, Scope and Cost Stands and Identify Product Breakdown structure for intended Products.
  • Facilitate Programs, Project Charter Session, Network Diagrams, Critical Paths, Integration and Compression Sessions. Perform Earned Value Analysis, Innovative Scope tracking techniques for variance.
  • Managing near to 600 resources, 45 projects across 10 programs for Design and Validation of Equipments at the Research and Development Division (PD&GT) at Peoria Proving Ground.
  • Create, Maintain Performance Metrics and Efficiency factors in terms of Time, Scope and Essentially cost on the Research and development Budget on a weekly, monthly and yearly Basis using MS Excel, Access etc.
  • Lead Updates with teams input at the program level and log issue items/action logs, Risk registers, FMEAs, Original Scope change, Program Budget Tracking, Follow-up assistance and execution.
  • Prepare Project Plans, charters, issues, risks, change management and risk management for various Capital Construction projects at Caterpillar’s Existing facilities or New facilities to be constructed including all necessary project management stages.
  • Evaluate Critical Paths, Key project resources, analysis and recommendations needed to increase accuracy of program and project schedules, provide leadership in understanding andfollowing program and project management standard processes
  • Acting as a liason, Interpret & communicate Voice of Customer (VOC) and Voice of Business (VOB) needs. Essentially, Translating Engineering needs into product development and Program management Language using Project management tools and techniques using Primavera P6.
  • Create reports and communicate or post program or project status which also includemaintenance of a programs online.
  • Mentor/coach and train other individual project managers, and project teams in the program management processes.

TEK Systems, Bloomington, IL

Client Site: State Farm Insurance Co. Ltd , Bloomington, IL April 2012 – August 2013

Systems - Business Anaylst – Project Planning and Process Use

Managing multiple projects involving Financial Product Development at State Farm Insurance Co.. Recognized to handle complex projects successfully in the innovative customer platform program. Responsibilities include:

  • Managing project operations with a view to ensure timely accomplishment of targets within the scope, time and cost parameters within the umbrella of Innovative Customer Platform.
  • Monitoring project compliance with project management standard policies, procedures and templates through project audits.
  • Assisting team to identify and develop project management methodology, practices and standards.
  • Developing project management knowledge and ability to apply project development methodologies, reporting techniques, and measurement techniques.
  • Review Product Scope and present for Product Gateway reviews.
  • Project Planning using project management software Primavera P6, Asana, Microsoft Projects and other Product development Tools.
  • Conduct project progress meetings inorder to control & resolve critical activities.
  • To develop, implement and maintain procedures, means and tools in order to ensure the efficient organization and operation of the scheduling, sequencing and progress control.
  • To define (and update as necessary) a suitable Work Breakdown Structure complying with Project needs in terms of progress control, cost control and reporting, for all phases of the Project
  • To organize, during the execution phase, co-ordinate, supervise and control all the activities of Project Scheduler, by informing, supporting and directing them in their roles, responsibilities and objectives
  • Provide assistance to the Project Management for all matters related to scheduling and progress reporting, and to manage all activities related to scheduling, planning and sequencing

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction. S.A. Chargè de Mission; Frankfurt,Germany June-July 2011

Intern at chargé de mission (In-charge of special projects) in strategic group at company head quarters. With direct reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, coordinated with eight centers globally to develop project execution strategies.

  • Consolidated and harmonized the project execution framework for clients during the merger of the Air Liquide and Lurgi Gmbh business units.
  • Improved productivity by streamlining existing work flows, developed after extensive root-cause analysis of major loss making projects
  • Spearheaded CEO-sponsored project for customer satisfaction benchmarking. Developed data banks and surveys, consolidating feedback from more than 70 customers worldwide. This helped boost the company’s brand image as a transparent and quality driven company
  • Re-defined and developed recourse management system along with competency measurement tool to simplify the process, thus reducing workload of Department Heads

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Target Engineering and Construction Company, LLC, Abudhabi UAE September 2008- August 2009

Estimation Engineer


  • Estimated costs for heavy industrial, oil and gas, pipeline and facility, and power generation construction projects.
  • Prepared professional proposals to be submitted to clients in response to Request for Budget Proposals.
    Perform construction take-offs, estimate man-hours for Primarily Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Instrumentation, schedule work using Excel, Primavera or other scheduling tools, solicit and evaluate Contractor quotes, and work closely with other seniors in their discipline field in compiling a complete project estimate.
  • Responsible for generating competitive target costs for new and existing Contracts.
  • Prepared cost estimates for material, machines, fabrication, inspection, coating, assembly, testing and related operation for new tendering Contracts.
  • Generate,maintain and update cost data.
  • Performed other related duties as assigned or indicated by Senior Management.
  • Supported the preparation of Cost Estimates on facilities modification project.
  • Prepared of the initial Contract Estimate as a basis for Cost Control.
  • Prepared of Authorized for Expenditure (AFE) along with the approved Budget Proposal (BP).
  • Prepared estimate for Management reviews and approvals.
  • Ensured that all classifications of estimates are developed where necessary, basic costs are defined and comply with specifications.
  • Developed future forecasts and trends in support of the Project Cost Engineering function.
  • Maintained and updated estimating statistics, methods and data, providing a comprehensive and reliable source of information.
  • Understanding of the Project Risk Management.
  • Comply with all applicable quality with environmental, health and safety regulations.
Punj Lloyd Ltd, Gurgaon, India Sep2006 - June 2008

Engineer - Estimation – Oil and Gas Estimation Strategic Business Unit

  • Project Planning & Monitoring: Targeting on time Project completion using optimum resources to deliver on time completion. Planning, Scheduling and Monitoring projects from Concept to Commissioning Stage for Technical and commercial purposes.
  • Tendering: Preparing both Technical and Commercial Proposals.
  • Project Costing and Estimation: Assessing the Project Cost in terms of Work content, Material cost, Capital Equipment cost, Manpower Cost and Value addition by Strategic Business unit.
  • Scheduling:Scheduling of Pre-bid and post bid (Primavera 5.5, 6.0) on MS Projects, as per Client requirement , for various projects related work.
  • Client Coordination: Servicing and Information Monitoring with technical and commercial departments at different project stages for clarification or any other purpose.
  • Vendor Sourcing and Development (Procurement): Sourcing vendors, managingmaterial & equipment delivery, coordinating with vendors for the procurement, delivery of material & equipment for cost efficient and for economic reasons. (SAP)
  • Research industry benchmarks (pricing, quality, product changes, service levels, trends).
  • Creating and refining cost models for sourced goods/services.
  • Developing RFx's and analyze vendor responses (pricing, qualitative items).
  • Conducting analyses in support of supplier negotiations. Create supporting materials for team's negotiation preparation.
  • Providing knowledge of procurement trends, strategic sourcing processes and best practices, such asReverse auctions, e-sourcing tools
  • Request for Proposals-Interfacing with sales and/or service representatives to handle pre-sales functions
  • Quantity Estimation – Develop material take-offs, quantity estimation for costing purposes for civil, structural,electrical and mechanical Works.
  • Subcontracts:
  • Preparation and development of subcontract, tender packages, incl. specifications, scope of work, and schedules.
  • Review and assessment and reporting on subcontract tenders / bids.
  • Co-ordination of all offsite related matters, with respect to subcontractors.
  • Review of material / subcontract procurement and delivery schedules and updates.
  • Pre- Bid and Post Bid Surveying – Preliminary technical surveys for bidding purposes as well as Post bid(After Award) surveys for analyzing the real cost of the project, calculating cost impacts as per the bid and Location of Manpower camps, familiarization with the local area, and presentations for execution strategy as per the survey in kick-off meetings.

EDUCATION

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CarnegieMellonUniversity, Pittsburgh, PA

MS in Engineering Management, GPA: 3.23/4.00

Visveswaraya Technological University, Belgaum,

BE in Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.71/4.00

January 2011 -March 2012

September 2002-June 2006

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INDUSTRY & BUSINESS PROCESS EXPOSURE WITH PROJECTS

Engineering, Procurement and Construction / Real Estate Construction
Banking / Financial Services / Financial Product development,
Systems Planning and monitoring
Insurance / Marketing
Accounting / Finance / Human Resources
Refinery, Cross Country Pipeline Construction
New Product Innovation – Manufacturing, Engineering Product Development. / Healthcare

APPLICATION SOFTWARE EXPOSURE

Microsoft Projects / Cognos Business Intelligence / Microsoft Visio, Word / STAAD PRO
AnSYS
Primavera P6
MS Projects, ASANA
Primavera P6 / Adobe Dreamweaver / Microsoft Access, Excel / Plant Design Management System,
HTML / Java / Microsoft SQL Server / AutoCAD 2007, A9CAD and Beam 2D
C,C#, / Oracle / Microsoft PowerPoint / STAAD PRO, Ansys
Primavera P6
Microsft Projects
ASANA

SKILLS, METHODS AND INDUSTRIES EXPOSURE

Project PlanningBudgetingIssue & Risk ManagementVendor Co-ordination

Requirements Analysis Use Cases ER / Data Modeling Project co-ordination

Process ModelingDecision SupportChange ManagementBusiness Process Re-engineering

Strategy Management Procurement Mgmt. Cost Control Mgmt. Project Management

Project integration Quality Assurance Change Control Closeout

Gateway Reviews Product Development Research and Development - Manufacuring

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