PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

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PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory- My in-depth knowledge of Civil engineering subjects CE1.3.7, CE2.3.2,
based understanding of the enabled me at the first hand level to carry out contour CE3.3.5
underpinning natural and surveying, material testing samplings, quantity survey
physical sciences and the works, testing of engineering materials, bore logging
engineering fundamentals while working on projects during under graduate course
applicable to the engineering & in professional career on concrete technology.
discipline

PE1.2 Conceptual understanding My project work of planning and designing of the CE1.3.6, CE2.3.5,
of the mathematics, numerical convention center covering structural element modeling, CE3.3.4
analysis, statistics and computer design aspects, engineering calculations, load analysis
and information sciences which and developed design for the same. Further in the
underpin the engineering concrete mix design.
discipline
PE1.3 In-depth understanding of My knowledge on construction planning and work CE1.3.4, CE2.3.9,
specialist bodies of knowledge execution through network scheduling and ability on a CE3.3.3
within the engineering discipline range of interdisciplinary activities to recognize a
problem and finding solutions.

PE1.4 Discernment of References to documents on soil stabilization techniques CE1.3.9, CE2.3.12,

knowledge development and for foundation on clayey deposits and on loose soils. CE3.3.7
research directions within the
engineering discipline
Disruption of labor work and involvement to sort out CE2.3.18, CE3.3.16
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual
issues with union leaders, making awareness and
factors impacting the
importance of inspection for work quality and human
engineering discipline
interferences.
PE1.6 Understanding of the My work on developing civil structure for Convention CE1.3.1, CE1.3.13,
scope, principles, norms, center, facility development at Vembanad, adherence to CE2.3.1, CE2.3.17,
accountabilities and bounds of the requirements of concrete mix design requirements CE3.3.4, CE3.3.16
contemporary engineering and workmanship of concrete elements.
practice in the specific discipline
PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
Planning of Convention center design, managing the CE1.3.1, CE2.3.11,
initial construction site for facility center development CE3.3.8
PE2.1 Application of established
together with approvals from local bodies. Managing
engineering methods to complex
engineering problem solving contractually the construction of new airport structural
elements.

Analyzing and Designing element’s and drafting were CE1.3.7, CE1.3.8,

PE2.2 Fluent application of
ever required. Controls on site for saving of materials. CE1.3.10, CE2.3.5,
engineering techniques, tools and
Effective use of plants and materials. CE2.3.8, CE3.3.2,
resources
CE3.3.12
PE2.3 Application of systematic Applying project management skills for effective CE1.3.3, CE1.3.13,
engineering synthesis and design utilization of man power, solving design issues with CE1.3.16, CE2.3.10,
processes consultations. CE2.3.17, CE3.3.13
PE2.4 Application of systematic Planning the day to day activities to achieve specific CE1.3.12, CE2.3.1,
approaches to the conduct and goals in coordination with other trades. CE2.3.6, CE3.3.2,
management of engineering CE3.3.10, CE3.3.11,
projects
PE3 PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
I maintained best professional standard and code of CE1.3.10, CE2.3.14,
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
ethics as a building engineer / consultant in all my CE3.3.9
professional accountability
dealings.
Discussion and presentation of project report, reporting CE1.3.2, CE2.3.1,
PE3.2 Effective oral and written
site activity progress to Project manager. CE2.3.16, CE3.3.10,
communications in professional
Seeks advice on issues if needed and communicate with CE3.3.18, CE3.3.19
and lay domains
internal teams.
1. My inclusion of method study and site procedures. CE2.3.13, CE3.3.13,
2. My problem solving skills extend beyond the CE3.3.14, CE3.3.15,
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
technical aspect. CE3.3.17
proactive demeanour
3. I was often tasked with taking charge of a complex
situation that required direction and guidance.
Built and maintains successful working relationships CE1.3.5, CE1.3.16,
with my project guide and professional other trade CE2.3.4, CE2.3.15,
teams. CE3.3.6
PE3.4 Professional use and
Weekly meetings and reporting with Manager, Clients
management of information
and coordinating with sub contractor’s and solving out
work issues case by case.

1. Good understanding with client, maintaining good CE1.3.3, CE1.3.20,

relationship with all parties. CE2.3.17, CE2.3.19,
PE3.5 Orderly management of
CE3.3.19
self, and professional conduct
2. Achieving targets meeting goals as desired on
schedule.
1, Site staffs are trained to handle the scope of work and CE2.3.3, CE2.3.18,
PE3.6 Effective team site management aspects of the project. CE3.3.16, CE3.3.17,
membership and team leadership 2. Carries out weekly site meetings, communicating
information’s clearly on site and delegating tasks.

Consistently demonstrates the highest level of understanding, courtesy and concern in all
interactions. Excellent at managing stressful situations. Built and maintains successful
working relationships with other
Career Episode – 1 (CE-1)

CE 1.1 –Introduction:

Dates: 1st August 2012 – August 2013

Location: NIT CAMPUS, Chathamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala 673601, India

Organization: National Institute of Technology, Kozhikode is one of the most

reputed deemed university in India where primary focus is laid on
practical learning along with classroom teaching. Undergraduate
course offered by NITC include Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in
various engineering fields and Bachelor of
Architecture (B.Arch.). Post graduate and PhD programs are available
in all engineering and science disciplines including management
Position: Full Time Student

Client: Head of the Civil Engineering Department, NIT-Calicut.

Dr. Prof. T P Somasundaram

Project: Planning and Design of the Proposed Conventional Center on clayey

foundation soil.
CE 1.2 – Background:
1.2.1 I was a full time Civil Engineering student of National Institute of
Technology during the year 2009 – 2013. As part of the course curriculum
for degree award I had to propose and frame up a value project of my
interest and compile the project report in Civil engineering discipline and to
defend the viva voce from external examiner. Prof. Dr. T P Somasundaram
was my design guide. With guidance I planned and designed a Convention
center / Auditorium for my college to accommodate 4000 students with
modern facilities that titled as “Planning and Design of the Proposed
Conventional Center on clayey foundation soil”

1.2.2 The project objective is to learn a realistic experience of a challenging

project tasks first in hand by identifying a topic, performing research and
writing the project dissertation to demonstrate the ability independently. To
develop an appropriate scope of work and communicate the ideas and
concluding in a written document and defend the work before an examiner.
This resembles to a realistic industry like environment to synthesize and

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 apply knowledge in the design process and get trained to work process and
competency.

1.2.3 Work nature was purely academic to successfully framework the project
report with realistic field data’s consisting various tasks involving
visualization, laboratory tests, conceptual analyzing, designing and drawing
the model elements in hard copy. My engineering report were theoretical in
nature where I assessed the building loads, carried out structural analysis
calculations and designed an economical structure.

1.2.4 Organization Structure

Project Guide External Examiner

(Prof. Dr. T P Somasundaram) (University delegate)

Myself (Full Time Student)

(John Joseph Alexander)

1.2.5 My role was to ensure that the project work is completed satisfactorily
within the time frame during the final year of under graduate engineering
studies.

 Selection of the project guide of the disciple that I am interested with.

 Identify the subject that reflect my interest and suggest its title.
 Discuss with the guide its details and take advice of how the proposed
project will be carried out.
 Develop a time frame and a system of communication with guide during the
project period.
 Enumerate the theoretical knowledge, experience, skills, tools and plants
that required for completing the project.
 Conducts filed survey, testing, engineering analysis, designs and prepare
drawings.
 Gather information’s from building industry on norm’s and know the formal
approvals.
 Make proposal writing of the project and fix time schedules for its review
and discussion upon progress and for corrections and updating.
 Work out the details on architectural and structural elements including
drawings that to go in to the project

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  Carry out structural analysis per code requirements considering live loads
and wind loads
 Design consideration in accordance with IS 1893:1984 Criteria for
Earthquake Resistant design of Structures
 Submission of final report to guide / department on the agreed deadline.
 Attend the viva voce on the project document with external guide as part of
curriculum.

CE 1.3 - Personal Engineering:

1.3.1 I had undertaken “Planning and Design of the proposed convention Center
on clayey foundation soil” as my project title. The scope included were its
functional planning and developing structural design of all elements of the
building in accordance with Indian standard code IS 456 (2000) 4th revision
Plain and reinforced concrete, IS 875 (1987) part 1 Indian standard code for
design loads other than earthquake for buildings, drafting drawings, 3D
modeling and estimating the cost for its construction on Clay subgrade.

1.3.2 I discussed with Guide on my concept in selecting the Convention Center

since the Institute was lacking a sizable auditorium. My view was readily
accepted by the Guide and gave me a green signal to go forward with its
design with proper guidance for its fulfillment.

1.3.3 I utilized my project management skills that learned as theory (network

chart) in sequencing all activities that require to be incorporated for the
preparation of the project report from inception until it is composed and
bounded for submission.

1.3.4 Main activates along my flow chart were Conceptual proposal, project
selection, selection of guide, Initial meetings, Introduction, Decide on the
contents and chapters, planning, Site investigations, Laboratory testing’s,
footings design and layout, Column layout and design, Beam layout and
design, Slab design and layout, Stair case design, Water tank design, Roof
truss design & layout drawings, Bill of quantities and finally Conclusion.

1.3.5 My strategy was to complete the whole preliminary works of collecting the
data’s viz. including surveying, soil investigations and approvals in
reference to the project within the first 3 months from start. In the next 3
months to achieve progress for the architectural planning, conceptual design,
and structural designs works and prepare manuscripts. Further review from

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 guide and go forward within the next 3 months on completing verifying
design with CAD and make comparison with analytical calculation using
Moment distribution method.

1.3.6 Above elements were fulfilled and continued in the next 2 months in
preparing CAD layout drawings, footings, columns, staircase, beams, slabs
and roof including elevation and isometric views. My knowhow in
AutoCAD simplified its workings in comparison to drafting it manually.

1.3.7 I carried out the preliminary survey of the land and established the contour
map and site boundaries. Soil survey samplings were experimentally tested
through college Geotechnical Lab and borehole sampling for the ground
water level with respect to arbitrary reduced levels. After assessing the
bearing capacity of soil underneath being poor and clayey deposit I have
decided to plan a foundation with isolated columned frame footings with tie
beams and partial mat foundation.

1.3.8 A laboratory test and examination of the raw undisturbed site sample was
carried out by me to observe its characteristics. It was found that the
samples were soft clayey deposits (a material weak in bearing loads),

1.3.9 Its high compressibility behaviour of Soft clay in presence of water and low
shear strength made me to reconsider the earlier proposed foundation
design. To redesign the foundation structure, I carried out test on specific
gravity, moisture content, dry density, porosity, permeability, bulkiness,
atterberg limits and unconfined compressive test on representative samples.
Further suggested methods to improve bearing capacity of the strata by soil
stabilization.

1.3.10 I collected data’s from Architectural reference manuals and municipal

authorities for the basic guideline on floor space index, architectural
detailing, seat positioning and spacing’s, acoustics and lighting needs.

1.3.11 I have utilized Auto Cad program in preparing layout for site plan, ground
floor plan and for all the architectural layouts including balcony & stages
including sectional details.

1.3.12 I prepared architectural views through solid modeling in 3D through

AutoCad. Also prepared structural detailing for foundations, columns, tie
beams, walls, and roofing systems including rebar arrangement drawings.

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1.3.13 I designed Structural elements using limit state method of design as per IS
456 Code of practice. Computer analysis, using STAAD Pro V8i, was
utilized for evaluating stress on structural elements.

1.3.14 I computed the air volume inside the auditorium; provisions for placing the
Air Handling Units (AHU) were made. Acoustics and lightning were also
designed to suit the functional requirement as per the Standard code for
Buildings.

1.3.15 Standard bill of quantities for the items of work were taken and estimated
the project cost for its structural work including provision of a water tank.

1.3.16 Complete architectural drawings, structural analysis, design and detailing

and literature were compiled by me to form a project manual including a
work plan for its execution were submitted to University as my major
project that spanned for the year duration for course completion.

1.3.17 This project work strengthened my engineering skills in planning building

projects, and designing building elements. Practical knowledge in
interpreting results on the subject Soil mechanics, Geology and structural
engineering reinforced.

1.3.18 I came across hurdles in the design of deep beams initially. My analogy of
the beam model was based on 2 legged vertical open stirrups in all my
assumptions and model analysis. When the whole design was complete and
when reviewed by Guide, he noticed this mistake. Later I corrected the
mistake by redesigning all the beams with closed stirrups where torsional
stress prevailed.

1.3.19 Initially I have wrongly recommended plate compactors in my report for

compacting clayey soil for stabilization. With my discussion with Civil
Engineering Laboratory in Charge & Technician I realized the versions of
compactors that are available in the market (compaction with static pressure,
impact force and vibration) with various combinations that meant for each
type of soil. With this knowledge I modified in the report to use vibratory
rollers that provides more effective compaction in clayey soils.

1.3.20 My relationship with the team that I worked on Surveying, data collections
and soil investigations (both staffs, officers & crew) were always cordial. I
maintained a good rapport with my Guide throughout the duration of my
project. My work on this project “Planning and Design of the Proposed

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 Conventional Center on clayey foundation soil” is been used as a reference
guide by Under graduate students in my Institute.

CE 1.4 Summary

Overall project work in compiling the report was successfully completed in

the expected time duration. Here in this project I applied engineering
applications in Soil mechanics and engineering surveying deeply by
conducting real site investigations and laboratory tests. The features that
planned initially in the outline design process were accomplished by
compiling the report by incorporating all the major structural elements in the
form of analytical design and drawings. I formally submitted my project report
to the full satisfaction of my Client (my guide) and external examiner who had
conducted viva voce on its scope. The report on the Soil surveys carried out by
me in the project field was benefited to the institute as a tender document
attachment to Contractor’s for bidding. Copy of the report is displayed in the
department library that being used a reference document by present under
graduate students.

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Career Episode – 2 (CE-2)

CE 2.1 – Introduction:
Dates: August 2013 – February 2014
Location: Vembanad Theeram, Vaikom, Kottayam district, India
Organization: KITCO Ltd. Kerala. (Kerala Industrial and Technical Consultancy
Organization) a Central public Sector Organization and one of the
only reputed Indian Consultancy service dealing with Infrastructure
Development & Urban Planning, Aviation Infrastructure & Mobility
Hubs, Environmental Engineering, Tourism, Leisure & Sports,
Human Resources Development (HRD) and IT services.
Position: Young Professional
Client: Kerala Tourism Department, Kerala Government
Project: Civil works for the development of Vembanadu Theeram, Vaikom,
Kerala

CE 2.2 – Background:
2.2.1 Kerala Tourism Department is a major government ministry under Kerala
Government. This a prime regulatory agency that overviews and supervises
entire tourism activities of the state. Kerala Tourism is ranked as one of the
fastest growing tourism industry in the country and the ministry has been
often adjudged as key department that aggressively worked on to make
Kerala Tourism into Top 100 Super brands.

2.2.2 Kerala Tourism department entrusted this project to KITCO Ltd as

Consultants to provide consultancy services and oversee its construction
works through Contractors. I was representing KITCO management for this
project as a Young professional to develop 7.5 acres of land.

2.2.3 Project scope includes Construction of an amphitheatre, a boat jetty, a

promenade, a facilitation centre, viewpoints and pavilion to attract tourists. I
was managing independently the site construction work and reporting
directly to reporting officer and copying to the Head of the Department of
Tourism and Infrastructure (KITCO Ltd.).

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2.2.4 Whole works for the development of Vembanadu Theeram in Vaikom were
tendered to be executed through a Civil Main Contractor. I undertook this
project on August 2013 and continued until February 2014. Later I was
transferred to another project to shoulder responsibility at a senior level for a
prestigious project that commenced in Cochin on International Airport
Construction.

2.2.4 Organization Structure

Managing Director
(Mr. Cyriac Davis)

General Manager
(Mr. Renjith Dominic)

Reporting Officer Design Head

(Mr. Promod) (Mrs. Nisha Thankachi)

Head of Tourism Site In Charge

Department (John Joseph Alexander)

Main Contractor
(Construction team)
……………)

2.2.5 I performed the following duties.

 Carried out feasibility studies, evaluated construction methods, reviewed

drawings, managed project construction from its inception.
 Guided the contractor with technical design detailing and assisted in
preparing shop drawings and provided solutions during stages of work.
 Organized and managed site construction activities and maintained quality
standards

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  Managed project resources such as material, manpower and equipment and
assisted in scheduling material and equipment for purchases and site
deliveries.
 Gathered approvals and permits for temporary connection’s and services as
required from municipal authorities.
 Fully adapted with the client requirements on work variations, managing
budgets and project resources.
 Resolved snags within the drawings in coordination with the structural
engineer / architect as the work progressed.
 Coordinated with teams of other engineers and supervisors for the smooth
functioning of the daily site activities and advised on construction issues.
 Strictly followed work procedures to maintain quality assurance and safety
is ensured on site.
 Ensured documentation of site activities on quality, material, labor & work
records, safety tool box talks, trainings are maintained as per quality manual
requirements.

CE2.3 - Personal Engineering:

2.3.1 I carried out feasibility study on this project initially and then organized,
planned and managed this first work as a full time Site Engineer on
developing sub structure and foundation for the construction of an
amphitheatre, a boat jetty, a promenade, facilitation centre, viewpoints
and pavilion in conjunction with the Main contractor by supervising and
executing the work.

2.3.2 Apart from reconnaissance survey I carried out site investigation and
contour survey of promenade area and estimated the extent of cutting &
filling required for the work and managed to organize Preliminary
approvals and permits from district collector for transporting large
quantity of backfilling material (red earth)

2.3.3 I planned and supervised erection of temporary site office, material

storage yard, ordered materials, tools and plants, service connections

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 installed after necessary approvals from department on power & water. I
coordinated with vendors and supplies.

2.3.4 Technically I reviewed all the architectural and structural drawings

supplied by the Client Tourism department and confirmed with client
representative of its final layout and positioning of the structure. I have
exemplary skills in reading plans, sections and elevations and to create
new drawings as required on site with AutoCad program including as
built drawings in red line.

2.3.5 Under my supervision soil test were conducted and strength computed
through CUSAT laboratory, a state owned testing center. Based on the
result Isolated footing and raft foundation were recommended by me.
Shop drawings for the foundation were solely prepared by me including
member designs and detailing as per Indian standard specification.

2.3.6 I prepared the Bar Bending Schedule for the foundation works and was
strictly adhered on site. Effectively a large saving of steel was achieved.
Bill of quantity that prepared from HO was not matching to my
calculations. Hence I prepared BOQ for each categories of work item
wise for the main building. My calculations came true.

2.3.7 Contract Bids from local sub-contractors were received by me for

Building foundation and biddings were scrutinized and evaluated by me
on basis of resource requirements on material, manpower and
equipment’s.

2.3.8 I have designed the drainage system and its piping layout containing a
line of collection chambers, inspection chambers and manholes that
connected to a Septic tank.

2.3.9 A realistic project work schedule was prepared initially in Gantt chart by
me by identifying all major milestones in the construction stages for all
the buildings and infrastructures associated in this development from
inception until handover events are completed and thereby arriving a
completion date and monitored on a fortnight basis. Daily activity and
work reports are planned accordingly. I assured that the milestone
events that targeted were not slipped. This is achieved by adding
additional labor resources and working overtime on a case on case basis.

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2.3.10Superstructure were designed as framed structure to cover with concrete
blocks. Shallow trench excavations were manually executed owing to
presence of high ground water table. Contractor could not progress the
excavation due to water logging. I have solved their problem by
selecting a 34 KW dewatering pump installed with piping with
perforations interconnected for drainage and deeply driven down at
locations specified by me. The whole procedure simplified the
excavation which otherwise could have been impossible to complete the
work during that season. Owing to this variation I had prepared change
orders and got approved from top management on review budgets.

2.3.11Work of structural foundation became complicated due to presence of

loose soil and high water table causing caving in of the trench soil and
each day the contract labors have to repeatedly rework on the previous
day’s work. I resolved this problem of caving in by proposing
installation of shuttering system, a proper shoring arrangement with
timber planks with 2 layer struts. Analyzed this structural system by
undertaking repetitive calculations on active and passive soil pressure to
ensure works are done safely.

2.3.12During excavation for foundation at some areas it is observed that the

soil was loose. Contactor approached me as they could not proceed with
the present isolated footing in that area. I redesigned the foundation strip
by thickening the concrete bed, further I have implemented soil
stabilization technique by chemical methods and advised compacting
the beneath strata in layers of 200 cm with plate compactor that worked
effectively.

2.3.13On the construction management side, as part of cost control I have

tested a management technique on Work and method study and
followed in the site how repeated work activities can be done in a
simplest way possible. That strategy worked well on block work laying,
steel binding in my main building that saved immense time on
completing the activities as a group / individual etc. on routine tasks.

2.3.14I insist on site to follow robust Quality procedures during production of

concrete elements, whether it is pile, or beam, column or slab is casted.
Viz. for dimension accuracy, cleanness of formwork, application of
mold oil, removal of protruded binding wires, maintaining proper rebar

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 covers, wetting the formwork ahead of concrete pouring, check on seal
of vertical/horizontal joints of shutter to arrest concrete bleeding. In
spite of above on several cases I have noticed mistakes during
inspection and had corrected the drawbacks ahead of concreting. Site
forms were laid out by me to assure quality control to which the project
and its components meet the client’s expectations, objectives, standards,
and intended purpose by measuring conformity of the project to the
plans, specifications, and code standards.

2.3.15I have a talent to identify mistake in the construction works of concrete,

masonry and finishing by a mere look on to its levels, alignment,
verticality, irregularity whatever be the elements in construction of
building. Those non-conforming works are recorded and are corrected
on a timely manner after discussing during regular site meetings with
field staffs under my authority.

2.3.16I attend and report progress work on site during the regular weekly
Official meetings at Site management level with consultant and Client
representatives. Issues on the site are discussed during this meeting.
Solutions are evolved during this meeting and MOM’s are prepared by
me.

2.3.17I ensured on site the industrial rules and regulations in the construction
industry for the welfare of fellow workers are been strictly followed.
Special instruction and notices are displayed to follow Safe practices &
to maintain housekeeping. For specialized work, workers are trained to
handle activities safely. No workers are allowed to work without being
conducted Tool box talk and are certified by Safety Officer.

2.3.18During my tenure I sorted out with the labor union leaders the issues
that was dampening the work progress on site. Locals around the
premises of the site objected to have outside labors engaged to work in
their area. My relationship with local union leaders, municipal
authorities and client representative played a role for settling the work
disputes.

2.3.19In my construction site we worked as a team and achieved the final goal
of completing the all substructure works ahead of the scheduled time

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 and budget. Each individual in my group (contractor engineer,
supervisors, Foreman’s, Charge hands, Steel fixers, Carpenters, Masons
and helper staff) stood firmly under my leadership and guaranteed this
result. I have a firm conviction that it is due to my strong interpersonal
management skill of communication, leadership, vision that inculcated
within me and my moral, work ethics, dedication that inspired my
coworkers to trust and moved as a team that fulfilled company’s target.
Team members were guided and motivated by me during my 7-month
tenure such that in future some of my subordinates can lead similar
projects as they are motivated and cultured that is well acclaimed.

C.E 2.4 - Summary

After selected from my batch in the campus interview as an outstanding

engineering student I could easily accomplish my first real project that entrusted
on me through this project to the period I worked. In this project I organized,
planned and managed the project site from its initiation until the substructure
works were completed. There were a lot of hurdles in the pre planning stage in
acquiring the land, arranging labor force and permits to works. However, by
coordinating work activities through municipal authorities and local politicians
those were cleared. This helped me to learn the departmental procedures in the
form of clearance that need to be acquired ahead to obtain building permits. I
handed over the project to next incumbent Engineer as I was deputed to handle
another prestigious project with my Company in Cochin town for the construction
of New International Airport building.

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Career Episode – 3 (CE-3)

CE 3.1 – Introduction:
Dates: February 2014 – Till date
Location: Cochin, Kerala, India
Organization: KITCO Ltd. Kerala
Position: Young Professional / Consultant Grade 2
Client: CIAL (Cochin International Airport Limited) Cochin Airport is owned by Cochin
International Airport Limited, a public limited company in which the Kerala
Government has the single largest stake. CIAL is managed by a board of directors
comprising political leaders, industrialists, NRIs and representatives of financial
institutions. Besides the Kerala government, CIAL's shareholders include the
Federal Bank, State Bank of Travancore, Bharat Petroleum, Air-India, Housing
and Urban Development Corporation and nearly 10,000 Non Resident Indians
from 30 countries
Project: Construction of the New Cochin International Airport buildings & services

CE 3.2 – Background:

3.2.1 The company KITCO where I work provides consultancy services for projects across the
Nation as well as outside the country in designing and building airports, large industrial
plants, industrial parks, special economic zones, hotels, resorts, roads & bridges. It was
KITCO as total engineering consultants that several prestigious 'first-time-in-India'
projects as below including Old Cochin International Airport, Kochi, Kerala (first green
field airport in India). The Marina at Bolghatty Island (first structurally designed Marina)
Mobility Hub, Vyttila, Kochi (first integrated terminal project in India having road, water
and rail transportation modes converging at one place.

3.2.2 Project Objective is to plan, construct and develop an energy efficient airport
infrastructure to provide easy ground access.to meet the future needs of the community,
to cater the peak hour capacity of 4000 passengers with an investment of IRS 1000
Crores. Arrange facilities that needed to support a range of aviation services and a high
level of service to the public. Ensure that terminal, parking and support facilities meet the
safety code standards.

3.2.3 My role in this project site was to plan, organize and manage the Construction of the new
international Airport terminal building and to commission / handover it by the stipulated
target date. This covers the entire gamut of Civil activities from site investigation, site

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 planning, work scheduling, and managing its execution as per work specification I
undertook this project on February 2013 from its inception stage and the construction is
due to be completed by August 2016.

3.2.4 Organization Structure

Managing Director
(Mr. Cyriac Davis)

General Manager
(Mr. Renjith Dominic)

JG.M / Reporting Office Design Head

(Mr. Rajasekhar P) (Mrs. Nisha Thankachan)

Consultant Grade - I Consultant Grade - I Consultant Grade - I Consultant Grade - I

(Mr. Pratheesh Paul) (Mr. Robin C John) (Mrs.Rajitha V) (Mr. Yoosef)

Consultant Grade - I Consultant Grade - 2 Architect Architect

(Mr. Manoj P) (John Joseph Alexander) (Mr. Sreekumar) (Mrs. Vandhana)

Main Contractor
(Larsan & Tubro)

2.2.1 I performed the following duties.

 Liaising with clients and main contractor (engineers and surveyors), including attending
regular meetings to keep them informed of progress.
 Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labor
and subcontractors.
 Planning the work activities and efficiently organizing site facilities in order to meet
agreed deadlines.
 Setting out the works in accordance with the drawings and specification
 Providing data in respect of variation orders and site instructions

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  Checking materials and work in progress for compliance with the specified requirements
 Overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site.
 Resolving unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
 Providing data in respect of variation orders and site instructions
 Preparing as built drawings, technical reports and maintaining site diary
 Preparing reports and convening weekly progress meetings with Client representatives.

CE3.3 Personal Engineering

3.3.1 Here, I worked as a Consultant Site Supervisor overseeing site activities of main
Contractor Larsan & Tubro and their sub-contractors on Civil works related to the
construction of new Cochin international airport terminal building. The site engineers of
the contractor reports to me.
3.3.2 As soon I took over this project, I shouldered the overall responsibility for the
completion of the main terminal block construction from foundation works starting with
piling, sub structure and thereafter super structure, roofing and finishing works. Now it is
in the mid of the handing over process for commissioning.
3.3.3 I spent my initial days in site planning by reviewing the foundation pile layout drawings,
architectural and structural drawings of pile and pile caps, investigation of soil boring
reports, reinforcement details, preparing bar bending schedules, arranging meetings with
concrete supplier and pile contractor and arrived to a realistic master plan schedule to
stick on to substructure works.
3.3.4 I read through the contract documents in relation to the supply of ready mix concrete, its
mix ratios and design aspects for its characteristic strength requirements, the properties
of the consistent elements within the fresh concrete (Viz. sand, cement, course aggregate
& water) and reviewed all documents associated to procedural requirements for quality
and adherence parameters and sourced standard test equipment’s for in-house testing’s
and major tests sourced out to third party laboratories..
3.3.5 I inspected the concrete batching plant and evaluated their capabilities and witnessed the
preparation of concrete trial mix for 30 N/mm2 characteristic strength and conducted
tests for its workability. Later, with several trials of w/c ratio and concrete mix
proportioning, an ideal mix was approved by me. Tests cubes were crushed to assure
strengths are in line with contract specification. Repeated nondestructive strength test
were conducted on service piles for quality conformance.
3.3.6 Under my supervision, 1798 bored cast in--situ piles were driven for the main building
block. Site forms that were already in place on quality were revised by me and utilized in
my site for recording the parameters. I instructed the contractor to assign a data operator
to log in the details through computer system, including the rock samples that were taken

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 during boring for quick retrieval. For this development, I gained an appreciation from the
QC department.
3.3.7 After pile driving was complete and cured, it was cleaned for its capping and foundation
was water proofed with bituminous membrane. This work was a high skilled job
involving proper procedural work. My knowledge on material engineering guided the
subcontractor to prepare the method statement and confirmed that the concrete is
protected from direct attack from ground water intrusion.
3.3.8 Massive columns, Deep beams, transfer slabs, grid slab and roofing’s were constructed in
my supervision. Majority of main beams were pre-stressed on site. Apart from quality
work, I was involved in checking the dimensions of structural members, line & grids,
rebar arrangement & cover spacing prior to closing of shutters.

3.3.9 My engineering knowledge in the construction management and adherence to strict

supervision on dimension accuracy requirements within tolerance level made me to
complete the structural works in time without demolishing any elements. I consider it as
a strength of my patience to stay even late at nights and holidays to check and ascertain
works are proper prior concrete approval form is signed off.
3.3.10 I emphasized more to plan and update the schedule of activities on CPM network chart
so that there is a control on all running activities. I evaluate and update activities on the
chart on a weekly basis and compares with the schedule. Many a times, there were
deviations, due to lack of resources (particularly equipment’s and plants), and were
altered and incorporated to avoid delays.
3.3.11 Many issues at structural and finishing stages on installations were sorted out by me.
Block work, plastering, tiling, skirting, carpentry for partition works, aluminum works,
painting, false ceiling were in my control in the main building. My strength in the
Autocad to prepare working drawings facilitated to mitigate clashes that could have
otherwise met with and have delayed the project progress.
3.3.12 I coordinated the service installation works above false ceiling (electrical, water,
drainage, air condition). I noticed a mistake in the Shop drawing in the level of a
suspended slab of the main block during the construction stage and was pointed out to
the Architect of the mistake. Later, the architect was prompted to lower its level to
accommodate drainage fittings in order to maintain a constant finishing level.
3.3.13 Apart from the routine jobs, I improved several service operational procedures.
Importantly, by suggesting ways of handling jobs in site to operators. Wrong way of
handling products paves way for accidents like handling materials with mobile crane,
fork lift, boom loader, crane truck. My knowledge in Strength of materials theory and
analysis made me to explain and mark the location where the slings is to be suspended
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 inflection point. Based on my recommendation safety department prepared handouts
detailing hooking points to lift precast beams & tanks.
3.3.14 I have saved large quantity of concrete in my project construction site by planning
activities in such a way that the extra quantities of concrete are utilized in readymade
molds to cast precast elements (usually lintels and barricades, boundary blocks) on site
such that no concrete are being wasted. Thus, a large saving in cost was achieved.
3.3.15 I have introduced the SOP on site such that large savings in usage of reinforcement bars,
tile glue, cement, paints and work tools were achieved. Ensured, bar bending schedule
were followed during steel cutting to avoid wastage of steel. Strictly issuing materials
from store as per supplier’s manual for spread and similar is the case with plywood. No
plywood of standard size 2.4 x 1.2 is allowed to cut unless it is required. Working
drawings for cutting plywood are made prior as per requirement of floor plans and are to
be reused for typical.

3.3.16 With importance, I did structural inspection of beams and slabs for reinforcement
arrangement ahead of each concrete. Wrong workmanship in placing of steel and
improper binding of steel impairs the strength of the structure in whole. I did advise the
Supervisors and Site engineers to make double check on the steel arrangement at the time
of binding. I have noticed remarkable improvement in the work quality as well as
lowered the errors in workmanship.

3.3.17 As a supervisory staff at airport construction, several trades of works are being
coordinated by me. Mechanical piping for sewers and drains, water supply lines,
electrical conduits, firefighting risers, sprinkler drops, air condition ducts, electrical
fittings that interferes in the arrangement of the false ceiling. Though there are shop
drawings prepared by individual contractors for erecting service lines smoothly, it does
creep problems of interfering one service with another. I modified or rerouted the service
for a solution. I took special care in coordinating such situation with other service
engineers early in advance without delaying the work.

3.3.18 Since preplanning is crucial for work progress, I carried out allocation of labors and
material resources via network charts, by utilizing bar chart to track daily activities at site
level and critical path method to report Client office. I maintained a procedure to have
Supervisors discussed, a day in advance, for the next day’s work.

3.3.19 My relationship with Client, Architects and senior level staff of Contractors of various
disciplines were very cordial and respectful in all technical dealings. Proper teamwork
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 instructions in clarity. I maintained a proper reporting procedure and regular site
meetings were conducted to discuss all issues on work related at supervisory level under
my presence. It is to be noted that a solution is arrived during each technical meetings
and was quite rewarding in the way the cooperation that I received from coworkers to a
state where we are now at the commissioning stage.

CE 3.4 Summary

The project’ is being realized as per schedule in spite of the several hurdles that came
across during its construction. This building stands as a land mark structure highlighting
tradition of Kerala’s heritage with vast service area for passengers and visitors equally
with modern amenities in place I have created a clean safe work site environment for
workers so that No major loss time injury occurred, planned and coordinated activities
with right supervision such that work quality is maintained. However, I came across a
failure situation where an unexpected overnight rain water that gushed in through the
OTS (open to sky) caused damage to the ongoing works of false ceiling that got
discolored. I have ensured major milestones does not delay by monitoring progress and
allocating resources effectively. Regular Client requirements on alteration / modification
were handled by me personally. My skill in problem solving capability ensured to sort
out officially their requirements and to meet project deadlines. Above all my
communication skills added to maintain good relationship with Company personals and
Clients alike.

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CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR JOHN JOSEPH ALEXANDER

S.No. Date Duration Location CPD Activity / Topic

(Days)
1 17-08-2016 2.00 Cochin Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

2 07-10-2015 2.00 Cochin Design Principles and common Engineering Practices

with Project Management

3 10-10-2014 2.00 Cochin Construction Materials and it's Installations.

4 06-06-2014 2.00 Cochin Site Management