A dynamic professional with a total of 27 years' multifaceted in experience Facilities Management, General Administration, Project Execution, Procurement, personnel management and Legal Affairs with the Indian Army and well known organizations. Currently working with Patni Computer Systems, Bangalore as Manager - Admin & Commercial. Proficient in overseeing Administration & Management of large sized facilities, office spaces, guest houses etc. at various locations. Adept in interfacing with Internal Depts/ Service Providers to ensure smooth flow of day to day business operations. A keen negotiator with the ability to finalize cost effective contracts. Excellent planning, organizational & interpersonal skills.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Facilities Management
Developing budgets & annual plans to manage facilities as per organizational needs & parameters.
Ensuring effective maintenance of large sized facilities including infrastructure, buildings, horticulture, HVAC/ Power systems etc.
Negotiating with & finalizing Service Agreements with reliable contractors for execution of servicing works as per budgeted parameters.
Identifying viable properties for office space, guest houses etc. and finalizing lease/ rental deeds.
General Administration
Ensuring effective rendering of services including Housekeeping, Security, Cafeteria, Transport, Office Equipment etc. to enable smooth flow of day to day operations.
Interfacing with travel agents, airlines, hotels etc. for domestic & overseas travel, hotel, transit accommodation etc. for employees.
Co-ordinating with STPI and Customs for Private Customs bonded Warehouse/ import related operations.
Liaising with Customs, BSNL, Electricity Board, Govt Depts etc.
Project Planning
Interfacing with management for designing layout, defining specifications for restructure/ expansion of office space.
Conceptualizing project execution plans, participating in the selection of sites, evaluating projects in terms of outlays and profits attached.
Establishing time span of project execution, listing resource needs as per budgetary parameters set.
Monitoring project status during the course of periodic project review meetings
Evaluating Designs; coordinating with Consultants and Sub Contractors for changes in the same with the help of the architects.
Procurement
Managing procurement of various operational and facility related material
Identifying and developing a reliable vendor base for cost effective sourcing of the same.
Following up with Vendors for timely supply of goods, facilitating replacements within guarantee periods.
Establishing Annual Rate Contracts for the items of consumption pattern of perennial nature.
Business Development
Devising & executing strategies & plans to achieve organisational objectives and ensure profitability.
Interfacing with key clients for ascertaining requirements, making presentations & finalising agreements towards rendering need based solutions.
Ensuring speedy resolution of queries/ grievances to optimise client satisfaction levels.
Site & Construction Management
Supervising all construction, coordinating with site management activities.
Interacting with designers and supply chain for timely delivery of construction material and ensuring execution as per approved designs.
Settling all techno commercial disputes/ clarifications during execution of project.
Verifying Contractor claims and coordinating for release of payment.
Physical Security
Supervising physical security for a Fortune 500 Company business across locations
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since April'06 at Patni Computer Systems Ltd. Bangalore as Manager - Adm in & Commercial
Steering the gamut of tasks including Facilities Management, Equipment Maintenance, Commercial processes and Physical Security for a base of 700 employees in Bangalore. Handling a team of 7 personnel.