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DIPANKAR BISWASMobile: +82-1021691221

Email: [email protected], Skype Id: dipankar.biswas1, Whatsapp: +91-9987020043

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

Seeking Senior Management position as Project Manager, Project Service Manager, Contract Manager/Administrator, Interface/Co-ordination Manager in Oil & Gas (Construction Project) sector to deliver leadership excellence and contribute to organizational success

Project Management Construction Planning &

Scheduling Estimation & Costing Site Management Coordination & Integration Safety & Compliance Management Testing & Commissioning: Material & Manpower

Management

Contract Management Variation Management Techno-commercial Negotiation Measurements, Billing & Handing

Over Liaising( client, consultants and

partners ) Customer Service Optimization Team Building Dynamic Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

Hardworking, dedicated; result oriented professional with over 27 years experience in Project Management in the Oil & Gas Industry. Experience ranging from direct involvement in Project Planning and Control, Engineering, Fabrication, Installation, Hook-up and Commissioning to Tendering, Contract Control and Administration including Commercial Terms, Project Management etc; Expertise in both onshore construction as well as offshore working; Working as General Manager-Project Management Team with Samkang M&T Co., Ltd.; Positioned to deliver Leadership excellence and proven resource maximization methodology:

Efficient Management abilities to coordinate workers, material, and equipment to ensure that all tasks are carried out as per schedule within stipulated time and quality

Efficient Budget analysis techniques to reduce cost and increase operational efficiency

Efficient Management and Leadership ability Building quality culture through usage of statistical tools for problem resolution,

analyzing queries & concerns, and implementations of preventive/corrective action plans.

Efficient Planning and Coordination of activities Well versed with the usage of computer and Microsoft office tools, Internet and email Excellent Time Management skills to finish the work within scheduled Time First rate communication and collaboration skills to lead & work in concert with

diverse groups effectively Proactive by nature – like to take up challenging tasks and accomplishing the same

with commitment and sincerityWORK EXPERIENCE

Samkang M&T Co., Ltd., Goseong- South Korea General Manager-Project Management Team (1-July’15 to Present)Key Deliverables:

Responsible for Main Contracts and Subcontracts Administration and Control for various projects in Offshore and Ship Building Division.

Responsible for Dispute Resolution and handling of Techno-commercial/Technical correspondence with Clients and Subcontractors

Home Add: A-604, Technopark-I, Thakur Village, Kandivali-E, Mumbai-400101, Ind Ph: +91-22-28856762 of 8

mailto:[email protected]



Responsible for preparation of statement of claims for arbitration and claims for disruption, acceleration, subcontractor prolongation, termination, delay analysis and extension of time.

Attending Meeting with Clients and Contractors/Subcontractors and preparation of Minutes

Responsible for preparation of Variation Order Requests and submission to Clients and subsequent clarification, discussion, negotiation and finalization with Clients

Responsible for playing a key role in sharing of ideas amongst Project Management Team and grooming of Subordinates

Highlights

Punj Lloyd Ltd., Mumbai-India Contract Administration-Lead (General Manager-Contracts) (Jan’12-May’14)Key Deliverables:

Responsible for directing and leading Contract Management to meet the Contract requirements

Responsible for Main Contracts and Subcontracts Administration and Control for various offshore projects (FIDIC & English Contract).

Responsible for finalization of Subcontract Terms and Conditions, Milestone Payment Formula, etc.

Responsible for Dispute Resolution and handling of Techno-commercial/Technical correspondence with Clients and Subcontractors

Responsible for coordination with Internal Departments & Liaising with Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors & Suppliers

Responsible for the preparation of Budget, Cash Flow Forecast etc Responsible for preparation of Variation Order Requests and submission to Clients

and subsequent clarification, discussion, negotiation and finalization with Clients Responsible for scrutiny of Subcontractor's Variation Order Requests and subsequent

clarification, discussion, negotiation and finalization with Subcontractors Responsible for preparation of statement of claims for arbitration and claims for

disruption, acceleration, subcontractor prolongation, termination, delay analysis and extension of time.

Preparation of Analytical Reports for Management Review and playing a key role in the sharing of ideas amongst Project Management Team and grooming of Subordinates

Highlights Drafted Analytical Letters for the Project Groups to Claim Variation to Clients Prepared Variation of USD242.88 MN & got approval of USD154.00 MN from

Client (GSPC) Drafted Analytical Letters for the Project Groups to refute Subcontractor's

Variation Claim Controlling Subcontractors from over Invoicing by justification Correctly Interpreting Contractual Terms & Conditions

Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering Company Ltd., Mumbai, India (erstwhile Pipavav Shipyard Ltd.) Deputy General Manager (Offshore) (April’11-October’11)Key Deliverables:

Responsible for Technical Analysis of EPC Bids related to Offshore Oil & Gas Construction Projects

Managing all Techno-commercial/Technical Correspondence (Client & Consortium Partner)





Co-ordination of External Agencies for Bidding (Consultant - Pre-Bid Engg, Vendor - Budgetary Quotation)

Responsible for coordination with Internal Departments Preparation of Detailed Schedule for optimization of Offshore Spreads Preparation of Offshore Project Execution Manual for ISO Certification

Highlights Management of Techno-commercial/Technical Correspondence and Queries related

to Technical Bid Evaluation

Safer Exploration & Production Operations Company, Sana'a-Yemen Project Service Manager (Jul’08-Aug’10)Key Deliverables:

Responsible for directing and leading Contract Management and supervision of Construction to meet the design and Contract requirements (FIDIC Contract)

Managing all Techno-commercial/Technical Correspondence Co-ordinating meetings and preparing Minutes Responsible for coordination with Internal Departments (Engg, Construction, QA/QC,

Finance, Legal, etc.) Playing a key role in the review and comment of Project Documents viz. Planning &

Scheduling, Execution, Cost, Invoicing, Monitoring & Control, etc. Monitoring & Control Project Progress & Reporting Responsible for preparation of Budget, Cash Flow Forecast. Scrutiny and processing

of Contractor's Invoices for payment Supervising scrutiny of Contractor’s Claims/Variation Orders and subsequent

clarification, discussion, negotiation and finalization Preparing Analytical Reports for Management Review Ensuring project site is secure, safe and tidy, and that necessary health, security and

quality standards are maintainedHighlights

Drafted Analytical Letters to refute Contractor's Bonus Claim (USD2.0 MN) Astutely controlled Contractor from over Invoicing by justification & saved

USD3.0 MN Refuted Contractor's Variation Claims by Analytical/Contractual/Financial

Justifications (USD4.5 MN) Timely identified Procurement delay and took immediate action to avoid the

Project Delay Identified Contractual anomalies and brought to the notice of Contract Dept. for

Amendments and saved USD2.0 MN Correctly Interpreted Contractual Terms & Conditions to protect Client’s

interest Rosetti Marino SPA, Astrakhan, Russia Contract Manager/Administrator (May’07-Apri’08)Key Deliverables:

Played a key role in Planning and directing organization’s contract function (FIDIC Contract)

Reviewed Progress Report, Cost Report and Invoicing Prepared Variation & submission and subsequent clarification, discussion,

negotiation and finalization with Company Responsible for preparing Procurement Proposal, submission to Company and

getting approval (As per Incoterms Rules)





Overall responsibility for establishing and controlling the systems, procedures and policies necessary to manage the entire life-cycle of contracts received and sub-contracts

Liaised with Company Finance, Legal and Insurance Departments and with Subcontractor & Vendors

Prepared Budget, Cash Flow Forecast, Scrutiny and processing of Subcontractor's Invoices for payment including scrutiny of Subcontractor’s Claims/Variation Orders and subsequent clarification, discussion, negotiation and finalization

Primary point of contact for all issues and questions related to contract activity emanating from both internal and external sources

Highlights Drafted Analytical Letters to refute Subcontractor's/ Vendor's Claim and saved

USD1.0 MN Refuted Subcontractor's Variation Claims by Analytical/Contractual/Financial

Justifications & saved USD2.0 MN Prepared Variation of USD5.5 MN & got approval of USD4.0 MN from Company Identified Contractual anomalies and issued Amendments and saved USD1.0

MN Correct Interpretation of Contractual Terms & Conditions saved USD0.5MN

Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai, IndiaSenior Manager (Mech) (Jan’07-May’07)Key Deliverables:

Associated with the Conceptualization of MA Oil Field Team Attended Meetings with Vendors to finalize the Specifications of the Materials and

Equipments and providing feedback for O&M point of view Prepared Budget for O&M of Onshore Terminal, Control & Riser Platform, Subsea

Facilities, FPSO, etc. for 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 Responsible for Co-ordination and procurement of 2 years spare parts from OEM for

the Equipments in OT & CRP (As per Incoterms Rules) Co-ordinated O&M Training of Equipment with OEM, Safety Training,

Production/Process EngineeringHighlights

Shared Ideas with MA Oil Field Team for optimization of Facilities for the viability of the Project

Prepared Feasible Budget for O&M of OT, CRP, Subsea Facilities, FPSO etc. for 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09

Procurement of Practical 2 years spares parts from OEM for the Equipments in OT & CRP

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Geoje, South KoreaManager (T&I) (Aug’03-Dec’06)Key Deliverables:

Responsible for finalization of Subcontract Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, Milestone Payment Formula, Project Key Dates, etc.

Played a key role in Main Contract and Subcontract Administration and Control (FIDIC Contract). Techno-commercial/Technical correspondence with Client and Subcontractor

Monitored & Controlled Project Progress & Reported to Management Co-ordinated Meetings amongst Client, Contractor, Subcontractor, Engineering

Consultant, Certification Agency and preparation of the Minutes Coordinated with Internal Departments & Liaising with Client & Subcontractor Played a key role in the review and comment of Subcontractor’s Documents such as

Management, Quality, HSE, Transportation and Installation Procedures & Manuals, Home Add: A-604, Technopark-I, Thakur Village, Kandivali-E, Mumbai-400101, Ind Ph: +91-22-28856762 of 8




Pre-Sail-away/Pre-Installation Check List, Marine Spread Mobilization Plan, Transportation & Installation Plan & Sequences, Level 3 & 4 Schedule etc.

Responsible for the preparation of Budget, Cash Flow Forecast etc Prepared Invoices & Variation and submitted it to Client for payment/approval Responsible for scrutiny and processing of Subcontractor's Invoices & Variation for

payment Prepared Analytical Reports for Management Review and played a key role in the

sharing of ideas amongst Project GroupHighlights

Single handedly handled Transportation and Installation Subcontract Drafted Analytical Letters to refute Subcontractor's Claim and saved USD2.0 MN Refuted Subcontractor's Variation Claims by Analytical/Contractual/Financial

Justifications & saved USD4.0 MN Prepared Variation of USD10.5 MN & got approval of USD9.0 MN from Client Identified Contractual anomalies in Main Contract and brought to Client notice to

issue Amendments Correct Interpretation of Main Contract & Subcontract Terms & Conditions saved

USD1.5MN

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), India Superintending Engineer (Mech) May’89- Aug’03Key Deliverables:

Responsible for the preparation of Commercial Bid Packages and coordination with Engineering dept. for Technical Bid Package

Played a key role in Techno-commercial discussion with the bidders and techno-commercial evaluation of their bids

Prepared Comparative Statement of Prices of the technically short-listed bidders and Recommendation for Management Approval and award of work (English Contract)

Responsible for Finalization of Contract Terms and Conditions, Milestone Payment Formula, Project Key Dates etc.

Supervised, coordinated and administered the duties of Company Representative from time to time during Design and Engineering Phase of the Projects

Company Site in-Charge during Pre-Engineering Survey for Modification of Platforms, Laying of Pipelines and Installation of Risers

Company Site in-Charge during Onshore Fabrication of Jackets, Decks, Piping Spools & Structural viz. Clamps, Conductor Guide Assembly, Conductor Protectors, Deck Extension etc. for Modifications of Process & Well Platforms, Coating & Wrapping of Line Pipes, Riser Pipes & Bend (including Monel Sheating), Anode etc. and Offshore Installation of Jackets, Decks, PLEM, Risers, J-Tube; Laying of Pipelines, Hydraulic & Power Cables; Sub-sea completion of Water Injection Well, Modification of Platforms, Hook-up & Commissioning of Platforms & Pipelines

Supervised and inspected all works and coordinated with various Agencies/Contractors/Subcontractors for resolution of interface issues

Monitored progress of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication & Installation activities and reporting to Management Instrumental in resolution of all issues and steering the projects to meet their Scheduled Completion

Coordinated with ONGC’s Technical Consultants, Certification Agencies and various internal departments like Exploration Group, Operation Group, Drilling Group, Finance, Legal, etc.

Reviewed Claims of Contractors, Certification Agencies and certified for payment. Preparation of Budgets, Cash-flow forecasts, etc. Handling of Variations/Change Orders/Cost Benefits/Foreign Exchange Variations/Liquidated Damages (LD)/Arbitration issues





Prepared Project Completion ReportsHighlights

In 1990 single handedly coordinated the Laying of B131-HA & B57-PA Pipelines In 1993-94 single handedly coordinated the Load out, Transportation and

Installation of B-131 & B-57 Wellhead Platforms Individually handled for the resolution of Liquidated Damages (LD) & Arbitration

cases In January 2003 bagged Merit Award from the Executive Director (Chief

Engineering Services) in recognition of the excellent services rendered during the year 2002

Other Positions held Foreign Assignment (from ONGC)

Deputed to Bend Fabrication Works of Dai-ichi, Japan as Company Representative to expedite manufacturing, inspection & dispatch of Riser Bends related to CRMP Project during Dec. 1999

Deputed to Pipe Coating Yard of Bredero Price (Middle East) Ltd., Sharjah as Company Representative/Inspector for overall co-ordination and inspection of coating & wrapping of Line Pipes, Riser Pipes etc. further transportation to Bombay Offshore for laying related to I-PQSU, L-ABCD, NQP & NPC Projects (approx. 200 kms.) during Dec.1992 ~ Jan. 1993

#1Company: Bharat Electronics Ltd., Bangalore, IndiaDesignation: Graduate Trainee Duration: Oct. 1988-May 1989

PROJECTS EXECUTED

COMPANY

PROJECT EXECUTED

ROLE SCOPE OF WORK

Safer Exploration & Production Operations Company

YLNG Upstream Facilities: Phase-1 Construction Project

YLNG Upstream Facilities: Phase-2 Construction Project

Project Service Manager

-Project consists of the modifications to the existing cryogenic plants at CPU & KPU (Marib Area, Block-18) to recover the residue gas, treat it to specification and send it to the LNG plant at Balhaf via the 38-inch pipeline.-The Project includes the Construction, Pre-commissioning and Assistance for Commissioning & Start-Up of Pressure Let-down Stations, Flare Systems, Utilities, Glycol Dehydration Units, Instrumentation & Control Systems, SCADA, Electrical & Tie-ins of these to the Existing Systems and Installation of Temporary 10” Fuel Gas (FG) Pipeline.

-Installation of One New Cryogenic Unit, One New Turbo Compressor, Three New Turbo Generator Package, Balance of PLANT (One 36” flare, including flare KO drum, KO drum transfer facilities, flare stack & flare tip; Two parallel Pressure Letdown Stations & Utilities), Instrumentation and control system & Electrical system -Tie-in all the above systems with the existing CPU System





Rosetti Marino SPA

Kashagan Field Development Project: Procurement & Fabrication of Ancillary Steelwork & Piperacks

Contract Manager/Administrator

-The Project aims to produce oil and gas from a central offshore processing facility with a satellite production Block-A tied back to the main facilities-Includes Fabrication of Two Transportation Barges and Various Pipe Racks (Wt. 13,000 tons) and Load-out & Seafastening.

Reliance Industries Limited

KG-D6 Field Development Project

Senior Manager (Mech)

-KG-D6 Field is approx. 60 Km. away from Kakinada Coast of Andhra Pradesh, India in the Bay of Bengal at a water depth of 1200 m. KG-D6 Project consists of Development of Gas Field (Subsea completion), MA-Oil Field and Construction of Onshore Terminal for processing of Gas from Gas & Oil Field, Jetty etc.

Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., South Korea

Sakhalin II Phase 2 Development Project: Fabrication, Transportation and Installation of LUN-A & PA-B Topsides

Manager (T&I)

-The Project consisted of Construction, Load-out, Transportation, Installation, Hook-up and Commissioning Assistance of LUN-A (23,000 Ton) & PA-B (28,000 Ton) Integrated Topsides (Drilling, Production, Processing, Flare/Vent Boom, Helideck and Accommodation facilities) by Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd.,

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), India

Second Stage Booster Compressor in Bassein Field

HV Well Platform Project

Clamp-on Structures in Neelam Field Project

Clamp-on Related Modification and Pipelines (CRMP)

Project ED / EE Projects

B57 / B131 Projects

Superintending Engineer (Mech).

-Project consists of 2 Nos. Wellhead Platform, 1 No. Second Stage Booster Compressor Platform, Installation of 2 Nos. Second Stage Booster Compressor at BSEP Platform, Revamping of 3 Nos. AG Compressor, Laying of 25.5 Km. Pipeline with Power Cable, Installation of 6 Risers, Modification of 3 Nos. Platforms.-Project consists of 1 No. Wellhead Platform, 29 Km. Pipelines, Installation of 12 Risers, Modification of 17 Nos. Platform-Project consists of installation of Clamps, Conductor Guide Assembly, Conductor Protectors, Anodes, Conductor Pipes and Extension of Main Deck, Cellar Deck & Spider Deck on NLM-1, 2, 3 & 4 Platforms).-Project consists of laying of 23 Km. Pipeline, installation of 15 Risers, Modification of 19 Nos. Platforms, Installation of 1 No. PLEM and Completion of 1 No. Subsea Well.-Assignment consists of the expeditious settlement of the post completion issues: Change Order/Cost Benefit /Foreign Exchange Variation/ Liquidated Damages (LD)/Arbitration issues, etc.

-Project consists of fabrication and installation of 2 Wellhead Platforms, laying of 40 km. Pipeline, Installation of 4 risers, Modification of 2 Wellhead Platforms





TRAINING

Training in “Contract Management” Training in “Marine Oil Spill” Training in “Survival at Sea” Training in “MS Office & Intro to Internet” Training in “Creating Business Excellence” at IIM, Lucknow Training in “Strategic Cost Management” by The Institute of Cost Accounts of India

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Mechanical Engineering with 1st Class/ 68.73% from REC, Calicut/ University of Calicut (Presently known as National Institute of Technology) in the year 1988

Computer Proficiency

Experience on MS Projects, Preliminary Knowledge on Primavera Working knowledge of MS Office

MERIT AWARD

Merit Award from ONGC Executive Director-Chief Engineering ServicesCERTIFICATE OF RECOMMENDATION

Certificate of Recommendation from VP, Offshore Project Management Team, Samsung

Certificate of Recommendation from Topsides Manager, Sakhalin Energy Investment Co. Ltd.

Certificate of Recommendation from Project Director, Rosetti Marino SPA Certificate of Recommendation from Project Manager, SEPOC Certificate of Recommendation from COO (Offshore), PDOECL Certificate of Recommendation from PLL

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 9 Jan, 1964Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Russian (Basic)Driving License No.: Indian-MH-02-19950027741 International Driving Permit, Permit No. MH.47-2015-298,

Issued at-Mumbai-India, Valid upto: 21 June, 2016 Passport Details: No. Z 2025322, Place of issue – Mumbai Date of Issue-18.08.2009, Date of Validity-17.08.2019 References: Available on request

