Bala Chandran PMP®

20yrs UAE/ UK exp. Ex CBRE ,C&W, MACE. Led Projects for Google HQ, London, Microsoft Campus, HSBC, JPMC.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Dear Sir/Madam , Currently possess Freelance Work VIAS valid till Jan 2026. Available for interview and joining immediately. I am writing to express my strong interest in the Construction Project Manager position at as advertised on Company Website. With 17 years of UAE/UK experience in construction project management and a strong track record of working with industry leaders like CBRE and Cushman and Wakefield in London, I am confident in my ability to make a substantial contribution to your team. With Masters in Construction Project Management from Heriot watt University (UK), and bachelor’s degree in Architecture, also have acquired my PRINCE 2 certification from UK. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on a variety of prestigious high-rise projects, each of which has demanded meticulous attention to detail, my experience includes but is not limited to: I am confident that my experience and skills make me a strong fit for your team, and I am eager to contribute to your continued success in delivering exceptional projects. Enclosed is my resume, which provides further details on my professional background. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with your organization's goals and values in more detail. Please feel free to reach out to me to schedule an interview. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of joining your company and contributing to your impressive portfolio of projects. Sincerely, BALACHANDRAN JM Dubai Mobile +971 505998414 Email : [email protected]

Experience

  • Construction Manager at Dutco Interiors
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Construction Project Manager at Dutco Construction
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Heading Project Management team , review MSRA, Scope of work contractor agreement and PTC , liaise and obtain Authority approvals like DCD, DM, Trakhees

  • Head of Operations and Project Management at Design Concepts
    Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Provide input into the development of company policies, procedures, and templates related to Project Management Contribute to the preparation of detailed cost estimates and contract documentation Lead end-to-end service delivery for projects of varying size and complexity Oversee the operational management of contracted project services Ensure collaborative and client-specific teamwork within the project team Lead and coordinate project activities, ensuring effective communication and adherence to governance processes Facilitate value engineering, LEED analysis, risk assessment, and life cycle costing exercises Ensure exceptional delivery, health and safety, commercial viability, risk management, and quality performance on all projects Manage new and existing client relationships, contributing to revenue growth through additional work, referrals, and service expansion Provide regular updates on project status, initiatives, and staffing, and address any concerns or conflicts Deliver client presentations on project status as required Act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring client objectives are met Contribute to the formal management of staffing, including recruitment interviews, resource management, and staff appraisals Manage service delivery within approved budgets Facilitate the development of priority plans, including risk mitigation, performance measurements, management controls, and critical success factors Lead and facilitate a cross-functional team of internal and external resources. Identify opportunities for internal systems and process improvements and make recommendations Ensure key knowledge and learning from each project are effectively managed and captured in the company's database

  • Head of Project Management at TEAM 01 India
    Aug 2019 - Dec 2023 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Headed the Project Management vertical for the Architectural firm to manage their coordination for their High Rise and Villa projects and township projects all across India.

  • Cushman & Wakefield (3 yrs 7 mos)
    • Design Project Manager
      Jan 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Led the Project Management team responsible for the design delivery of Microsoft's 64-acre campus in India, encompassing 400,000 sq. ft. of office space to support their India operations.

    • Senior Project Manager
      Jul 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      ● Design Coordination: Master planning and Intelligent Workspace for Microsoft Indian Ltd. Provide technical support as required ● Move management Review / Prepare Progress Reports / Schedules / Presentations ● Project and Move Management: Project Planning, Stakeholder, Time, Cost & Risk Management-Costing for Business Plans and Budgeting for approvals, Cost Estimation, Status Reporting & Execution. ● Head Design meetings with Client, Liaison with designers and Business units, Chair Design Coordination Meetings and drive process to Sign Off of Schemes and Details.