GopalaKrishnan Sundaram

As a Planning Manager with 9 years of experience, I am deeply committed to orchestrating highly organized and meticulously detailed strategies. My approach is driven by a logical pursuit of mastery and an idealistic vision for optimal outcomes, ensuring every plan is not only accountable but also executed with diligent precision and a calm, steady hand.

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Experience

Planning Manager

Al-Sharif Group & KEC Co Ltd · Nov 2025 – Jun 2026

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Project: Construction of New 380/33KV Bilgah Wind BSP under renewable Energy (4400022918)
Prepared the Baseline Schedule in Primavera P6 and executed regular schedule updates and progress reporting for client and management review.
Coordinated effectively with key stakeholders, including the client, project management team, and project execution team, to ensure seamless project delivery.

Senior Planning Engineer (Contract Basis)

CEEC (China Energy Engineering Corporation) · Sep 2025 – Nov 2025

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Project: Starah wind independent power plant with a capacity of 2,000 MW & Shaqra wind independent power plant with a capacity of 1,000 MW
Prepared L3 schedules in Primavera P6, generated progress reports, and monitored subcontractor L4 schedules for compliance and accuracy.

Senior Planning and Costing Engineer (SEC Approved) (Contract Basis)

Hyundai Engineering & Construction · Dec 2024 – Aug 2025

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Project: Construction of New Double VSC HVDC Overhead Transmission Line for COA-SOA Interconnection Link (Portion – I) (Contract # 4400021411)
Prepared Baseline and Recovery Schedules in Primavera P6, updated schedules regularly, and reported progress to client and management.
Generated accurate client invoices supported by progress data and successfully obtained client approval, ensuring smooth cash flow.

Deputy Project Manager (Contract Basis)

Digital Energy Arabia Contracting Company · Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

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Managed testing and commissioning activities for the Ar Rass-2 Solar PV 132/33 kV Substation (PSS1 & PSS2) within the 2000 MW Solar Plant project.

Senior Costing Engineer

Saudi Services for Electro Mechanic Works (SSEM) · May 2022 – May 2024

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Prepared Baseline schedules and project budgets, updated schedules regularly, and monitored and controlled project cash flow through coordination with cross-functional teams.
Submitted periodic project status reports to management and conducted regular progress and forecast review meetings with the project management team.
Prepared progress invoices based on client-approved progress and cash-flow plans, followed up for approvals, and ensured timely payment realization.
Projects Handled : Ar Rass Solar PV 380/132KV Substation for 700MW Solar Plant, New Diriya Gate 380/132/13.8KV (9082) Substation

Senior Engineer - Planning and Costing

Alfanar Projects (Earlier known as Alfanar Company - Construction Division) · Nov 2013 – Apr 2022

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Worked as Planning & Costing Lead in the Centralized Management Office (Dec 2014 – Apr 2022).
Ensuring project baselines, monitoring scope-time-cost variances using performance and SAP reports, and preparing cost/profit, cash-flow, and management status reports through Power BI.
Participated in leadership reviews, steering committees, and program boards to keep projects aligned with key objectives.
Led testing and commissioning operations for major substations, including 380/132/33/13.8 kV Muhail BSP (Jul-Nov 2014), 132/13.8 kV Al Aziziah-8188 (May-Jun 2014) and 380/132/13.8 kV Ad Dawami-9037 BSP (Dec 2013-Apr 2014).

Senior Electrical Engineer - Testing and Commissioning

Larsen & Toubro (Oman) LLC · Feb 2011 – Mar 2013

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Executed busbar stability and auto-transformer stability testing at the 220 kV Jahloot Grid Station, ensuring reliable system performance (Feb 2013 – Mar 2013).
Implemented wireless SCADA connectivity between the Remote Control Room and 13 Muscat Ministry Water Pump Stations, integrating 37×415 V, 7×6.6 kV, and 1×11 kV pump motors for remote monitoring and control (Aug 2012 - Jan 2013).
Completed testing and commissioning of 3×33/11 kV Muscat Primary Substations, covering transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA interfaces (Aug 2012 - Oct 2012).
Contributed to major grid station projects, including Ibri 220/132/33 kV New Grid Station and the Ibri-Dank-Mahada 132 kV upgrade, supporting installation, protection coordination, and energization activities (Feb 2011 – Jul 2012).

Electrical Engineer - Testing and Commissioning

Digital Energy Engineering Services WLL (Earlier known as Glotech Trading and Contracting WLL) · Oct 2008 – Jan 2011

Not yet confirmed

Worked on QATALUM Plant Substations performing testing, commissioning, and power system support (Mar 2009 – Jan 2011).
Assisted in Al Wadi Substation activities under Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion Phase VII, Contract GTC/123/2006 (Oct 2008 - Feb 2009).

Electrical Engineer - Testing and Commissioning

Inel Power System Engineers Private Limited · Jun 2007 – Sep 2008

Not yet confirmed

Tested Control & Relay Panels up to 400 kV at Siemens Projects – Mumbai Kalwa Production Unit (Aug 2007 – Sep 2008).
Performed energy measurement and motor feeder for Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (Jun 2007 – Jul 2007).

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Organizational Hierarchy AdherenceProject Calendar AssignmentProject Calendar ConfigurationPrimavera P6 UsageConflict Resolution in TeamsMeeting FacilitationFostering Team MotivationCost-Saving Initiative ManagementStakeholder Communication AdaptationTechnical TroubleshootingData Discrepancy InvestigationProject ExecutionOverall Professionalism and EthicsWork EfficiencyProgram ManagementOn-time DeliveryContingency PlanningData ProvisionProject Status CommunicationStrategic AlignmentData LoadingBudget ManagementVendor CoordinationIssue EscalationWorkflow CoordinationCustomer Relationship BuildingTeamworkCommunication Framework DevelopmentForecastingProject TrackingApproval ManagementClient Deliverables ManagementResource AllocationTask CreationStakeholder ManagementProductivity AnalysisCost EstimationGoal setting (defining key results)Commercial AnalysisTime ManagementAnalytical ScopingContract ReviewDaily Operational ReportingWork Planning and Prioritization

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Education

BE, Electrical & Electronics

Government College of Engineering, Erode, Anna University (IRTT/GCE-E) · 2003 — 2007

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