Srinivasa Rao Pentapalli

About the Candidate

SRINIVASA RAO, PENTAPALLI
Quality Management Lead, Petroleum Development Oman
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, Phone: +968 95281867 Mail: srinipent@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raosrin/

Professional Summary
An accomplished Quality Management Professional with Civil Engineering background, worked with renowned global
organizations specialized in EPC Contracts, PMC & Design Contracts and with Client/ Developers for various mega Projects
in India and Middle East/GCC region. Expertise in Quality Management System (ISO 9001) implementation for multi-disciplinary Projects in diversified sectors i.e. Oil & Gas, Marine, Heavy Industrial, Real Estate, High-rise towers, Infrastructure, Leisure, Hospitality &
Recreational, Mixed-Use and Sustainable Community development projects. Competent in overseeing Quality Planning,
Assurance, Monitor, Control and Quality Improvement during various Project Lifecycle phases: Project Planning/ Initiation,
FEED/ Detailed Design, Contracting/ Procurement/ Tendering, Construction, Manufacturing, Installation, Testing &
Commissioning and Handover including Facilities Management of Assets.
Had successfully implemented Integrated Management System comprising Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental
Mgt. System to International Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 at corporate level in previous organizations.
Developed Corporate QHSE Policies, Objectives & Targets, Manuals, Procedures, QHSE Plans etc. to comply ISO standards
and securing ISO accreditations. Implement QHSE Audit Program, QHSE Audits at Organizational/ Projects level to verify
compliance to QHSE standards and drive continuous improvement, fostering QHSE culture. Had experience in Business
Excellence assessment to EFQM/ Other Excellence Models/ Standards.
Held Quality Leadership role at several projects, successfully implemented multi-disciplinary QA/QC inspection regime
covering Civil/ Structural, Architectural/ Interiors, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing (MEP), Infrastructure works and
implementing Inspection & Test Plans to project standards/ specifications including Projects QA/QC team management.
Additional skills in construction sustainability management, green buildings certification in line with global sustainability
standards i.e. LEED/ EDGE/ WELL etc. Successfully implemented LEED projects in current and previous organizations.
Capable to support/ manage HSE Management system implementation.
Profiles of current and previous organizations, projects et. listed in detail in Experience Profile.
Key Skills
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 (QHSE)
• Projects/ Construction Quality Management System
• Integrated Management System-QHSE
• Quality Leadership, team capacity building
• Drive Quality Culture and Excellence Mindset.
• Deployment of Lean/ Continuous Improvement
• Business/ Organizational Excellence Assessor (EFQM)
• HSE and Sustainability Management, Green Buildings
• MS Office, Project Collaboration tools i.e. Aconex etc.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interface
• Experience in multicultural and diverse work environment.

Organizations Profile
Middle East/ GCC (17 years):
• Petroleum Development Oman, Muscat, OMAN (current)
• Arabian Construction Co. Ltd., Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Laing O’Rourke Middle East LLC., Dubai, UAE
INDIA (12 years):
• Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd., Mumbai
• Punj Lloyd Ltd., New Delhi
• Engineers India Ltd., New Delhi
• Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd., Hyderabad

Experience Profile
Quality Management Lead Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
Since Nov 2011 – Present Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
May 2022: Onwards working as Quality Management Lead for Manazil Development Project, scope includes development
of PDO Accommodation Camps and Facilities at Oman North & South interior locations consists offices, living buildings, catering &
dining facilities, indoor & outdoor recreation/ amenities, central clinics, fire/ emergency response stations, retail blocks, upgrade of
existing Airports and connectivity and associated Infrastructure and Utilities etc. Key responsibilities being managed in brief,
• Developing Standards, Specifications and Quality Requirements to cover the scope of project.
• Support project team for concept and detailed design, development of tender packages of various EPC contracts.
• Developing Project Management Plans/ Procedures i.e. Project Execution Plan, Project Quality Plan etc.
• Manage Vale Assurance Review to align with Company Project Delivery Standards for stakeholders’ endorsement.
• Oversee bidders’ pre-qualification process, EPC contracts’ technical evaluation models etc. to support project.
• Drive sustainability, energy efficient design, low carbon materials from conceptual stage aimed at green buildings.
Nov 2011-May 2022: Worked as Quality Management Lead for Ras Al Hamra Development Project (value $1 billion),
scope includes development of sustainable residential and non-residential community/ accommodation facilities for PDO staff
working at Muscat city. Residential includes Apartments, Villas, Townhouses, Executive Villas etc., Non-residential includes School,
9-hole Greenfield Golf Course, Recreation Club, Beach development, Medical Centre, Pocket Parks, Boutique Hotel, Outdoor Sports
Fields, Convention Centre, Retail Blocks and other amenities including associated Infrastructure with total development footprint of
350,000 sq.m. Project was delivered with several work packages/ contracts for Design Consultancy, PMC/ Construction Supervision,
EPC and Design & Build contracts with involvement of several local and international organizations. Key responsibilities delivered in
brief:
• Developed and implemented Project Management Plans/ Procedures to meet Project Objectives.
• Developed and implemented QA/QC Standards, Specifications & Inspection regime.
• Approved Contractor’s technical submittals, quality and inspection plans, materials to meet project specifications.
• Implemented Project Quality Audit Program to evaluate compliance and report findings for actions.
• Managed Non-conformances conducted RCA and implemented Corrective/ Preventive actions as appropriate.
• Conducted quality surveillance visits, factory acceptance tests etc. to ensure compliance.
• Established Quality Key Performance Indicators, measure and report quality dashboard on monthly basis.
• Lead Project QA/QC team, build Quality Culture, collaborate with project team and consultants/ contractors.
• Supported HSE/ Sustainability Plans implementation, Project HSSE goals achievement, Green Buildings Certification.
Project Quality Manger Arabian Construction Co. Ltd.
Dec 2010-Nov 2011 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Worked as Project Quality Manager for Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Project, part of Masdar City
development, Abu Dhabi, UAE ($800 million). Masdar City is Zero Carbon development which incorporates Sustainable Design,
Construction, Operation and Maintenance practices. Arabian Construction Company was the Main EPC Contractor. My
role and key responsibilities, as Main EPC Contractor’s Project Quality Manager, in brief,
• Implemented Contract Quality Plan, Quality Procedures to ensure compliance to Project Quality requirements.
• Developed & implemented Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) to cover Contract scope of works and activities.
• Lead Project QA/QC team, oversee Project Quality Management System effective implementation.
• Implemented Quality Audit Program to evaluate compliance and follow up actions.
• Managed Non-conformances and implemented Corrective/ Preventive Actions.
• Measure Quality KPIs, report quality dashboard and implement improvement actions.
Project Quality Manger Laing O’Rourke Middle East LLC.
Jun 2006-Dec 2010 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Worked as Project Quality Manager for Atlantis, The Palm Dubai Project, Dubai, UAE ($5 billion). Atlantis, The Palm Dubai
is a luxurious 500 room 5-star Hotel, water theme park, dolphinarium and beach front leisure facilities developed by Kerzner
International Ltd. (Master developer) and PMC led by Laing O’Rourke Middle East. Project was delivered with several Design, PMC
and EPC Contracts. My role, as PMC Project Quality Manager, in brief,
• Developed and implemented Project Management Plans/ Procedures to meet Project Objectives.
• Developed and implemented QA/QC Standards, Specifications & Inspection regime.
• Approved Contractor’s technical submittals, quality and inspection plans, materials to meet project specifications.
• Implemented Project Quality Audit Program to evaluate compliance and report findings for actions.
• Established Quality Key Performance Indicators, measure and report quality dashboard on monthly basis.

Corporate QHSE Manger Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd.
May 2001-Jun 2006 Mumbai, INDIA
Worked as Corporate QHSE Manager with Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd., Mumbai. Held key role in establishment of
Integrated Management System comprises Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental System to ISO 9001, 14001 & ISO
45001 standards including 3rd party accreditation. My role, as Corporate QHSE Manager, if brief
• Developed and implemented QHSE System/ Procedures to comply ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 requirements.
• Maintain 3rd party accreditation of QHSE System, coordination with certification bodies for external audits etc.
• Oversee Projects (all over India) QHSE Plan/Procedures development, support QHSE implementation and maintaining.
• Conducted QHSE training, foster QHSE culture and compliance/continuous improvement, QHSE capability buildings.
• Established QHSE Key Performance Indicators, measure and report Corporate/ Projects QHSE performance.
• Managed QHSE Audit Program covering departments, projects and sub-contractors/ suppliers to assess QHSE.
• Coordination, collaboration and interface with Clients and Key Stakeholders in QHSE system effective implementation.
Sr. QA/QC Engineer Punj Lloyd Ltd.
Jun 2000-May 2001 Delhi, INDIA

Worked as Sr. QA/QC Engineer with Punj Lloyd Ltd., EPC Contractor for LNG Terminal Project ($500 million) at Ratnagiri Gas
& Power Co. Ltd. (subsidiary of NTPC). My role, as EPC Contractor’s Sr. QA/QC Engineer, in brief
• Developed and implemented Quality Plan, Inspection & Test Plans, Method Statements and Material Submittals.
• Manage/ coordinate works and materials inspection tasks at designated work packages with QC inspections.
• Managed Non-conformances conducted Root Cause Analysis and implemented Corrective/ Preventive Actions.
• Conducted weekly quality review meeting with project team on Quality/ Inspections status, corrective actions etc.
• Supported Handover i.e. testing & commissioning, snagging, punch list and defects close out.
• Liaison with project execution team, subcontractors and clients/ consultants in quality matters.
• Report to Project Quality Manager on day-to-day QA/QC management.
Construction Engineer Engineers India Ltd.
Sep 1997-Jun 2000 Chennai, INDIA
Worked as Construction Engineer with Engineers India Ltd., for Chennai Refinery Expansion Project ($700 million).
Engineers India Ltd. is a premier Govt. of India Public Sector Company undertake FEED, Detailed Design, PMC, EPC Contracts in Oil
& Gas sector. My role, as PMC Construction Engineer, in brief,
• Supervise assigned EPC contracts i.e. day-to-day construction monitoring, quality and HSE compliance etc.
• Works and materials/ equipments inspection to ensure compliance to approved specifications, drawings.
• Escalate non-compliances, contract violations, QHSE issues etc. for necessary corrective actions implementation.
• Verification of completed works and certification of EPC Contractors invoices/ bills.
• Day-to-day works progress monitoring and reporting to Area Manager/ Project Resident Manager.
• Attended testing & commissioning works, interface with other disciplines, conduct snagging and issue punch list.
• Managed handover of completed works, onsite and offsite plants etc. to Operations team.
Site Engineer Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd.
Mar 1993-Sep 1997 Hyderabad, INDIA
Joined as Trainee Engineer and then promoted to Site Engineer role with Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd., (EPC Contracting
Company) worked for several million dollars Projects i.e. Shore Protection Berth for Director General Naval Projects (DGNP), LNG
Terminal for Visakhapatnam Port Trust, Oil & Gas tanks for HPCL etc. in Visakhapatnam. My role, as EPC Contractor’s Site