Alok Ranjan
Project Consultant
Bangalore
Summary
Project Planner/Controller (DGM) position in Infrastructure, Energy/Utility, Production firm
14+ Years of experience in Project Planner/Controller in L&T construction. Developed skills in Project Planning, Project Management, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Bidding Management, Customer relationship management, Risk Management, Urban Project Planning and Operation Management.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in managing project budgets and timelines. Effective in aligning project objectives with business goals, consistently ensuring successful project outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in risk management and stakeholder communication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Controller
L&T Construction
01.2017 - Current
- Monitoring Revenue generation, Sales, Collection and Profitability of all utility project in South and East Business Segment in India
- Providing problem solving approach/strategy to execution team of all utility project in South and East Business Segment in India
- Develop an execution strategy aligned with the contract conditions and identify key deliverables to set clear milestones
- Additionally, assessing potential risks and creating a contingency plan for unforeseen challenges
- Review of contractual conditions to ensure that all project deliverables are handed over to the customer in accordance with the contract requirements
- Leveraging support of digital team to find best technology for respective projects to add value to Client and internal management like Cluster Head and Cluster Finance and Account Head
- Conducting thorough review of the risks involved in Project and collaborating with the project team to identify a suitable work methodology (SOP) that aligns with project objectives to ensure successful execution of project deliverables within approved CAPEX/Budget
- Development and implementation of vendor management policies to enhance vendor performance in alignment with L&T standards
- Development of the RFP (Request for proposal), bid evaluation, and contract negotiation through SCS and further monitoring and supporting the vendor selection process
- Effectively managing arbitration and resolution of conflicts within the project and ensuring relevant action
- Thorough review of the project activity and execution costs to ensure completion within the management-approved budget
- Ensure that all stakeholders (Client Team, PMC team, Design Team, QA/QC Team, Bureaucrats, and Vendors) are aligned and coordinated effectively to achieve project progress as per the contractual requirements and supporting each team members’ requirement to maintain alignment with project timeline and objectives
- Effectively manage the cross-functional team and achieve project deliverables within the timeline
- Ensuring regular communication and coordination among all team members to establish clear roles and responsibilities and facilitate regular meetings to track progress and address any challenges promptly to ensure timely completion of project objectives
- Ensure that all contractual claims for additional work are submitted promptly and followed up to secure approvals and ensure timely collection from clients to maintain project momentum and financial stability
- Reviewing and evaluating the actual resources required during the project lifecycle and mobilizing or demobilizing them accordingly to ensure project efficiency
- Reviewing the project plan and evaluating the actual achievements against the original schedule to take timely action to achieve the project objectives/deliverables
- Identifying modern technology of execution to tackles the location having ROW challenges
- Implemented Trenchless technology method for network length having long pending ROW issue without any financial implications either for client or organization
Contract/ Bidding Consultant
L&T
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Expanding utility business into new locations within the South and East Zones of India, given the growing demand for infrastructure and energy services
- Make strategy to increase market share in these regions, develop a comprehensive strategy that includes a deep understanding of the market, competition, regulatory landscape, and customer needs
- Overseeing the entire bidding process for various projects under different client in the South and East region
- Meticulously analyze project requirements, develop comprehensive bid strategies, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards
- End to end contract management i.e
- Review the commercial and technical scope of the tender to develop effective execution strategies and pricing
- Coordinating, arranging, and evaluating the tender pre-qualification criteria for bidding the project
- Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (Worked closely with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Design and Finance team) to gather necessary data and insights, which were instrumental in crafting Pre-Bid quarries, competitive and compelling proposals
- Involved in high level Bid negotiation with customer/client/vendor for pricing
- Involved in risk assessment and stakeholder management and vendor management to prepare the strategy for project execution
- Gathering market pricing and preparing the techno commercial comparative statement for management review and approval
- Exploring opportunities to collaborate with new clients in a different location to enhance our market share
- Effectively secure contracts that aligned with the company's strategic objectives
- Consistently demonstrated a keen ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities that enhanced the L&T WET IC market position in the South India Zone
- Involved in delay analysis of ongoing project in South zone for further putting contract claim on the project due to delay attributable to client
Project Planner Incharge
L&T
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Worked as the Project Planner Incharge in L&T for Project UFW D2b and UFW D2a projects for Client BWSSB
- The primary objective was to reduce Unaccounted Flow of Water (UFW) below 16% across approximately 120 DMAs
- Project planning and tracking were conducted using MSP software and L&T EIP portal
Project Planning Engineer
L&T
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Worked as a Project Planning Engineer in L&T for Project W5C and ARW Water Supply Package for the Government client BWSSB
Graduate Engineering Trainee
L&T
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Graduate Engineering Trainees in L&T in KMRP UGD Project for Government client BWSSB
Education
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management Raipur
01.2021 - 1 2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 1 2010
Senior Secondary School - undefined
Govind Singh Public School
01.2003 - 1 2005
Secondary School - undefined
Indian Public School
Skills
Earned value management
Scope management
Cash flow analysis
Audit support
Cost control
Document control
Project planning
Compliance monitoring
Procurement management
Forecasting
Oracle primavera
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved cost benefit by introducing solar power instead of getting Power connection from local bodies. Received management appreciation certificate for this initiatives
- Controlled more than 10 projects
Timeline
MBA -
Indian Institute of Management Raipur
01.2021 - 1 2023
Senior Project Controller
L&T Construction
01.2017 - Current
Contract/ Bidding Consultant
L&T
01.2014 - 01.2017
Project Planner Incharge
L&T
01.2012 - 01.2014
Project Planning Engineer
L&T
01.2011 - 01.2012
Graduate Engineering Trainee
L&T
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineer
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
01.2006 - 1 2010
Senior Secondary School - undefined
Govind Singh Public School
01.2003 - 1 2005
Secondary School - undefined
Indian Public School
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