Amresh Mohanty
Project Manager
BHUBANESWAR,ORISSA
Summary
- B.Tech. (Mechanical), PRINCE 2 (Certified Project Management Practioner) and PRIMAVERA P6 (Planning) professional offering 15 Years of rich experience in Project Management & Maintenance/Service starting from the bid stage through to completion, including design, procurement, site management, technical, commercial and financial control, after sales Service & Maintenance as well as liaison with the client.
- Leveraging skills in ensuring smooth functioning of overall maintenance operations as well as enhancing operational efficiency and excellence in ensuring that plans are aligned with demand requirements.
- Rich experience in planning & effectuating preventive/ predictive based maintenance schedules of various machinery and electrical equipment to increase machine uptime and equipment reliability
Effectual in minimizing performance bottlenecks for achieving high productivity with proper deployment of men, material & machine - Exhibits a strong and firm approach to sustaining and encouraging safe work environments, and capabilities to streamline operations, applying continuous improvement principles to increase process and maintenance efficiency and company profits.
- Preparing various project reports for identifying areas of obstruction /defects, conducting troubleshooting, service and repair to rectify theequipment.
- Skills in problem solving coupled with assertive decision making for enabling effective solutions leading to high customer satisfaction & low operational costs
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR
NAVARUDDHI PYROTECHNICS PRIVATE LIMITED
BHUBNESWAR, ORISSA
02.2019 - Current
- Evaluating of movable & immovable properties, estimating, project vetting, feasibility study, DPR preparation & Certifications Project Management, Project Installations, Project Commissioning, After-Sales, Maintenance and Quality Control.
- Analyzed project costs to confirm positive return on investment (ROI) for new proposals.
- Created project roadmaps for staff, defining specific milestones and timelines to encourage timely project completion.
- Managed all administrative and logistical functions for the entireprojects.
- Functioned as primary liaison between Vendors and Project's team. management staff, leading seamless coordination between teams.
- Drafted development and commercialization calendars for consumer-facing products in Fuel oil industry.
- Checked compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across entire project.
- Administered project management meetings to align support staff priorities with management goals.
- Authored best practice guidelines to all participating project members, setting policies and protocols to maximize efficiency and reduce risk.
- Gathered project data and input details into programme.
- Defined onboarding process for new project members, communicating regularly with other departments to coordinate schedules.
- Organized meetings and gathered support materials.
- Retrieved material and services quotes from vendors for ongoing and proposed projects.
- Handled risk management and change management duties on projects with active liability concerns.
- Authored detailed reports outlining all information.
- Created random sampling processes to detect and avoid production variations and failures.
- Created project tracking database to provide central repository for all progress and fault monitoring efforts.
- Followed up on change orders to ongoing projects, confirming necessary alternation completions occurred on time.
- Communicated mid-project changes to MD, including variables such as aesthetic requirements, material choices and tolerance changes.
- Coordinated with finance department to deliver timely billing for milestone events during project development.
- Drafted and presented operations and delivery policy change proposals to senior leadership.
- Managed brand identity, ensuring all communications aligned with marketing and public relations priorities.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance project success.
- Served as primary conflict resolution official, mitigating intra-team and inter-team issues with predetermined mediation protocols.
- Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects, maintaining high levels of quality and producing result
- Published progress reports, updating senior leadership and stakeholders on overall project development.
- Served as primary interface between domestic personnel and production staff in overseas facilities.
- Oversaw Project manager, managing factors such as team structure, billable hours, strategic realignments and more.
- Identified and adapted to project dependencies, altering strategic prioritization to produce result.
- Managed full-cycle project development execution, maintaining strict quality control parameters throughout.
HOD PROJECTS
BURHANI ENGINEERS LIMITED
NAIROBI, KENYA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Handled day-to-day running of Projects Department, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Saved Project cost by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
SPENOMATIC KENYA LIMITED (SUB:THERMAX INDIA LIMITED)
NAIROBI, ODISHA
02.2011 - 08.2017
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Gathered project requirements through interactions, meetings and walkthroughs with potential application users and to develop business requirements documents (BRD), functional requirements documents (FRD) and user mockups.
- Collaborated with business users, technical teams, database administrators and testing teams during kickoff meetings, joint application designing and planning sessions to validate requirements.
- Worked with third-party vendors to streamline appropriate processes for product storage, transportation and disposal.
- Produced and reports each, updating customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and in effort to promote future business opportunities.
- Finalized project financial records while collaborating with financial controllers and Top Management executives.
- Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to enhance database and standardize waste and recycling processes at various locations.
- Adjusted project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes and operational specifications.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders, including project contributors, business, operational and technical resources.
- Formulated integration system process flows, business process model and notation (BPMN) plans and data mapping diagrams based on stakeholders' specifications, technology surveys and interviews.
- Directed offsite team design, transition and standardization of processes, resulting in maximized team resources and management.
- Achieved cost control objectives and clarified service parameters through clear statements of work and project classification systems.
- Executed projects and acted as senior project manager for Oil & Gas, Power plant, STP, ETP, RO, WTP, Edible Refineries, Fuel Oil refineries, multiple commercial, office, residential and public works projects.
- Developed procedures to update Ms Projects and PRIMAVERA P6 in terms of compliant information and collected compliance data.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Recorded all project costs and expenses and aligned with project budget.
- Managed 165 project teams in Agile environment, realizing success through application of SDLC methodologies and exceptional leadership skills.
- Stayed up-to-date on transport and disposal requirements and checked incoming products for compliance.
- Maintained strict budgetary control on projects ranging from $1Million to $1Billion and working with project teams to track costs and control expenditures without sacrificing quality.
- Checked compliance of company safety plan and delivered recommendations to address regulatory issues.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Supported and executed simultaneous delivery of various e-commerce and mobile projects.
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary design team throughout development and contract document phases for $1 BILLIONproject.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Kept project on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER
THE GREAT EASTERN SHIPPING CO LIMITED
MUMBAI, ODISHA
05.2006 - 02.2011
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 38 employees.
- Created work schedules and set up training for allemployees working on Engine department.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime 30%.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Conducted training, licensing and vehicle inspections for new employees.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Rolled out improved training programs for maintenance employees.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery such as ME and DG.
- Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
ENGINNERING CUM PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
APOLLO TYRES LIMITED
VADODARA, GUJARAT
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Saved 124 hrs by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Led production as well as maintenance team in delivery of curing machine installation project.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Improved shift handling hours through consistent hard work and dedication to production department.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
BIJU PATNAIK UNIVERSITY oF TECHNOLOGY (BPUT)
ROURKELA 09.2001 - 06.2005
Skills
PRINCE
Project leadership
Collaborative Leadership
Leadership communications
Managing revenue projections
Project lifecycle management
Coordinating team projects
Project restructuring
Thought leadership
Project manager supervision
Conceptualizing development projects
Project records
Motivational leadership style
Payment scheduling
Service Scheduling
Staff Scheduling
Activities scheduling
Delivery scheduling
Procedure scheduling
Project Scheduling
Risk management policies
Risk management assessments
Quality Risk Management Planning
Risk management skills
Company risk management
Risk management processes and analysis
Business systems management
Project cost management
Scrap Cost Management
Unit training management
Bid process management
Business operations management
Maintenance Management
Quality Management Processes
Sound quality management techniques
Quality management systems knowledge
Quality Management System Compliance
Quality Assurance Management
Quality Control Management
Internal Quality Assurance Management
Quality checks
AutoCAD expertise
Oracle Primavera
MS Project
Accomplishments
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Pharmaceutical Companies : Dawa Limited - Kenya, Cosmos Pharmaceutical Limited - Kenya, Nestle - Kenya, Regal Pharmacy - Kenya, Abacus Pharma Limited - Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania, Pyramid Pharma - Tanzania
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Hotels & Hospitals: Airmac Hotel – Kenya, Hilton hotel – Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, Eka Hotel – Kenya, Tribe Hotel – Kenya and Uganda, Safari Park Hotels & resorts – Kenya, Best western Hotel – Kenya, Park Inn – Kenya, Radison Blu – Kenya, Altex – Kenya, Lufthansa Air Hotel – Kenya, Hotel Berjaya - Seychelles, Nairobi hospital – Kenya, Kenyatta Hospital – Kenya, Kijabe Hospitals – Kenya, Aga Khan Hospitals – Kenya and MP Shah Hospitals – Kenya, Sarova Group of Hotels – Kenya
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Apparel Industries: Royal garments – Kenya, Sunflag Industries - Kenya and Tanzanaia, Epic garments – Ethiopia, Fine Spinners – Kenya and Uganda, Africa Cotton – Kenya, African Apparel – Kenya, Mombas apparel – Kenya, Alfa KNIT – Kenya, Altex – Kenya, Ashton Apparel – Kenya, Comi Cotex – Kenya, Global Apparel – Kenya, Mega garments – Kenya, Bedi Investments – Kenya, Rivatex – Kenya and United Aryans – Kenya
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Food & Beverages Industries: Broadway bakery – Kenya, Britannia – Uganda, Kevian Juices- Kenya, Jetlac Juices- Kenya, Coca cola Industries – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia, Pepsi (SBC) Industries – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia, Sameer Dairy – Uganda and Kenya, Nelson Dairy – Kenya, Githunguri Dairy-Kenya, Elliott’s bakery – Kenya and Ken blest Bakery – Kenya
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Sugar Industries: Kakira Sugar – Uganda, SCOULUganda, Mumias Sugar – Kenya, Tansmara Sugar – Kenya, Sugar and Allied Industries – Uganda.
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Tea Industries: All factories (17nos) Kenya tea development authorities – Kenya, Mc Loed Russel Group – Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, Unilever tea – Kenya, James Finlay’s Group – Kenya. Emrok tea – Kenya, Koisaghat tea – Kenya, Mnguni tea – Kenya and Ndarwetta tea – Kenya.
- OIL & GAS : Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Emmerson make tank gauging systems ,Tank master, omni
flex, metering systems etc. in tank farms belonging to OIL LIBYA, GAPCO, VIVO ENERGY, TOTAL , MOGAS, KPRL, VTTI, EATL, EASL - ELECTRICAL : Substation upto 250 kva, HV Tower erection. LV Tower and pole erection, Generator and Transformer
upto 2000 kva. - CIVIL: The Point Mall, 53 Park Complex and The Prism Towers
- Installed, Commissioned and Maintained Utilities for Edible Oil plants: Golden Africa – Kenya, Darfoods- Kenya, Bidco oil refineries – Kenya, Madagascar and Tanzania, Gil Oil- Kenya, Pwani Oil – Kenya, Vegol – Uganda, Mackwano oil – Uganda, Global Agri Industries – Zambia, Sanam Oil - Mozambique and METL Tanzania, Unileverkenya, METL – Mozambique, Azam – Tanzania, Premier Oil - Kenya
Timeline
SENIOR PROJECT COORDINATOR
NAVARUDDHI PYROTECHNICS PRIVATE LIMITED
02.2019 - Current
HOD PROJECTS
BURHANI ENGINEERS LIMITED
09.2017 - 02.2019
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
SPENOMATIC KENYA LIMITED (SUB:THERMAX INDIA LIMITED)
02.2011 - 08.2017
SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER
THE GREAT EASTERN SHIPPING CO LIMITED
05.2006 - 02.2011
ENGINNERING CUM PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE
APOLLO TYRES LIMITED
07.2005 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
BIJU PATNAIK UNIVERSITY oF TECHNOLOGY (BPUT)
09.2001 - 06.2005