Anil Kumar
Project Management
Vadodara
Summary
Accomplished Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 35 years of leadership in delivering high-value EPC and Infrastructure projects across Hydrocarbon, Steel, and Power sectors. Recognized for steering complex Greenfield and Brownfield developments from concept to commissioning. Demonstrated excellence in EPC execution, FIDIC-based contract management, and commercial governance, leading multi-disciplinary professional teams with precision and integrity.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Vice President
Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Pvt.ltd
09.2025 - Current
- Leading the Company's water business in Gujarat
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of comprehensive business strategies, driving significant growth and market expansion.
- Cultivated and maintained partnerships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration that improved project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Oversaw budget management and financial planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and maximizing resource allocation.
Senior General Manager (Head – Civil)
GHCL Limited
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Leading civil works for ₹6,000 Cr Greenfield Soda Ash Plant (1.2 MMTPA), including marine intake and captive power plant.
- Project Management & Engineering Oversight
- Directed the approval process for all Basic and Detailed Engineering documents.
- Led the technical evaluation and selection of EPC, PMC, and Detailed Engineering vendors.
- Established selection criteria and managed the tender evaluation process.
- Execution & Financial Control
- Monitored all phases of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) progress.
- Chaired HAZOP studies to ensure process safety.
- Approved contractor invoices and managed project financials.
Project Director
Essar Constructions India Ltd.
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Led execution of steel mill and water infrastructure projects worth ₹900 Cr.
- Managed project planning, budgeting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination.
- Ensured commercial and contractual compliance through strategic review and governance.
Head – Contracts
Certification Engineers International Limited
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Key Result Areas: As Contracts Manager
- Contract Administration.
- Assessment of delay factors and apprise Project Manager
- Preparing draft Contractual letters.
- Support Planning Function.
- Reviewing of Contractor’s Invoice.
- Preparing Reports on Claims on Monthly basis.
- Evaluation of Claim
- Assessment of New BOQ Items in Contracts.
Vice President – Projects
Reliance Industries Limited
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Headed construction and materials management for part of multi-million-dollar refinery expansions.
- Directed EPC lifecycle from planning and procurement to commissioning, ensuring seamless integration across functions.
- Managed vendor ecosystems and ensured adherence to quality, safety, and schedule integrity.
Executive Director – Projects
Fernas Construction India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Commanded ₹1,800 Cr ONGC Petro Additions Ltd. EPC Project, one of India’s largest polymer plants.
- Directing multi-disciplinary teams (300+) ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while upholding EHS, QA/QC, and cost benchmarks.
- Co-founded a construction venture specializing in industrial piling and civil infrastructure.
- Established project control systems, operational processes, and technical governance frameworks.
- Delivered project within cost and time parameters through disciplined project control and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensured contractual and technical compliance at all stages of project execution.
General Manager – Projects
Essar Projects India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Key Result Areas & Achievements:
- Project Leadership & Execution:
- Directed the complete civil construction for a major refinery expansion, managing a massive scope of 400,000 Cu. Mtr of RCC work across Total Utility, OSBL Pipe Racks, Cooling Towers, an ETP Plant, and the Dispatch Area.
- Developed and implemented the most cost-effective project execution plans, ensuring timely completion and strict adherence to the project budget.
- Strategic Planning & Controls:
- Monitored and reported on project progress, risks, and opportunities to senior management, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented a rigorous change management process, ensuring all modifications to scope, specifications, and drawings were fully documented and controlled.
- Team Management & Productivity:
- Built and led high-performance teams by defining clear roles, responsibilities, and deliverable requirements.
- Analyzed man-hour forecasts and resource requirements, optimizing allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Proactively monitored construction productivity and schedule performance, investigating variances and implementing corrective actions to get projects back on track.
- Safety & Compliance Culture:
- Championed a zero-harm safety culture by strictly enforcing company safety standards and promoting best practices across all construction ranks.
Civil Engineer – Senior Manager
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd, Essar Projects (I) Ltd., M/S Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.
04.1990 - 08.2005
- Held leadership roles managing progressively larger projects in refining, utilities, and infrastructure.
Education
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Magadh University
Bodh Gaya01.1989
Skills
Project & Program Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI)
Accomplishments
- Leading GHCL’s flagship ₹6,000 Cr Soda Ash Plant project with integrated marine and industrial infrastructure.
- Delivered ₹1,800 Cr ONGC Petro Additions EPC project from inception to commissioning.
- Expert in FIDIC contracts, successfully managing claims, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Spearheaded integrated management system audits (QMS, EMS, OHSMS) ensuring operational excellence.
- Recognized for project turnaround leadership, cost optimization, and stakeholder trust.
Personal Details
- DOB: 12th December 1962
- Permanent Address: A-11, Aashray Bunglows, Behind Matrix Bunglows, Kalali, Vadodara – 390012, Gujarat
Timeline
Vice President
Shapoorji Pallonji And Company Pvt.ltd
09.2025 - Current
Senior General Manager (Head – Civil)
GHCL Limited
09.2023 - 08.2025
Project Director
Essar Constructions India Ltd.
10.2021 - 12.2022
Head – Contracts
Certification Engineers International Limited
01.2021 - 05.2021
Vice President – Projects
Reliance Industries Limited
06.2015 - 12.2020
Executive Director – Projects
Fernas Construction India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2011 - 06.2015
General Manager – Projects
Essar Projects India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2005 - 06.2011
Civil Engineer – Senior Manager
M/S Punj Lloyd Ltd, Essar Projects (I) Ltd., M/S Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.
04.1990 - 08.2005
B.Sc. - Civil Engineering
Magadh University