ANKIT KUMAR
Vadodara
Summary
Presently holding the rank of Deputy Chief Engineer in Indian Railway with a proven track record in spearheading sustainable engineering initiatives and optimizing efficiency in the field of Construction of complete New Railroad Projects including land acquisition, station buildings, sewerage system, bridges etc worth US $ 400 million doing an annual expenditure of US $ 70-80 million. Adept at stakeholder communication and budget management, I fostered a culture of continuous improvement, leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results while ensuring environmental compliance and quality assurance.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief Engineer
Indian Railway
03.2023 - Current
- Acquisition of land for execution of new railway projects.
- Commissioning of Railroad in between Alirajpur to Jobat (24 kms) and start of passenger train running in Dec 2023.
- Completed the construction of New Railroad from Jobat to Dekakund (12 km) in one of the most challenging projects in Indian railway.
- Involved in construction of complete New Railroad Projects including land acquisition, station buildings, sewerage system, bridges, platforms, road etc worth US $ 400 million doing an annual expenditure of US $ 70-80 million.
- DPR preparation of new planned projects like CHUCHAPURA-TANKHALA, Alirajpur-Khandwa, Jambusar-Vishwamitri.
- Construction of additional new stations at Mandala, Kundhela, tilakwada, Mourya with all the facilities like road, circulating areas, platform etc.
- Dealt with variations, new item introductions, vitiations, negotiations in tenders/EPC tenders.
- Dealt with legal matters pertaining to Land, Contracts, Arbitration etc.
- Preparation of tenders, assessment of bids, award of contracts for projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex projects within the schedule.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively managing budgets, personnel, and equipment for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Mentored executive engineers, assistant engineers & junior engineers, providing guidance on technical topics as well as career development advice to foster talent retention within the organization.
- Coordinated closely with external partners like construction firms, local & central departments during project execution phases.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical documents in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Recruited, placed, and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Planning and procurement of items required for completion of project as per the planned timeline.
Senior Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Planning and Construction of watersupply & sewerage system at Surendranagar townships.
- Planning & Construction of Drainage system in Rajkot yard.
- Played a pivotal role in planning and remodeling of Rajkot Yard.
- Planning, construction and commissioning of 03 new bridges in existing railroad which was required due to runoff pathway changes due to urbanisation.
- Planning and construction of 10 new road under bridges by box pushing method and closure of the related level crossings.
- Planning judiciously and removal of multiple level crossings by constructing Road/ Direct closures with the help of liaison work with local bodies.
- Dealt with variations, new item introductions, vitiations, negotiations in Tenders/Contracts.
- Maintenance of all civil engg assets of railway, management of land.
- Administrative HR functions of about 800 people
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
- Dealt with legal matters pertaining to Land, Contracts etc.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on latest engineering trends, fostering a culture of continuous learning among team members.
- Enhanced safety protocols during project execution, ensuring compliance with national standards and reducing workplace accidents.
- Conducted feasibility studies for new projects, providing detailed analysis and recommendations that informed leadership decisions.
- Streamlined permit acquisition process for new projects, working closely with local authorities to ensure compliance and timely approval.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
Executive Engineer Construction
Indian Railway
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Constructed and commissioned the Railway station 02 Platforms at Valsad Station.
- Constructed and commissioned pedestrian Over Bridge at Valsad Station.
- Constructed and commissioned a 2 wheeler bridge at Valsad.
- Construction and commissioning of Rolling in- Rolling off facility at Karambeli.
- Construction and commissioning of Goods platform at Karambedi.
- Constructed and commissioned Railway Electric Locomotive maintenance unit of Valsad (One of the largest in western region) constituting Roads, Pit-line for washing and inspection, administrative building, wheel lathe shed, loco washing shed, its drainage and water supply.
- Dealt with variations, new item introductions, in tenders.
- Streamlined communication between departments, ensuring a cohesive approach to project completion.
- Mentored junior engineers in professional development activities resulting in accelerated career growth for team members.
- Managed relationships with external partners such as contractors and clients ensuring smooth project coordination and execution.
- Established robust quality control protocols to minimize errors and maintain high standards across all engineering deliverables.
Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Construction and commissioning of bridges on running lines in Mumbai- Delhi railroad trunk route.
- Restoration of old Bharuch station building.
- Planning and construction of the public circulating area of Bharuch station.
- Preparation of tenders, assessment of bids, award of contracts for projects.
- Construction and expansion of hospital at Bharuch station.
- Maintenance of all civil engg assets of railway, management of land.
- Dealt with legal matters pertaining to Land, Contracts etc.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Supported junior engineers through mentorship, offering guidance on complex problem-solving and technical skills development.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Assistant Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
06.2014 - 03.2017
- Executed the complex project of enabling simultaneous reception of trains at borivali.
- Managed and looked after safety works and maintenance projects of the Mumbai suburban for all the civil engineer assets like bridges, track etc.
- Mentored junior engineers and section engineers through regular feedback sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Contributed to the development of company-wide best practices in engineering design, construction, and maintenance operations.
- Administrative HR functions of about 1200 people
- Reduced operational costs with effective resource management and budgeting strategies.
- Kept detailed records of project progress and budgets.
- Inspected equipment before and after use.
- Trained employees on safety and project procedures.
Assistant Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Preparation of estimates, drawing for the purpose of work proposal and tender preparation.
- restoration of 40 dilapidated buildings of wakaner township.
- Planning and construction of sewerage system, watersupply system in wakaner township.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Administrative HR functions of about 400 people
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
Pipeline Construction Officer
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Construction of MPPL bottlenecking project.
- commissioning of SMPL de-bottlenecking project
Education
Master of Science - ETRINGITE DAMAGE TO CONCRETE
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY
HOKKAIDO, JAPAN03-2023
Skills
- Maintenance planning
- Asset management
- Stakeholder communication
- Engineering software proficiency
- Relationship building
- Planning and coordination
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Planning and scheduling
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Construction engineering
- Quality assurance controls
- Environmental compliance
- Technical documentation
- Budget management
- Technical reporting
- Project estimation
- Engineering documentation
- Project planning
- Project management
- Quality control
- Innovation management
Accomplishments
Commissioning of Railroad in between Alirajpur to Jobat (24 kms) and the start of passenger trains running in Dec 2023 with 2 ROB,6 Major Bridges Composite girder, U slab, PSC slab superstructures etc.It also involved deep cutting of 20 mts as well as high formations of 22 -24 m in completed uninhabited forest area.
Completed the construction of New Railroad from Jobat to Dekakund (12 km).
Commissioning of Surendranagar-Chamaraj doubling Rail Road.
Have dealt with preparation, negotiations, variations, vitiations, etc in EPC as well as normal tenders.
Was Selected for MEXT Scholarship for study in Japan in 2021.
Planning and Construction of a Major housing society constituting 60 houses at Surendranagar.
Hiring of suitable draftsman, estimators, site engineer, team leaders etc
Construction of Track Ballast siding at Wakaner station.
Construction of Shunting neck at Rajkot station Yard.
Planning & Execution of project of Yard remodeling of Wakaner Yard to improve the safety.
Planning and execution of works resulting in removal of 10 Permanent speed restrictions in between Rajkot-Viramgam section.
Planning and construction of a major housing township constituting 50 houses in Wakaner.
Completed the ultra complex work of the project of remodeling of Borivalli yard (one of the biggest yards in the Indian Railway) in Mumbai suburban for simultaneous reception of trains in the year 2014.
Restoration of washout of about 01 kms of railroad in between
Lavanpur - Navlakhi station in a record time of 3 days to ensure restoration of Coal traffic from Navlakhi Coal siding.
Held All INDIA Rank 09 in Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) 2010
Held All INDIA Rank 08 in Union Public Service Commission (Indian Engineering Services) Exam 2010.
Cycling, Playing Piano, Cricket, Cooking
While free time on weekends I enjoy my hobbies
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
Marathi
Beginner (A1)
Gujarati
Elementary (A2)
Urdu
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Deputy Chief Engineer
Indian Railway
03.2023 - Current
Senior Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
06.2019 - 03.2021
Executive Engineer Construction
Indian Railway
06.2018 - 06.2019
Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
03.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
06.2014 - 03.2017
Assistant Divisional Engineer
Indian Railway
12.2011 - 06.2013
Pipeline Construction Officer
Indian Oil Corporation Limited
10.2010 - 11.2011
Master of Science - ETRINGITE DAMAGE TO CONCRETE
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY
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