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Ankit Sharma

Ankit Sharma

Planning Engineer
Ajmer

Summary

Results-oriented Planning & Billing Engineer with a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in the oil & gas sector, specializing in cross-country pipeline projects. Proficient in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), micro-tunneling, and trenchless technologies. Currently excelling at M/s Sanmarg Projects Pvt. Ltd., adept at project planning, cost estimation, billing, delay analysis, contractual claims, and executing complex engineering projects. Demonstrated success in process optimization, timely delivery, and adherence to industry standards and safety protocols. Seeking to apply expertise in delivering high-quality results in a dynamic professional setting. Strong background in strategic planning and operational efficiency, known for fostering teamwork and driving results while ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, resource allocation, and process improvement with a reputation for reliability and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Planning Manager

Sanmarg Projects Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current
  • Increased team productivity with regular progress monitoring and providing constructive feedback.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performance outcomes.
  • Coordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between project planning stages and actual implementation activities.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning department.
  • Analysis of the project by earned value, CPI, SPI, and PV.
  • Costing and budgeting of construction projects, oil and gas, infrastructure, and cross-country pipeline projects.
  • Coordinate with the procurement team, finance team, to maintain the cash flow of the project.

Planning Engineer

Trenchless Engineering Services
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Daily Project Monitoring: Tracked day-to-day progress of trenchless works (HDD, Microtunneling) across multiple utility corridors, ensuring activities were aligned with baseline schedules, and cash flow forecasts.
  • Client and PMC Coordination: Acted as the primary interface with client representatives and PMC, ensuring timely execution as per technical specifications, work fronts, and the approved project plan.
  • Compliance & Documentation: Maintained control of key project documents, including method statements, trenchless approvals, NOC compliances, joint measurement sheets (JMRs), and statutory clearances.
  • Progress Reporting: Compiled and submitted daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, including micro-schedules, delay analysis, and resource histograms; ensured transparency for billing and client approvals.
  • Cash Flow & Billing Alignment: Coordinated site execution pace with monthly billing targets and financial forecasts, optimizing work sequencing, and resource allocation to maintain healthy cash flow.
  • Risk & Delay Mitigation: Flagged potential obstructions (utilities, permit delays, equipment breakdowns); implemented mitigation measures in consultation with technical and execution teams.

Planning & Billing Engineer

Corrtech Energy Limited
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Project Planning and Scheduling: Prepared and maintained micro-level schedules (using Primavera/MS Project) for the revamp of the Resid Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU), covering civil, structural, mechanical, and E&I works.
  • Shutdown and Turnaround Coordination: Developed shutdown execution plans for critical tie-ins and revamp activities within live refinery conditions, ensuring alignment with IOCL's planned maintenance window.
  • Billing and Measurement: Prepared and submitted monthly RA bills based on IOCL's SOR format; verified joint measurements, DPRs, and MPRs for physical progress, and client certification.
  • Client Coordination: Acted as the focal point for all interactions with IOCL site engineers and consultants for progress reviews, billing approvals, and compliance documentation.
  • Resource and Cost Management: Monitored resource deployment vs. Planned curves, tracked material consumption, and contractor invoices to maintain cost control within approved budgetary provisions.
  • Progress Reporting: Generated weekly and monthly progress reports, highlighting critical path activities, earned value metrics, and reasons for variance; supported management in claim justifications, and time extension requests.
  • Documentation & Compliance: Ensured adherence to IOCL documentation protocols for welding logs, hydrotest packs, QA/QC records, and safety compliance during high-risk activities in the RFCCU area.

Planning & Billing Engineer

KEC Spur Infrastructure
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Project Planning & WBS Development: Created comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in Primavera P6 for effective monitoring of pipeline ROW works, stringing, welding, hydro testing, and SV station construction activities.
  • Progress Monitoring: Tracked daily and weekly progress across multiple pipeline spreads and SV station locations; analyzed deviations from the baseline schedule, and proposed corrective actions.
  • Monthly Reporting: Compiled and submitted detailed monthly progress reports (MPRs) covering physical progress, S-curves, delay analysis, manpower, and equipment deployment, and earned value performance.
  • Billing and Cost Control: Prepared and submitted client RA bills based on approved measurements and SOR line items; reconciled quantities with execution teams, and ensured timely client certification.
  • Execution Coordination: Coordinated with site execution teams, subcontractors, and QA/QC to align planned vs. actual progress and resolve site-level bottlenecks impacting timelines or billing.
  • Project Controls: Maintained control over project scope, timelines, and cost performance; supported management in claims, change requests, and extension of time (EOT) justifications.
  • Client and Stakeholder Interaction: Regularly interfaced with client engineers and PMC for schedule updates, billing approvals, documentation, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Planning & Billing Engineer

JSIW Infrastructure
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Project Planning & WBS Development: Created comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in Primavera P6 for effective monitoring of pipeline ROW works, stringing, welding, hydro testing, and SV station construction activities.
  • Progress Monitoring: Tracked daily and weekly progress across multiple pipeline spreads and SV station locations; analyzed deviations from the baseline schedule, and proposed corrective actions.
  • Monthly Reporting: Compiled and submitted detailed monthly progress reports (MPRs) covering physical progress, S-curves, delay analysis, manpower, and equipment deployment, and earned value performance.
  • Billing and Cost Control: Prepared and submitted client RA bills based on approved measurements and SOR line items; reconciled quantities with execution teams, and ensured timely client certification.
  • Execution Coordination: Coordinated with site execution teams, subcontractors, and QA/QC to align planned vs. actual progress and resolve site-level bottlenecks impacting timelines or billing.
  • Project Controls: Maintained control over project scope, timelines, and cost performance; supported management in claims, change requests, and extension of time (EOT) justifications.
  • Client and Stakeholder Interaction: Regularly interfaced with client engineers and PMC for schedule updates, billing approvals, documentation, and compliance with technical and contractual requirements.

Project Engineer

Uninstall Systems
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Project Engineer to Learn Project Management, Operation, Project Documents, Job Procedures.

Assistant Planning Engineer

Tolani Project Pv. Limited
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • As an assistant planning engineer, making DPR, MPR, WPR, and R.A. bill, etc.

Education

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical

SRM Engineering College
Chennai, India
06-2019

Skills

    Schedule management

    Business planning

    Performance evaluation

    Team leadership

    Budget management

    Customer relationship management

    Problem-solving aptitude

    Time management

    Budget administration

    Analytical skills

    Documentation and reporting

    Scheduling and coordinating

    Positive attitude

    Cost control

    Project planning

    Strategic planning

    Permitting coordination

    Submittal preparation

    Document control

    Relationship building

    Department management

    Scheduling coordination

    Project management

    Budget preparation

  • Power Point Presentation
  • Excel
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering

Certification

N.D.T LEVEL _ 2

Claims

Experienced in preparing and compiling contractual claims including variation orders, extension of time (EOT), and cost escalation. Proficient in analyzing project delays, coordinating supporting documents, and presenting claims in line with contract provisions and client requirements.

Software

Primavera P6

Autocadd

MSP

Excel

Power Point

MS Word

Timeline

Planning Manager

Sanmarg Projects Pvt Ltd
12.2024 - Current

Planning Engineer

Trenchless Engineering Services
12.2022 - 12.2024

Planning & Billing Engineer

Corrtech Energy Limited
07.2022 - 11.2022

Planning & Billing Engineer

KEC Spur Infrastructure
03.2022 - 07.2022

Planning & Billing Engineer

JSIW Infrastructure
02.2021 - 02.2022

Project Engineer

Uninstall Systems
07.2020 - 02.2021

Assistant Planning Engineer

Tolani Project Pv. Limited
06.2019 - 04.2020

B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical

SRM Engineering College
Ankit SharmaPlanning Engineer