Dynamic professional with over 27 years of experience in leading all phases of project lifecycles, including meticulous planning, monitoring, interdisciplinary coordination, and resource management. Results-driven leader skilled in analyzing, structuring, and negotiating complex transactions while formulating and implementing strategies that align with organizational goals and mitigate risks. Proven expertise in guiding design teams to ensure seamless project execution, maintain adherence to quality standards, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Recognized for building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and fostering a collaborative environment that motivates cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Director
ACIL Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
Growth Path SGM- Projects
Improved client satisfaction rates by effectively addressing concerns and incorporating feedback into future processes.
Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
Achieved consistent on-time project completion by establishing clear goals and timelines for team members.
Identified opportunities for process improvement, implementing changes that led to increased efficiency within the organization.
Collaborated closely with executive leadership to align organizational strategies with long-term business objectives through effective planning and execution of key projects.
Expanded the company''s client base by successfully delivering high-quality projects that showcased the organization''s capabilities and expertise in project management.
Implemented strategic project management methodologies, leading to efficient and successful project delivery.
Oversaw up to 8 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy, resolving conflicts among team members while maintaining focus on project goals.
Enhanced team productivity through regular progress tracking and performance evaluations.
Orchestrated wide range of projects, improvement strategies, changes implementation, new revenue stream establishment and creative marketing and advertising.
Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
Spearheaded change management initiatives that prepared organizations for new processes or systems implementations without disruption to ongoing operations.
Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined key milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
Developed project control roadmap to guide various projects.
Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
Oversaw budget development and financial tracking, ensuring cost-effective execution of complex projects.
Mentored and coached junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized professional growth.
Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
Maximized resources allocation by conducting thorough assessments of available tools, personnel, and budgetary constraints before initiating projects.
Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of documentation procedures during all phases of the projects.
Traveled to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training.
Cultivated a positive work environment, fostering open communication channels and encouraging team members to share ideas for continuous improvement.
Delivered high-quality results by adhering to industry best practices and maintaining a detail-oriented approach throughout each project phase.
Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and timely delivery of products or services required for project success.
Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination throughout all stages of the projects.
Directed project design functions, developed proposals and conversed with customers and funders.
Streamlined communication channels with stakeholders, resulting in improved collaboration and decision making.
Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
Drove innovation within the organization by staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies related to project management practices or tools.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Project Head
AHLUWALIA Contracts (I) Ltd.
11.2017 - 09.2022
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Streamlined project initiation processes, enabling quicker transition from planning to execution.
Reduced project costs, negotiating contracts with suppliers and optimizing resource allocation.
Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Developed comprehensive risk management plans, minimizing project delays and unexpected challenges.
Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.
Oversaw implementation of new project management software, facilitating more efficient workflow and better project tracking.
Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
Enhanced project visibility, implementing dashboard and reporting tools for real-time progress monitoring.
Enhanced project delivery times by streamlining communication channels between development and operations teams.
Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.
Optimized project schedules, identifying critical path tasks and reallocating resources to maintain momentum.
Fostered culture of continuous improvement, conducting post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and best practices.
Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
Achieved significant improvements in project quality by establishing rigorous quality control processes.
Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
Completed the multi-storey building from start to completion
Spearheaded 40,000 sq m structure of institutional building in 6 months
Directed whole execution that included 15000 sq m structural glazing of shopping mall in 18 months
Steered Hero Honda Project in 15 months with 5000 MT structural steel fabrication and erection with 2,70,000/ concrete and 1,35,000 sq m Slab area
Played a key role as Execution In-charge of VATP Township, handed over the project in 24 months that included High Quality Finishes, 25000 sq m Structural Glazing
Acted as a Project In-charge and completed the finishing of 25,000 sq m school building in 8 months
Managed the structure by (Mivan Technology) of 1010 flats in 10 months.
Handing over of 5664 flats in 24 months.
Completion of Hospital project in 30 months.
Key Result Areas
Project Planning, Performance & Delivery: Spearheading entire gamut of operations entailing execution of civil construction projects (entailing civil, structural, façade, electrical and plumbing jobs, HVAC, MEP work including interior fit out & external development work) within cost & time norms; participating in project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottlenecking. Coordinating with respective Project Managers and giving full guidance and support in project execution. Monitoring project progress on daily basis and assist project team to make catch up plan to achieve monthly target.
Motivate and assist project team to achieve budgeted plan and develop a professional team. Guide project teams in smooth execution of project closure through timely handover, bill preparation and project debrief.
Steering the successful roll-out of project operations entailing defining scope, setting timelines, analysing requirements, prioritizing tasks, risk analysis and identifying dependencies as per pre-set budgets.
Directing project activities while ensuring strategic utilization of available resources as per schedules; executing cost saving and innovative techniques based on value engineering concept to achieve reduction in terms of man-days, raw materials & energy consumption.
Finalize and approve the estimates and plans for the requirement and optimization of resources - Time, Material, Money, Manpower, Equipment, Composite item etc. for the project with the help of techno commercial team. Pre-determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at various stages and its completion. Select/assist in competent and competitive vendors/sub-contractors.
Developing & monitoring master schedules and weekly/ monthly progress reports for projects including earned value, milestones, BOQ, techno-commercial bids, cash flow & budgets.
Conducting internal audits at projects to ensure that PQP and EHS plans are being followed.
Executing Project Risk Analysis at the start of new projects and formulating Risk Mitigation Plan.
Ensure adequate staffing as per department budget, assess technical competency of existing employees and develop capability through focused training programs.
Lead the Project's organization with responsibility for delivery of Projects in line business objectives with focus on Cost, Quality and Schedule dimensions for project delivery.
Ensure projects include a robust handover plan and close out.
Assign appropriate internal resources to projects for supervision and facilitating timely completion of projects.
Facilitate cash flow planning & accountable for top line and bottom line of assign projects.
Supervising the scope of construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction and coordinating in site management activities/ coordinating with site management personnel.
Designing and implementing stringent systems as per ISO Procedure and quality plans / manuals to ensure high quality standards during all the stages of project.
Ensuring timely submission of invoices and getting payment. As well as labour bills, purchases bills; preparing & certifying final bills, reconciliation of material and minimizing wastage of construction material.
(B) Liaison & Stakeholder Management: Coordinating with different clients and understand their requirement and trying to achieve desire goal with help of project team. Meet top clients on regular intervals to seek feedback on project progress, Proactive approach towards client needs to maintain long term interest of the organization.
Submission of MIS Report to Management as per timeline fix by organisation.
Create strong business relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers. Liasoning with different Govt. Dept and authority for statutory compliance which is required for EPC Project.
Coordinate with the client, consultant and relevant government officials for high level discussions and getting necessary approvals on change of scope and release of payments while influencing the client during policy creation.
(C.) Contract Management: Liaising with consultants, contractors, architects & local authorities for determining technical specifications, submit schedule to client and consultants and getting approvals and obtaining statutory clearances.
Accountable for signing all contracts with clients and ensuring all contract related management (correspondence, different perspectives, etc.) is driven in a timely manner, while providing suggestions to Director on change of scope and increase in timelines.
Manage the stakeholder ecosystem by establishing proper communication with Director, Head-PMO, Head Contracts & Design, client etc.
Provide resolution of client queries with the support of Project Manager/Chief Project Manager.
Provide support on design management for the project through suggestions on optimization (responsibility of Head Contracts & Design through VP Operations) and getting necessary approvals from the client.
Provide oversight on legal communications with relevant authorities.
Executing day-to-day contracts/ commercial administration during execution stages and finally claims and arbitration management towards achieving the targeted financial objectives.
(D) MIS & Reporting: Highlight potential risks and suggest early mitigation plans. Ensure completion of all projects by obtaining certificate of completion and submitting proper documents for the release of payments.
Provide guidance and support to the Project Managers, Chief Project Managers and Director on any issue impacting the project execution.
Formulate vertical strategy with COO/MD and select appropriate operating model for own vertical.
Participate in project budget & annual budget exercise and review Y-o-Y variance in budgets allocated to projects.
Analyze vertical trends, competitor strategy etc. along with COO/MD to finalize business goals and increase market share.
Anchor and oversee the pre concept feasibility studies, special project initiatives or due diligence assignments as assigned by the Management.
To streamline processes for managing project cost, schedule, quality, risk, and communications (internal and external).
(E) People Management: Facilitate development and growth of direct and indirect reporters while keeping track of overall project employee engagement.
Identify training needs in subordinates and providing/facilitating training to them in regular interval.
Selection of suitable employee for organization/projects.
Proper utilization of existing team.
To lead own, manage and drive delivery of a program of complex projects as determined by the organization.
Implement the strategic direction in organization for engineering standards and service in line with the company's standards.
Develop and implement supplier management framework to ensure quality delivery of engineering services from the outsourced supply chain.
Proactively identify and minimize the risk of business through mitigation controls.
Develop and implement efficient system / processes to ensure compliance to global / regional / local statutory requirements and governance framework.
Implement the best-value procurement strategy solution for every project, making use of the out-sourced model, negotiating the appointment of suppliers and working with the Procurement and Commercial team to ensure contacts are correctly established.
Lead support and take ownership of cross-work stream change management role as required.
Research and communicate best practice and emerging trends in Engineering
Indicative Time Split: Project Planning, Performance, P&L & Delivery:- 45% Contract Management:- 15% Liaison & Stakeholder Management: 20% MIS & Reporting:- 10% People Management:- 10%
Key Interfaces Internal Director Heads of all Functions including Finance, Design, HR, Quality, Planning, Bids, Legal, Contracts, etc. Head-Contracts & Design Chief Project Managers and Project Managers External Clients for project related discussions across the lifecycle from bidding to project completion