Ankita Swain

Project Delivery & Coordination:

• Managed projects of varying sizes, consistently ensuring the balance of budget, timeline, and quality for successful delivery.
• Developed detailed project schedules, tracked milestones, and adjusted timelines to meet critical deadlines.
• Coordinated package preparation and sequencing, ensuring all project components were aligned with timelines and specifications.
• Collaborated closely with clients, contractors, and design teams, providing technical clarifications, and resolving issues promptly.
• Conducted comprehensive vendor offer assessments, evaluating proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project specifications.
• Supported the project team with equipment installation, ensuring all systems were implemented according to the engineering design.
• Secured capital expenditure approvals by calculating required expenditures, and aligning project costs with budget constraints.
• Actively participated in project reviews and risk assessments, proposing mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.
• Led regular status meetings with stakeholders to provide progress updates, identify bottlenecks, and discuss solutions.
• Drove proactive communication among all project teams, ensuring clarity and a smooth flow of information across all levels.

Project Management Skills:

• Strong leadership in managing diverse project teams, ensuring collaboration, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Skilled in financial management, including capital expenditure planning, cost forecasting, and monitoring project budgets.
• Expertise in resource allocation, optimizing the use of personnel, materials, and equipment to meet project objectives.
• Proficient in risk management, identifying potential issues early, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Experienced in contract management, from negotiation to execution, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Able to manage multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Familiar with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) for schedule tracking and resource management.
• Strong decision-making ability, ensuring that key project choices are made based on data and strategic goals.
• Focused on quality control and assurance, ensuring that all project outputs meet the required standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction through transparent communication and delivery.

Engineering expertise:

• Led design development from concept through detailed execution for complex process systems.
• Produced critical documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and item schedules.
• Developed detailed system layouts, sectional drawings, and general arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Prepared Technical Specifications and Test Equipment Requirements (TER) for Material Handling and Mineral Beneficiation Equipment.
• Coordinated with multiple departments during engineering phases to ensure smooth execution.
• Managed equipment sizing and selection, supporting the procurement process with thorough evaluations.
• Conducted detailed vendor drawing reviews, ensuring technical compliance and optimal design integration.
• Gained extensive experience in mineral beneficiation and bulk material handling.
• Contributed to the development and review of 3D models using Navisworks for interface checking and system integration.
• Supported troubleshooting and system optimization efforts to enhance overall project performance.