I started my carrier with Navayuga Engineering company Ltd, at Pipava port, my first project was LPG Jetty, since I completed many marine projects, and power and marine combination projects, further I shifted to National Highway bridge package, after completion of the project, I again involved in Power projects. I joined Adani Group in January2011, since I completed Mundra Berth-IV and Tug Berth,Eq-1 Berth for Visakha Coal Terminal Pvt Ltd, Port backup for Dhamara Port and LNG terminal. in 2025, I joined Mohan Mutha Exports Ltd, for a Huge Dredging and Reclamation project at Maldives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager - Dredging & Reclamation
Mohan Mutha Exports Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
Heading a large-scale dredging and land reclamation project in compliance with Maldives Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) norms. The project involves complete EPC scope for one of the largest artificial island developments in Maldives. Responsible for project budgeting, cost control, mobilization strategy, planning, and execution. Ensuring strict compliance with client requirements, environmental policies, and statutory regulations of Maldives.
"Managed end-to-end coordination for dredging operations, including securing approved borrow pits from environmental authorities in the Maldives, ensuring compliance with regulations, mobilizing dredgers, obtaining sailing route permissions, handling billing processes, and planning future fund requirements."
Finalizing reclamation strategies, controlling sedimentation to minimize impact on nearby areas, obtaining approvals for the nearest borrow pits, and optimizing dredging operations to maximize the number of trips per day.
Senior Manager - Projects
Adani Group
01.2011 - 10.2024
Complete ownership of project execution from planning, mobilization, execution, testing, and commissioning. Preparation and monitoring of schedules, budgets, resources, and cash flows. Coordination with consultants, contractors, marine agencies, and statutory authorities. Review and certification of RA Bills, COPs, variations, and final bills. Ensuring strict compliance with HSE, QA/QC, systems. Identification and mitigation of project risks and construction constraints. Procurement support including vendor finalization, negotiations, and mobilization. Regular reporting to senior management.
Liaising with statutory authorities to secure necessary approvals and clearances from government bodies, including the Environmental Department, Forest Department, Town Planning Department, Factory Inspectorate, Railway Authorities, and Labour Department.
Senior Manager - Civil
Essar Projects
Sittwe
09.2010 - 01.2011
Prepared construction methodologies and execution planning for marine installations.
Various Positions
Navayuga Engineering Company Ltd.
08.1997 - 09.2010
Career Progression: Diploma Trainee Engineer (1997-1998), Junior Engineer (1998-2001), Site Engineer (2001-2004), Senior Site Engineer (2004-2006), Senior Engineer (2006-2009), Assistant Manager - Projects (2009-2010).
I started my career at Pipavav Port, where I was involved in the construction of LPG jetties and dock infrastructure, including marine piling, jetty civil works, diaphragm wall installation, and associated civil works. I have also contributed to the construction of a 714 m jetty and Diaphragm wall for the Simhadri Power Plant. In addition, I have experience working on National Highway major bridge packages, power transmission projects, and various power plant projects.
Additionally, served as a Quality and Procurement Engineer for the BHAR-NTPC project for three years, overseeing quality assurance, material procurement, vendor coordination, and compliance with project specifications.
The project scope included main plant and offsite civil works for 3×660 MW and 2×660 MW units, involving the execution of approximately 85,000 RCC piles of various diameters, including turbine foundations up to 17 m in height from the plinth level.
Education
Civil Engineering - Diploma -
Government Polytechnic
Srikakulam, India
Skills
Project Planning
Scheduling & Controls
EPC & PMC
Project Execution
Marine, Port & Jetty Construction
Power Plant Civil & Industrial Structures
Heavy Foundations, Piling & Diaphragm Walls
RA Bills, COPs, Variations & Claims
Resource & Equipment Planning
Client, Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Accomplishments
LNG Jetty - Dhamra LNG Terminal: Marine piling & jetty completed in 14 months during COVID with zero LTI.
Project Manager, Dredging and Reclamation at International Seaport Dredging Private LtdProject Manager, Dredging and Reclamation at International Seaport Dredging Private Ltd