ARCHIT SHANDILYA

As a Project Manager, I oversee a team of 10 direct subordinates and am responsible for leading internal projects that focus on the technical advancement and upgrade of processes, systems, and equipment.

• I am involved in the planning, including conducting feasibility studies, finalizing CAPEX, and procuring necessary equipment and erection & execution of equipment. I am also responsible for operations of different material handling equipment,
• I utilize my expertise in operations and maintenance of mechanical equipment to ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively. By managing resources, scheduling, and budgeting, I ensure that all projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Functioned as point of contact for project administrators and managers focused on timely and successful completion of full lifecycles of assigned projects.
• Supported general manager in loss prevention efforts.

As a Deputy Project Manager,I Successfully evaluated the scope for 2 projects to make accurate project design determination by estimating the technical requirements, assessing the grey areas, and breaking down the projects in phases.

• Prepared project proposals with cost estimates, and project specifications and responsible for studying and assimilating all key element of contract document for the project.
• Coordinating with the engineering department for project layout plan and elevation
• Developed expected cost estimation technique with respect to variation of steel price and labor index for the procurement of equipment on a realistic price, culminating into faster negotiation and reduction of time for procurement.
• Responsible for the overall project planning and scheduling, ensuring compliance, and the completing of project following specified requirements, time, and budget, and with quality standards
• Expedited issues in drawing with civil consultant and delivered final approved drawings on time for Fabrication and Erection
• Modified steel structure design with approval of structural designer which resulted in reduced of erection weight, cost and time
• Completed Erection of Blending Silo before schedule and handed it over for commissioning activities within budget
• Successfully managed a team of 25 member during group trials and commissioning activities
• Modified equipment which resulted in power saving of INR 10.0 Lacs per annum.

During my time at the cement grinding and clinkerization unit in Rajasthan,

• I completed a feasibility study and developed a CAPEX finalization process.
• I also oversaw technical procurement of pollution control and material handling equipment, and developed an internal cost estimating system to evaluate quotations and technical offers.
• As part of the execution team, I contributed to the safe and efficient erection of various equipment.

• Eye for Detail and Adaptive
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
• Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.