DEEPAK KUMAR
Mumbai
Summary
A results-driven Planning Manager with 11+ years of experience in railway infrastructure projects, specializing in track linking, heavy track-machine operations, and large-scale corridor execution for DFCCIL. Proven expertise in project planning, monitoring, and delivery of complex works within time and cost constraints. Strong leader of cross-functional teams with a track record of driving schedule recovery and operational excellence. Open to opportunities across construction and diversified infrastructure sectors—including solar and renewable energy—and eager to take on new challenges while expanding technical capabilities in complex project environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Track-Planning)
TATA Projects Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Led planning and scheduling for full track-construction cycles including laying, tamping, welding, de-stressing, profiling, and final linking.
Prepared daily Excel-based schedules, tracked Plan-vs-Actual performance, and drove corrective actions with site teams.
Coordinated engineering, procurement, and cross-functional units (P-Way, Civil, S&T, Electrical) to ensure uninterrupted work fronts.
Managed resource deployment for rails, sleepers, ballast, and track machines (NTC, Tamping, BRM, DGS, FBW).
Produced DPR/WPR/MPR and look-ahead schedules for clients and stakeholders.
Led progress-review meetings with DFCCIL and implemented recovery plans to mitigate delays.
Deputy Manager (Track), Depot In charge
TATA Projects
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Monitoring the regular RFI approvals status after execution of work and prepared and reviewed clients and subcontractor billing.
- Managed reconciliation of materials and tools & tackles with the execution and store team.
Senior Engineer-Plant & Machinery (Track Surfacing In charge)
TATA Projects
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Planned and monitored track-machine operations (DTE 09-3X, Duomatic, Unimat-3S, DGS-62N, PBR-400R).
- Executed DFCC yard installation and IR connectivity; delivered 130 km mechanized track linking using NTC.
- Deployed DUOMAT, UNIMAT, DGS, BRM, Flash-Butt, Super Puller, and Mark-VI machines to commission 120 km for goods traffic per contract specs.
- Prepared daily, weekly, and overall schedules and mobilized subcontractors supporting a 300-member workforce.
- Led 10–12 engineers and 30 supervisors; enforced safety and quality standards.
- Managed client billing, RFIs, inspections, and third-party coordination.
- Issued DPRs and review reports and achieved milestones within time and quality targets.
Engineer-Track
K.V.R RAIL INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD.
Solapur
01.2016 - 07.2018
- Supervising the execution of Track linking (manual) AT welding, USFD of welds, packing of ballast, Prestressing activities, post stressing activities, Destressing, Turn-out laying, LC gate erection and P-way linking, insertion of Glued joints, SEJ etc.
- Rails- Supply, Transportation, quantity survey and supply as per requirement, Reconciliation etc.
- Sleepers- Supply and transportation of Normal sleepers, Turnout sleepers, LC sleepers, SEJ, Bridge and other special sleepers.
- Supply, Inspection and management P-way fittings i.e. GRSP, Liner, ERC, Fishplates Distance blocks, Check rails, Turnouts, Crossings, SEJ, LC gates as per contract requirement.
- Managing workforce, sub-contractor and inter departmental coordination.
Engineer-Track
L&T Construction Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed rail supply, transportation, quantity surveying, and reconciliation.
- Planned and coordinated sleeper logistics including turnouts, SEJ, bridges, and special sleepers.
- Oversaw inspection and management of P-Way fittings (GRSP, liners, ERC, fishplates, check rails, crossings, LC gates).
- Led planning, costing, and scheduling of material supply with vendors and storage teams.
- Coordinated with clients and PMC on RFIs, measurement sheets, RA bills, and method-statement approvals to ensure smooth project cash flow.
- Supervised track-linking works (manual and mechanized), welding operations, ballast packing, destressing, turnout laying, and SEJ installation.
- Managed manpower, subcontractors, and inter-departmental coordination.
- Prepared RA bills, subcontractor bills, and cost estimates.
- Maintained complete project documentation in line with railway standards.
Education
B.E - Mechanical
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu01.2014
H.S.C -
R.D.S College
Muzaffarpur, Bihar01.2010
SSC -
R.K.T High School
Mehasi, Bihar01.2008
Diploma - P-way engineering
IPWE
DelhiSkills
- Problem Solving
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Decision making
- Strategic Planning & Prioritization
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Clear Technical Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Accountability & Ownership
- Process Improvement Mindset
Accomplishments
- Commissioning of EDFCCIL LOT-301 from Pilkhani to Sahnewal.
- Commissioning of WDFCCIL CTP-1&2 from Rewari to Iqbalgarh.
- Commissioning of WDFCCIL from Iqbalgarh to Palanpur section.
- Successfully completed 160 Tkm tamping in a single month in the Ajmer-Marwar section.
- Commissioning of railway siding projects of 12tkm of Zuari cement siding Solapur.
- Completed Internship Training in Jindal Rail Infra Pvt. Ltd. Karjan Gujarat.
Languages
- Hindi
- Bhojpuri
- English
Timeline
Manager (Track-Planning)
TATA Projects Limited
03.2024 - Current
Deputy Manager (Track), Depot In charge
TATA Projects
10.2021 - 03.2024
Senior Engineer-Plant & Machinery (Track Surfacing In charge)
TATA Projects
07.2018 - 09.2021
Engineer-Track
K.V.R RAIL INFRA PROJECTS PVT. LTD.
01.2016 - 07.2018
Engineer-Track
L&T Construction Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2016
B.E - Mechanical
Annamalai University
H.S.C -
R.D.S College
SSC -
R.K.T High School
Diploma - P-way engineering
IPWE