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ASHISH KUMAR
PROJECT MANAGER
Noida
Summary
Project Management professional with over 17 years of experience in successfully executed and commercially closed high-value contracts exceeding 4,000 Cr in the Power sector, Substation, Transmission and Infrastructure includes both domestic and International Projects. Skilled in contract lifecycle management, including Monitoring, invoicing, supply chain solutions, execution, delay analysis, risk mitigation, claims resolution and contract closing. Ready to leverage project management, supply chain solutions, claims resolution and Accounts receivables skills to drive success in a new role.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Project Manager
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
02.2009 - Current
- Managed the full lifecycle of EPC projects from initial planning and procurement through to contract closure and successful handover.
- Project management and planning:
- Developed project schedule (PERT) and plan the schedule as per the contract plan using MS Project and PRIMAVERA.
- Monitored site progress, identified bottlenecks, coordinated with the concerned departments, and ensured timely resolution to maintain project momentum. Developed performance reports for all stakeholders, incorporating KPIs, and highlighting key exceptions to mitigate potential delays and cost overruns.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain solutions by ensuring item readiness through effective planning, coordinating with vendors during manufacturing, facilitating inspections, and monitoring dispatch schedules, supporting uninterrupted site execution, and adherence to project timelines. Familiar with INCOTERMS and their application in international trade.
- Represented the organization as the SPOC with the client, obtaining all necessary approvals, and actively participating in review meetings to align project deliverables. Developed client relationship management (CRM) to support project success.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery on time, within defined scope, and under approved budget.
- Monitored project activities based on the project schedule to identify the risks, and prepared variance reports by using the Earned Value Method (EVM) and S-Curve at various stages of the project for analyzing deviations.
- Preparation of detailed delay analysis, time extensions (EOT), and management of project amendments and related scope and price adjustments.
- Delay analysis and submission of a detailed time extension case.
- Special achievements and awards:
- Received the Executive of the Quarter award for successfully recovering ₹8 crore in liquidated damages from CPSE NLC India through AMRCD (Administrative Mechanism for Resolution of CPSE Disputes), by coordinating with the Ministry of Heavy Industries and the Ministry of Coal.
- Successfully handled critical and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
- World’s first 800 kV HVDC Transmission Line at NE-Agra.
- One of the largest terminals in the world is T3 Airport at IGIA, Delhi.
- Tamil Nadu’s first 765 kV substation.
- Successfully revived the TANTRANSCO Alamathy project by effectively liaising with multiple government and regulatory bodies, including the Railways, NHA, Police, and Municipal authorities, to secure timely work permissions in Chennai, TN.
- PM Methodologies and AI Tools:
- PRIMAVERA, MS Project, EVM, Waterfall, SAP, Power BI
- Gamma, Napkin.ai, Notebook LM.
Systems Engineer
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 02.2009
- Developed a construction schedule in MSP and PRIMAVERA for the Airport Terminal (T3, IGI Airport).
- Executed electrification works at T3 IGI Airport runway.
Education
Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical Engineering
NIT Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur, India07-2007
MBA - PGDM in Financial Management
NMIMS
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Project management
Accomplishments
- Resolved Custom related long pending issue of seized 400 kV XLPE Cables at Indo Nepal border for prestigious SAPDC Arun-3 HE Project by visiting various agencies like CHA, Nepal customs, Indian Customs, IBN, ministry of finance, SAPDC etc and holding contractual discussions and arranging co-ordination among the various agencies .
Software
Certification
Executive of the Quarter
Risk assessment and mitigation
- Identified project risks across technical, financial and execution domains, developed and implemented mitigation strategies in coordination with cross-functional teams to minimize delays and cost overruns.
- A risk register is maintained to systematically document and track identified risks.
Timeline
Project Manager
BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED
02.2009 - Current
Systems Engineer
IBM India Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 02.2009
MBA - PGDM in Financial Management
NMIMS
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical Engineering
NIT Jamshedpur