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Atul Kandharkar

Pune

Summary

Seasoned Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in project planning, controls, and coordination. Expert in Oracle Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, adept at developing and maintaining detailed schedules and ensuring quality standards. Proven track record in managing small to mid-size projects, enhancing efficiency, and reducing costs through strategic planning and risk mitigation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Control Analyst

Tech Mahindra
Pune
07.2023 - Current
  • Executed project planning for "Tennet 2GW HVDC Station - Balwin4 & Lalwin" in German portfolio.
  • Specialized in Primavera, Tableau, SAP, and Timecontrol for project controls support.
  • Facilitated implementation of software solutions across Americas under "Project Digitization" initiative.
  • Collected stakeholder data to develop templates for enhanced planning and cost management.
  • Integrated top project management practices across all regions to ensure consistency.
  • Performed portfolio-level data analysis, producing health card reports for ongoing projects.
  • Ensured seamless data flow between tools by resolving issues with technical teams as needed.
  • Oversaw resource allocation at portfolio level to maximize productivity.

Senior Project Control Specialist

Honeywell Automation India
Pune
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led project planning and coordination for building automation initiatives in Europe, APAC, and India.
  • Established quotation schedules aligned with contract specifications and internal team input.
  • Formulated detailed project plans during tendering and execution stages.
  • Provided support to Project Managers in scheduling and control processes.
  • Engaged with engineering teams to secure essential deliverables on schedule.
  • Facilitated earned value management and addressed project risks and delays with Project Managers.
  • Created project dashboards while participating in efforts to refine project control methodologies.

Senior Planning Engineer

Vanderlande Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Pune
02.2017 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated planning for multi-disciplinary warehouse and automation projects across India and APAC.
  • Formulated quotation schedules based on contract milestones and deliverables with internal teams.
  • Constructed detailed project plans during tendering and execution phases to meet scope specifications.
  • Assisted Project Managers with scheduling and controlling project processes effectively.
  • Set up detailed project schedules alongside person-hour budgets; monitored ongoing progress.
  • Conducted routine analyses of current projects versus baseline schedules to ensure alignment.
  • Evaluated design or construction modifications' effects on project timelines.

Associate Project Controller

MWH GLOBAL
Pune
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Designed project schedules using Primavera for MWH United Kingdom region to align with global objectives.
  • Conducted monthly reviews of project statuses to maintain timely progress.
  • Established project baselines and incorporated change orders to enhance tracking accuracy.
  • Collaborated with project director to review resource allocation at portfolio level for improved efficiency.

Planning Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon, Saudi Arabia
Tabuk
05.2014 - 01.2016
  • Managed comprehensive project management tasks from planning to execution for Midyan Gas Processing Plant.
  • Conducted regular progress meetings with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to align objectives.
  • Strategically allocated resources to ensure continuous operation without downtime during the project lifecycle.
  • Prepared detailed look-ahead schedules and progress reports for effective communication with site teams.
  • Created daily, weekly, and monthly reporting documents alongside activity monitoring sheets and charts.
  • Fostered positive client relationships through consistent updates and delivery of monthly progress reports.
  • Oversaw all project stages, identifying key issues while recommending timely solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Collaborated with various departments such as Contracts, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Administration.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Engineering & Management

National Institute of Construction Management And Research (NICMAR)
Pune
01.2014

B.E. - Mechanical

MGM College of Engineering
Nanded
01.2011

HSC -

NES Science College
Nanded
01.2007

SSC -

Mahatma Phule High School
Nanded
01.2005

Skills

  • Project management certification
  • Software proficiency: MS Project, Primavera, Ecosys, CoraPPM
  • Microsoft Office and Tableau
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Project reporting
  • Contract administration

Certification

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Projects

1. Tennet 2 GW HVDC Station, Balwin 4, Germany 

2. Midyan Gas Processing Facility, Saudi Arabia, (Saudi Aramco)

3. Western Sydney Airport, Australia

4. DHL, Malaysia, Amazon, Melbourne, Australia

5. Yogyakarta International Airport, Indonesia, and Sydney International Airport, Australia

Timeline

Project Control Analyst

Tech Mahindra
07.2023 - Current

Senior Project Control Specialist

Honeywell Automation India
07.2022 - 06.2023

Senior Planning Engineer

Vanderlande Industries Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 07.2022

Associate Project Controller

MWH GLOBAL
01.2016 - 02.2017

Planning Engineer

Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon, Saudi Arabia
05.2014 - 01.2016

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Engineering & Management

National Institute of Construction Management And Research (NICMAR)

B.E. - Mechanical

MGM College of Engineering

HSC -

NES Science College

SSC -

Mahatma Phule High School

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