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Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Recognition Publication
Seminars Training
Accomplishments
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CHARANJEET SINGH VIRDI

PROFESSIONAL IN CONSTRUCTION
Noida,UP
CHARANJEET SINGH VIRDI

Summary

During my professional career in the construction industry, I experienced exposure to majority of interdisciplinary functions of the project cycle and stake holders. My current role revolves around contracts & procurement function. The single largest order closed in recent past was more than INR 1500 Cr. (BUA - 1.3 million SQFT, White Concrete Structure). Other packages include GC, Interiors, Façade, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, Electrical, Equipment, Sports facility, Furniture, Solar Plant, Swimming Pool, Hardscape/ Landscape, Elevators, PEB structures, Green Field, Brown Field projects etc. I have worked with Developers (Emaar MGF/ AIPL Ambuja), Contractors (Unitech/ Macawber Beekay), PMC (Feedback Infra) etc. Project type includes RCC/ PEB Structures (Residential/ Office/ Institutional) , Infra. (Roads/ Flyovers) , University/ School campuses, SEZ IT complex, Museum, Automobile Sector (Engine Plant/ Press Shop, Overhead Water Tank), Power Plant (275M tall RCC Chimneys), Steel Plant (Coke Oven strengthening).

Overview

33
years of professional experience

Work History

HCL Group
Noida

AVP – Contracts & Procurement
11.2011 - Current

Job overview

  • I am employed with HCL Group since 2011, but in view of the changing business requirements, internal transfers/ employment entity changed during the period.

    I spearheaded the procurement process for various projects at HCL Group, including Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts, HCL IT City, Shiv Nadar University, Shiv Nadar School , Residences and Office Renovations.

    Negotiated contracts up to 1500 Crore, showcasing strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with senior management to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop strategies for achieving financial objectives.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in improved operational efficiencies.
  • Managed relationships with external partners such as consultants, vendors, contractors.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, direction, guidance, and support to team members on a daily basis.
  • Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to review performance against goals and objectives.
  • Led weekly status meetings with project teams in order to track progress against milestones.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED
Gurgaon

DGM
06.2010 - 11.2011

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included Contracts and Procurement, including Cost Management for a high-rise residential project, Palm Drive (up to G+17) at Golf Course Extension Road, Gurgaon.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

AIPL Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructure
Delhi

DGM
11.2009 - 06.2010

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included Contracts & Procurement, Cost Management of Integrated Township, Dream City at Amritsar

Feedback Ventures
Gurgaon

AGM
11.2006 - 11.2009

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included project management of the following projects: Wegmans Business Park at Greater Noida, Sandesara Bungalow at Baroda, DLF Clubs at Gurgaon, and the Factory of Escorts Construction Equipment at Ballabhgarh.

Macawber Beekay
Delhi

Manager–Contracts
08.2005 - 11.2006

Job overview

  • M/s Macawber Beekay is a joint venture with Clyde Bergamann of U.K).

    The company executes projects of Material Handling systems, like Ash Handling system, Mill Reject Handling system, Cement Silos etc. in Power plants, Cement plants, Aluminum plants. The major clients include NTPC, BHEL, BALCO, MSEB, ACC, PSEB, RVUNL, UPRVUNL etc.

    My responsibilities included vetting of tender documents, project tracking vis-à-vis time & cost over-run, work orders for sub-contracting.

UNITECH Ltd.
Gurgaon

Manager- Planning
09.2001 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included involvement in different projects as follows –

    U.P Petrochemical Plant at Etawa (4500 crore plant of Gas Authority of India Ltd, EPC by Engineers India Ltd)
    o Responsibilities – Execution/ Supervision works for Furnace/ Equipment Foundations with cast-in situ piles 450mm, Gas Cracker units etc.

    Telephone Exchange Building - Lodhi Road, New Delhi (Multi-storied building with a total covered area of about 40,000 sqm)
    o Responsibilities – Planning & Monitoring, Client/ Subcontractor billing, contracts, client coordination etc.

    Corporate office at Saket, Delhi
    o Responsibilities – Pre-Qualification of bids, Analysis of Rates, Tendering etc.

    Japanese Bungalow Project.- Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi
    (Renovation/ Modification with complete Refurbishment works)
    o Responsibilities – Complete project management and Client coordination, including planning, execution, billing etc.

    Hydro cracker Unit, Faridabad (Expansion of R&D facilities in the R&D Centre of Indian Oil Corporation, Faridabad under the technical know-how of Engineers India Ltd)
    o Responsibilities – Execution of site development works, including Roads, Drains, Culverts

Daewoo Motors India Ltd
Greater Noida

Asst. Manager-Civil
09.1996 - 07.2001

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included project management, contracts management, inventory management, cost control, maintenance activities etc.

    Relevant Projects –
    o Factory sheds/ Buildings
    o RCC shell type overhead water tank
    o External Civil works, including Roads, Culverts, Sewerage pipeline, Drinking water pipeline, storm water drains, foot paths etc.

Unitech Ltd
Delhi

Construction Engineer
10.1993 - 09.1996

Job overview

  • The responsibilities included involvement in different projects as follows – U.P Petrochemical Plant at Etawa (4500 crore plant of Gas Authority of India Ltd, EPC by Engineers India Ltd), Responsibilities – Execution/ Supervision works for Furnace/ Equipment Foundations with cast-in situ piles 450mm, Gas Cracker units etc
  • Telephone Exchange Building - Lodhi Road, New Delhi (Multi-storied building with a total covered area of about 40,000 sqm), Responsibilities – Planning & Monitoring, Client/ Subcontractor billing, contracts, client coordination etc
  • Corporate office at Saket, Delhi, Responsibilities – Pre-Qualification of bids, Analysis of Rates, Tendering etc
  • Japanese Bungalow Project.- Amrita Shergill Marg, New Delhi (Renovation/ Modification with complete Refurbishment works), Responsibilities – Complete project management and Client coordination, including planning, execution, billing etc
  • Hydro cracker Unit, Faridabad (Expansion of R&D facilities in the R&D Centre of Indian Oil Corporation, Faridabad under the technical know-how of Engineers India Ltd), Responsibilities – Execution of site development works, including Roads, Drains, Culverts

Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd.

Engineer
07.1992 - 07.1993

Job overview

Company was engaged by Steel Authority of India Ltd. at Rourkela Steel Plant for the consultancy works.

Responsibilities included involvement in consultancy and technical supervision of rebuilding & modification of Coke Oven Battery No. 2. The job comprised of strengthening of various RCC structures like beams, columns, walls. The methods adopted were jacketing of rusted column bases, doing pressure grouting /guniting for cracked beam/wall portions. The most damaged upper portion of the wall was completely broken, strengthened and re-casted.supervision of rebuilding & modification of Coke Oven Battery No 2

The job comprised of strengthening of various RCC structures like beams, columns, walls

The methods adopted were jacketing of rusted column bases, doing pressure grouting /guniting for cracked beam/wall portions

The most damaged upper portion of the wall was completely broken, strengthened and re-casted

Education

IIT-BHU
Varanasi

B. Tech from Civil
01.1992

DPC

P.G. Diploma from Construction Management

SMU

MBA from Finance

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Procurement strategy
  • Cost management
  • Vendor management
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Budget control

Projects

Kiran Nadar Museum of Arts and Cultural Centre Chairman Residence Chancellor Villa Lucknow IT City Staff Housing Wegmans Business Park Shiv Nadar University Multipurpose Halls 220m & 275m high RCC Chimneys Dream City @ AIPL Ambuja Engine Plant @ Daewoo Motors

Recognition Publication

  • Technical Paper on “Assessment & Repair of Fire Damaged Concrete Structures”
  • Leadership Excellence in Project Management & Procurement

Seminars Training

  • Construction Contracts – Arbitration & Dispute Settlement Mechanism
  • Advanced Methods & Practice in Construction Project Management
  • Project Management Excellence through IT and Related Technologies
  • Concrete Technology, Quality Control & Management
  • ISO 9001:2000 Quality Systems Implementation Course

Accomplishments

Honored to receive award for leadership in Project Management & Procurement by CE Worldwide during the year 2018

Timeline

AVP – Contracts & Procurement

HCL Group
11.2011 - Current

DGM

EMAAR MGF LAND LIMITED
06.2010 - 11.2011

DGM

AIPL Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructure
11.2009 - 06.2010

AGM

Feedback Ventures
11.2006 - 11.2009

Manager–Contracts

Macawber Beekay
08.2005 - 11.2006

Manager- Planning

UNITECH Ltd.
09.2001 - 08.2005

Asst. Manager-Civil

Daewoo Motors India Ltd
09.1996 - 07.2001

Construction Engineer

Unitech Ltd
10.1993 - 09.1996

Engineer

Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd.
07.1992 - 07.1993

IIT-BHU

B. Tech from Civil

DPC

P.G. Diploma from Construction Management

SMU

MBA from Finance
CHARANJEET SINGH VIRDIPROFESSIONAL IN CONSTRUCTION