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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Charanjeet S Virdi

PROFESSIONAL IN CONSTRUCTION
Noida,UP

Summary

Seasoned Construction & Contracts Leader | 30+ Years in Institutional, IT, Infrastructure, Real Estate & Industrial Projects | Specialist in Contracts & Procurement Strategy, Cost Control, Risk Management, Negotiation & Claims | Driving ESG-Compliant Procurement & On-Time, On-Budget Delivery.

I have known Charanjeet for quite some time and had the opportunity to work closely with him on a couple of key projects for HCL Group, where I was leading my organization’s cost consultancy services. Our collaboration spanned both the pre-contract and post-contract phases, and I found our working relationship to be consistently cordial, transparent, and constructive. Together, we successfully closed a major general contracting package worth approximately ₹1500 Cr, with a well-structured and balanced allocation of contractual risks. Charanjeet’s attention to detail and price negotiation skills - particularly in safeguarding project and organizational interests - were truly commendable. His strategic thinking and precision played a critical role in ensuring effective risk control during contract finalization as well as in post-contractual matters. I wish him good luck and would love to work with him again – LinkedIn Recommendation by Suveer Popli (Executive Director, South Asia at Surbana Jurong Group)

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

HCL Group
Noida

Associate Vice President (Contracts & Procurement)
11.2011 - 05.2025

Job overview

Period: 2015-25

  • Engineered a robust risk allocation strategy for a ₹1,500 crore GC package for a landmark museum project in Delhi — mitigating incomplete design closure risks, avoiding cost-plus contracting and fragmented ownership. Structured Direct-Sum, Provisional-Sum and Indirect Costs; fixed Indirect Costs for the full project duration; and capped contract sum variations. This framework shifted substantial delay risk to the contractor, ensuring accountability and driving timeline adherence
  • Championed e-Procurement adoption, embedding transparency, accelerating timelines, and boosting cost efficiency, securing 15–20% average cost savings through strategic negotiations and competitive reverse auctions — ensuring uncompromised quality, fairness, and transparency throughout the bidding process
  • Spearheaded the contracts and procurement function for over a decade, negotiating and closing approx.175–200 construction contracts annually across medium- to mega-scale projects, including Civil/ MEP and other infrastructure works spanning across IT City, Institutional campuses, museum fit outs with a cumulative value exceeding ₹5,500 crore.
  • Commanded high-stakes negotiations to finalize approx. 1,000–1,500 post-contractual non-schedule items annually, valued average at ₹15–20 crore, delivering 20–25% savings through price negotiations while upholding contractual terms and ensuring on-time project delivery.
  • Spearheaded procurement of imported goods worth ₹50 Crores - spanning furniture, light fixtures, animal research equipment, gas generator sets, and premium products for Chairman’s Residence renovation. Personally conducted supplier evaluations and due diligence travelling to China, driving global sourcing for corporate office refurbishment and ensuring superior quality, cost efficiency, and timely completion

Period: 2011-15

  • Spearheaded execution and timely delivery of Academic Blocks, Hostels, Administrative Buildings, Multipurpose Halls, Swimming Pools, Sports Facilities, and Running Tracks worth approx. ₹200 Cr across the chain of Shiv Nadar and Vidyagyan Schools, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and quality benchmarks
  • Drove closure of construction contracts for institutional projects - universities and schools - valued approx. ₹500 Cr, securing up to 15% cost savings through strategic negotiations
  • Championed quality audit programs across IT campuses, universities, and schools, institutionalizing quality-NCR-linked payment mechanisms and enforcing strict compliance with construction best practices and contractual standards

Education

IIT-BHU
Varanasi

B. Tech from Civil
01.1992

DPC

P.G. Diploma from Construction Management

SMU

MBA from Finance

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Strategic Procurement
  • Cost management
  • Vendor management
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk assessment
  • Budget control
  • Attention to detail
  • Process Optimization
  • Category Manahement
  • Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Risk Management Strategies
  • Dispute Resoltion
  • Effective Multi-tasking

Projects

# Kiran Nadar Museum of   Arts & Cultural Centre – 1.3   million SQFT, 1500 CR GC

# Individual Residences –   Chairman Residence (Delhi/ US), Chancellor   Villa,

# Housing/Hostels –   Lucknow IT City Staff Housing, SNU   Staff and Student Hostels

# IT Campus – Wegmans   Business Park at G. Noida, HCL IT   City at Lucknow,

# Academic Blocks – Shiv   Nadar University, Shiv Nadar   Schools, VG Schools,

# Sports Facility –   Multipurpose Halls, Indoor/Outdoor   Play fields at SNU, SNS, VG

# Misc. – Rooftop Solar,   Swimming Pools, Student Activity   & Recreational Centre

# High Rise Structures –   220/ 275m high RCC Chimneys @   PP, Residential @ Emaar

# Residential Campus –   Dream City @ AIPL Ambuja, Amritsar.

# Steel Structures –   Engine Plant, Press Shop @ Daewoo   Motors

# Road works/ Highways – Widening   of State Highway at Surat @ Unitech project

# Flyovers – Khelgaon and   Anandmoya Flyovers at Delhi @ Unitech project

# External Development –   various campuses

# Brown field projects –   Retrofits/ Renovations of   Office/ Institutional Buildings,

# Industrial Projects –   Coke Oven @ RSP; Chimneys @ PP; Automobile @ Daewoo

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

1) Authored and presented a technical paper on the assessment and repair of fire-damaged concrete structures, demonstrating expertise in structural analysis and repair techniques.

2) Received recognition for leadership excellence in project management and procurement, showcasing exceptional abilities in leading teams and managing complex procurement processes within the construction industry.

Certification

1) Advanced Methods & Practice in Construction Project Management

2) Project Management Excellence through IT and Related Technologies

3) Concrete Technology, Quality Control & Management

4) ISO 9001:2000 Quality Systems Implementation Course

5) Construction Contracts – Arbitration & Dispute Settlement Mechanism

Timeline

Associate Vice President (Contracts & Procurement)

HCL Group
11.2011 - 05.2025

IIT-BHU

B. Tech from Civil

DPC

P.G. Diploma from Construction Management

SMU

MBA from Finance

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