MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Darshan Rathod
Chartered Engineer
Ahmedabad,GJ
Summary
Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Mott MacDonald Private Limited
Ahmedabad
08.2010 - Current
- Executed projects and functioned as senior project manager for multiple large scale infrastructure projects such as highways, airports, ports, metros, railway freight corridors, waste water treatment plants and development planning works with size of 450 sq.km and above.
- Developed project plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Oversaw internal and external projects by reviewing activities, maximizing efficiency and increasing collaboration and communication transparency.
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets.
Consultant - Infrastructure Planner
Urban Space Consultants Private Limited
New Delhi
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Initiated success of client's organization by improving performance, hiring practices and management systems.
- Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Tracked costs and expenses to compare with original budget and identify failure points.
- Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.
- Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and generated reports to inform budgeting and planning.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
Consultant - Infrastructure Planner
Fairwood Consultants Private Limited
NOIDA
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Authored detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Developed strategic component development plans to support future projects.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Updated stakeholders on key milestones for projects.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
Research Associate
CEPT Research & Development Unit
Ahmedabad
12.2005 - 04.2006
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings
- Produced actionable information that improved Schedule of Rates across various Government Agencies and performed strong role in unifying Schedules.
Education
M.Tech - Infrastructure Planning
School of Planning & Public Policy, CEPT
Ahmedabad, India 06.2006 - 05.2008
B.Tech - Civil (Construction Technology)
School of Building Science & Technology, CEPT
Ahmedabad, India 06.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Cost Control
Project Scheduling
Interpersonal Communication
Client liaison
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Dependable and Responsible
Organization and Time Management
Decision Making
Multitasking Abilities
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
MS Office
Software
MS Project
Primavera
AutoCAD Civil
ArcGIS
Certification
PRINCE2 (Foundation)
Interests
Travelling Places
Listening Music (Old Bollywood Songs)
Cycling (Leisure Riding)
Landscape Photography (Mobile based)
Reading Books (technical and non-technical)
Timeline
PRINCE2 (Foundation)
07-2019
Chartered Engineer (Civil)
12-2016
Senior Project Manager
Mott MacDonald Private Limited
08.2010 - Current
Consultant - Infrastructure Planner
Urban Space Consultants Private Limited
12.2009 - 07.2010
Consultant - Infrastructure Planner
Fairwood Consultants Private Limited
06.2008 - 11.2009
M.Tech - Infrastructure Planning
School of Planning & Public Policy, CEPT
06.2006 - 05.2008
Research Associate
CEPT Research & Development Unit
12.2005 - 04.2006
B.Tech - Civil (Construction Technology)
School of Building Science & Technology, CEPT
06.2001 - 05.2006