DHAVAL DESAI
Surat
Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with relevant experience in coordinating large-scale projects, managing diverse teams, and driving overall project success. Strong in initiating and planning stages of project management, leveraging strong communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations. Have consistently made significant impacts by ensuring timely delivery of projects without compromising quality standards. Display leadership qualities and decision-making abilities that foster team collaboration and efficient problem resolution.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
Bharuch
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed project scope, timeline and budget in alignment with company objectives.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Oversaw quality control throughout the project life cycle to ensure deliverables met or exceeded expectations.
- Coordinated internal resources and third parties and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Measured project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
SENIOR MANAGER
SAJJAN INDIA LTD
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Leading, directing and controlling multidisciplinary Project & Construction Teams for EPC Project jobs while ensuring timely execution of the projects to achieve strategic business goals; responsible for planning, design coordination, estimation, scope definition, Risk Analysis, finalization of techno-commercial aspects, Budget Control and implementing quality and HSSE standards
Lead Civil
Desai Construction Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Construction of Main Process Plant, all Utilities like RCC Road and Drains, Pipe Rack etc
- At Boisar MIDC
- Construction Management
- Resource Management
- Sub-Contractor Management
- Worker and Staff Management
- Quality and Safety Management
Lead Civil
Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Construction of Hydrogen Recovery Plant including RCC Road, Foundations for Equipment, Distillation Column, Pre-cast & Cast-in situ Pipe racks, Erection of Pipe Rack Erection of Steel Structure, etc at Jamnagar
- Construction of Road & Drains, Tank Farm at Dahej
- Construction Management
- Resource Management
- Contractor Management
- Quality and Safety Management
Lead Civil
Punj Lloyd Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Construction of Effluent Treatment Plant including Tanks RCC Road and Drains, Pipe Sleepers, Pipe Rack, Control Room, etc
- Construction Management
- Resource Management
- Sub-Contractor Management
- Worker and Staff Management
- Quality and Safety Management
Lead Civil
Punj Lloyd Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Construction of Slug Catcher Facility for GSPC including RCC Road and Drains, Pipe Racks, UG Tank, Equipment Foundations, Cable Trench, Storm Water Drain, etc
- Construction Management
- Resource Management
- Engineering Coordination
- Sub-Contractor Management
- Worker and Staff Management
- Quality and Safety Management
Site Manager
ABB Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Construction & Commissioning of 400 KV Switchyard Including Area Grading, Equipment Foundations, Cable Trench, Gravel Filling, Equipment Erection, etc
- Construction Management
- Resource Management
- Engineering Coordination
- Sub-Contractor Management
- Quality and Safety Management
Senior Engineer
M M Construction
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Incharge of all Civil Works Gas Compressor Station including Equipment Foundations, Pipe Sleeper, Stack Foundation, Control Room, RCC Paving & Drains, Fabrication-Erection of Steel Truss and Sheeting
Senior Engineer
M M Construction
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Incharge of all Civil Works of Load Bearing Township of Essar Steel including Pile Foundation, Plinth, Masonry
Junior Engineer
Mahavir Civil Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Assisted the Project Incharge in Construction of Foundations of Cane Carrier, Cane Loader, UG Tank & RCC Road work
Junior Engineer
Mahavir Civil Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.1997 - 12.1998
- Assisted the Project Incharge in Construction 30 x 30M Warehouse including RCC Frame structure, Brickwork, Joinery & Finishing
- Assisted the Project Incharge in Construction of 04 No Low rise Building
Junior Engineer
Desai Construction
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Assisted the Project Incharge in Construction of 11 Storey Bldg
- Including RCC Frame work, Brickwork and Plaster
Education
Graduate Programme - Construction Project Management
NICMAR
PuneDiploma - Civil Engineering
Board of Technical Educations
Maharastra, IndiaSkills
- Technical Monitoring
- Scope Management
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Quality Control
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Project Execution
- Resource Management
- Coordination /Liaison
- Budget & Cost Control
- Quality /HSE Assurance & Control
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 03/17/1974
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Cushman & Wakefield
05.2024 - 02.2025
SENIOR MANAGER
SAJJAN INDIA LTD
02.2020 - 01.2024
Lead Civil
Desai Construction Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 12.2019
Lead Civil
Reliance Industries Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2017
Lead Civil
Punj Lloyd Ltd
01.2013 - 12.2014
Lead Civil
Punj Lloyd Ltd
01.2012 - 12.2013
Site Manager
ABB Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2012
Senior Engineer
M M Construction
01.2001 - 12.2002
Senior Engineer
M M Construction
01.2000 - 12.2001
Junior Engineer
Mahavir Civil Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.1999 - 12.1999
Junior Engineer
Mahavir Civil Engineers Pvt Ltd
01.1997 - 12.1998
Junior Engineer
Desai Construction
01.1996 - 12.1997
Graduate Programme - Construction Project Management
NICMAR
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Board of Technical Educations
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