DILIP SAPTARSHI
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Veraval
Summary
Customer-oriented and result oriented professional with 34 years of experience in Civil Engineering Maintenance, water & infrastructure management, Civil Construction Project Management & Strategy Planning (Industrial, Infrastructure & Township). Adaptive and deadline-oriented. Consistently executes and completes multiple and diverse range of projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen. Exposure to greenfield and brownfield projects. Worked with all three fraternity such as client, consultant and contractor.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
General Manager-Civil
Grasim Industries Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Aditya Birla Group, Unit: Indian Rayon, Veraval, Gujarat, India
- Spearheaded Civil division including water and infrastructure management, reporting to President (Unit Head), leading a team of 16 civil engineers.
- Planned, scheduled, executed and maintained civil structures across VFY, power plant and caustic soda plant including schools and hospital.
- Managed new projects under CAPEX schemes like Sea water RO plant, 100 m. high RCC chimney, G+2 CSY plant, ETP revamping,
- Further, handling and managing key civil work of Add More to Life initiative, like construction G+3 2 BHK flats, G+3 workers' quarters, club building
- Prepare budget, notice inviting tenders, negotiate contracts and monitor expenses against the R & M as well as CAPEX budget for new projects
- Ensured uninterrupted water supply from dam, 22 km away from site, to avoid production downtime
- Handled and managed maintenance works, repairing & retrofitting of old plant structures / buildings including residential buildings and school, which are deteriorated due to chemical attack and coastal corrosion
- Addressed challenges such as low literacy among workers, material availability in remote plant location, regulatory approvals, limited access to structures, reduction in maintenance cost, while executing all R & M and CAPEX jobs.
- Developed and maintained greenery with limited resources, with the help of horticulturist, having horticulture division reporting to me.
- Managed and dealing with government offices like DISH (Director of Industrial Safety & Health) BOCW (Building & Other Construction Works), Town Planning office and Municipality, for getting statutory permissions.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
General Manager-Operations
Matx Structures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Handled operations of this young company being placed at HO, Ahmednagar, having strength of staff as 45
- This young company has started taking EPC / turnkey construction jobs after my joining the company in addition to its core business of structural designing
- EPC / Turnkey job handled: Sanpras Healthcare – expansion of pharma company in Sinnar, Nashik
- Vegetable oil refinery in Nellore, AP
- Automotive workshop & showroom in Ahmednagar
- Dog resort in Pune
- Nursery school (Colour School) expansion work in Pune
Assistant General Manager - Project
Ayoki Fabricon Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: (Construction Contracting Company)
- Spearheaded project management from Head office in Pune. Overseeing various international cement plant construction projects, especially in African Continent and Nepal.
- Directed civil work coordination for cement plant projects awarded to Ayoki Fabricon Pvt. Ltd.
- Managed and executed construction planning, scheduling, budgeting and progress review for optimized project delivery.
- Resolved onsite civil construction issues to accelerate progress while maintaining quality and safety standard.
- Strategically deployed technical staff, workforce, machinery and tools to ensure project efficiency.
- Managed tendering, subcontracting, budgeting and cash flow requirements.
- Handled approval processes and invoicing in line with approved billing structures.
- Ensured seamless coordination among departments such as design, HR, procurement, logistics and finance, both at site and head office.
Deputy General Manager
Rohan Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Spearheaded Construction of a 150 acre integrated township, delivering over 600,000 sq.ft. of built up area.
- As an initial phase, managed and executed construction of sample apartment, villa & row house, comprising 25,000 sq.ft
- General co-ordination between various department like design & drawing, architects, stores & purchase, legal & liaison at head office
- Mobilizing & deploying manpower & machinery as per the required time schedule
- Planning, scheduling & budgeting
- Establishing labour camp with hygienic conditions, site office, construction power supply, water supply for smooth execution of construction activities
- Appointing agencies & executing site preparatory activities like geotechnical investigation, land contour survey, bore wells, RCC work, block work & plaster, gypsum plaster work, POP false ceiling, door frames & shutters etc
Deputy General Manager – Civil
Zuari Cement Ltd.
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: A subsidiary of an Italian MNC Italcementi Group
- Spearheaded the successful completion of a 1.2 MTPA greenfield cement grinding unit at Solapur and a 1 MTPA packing terminal at Cochin Port, managing civil works worth INR 100 crore.
- Orchestrated project activities to ensure timely completion, aligning utilities, aesthetics and monitoring operations for optimal efficiency.
- Optimized engineering, scheduling and construction resources for maximum cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated with clients, consultants and engineers to resolve design issues and eliminate project bottlenecks.
- Achieved 3 million safe man-hours by reviewing and enforcing rigorous safety protocols and work permits.
- Enhanced quality control and project progress through systematic reviews and cost-effective solutions.
- Facilitated seamless handover of civil structures to respective project counterparts as per design specifications.
- Conducted comprehensive project reviews at multiple hierarchical levels and ensured resource augmentation.
- Defined and executed scope fo work for administrative building interiors and associated services.
- Finalized technical requirements for diverse project elements including geotechnical and civil engineering consultancy.
- Engaged in interdisciplinary coordination for plant layout finalization and infrastructure design.
- Reviewed construction and architectural drawings for alignment with mechanical and electrical specifications.
- Directed quantity and cost estimations, vendor development and budgeting initiatives.
- Implemented cost control measures during design stages, incorporating value engineering and alternative materials.
- Liaised with government bodies to secure necessary permits and clearances efficiently.
Deputy General Manager (Civil Construction)
ABG Cement Limited
12.2009 - 10.2012
- Being a part of project management division at head office, successfully managed large scale construction project such as 10,000 TPD clinkering unit with an allied township in Kutch and 15,000 TPD grinding unit near Surat with 2 x25 MW CPP
- Led the appointment of architects, consultants and contractors for various civil construction related services.
- Spearheaded conceptualization and finalization of residential quarters and service buildings with built-up area of 610,000 sq.ft. within a budget of INR 62.84 crore.
- Established and managed budgets, detailed planning and scheduling for all construction activities, assigning roles to civil department members.
- Conducted tendering and contracting processes to appoint contractors, finalizing technical and commercial matters efficiently.
- Developed vendors for contractors and suppliers, ensuring the availability of various finishing items for project completion.
- Performed timely analysis of project stages and implemented remedial measures to ensure projects were completed on schedule.
- Reviewed and suggested modifications to design and drawings for cost-effectiveness while adhering to budget and schedule constraints.
- Expert in reading and understanding complex technical and engineering drawings, managing documentation and ensuring the accurate release of construction drawings to site.
- Issued diverse work orders including for township consultancy, jetty construction, geotechnical investigation and various interior and exterior works.
Construction Manager
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Successfully managed expansion of Wadi-II cement plant, featuring 13,000 TPD single kiln and two 25 MW CPP units.
- Client ACC appointed TCE as a Project Management Consultant for aforesaid project. Headed a team of 15 civil engineers.
Manager – Civil
AIPL – Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructures Ltd.
05.2007 - 09.2007
- Was an active project management team member at site for a construction project spanning 140 acres featuring luxury residential bungalows, villas and multi-storied buildings in collaboration with renowned architect Hafeez Contractor.
Deputy Manager (Civil)
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited
10.2005 - 04.2007
- Spearheaded the construction of 96 m high RCC tapered chimney including various other important structures for a 2 x 30 MW Captive Thermal Power Plant and other infrastructure works like roads and drains.
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Obajana Cement PLC, Nigeria
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Was a part of international construction project team at site in Dangote cement's ambitious and maiden cement plants at Obajana Cememnt PLC, Nigeria.
- Looked after construction of Project: 2 x 5500 TPD Cement Plant by FLS with 3 X 45 MW power plants by M/s GE, USA.
- Had privilege to work with internally renowned German contractor M/s. Julius Berger Nigeria PLC.
- Got exposure to high profile international civil engineering practices and standards of executing and managing project with quality, safety and timelines.
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Ambuja Cements Ltd.
03.1990 - 08.2003
- Started my career and progressed from Diploma Engineer Trainee to Assistant Manager-Civil, demonstrating dedication and hard work.
- Directed maintenance and development works of plant structures, including water supply network for Ambuja Cements first plant at Kodinar, Gujarat.
- During the tenure of 13 years with Ambuja Cements, got exposure to supervise and execute greenfield and brownfield construction development of 4 cement plants, 3x15 MW Captive power plant, jetty and breakwater, 525 quarter township, 3.5 km long overland belt conveyor, at different locations in Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Education
Diploma in Civil Engineering -
MS University of Baroda
Vadodara, India 04.2001 - 01.1989
Skills
Civil Engineering and Construction Project Management
Construction safety management
Strategic Planning
QA & QC
Team / People Management
Cost estimates / Rate analysis
Vendor development
Tendering and contracting
System implementation and process improvement
Training
- Improvement in Performance & Productivity, Ambujanagar
- Organizational Development, GACL’s Maratha Cement Works
- Concrete Mix Design, GACL’s Technical Services Dept.
- Internal QMS Auditor Course, TCE, 2 days
- Contractor’s Safety Management, DuPont, 3 days
Disclaimer
Hereby I declare, all the above information provided is true to my best knowledge.
Personal Information
- Passport Number: N1105942
- Passport Expiry Date: 02/07/25
Timeline
General Manager-Civil
Grasim Industries Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
General Manager-Operations
Matx Structures Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 08.2021
Assistant General Manager - Project
Ayoki Fabricon Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 01.2021
Deputy General Manager
Rohan Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd.
11.2015 - 11.2016
Deputy General Manager – Civil
Zuari Cement Ltd.
10.2012 - 11.2015
Deputy General Manager (Civil Construction)
ABG Cement Limited
12.2009 - 10.2012
Construction Manager
Tata Consulting Engineers Limited
10.2007 - 12.2009
Manager – Civil
AIPL – Ambuja Housing & Urban Infrastructures Ltd.
05.2007 - 09.2007
Deputy Manager (Civil)
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited
10.2005 - 04.2007
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Obajana Cement PLC, Nigeria
09.2003 - 08.2005
Diploma in Civil Engineering -
MS University of Baroda
04.2001 - 01.1989
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Ambuja Cements Ltd.
03.1990 - 08.2003
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