Kajal Das
Project Management Power Transmission
Liluah,WB
Summary
- A versatile senior professional with proven capabilities in Senior Project head/ Construction head / Tendering / Contract Administration targeting challenging assignments in an organization of high repute
- B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and a Project Management Professional with nearly 22 years of experience in EHV substation & Transmission Line in Power T & D sector.
- Proficient in scheduling, tracking programs, project coordination, project cost controls, earned value management, subcontractor billing, and in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within preset cost parameters
- Managed overall operations for executing projects for Power within cost & time norms; participated in project review meetings for evaluating project progress & de-bottlenecking
- Acknowledged for contributing efforts in controlling huge fund crisis and critical condition by regulating 220/132 Kv Sirmour Substation charging (160 MVA 1 no. Transformer & 40 MVA 1 no. Transformer) within a time period of 11 months.
- Successfully completed of 400/220/132 kV substation Tajpur, Ujjain within 36 month time period.
- Successfully completed of 220/33 kV substation Khed city, Pune within time period.
- Proven expertise in project planning, scheduling, Annual operation plan drawing project estimates /bill of materials, technical specifications, procurement, Procurement of steel , cement supply materials quality management, resource mobilization/deployment and monitoring to ensure execution and project delivery within defined cost and time parameters
- Effective communicator with excellent relationship building, writing, presentation & interpersonal skills; strong analytical, team leadership, problem-solving & organizational skills
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Project Management
Transrail Lighting Ltd
08.2017 - Current
- Leveraged data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes and effectively allocate resources to maximize project success.
- Mitigated project risks with proactive planning and consistent monitoring of potential issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by staying informed about industry developments affecting the organization''s operations or projects it undertakes.
- Mentored junior project managers in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies and improving cross-functional team communication.
Assistant General Manager
Transrail Lighting Ltd. (Formely Gammon India Ltd.)
08.2017 - Current
- Key ongoing Projects:
- 765 kV Barmer to Merta – II Transmission line – 340 KM as Cluster head in Project Management Group from Head office.- Project value – 830 Cr.
- 220/33 Kv Khed Sub station- along with 220 kV Transmission Line - Maharashtra (Project Value – 46 Cr.) Successfully completed in the year 2024.
- 220/132 kV GIS Substation , Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh – substation commissioned
- 220 kV GIS bay extention at NEEPCO Power plant , assam – Substation Commissioned
- 220 kV GIS bay extention at 400 kV GIS Substation Banka, Bihar- Substation Commissioned
- Successfully completion Projects in Transrail Lighting Ltd :
- 400/220/132 Kv Ujjain Sub station- MP (Project Value – 92 Cr.)
- 400 kV 4 nos Feeder bays at 400 kV substation at Nagda ( Project value 12 Cr. )
- 400 kV Nagda –Ujjain Double circuit Transmission Line ( Project value 77 Cr )
- 220/33 kV Khed substation , Pune ( Project value 46 Cr.)
- Client: Madhya Pradesh power Transmission Company Ltd.
- Key Result Areas:
- The role is pivotal to ensuring the successful planning, execution, and completion of the project. Their responsibilities encompass a broad range of managerial, technical, and supervisory tasks. Here are the key roles of a Project Head in such projects:
- 1.
- Project Planning and Coordination
- - Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- - Coordinate with stakeholders, clients, contractors, and consultants.
- - Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- 2.
- Design and Technical Oversight
- - Oversee the technical design and engineering aspects.
- - Ensure compliance with standards, safety regulations, and quality requirements.
- - Resolve technical issues that arise during project execution.
- 3.
- Execution and Supervision
- - Supervise the construction and installation activities.
- - Monitor progress against milestones and timelines.
- - Ensure adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations.
- 4.
- Cost and Budget Management
- - Control project costs and prevent overruns.
- - Approve expenditures and manage financial resources.
- 5.
- Risk Management
- - Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- - Handle unforeseen issues effectively to minimize delays.
- 6.
- Communication and Reporting
- - Maintain clear communication channels with all stakeholders.
- - Provide regular progress reports and updates to higher management.
- 7.
- Team Leadership
- - Lead and motivate the project team.
- - Ensure proper training and safety practices among staff.
- 8.
- Compliance and Documentation
- - Ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.
- - Comply with legal, environmental, and safety regulations.
- 9.
- Project Closure
- - Oversee the commissioning and testing.
- - Ensure proper handover to clients and maintenance teams.
- - Document lessons learned for future projects.
- Highlights:
- Scheduled and monitored resources, project status during the course of periodic project review meetings
- Liaised with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors & external agencies for determining technical specifications, approvals and obtained statutory clearances
- Led a team of engineers for various types of job and resolved bottlenecks; prepared and reviewed Method Statements and Work Specific Quality Control Plans
- Client: Madhya Pradesh power Transmission Company Ltd.
Manager-Substation
ISOLUX CORSAN
07.2013 - 08.2017
- Key Projects :
- 220/66 kV GIS Roj Ka Meo ss in Gurugram Haryana (Project value-55 Cr.)
- 220/66 kV GIS in sector 57 Gurugram Haryana (Project value- 41 Cr.)
- Client : Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
- Key Projects: Previous Projects
- 220/ 132/33 KV Sirmour substation in Rewa, MP: As Substation Manager involving starting from the project to completion of the project
- 220 KV Transmission Line Rewa- Tons . : Charged the Transmission Line
- 132 KV Transmission Line Sirmour Katra
- 132 /33 KV substation Baragaon in Morena – MP
- Client: Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd.
- Key Result Areas:
- Contributed Project Management / Substation Engineering inputs to administer a wide range of construction activities related to power projects
- Spearheaded wide range of activities including project planning, scheduling, defining project layouts, project designing, drawing, cost estimates, and supervising entire construction process to ensure project delivery within defined times and cost parameters
- Provided technical leadership to site engineers and allied staff to maximize overall operational efficiency
- Steered work measurements, conducted quantity surveys, performed material reconciliation, and verified contractors’ bills for remittances
- Managed site activities and regularly interfaced with the subcontractors to ensure work execution in accordance with terms of contract
- Client: Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
- Client: Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Ltd.
Senior Executive
Siemens Ltd.
10.2011 - 07.2013
- Key Projects:
- 220/33 KV GIS Sub Station, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh as Site Manager
- Highlight:
- Released LD & stage penalty from client HPPTCL at Chamba 220 KV Substation
- Client : Power Grid
- 220/33 kV GIS in Boogto,Kinnar District, Himachal Pradesh
- Client : Power Grid
Engineer - Site Management
ABB Ltd.
11.2008 - 10.2011
- Key Projects:
- 132/33 KV GIS Substation, Jhotwara, Jaipur
- 132 /33 KV GIS Substation, PWD Bungalow Jaipur
- 132 /33 KV Hybrid Substation, SMS stadium, Jaipur
- Client: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
- Client: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd.
Site In-charge
Siemens Ltd.
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Key Projects :
- 132/33 KV Haldia substation in West Bengal
- 132/33 KV Inhagram Sub station in West Bengal
Site Engineer
Areva T & D
03.2006 - 01.2007
- Key Projects : Construction of seven new PSS in Bikramganj Bihar PGCIL
- 33 /11 KV PSS Dawat
- 33 /11 KV PSS Suraipura
- 33 /11 KV PSS Sanjholi
- 33 /11 KV PSS Karakat
- 33 /11 KV PSS Parsathua
- 33 /11 KV PSS Rajpur
- 33 /11 KV PSS Chainpur
Site Engineer-Civil
Simplex Projects Ltd.
09.2003 - 03.2006
- Key Projects : Construction of Railway over bridge projects in Jharkhand under Konkan Railway corporation Ltd.
- Phusoro Railway over bridge in Dist . Bokaro – Jharkhand
- Parasnath Railway over bridge in Jharkhand
Education
B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
JRRN University
RajasthanDiploma - Civil Engineering
WBTE
West Bengal01.2003
Skills
~Project Management
~Tendering depertment
~Civil & Erection dry cost preparation for substation Tendering department
~Cost Estimation
~Resource Optimization
Inventory control
Scope management
Portfolio management
Results orientation
Project recovery
Planning and scheduling
Project tracking
Project planning and development
Customer relations
Verbal and written communication
Document management
Project management
Cost control
Project planning
Timeline
Head of Project Management
Transrail Lighting Ltd
08.2017 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Transrail Lighting Ltd. (Formely Gammon India Ltd.)
08.2017 - Current
Manager-Substation
ISOLUX CORSAN
07.2013 - 08.2017
Senior Executive
Siemens Ltd.
10.2011 - 07.2013
Engineer - Site Management
ABB Ltd.
11.2008 - 10.2011
Site In-charge
Siemens Ltd.
01.2007 - 10.2008
Site Engineer
Areva T & D
03.2006 - 01.2007
Site Engineer-Civil
Simplex Projects Ltd.
09.2003 - 03.2006
Diploma - Civil Engineering
WBTE
B.Tech. - Civil Engineering
JRRN University