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Karan Keswani

Gandhidham

Summary

Dynamic Senior Projects and Planning professional with over 7 years of extensive experience in metro infrastructure and industrial projects, specializing in tendering, construction master planning, project budgeting and control, as well as EOT and delay analysis. Expertise in client-driven program management ensures successful delivery of complex projects while maintaining financial discipline and fostering strong stakeholder coordination. Proven track record of driving schedule recovery for large, multi-package urban transit works, consistently achieving project goals and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging strategic insights to optimize project outcomes and support organizational objectives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager – Projects & Planning

Mahamaya Infracon
01.2024 - Current

Project :

1. Construction of Akshardham & Juna Sachivalaya Metro Stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. – Ph-II

2. Construction of Arvind Garment Factory (AGF), Varanasi

Prepare and control project cost baseline, CTC and monthly budgets, with continuous variance and trend analysis.

  • Manage project costing, cash flow forecasting and financial performance monitoring to support management decisions.
  • Lead end-to-end construction planning and master scheduling for metro station projects, ensuring alignment with contract milestones and execution strategy.
  • Lead EOT claims and detailed delay analysis, including impacted activities, entitlement assessment and substantiation.
  • Drive client coordination for planning, progress reviews, programme approvals and recovery strategies.
  • Vendor and subcontractor finalization, including techno-commercial evaluation and negotiations.
  • Coordinate in technically driven procurement of critical materials and systems in line with construction methodology and schedule.
  • Provide planning and commercial support to the Management for timely delivery and risk mitigation.
  • Project: Construction of Akshardham & Juna Sachivalaya Metro Stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. – Ph-II

Manager – Projects & Planning

Mahamaya Construction & Engineer (C/o LCC Projects Pvt. Ltd.)
01.2021 - 12.2023

Project :

1. Construction of Rajivnagar and Shreyas Metro Stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. – Ph-I

  • Developing Construction Masterplan for completion of project
  • Monitoring monthly budget and financial slippage variance.
  • Assisting Project Head in achieving the critical activities, preparation of Monthly Cash Flow and CTC
  • Forecasting the material/vendor planning based upon the Design approval and schedule
  • Developing planned v/s Achieved Reports, EVM Report and MIS Report.
  • Co-ordination for shop design development, design delivery, design approval and GFC submission
  • Forecasting the performance bottleneck and preparing action plan for effective productivity.
  • Estimate delay linked with changes and claim for extra items and prepare extension of time analysis.
  • Preparation & Submission of Client Bills.
  • Preparing the reconciliation statement of work with respect to work done v/s claim.
  • Preparation of Project close out report and submitting the same to the clients for its approval
  • Reviewing overall project status with the Project Control team and Project Management
  • Project: Construction of Rajivnagar and Shreyas Metro Stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. – Ph-I

Assistant Manager – Planning

Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2020 - 12.2020

Project :

1. Construction of Elevated Metro Corridor (8.93 Km) including 6 Elevated stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. (Value 725 Cr.)

  • Preparing of Initial Work Program & Detailed Work Programme [DWP]
  • Preparing 3 Month Rolling Plan for Execution
  • Generate Gantt Chart, S-Curve, Action Plan, Catch-Up Plan, Critical Path analysis
  • Assisting in EOT Claims and Delay Analysis
  • Monitoring Critical Activities
  • Preparing Planned v/s Achieved Reports & Monitoring Day-To-Day Activities
  • Preparing/reviewing all MIS reports
  • S-Curve Analysis
  • Co-Ordination with Client Regarding Project Planning.
  • Project: Construction of Elevated Metro Corridor (8.93 Km) including 6 Elevated stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. (Value 725 Cr.)

Management Trainee – Planning

Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2020

Project :

1. Construction of Elevated Metro Corridor (8.93 Km) including 6 Elevated stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. (Value 725 Cr.)

  • Preparing of Initial Work Program & Detailed Work Programme [DWP]
  • Preparing 3 Month Rolling Plan for Execution
  • Generate Gantt Chart, S-Curve, Action Plan, Catch-Up Plan, Critical Path analysis
  • Assisting in EOT Claims and Delay Analysis
  • Monitoring Critical Activities
  • Preparing Planned v/s Achieved Reports & Monitoring Day-To-Day Activities
  • Preparing/reviewing all MIS reports
  • S-Curve Analysis
  • Co-Ordination with Client Regarding Project Planning.
  • Project: Construction of Elevated Metro Corridor (8.93 Km) including 6 Elevated stations at Ahmedabad Metro Project of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Ltd. (Value 725 Cr.)

Education

PGP - Project Management

National Institute of Construction Management And Research
Pune
03-2019

B. E. - Civil

Parul Institute of Technology (GTU)
Vadodara
05-2017

12th - Science

Saint Xavier’s High School
Adipur
05-2013

Skills

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Project Monitoring and Control
  • Project budgeting, cost control and CTC management
  • Contract planning
  • Procurement planning
  • Schedule risk analysis and catch-up / mitigation planning
  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project

Certification

  • Completed Training on Advanced Primavera P6 by PMI
  • Completed Training on Microsoft Project by PMI
  • Completed Training on Project Management: Government Projects by PMI
  • Certified Trainee in Mix Design at Ambuja Cement
  • Certified Trainee in Supervising Concrete at Ambuja Cement

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Project Planning & Scheduling
  • Project Monitoring and Control
  • Project budgeting, cost control and CTC management
  • Contract planning
  • Procurement planning
  • Schedule risk analysis and catch-up / mitigation planning

Languages

English
Hindi
Gujarati
Sindhi

Timeline

Sr. Manager – Projects & Planning

Mahamaya Infracon
01.2024 - Current

Manager – Projects & Planning

Mahamaya Construction & Engineer (C/o LCC Projects Pvt. Ltd.)
01.2021 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager – Planning

Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2020 - 12.2020

Management Trainee – Planning

Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
04.2019 - 03.2020

PGP - Project Management

National Institute of Construction Management And Research

B. E. - Civil

Parul Institute of Technology (GTU)

12th - Science

Saint Xavier’s High School

PERSONAL DETAILS

Father’s Name: Shri Bharat G. Keswani Address: P. No 118, Ward: 4A, Adipur, Gandhidham, Kutch, Gujarat Date of Birth: 1996-02-27 Passport Number: AJ806622, Valid Till: 2036-01-06 Nationality: Indian Linguistic Abilities: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Sindhi Thereby, I declare that the above-mentioned details are true and best of my knowledge. Place: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Karan Keswani

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Flexibility
  • Positivity
  • Adaptability
  • Harmony with Co-Workers
Karan Keswani