Mahesh Kumar Ramawat
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Project Management Professional with 15 years of experience in airport development projects across the aviation and construction sectors. Expertise in project controls, planning, and execution, with a focus on managing Capex for airport infrastructure. Successfully established Centres of Excellence for Airports and enhanced project delivery through improved systems and processes. Certified PMP, proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Power BI, known for leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while driving operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
PMP Certification
Work History
Lead-Project Planning & Controls, CPO Office
Adani Airport Holding Ltd
Ahmedabad
11.2020 - Current
- Leading the Project Planning and Controls function for multiple airport projects (Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Mumbai, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, strategic objectives, and on-time, on-budget delivery.
- Spearheading strategy and assurance for airport projects, overseeing comprehensive project plans, risk management, and execution processes.
- Designing and implementing systems for concept-to-commissioning, setting up SOPs for project planning, execution, and delivery.
- Overseeing Capex tracking, budget preparation, and aligning financials with AERA-approved schedules, ensuring regulatory compliance and resource allocation.
- Developing detailed project schedules, implementing EVM techniques, and tracking milestones.
- Creating and monitoring catch-up plans to recover delays, mitigating risks, and ensuring on-time completion.
- Developing an integrated project management dashboard for real-time insights on performance, schedules, budgets, risks, and key metrics.
- Utilizing Primavera P6 and Microsoft Power BI for monitoring, generating daily progress reports, and providing real-time updates.
- Leading the development of project dashboards for real-time status updates, financial insights, and milestone tracking.
- Managing critical issues, maintaining a dynamic risk register, and working with teams to mitigate disruptions.
- Overseeing design and techno-commercial package tracking, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality.
- Administering a Capex budget of INR ~6,500 crores, managing cost control, and ensuring efficient resource utilization.
- Leading vendor evaluation, ensuring timely procurement, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to contract terms.
- Developing and executing forecasting techniques, identifying potential delays, resource constraints, and budget deviations.
- Preparing and presenting detailed reports for promoters and senior management, providing insights on performance, financials, milestones, and risk management.
- Conducting post-project reviews and audits, identifying lessons learned, and implementing improvements for future projects.
Senior Project Controller
Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Contributed to the construction of the second runway at Bangalore Airport, a project valued at over INR 1500 crores
- Implemented project management methodologies, project controls techniques, and risk management strategies, resulting in a 15% improvement in project performance
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure the successful implementation of the master schedule throughout the project lifecycle
- Developed a progress monitoring mobile app in collaboration with a third‑party, enabling real‑time tracking of project progress and timely resolution of critical issues
- Streamlined project processes through the implementation of lean practices, resulting in a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency
Senior Project Controller
Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Prepared look‑ahead schedules, monthly progress reports, and monitored sub‑contractor performance, resulting in a 20% improvement in project coordination and timely execution
- Coordinated with external agencies and effectively addressed critical project issues, leading to a 15% reduction in project delays
- Monitored tenders, obtained schedules from various sources, and integrated them into the overall project schedule, ensuring adherence to project timelines
- Ensured project completion within the scheduled time period, achieving a 10% increase in project efficiency
Senior Planning Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Construction Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Led the Operation Excellence team and served as the Team Lead of the Jamshedpur Cluster, driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring operational excellence
- Prepared the Accepted Cost Estimate (ACE) for a project valued at INR 1540 crores
- Increased productivity in Civil, Structural, Equipment, and Piping Works by 20‑40% for three consecutive months through daily labor productivity monitoring
- Identified low productivity gangs/work areas and implemented measures to improve efficiency, resulting in a 15% increase in overall productivity
- Built a vendor database with innovative products such as Modular Formwork and Automatic Plastering, leading to INR 10 lakhs cost savings and improved construction processes
- Proactively planned and monitored construction activities using Primavera P6 Tool, resulting in a 25% reduction in project delays and adherence to project timelines
Education
Advance Construction Management - Aviation- Airport Development
NICMAR
PUNEMaster of Business Administration - Human Resources
Punjab Technical University
01.2013
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
DAV College of Engineering and Technology
01.2011
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology
01.2007
Skills
- Data analytics
- Project Management
- Microsoft Power BI
- Budget control
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Schedule management
- Risk analysis
- Data compiling and analysis
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
- Change Management
- Cost Management
- Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Lean Practices (Last Planner System, Pull Planning)
- Agile Project Management
- Primavera P6
- Leadership and team management
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- Marwari, Fluent
- Hindi, Native
- English, Fluent
Certification
- IIM Nagpur- Young Leadership Program- Batch 2024
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 11/2022 - 11/2025
- India Nextgen Leadership 20-21 | AMCHAM, 06/2021
- Project Management Foundation- Teams, 09/2022
- Primavera P6, 08/2012
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best "Change Champion" of the Year in FY23 for successfully implementing an integrated project management tool in-house across all seven Adani airports.
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter for two consecutive terms in FY24 for outstanding performance and contributions.
Timeline
Lead-Project Planning & Controls, CPO Office
Adani Airport Holding Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Senior Project Controller
Turner Project Management India Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Project Controller
Mantri Developers Pvt. Ltd
03.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Planning Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Construction Ltd
05.2011 - 03.2015
- IIM Nagpur- Young Leadership Program- Batch 2024
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 11/2022 - 11/2025
- India Nextgen Leadership 20-21 | AMCHAM, 06/2021
- Project Management Foundation- Teams, 09/2022
- Primavera P6, 08/2012
Advance Construction Management - Aviation- Airport Development
NICMAR
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources
Punjab Technical University
B.Tech - Civil Engineering
DAV College of Engineering and Technology
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology
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