Md. Manauwar Alam
Lucknow
Summary
Results-driven Plant and Machinery Management Expert with a proven track record in optimizing equipment lifecycle, minimizing downtime, and executing strategic maintenance planning within the infrastructure industry. Over 9 years of experience at APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd has developed expertise in project coordination, maintenance execution, inventory control, and resource management. Proficient in leveraging SAP S/4HANA (PM, MM, PP modules) to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across multiple projects. Committed to delivering exceptional results through innovative solutions and effective team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
- Lead the centralized Plant & Machinery (P&M) function from the Head Office, providing strategic support and operational coordination for 20+ infrastructure projects across highways, bridges, tunnels, metro, and marine works.
- Coordinate with Project Heads, Construction, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and OEMs to ensure the timely availability, mobilisation, deployment, and demobilisation of construction equipment in line with project schedules.
- Develop equipment deployment strategies and fleet utilisation plans, ensuring optimum allocation of owned and hired equipment while maximising asset productivity and minimising idle time.
- Plan and manage equipment hiring, technical evaluation, commercial approvals, vendor finalisation, and contract administration based on project-specific requirements, ensuring cost-effective and timely mobilisation.
- Drive organisation-wide preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) programmes to improve equipment availability, reduce downtime, and enhance asset life.
- Establish and monitor equipment performance KPIs, including utilisation, availability, MTBF, MTTR, OEE, fuel efficiency, maintenance cost, and lifecycle cost analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
- Oversee procurement approvals, annual spare parts planning, inventory optimisation, outside repairs, and critical component management, ensuring uninterrupted project operations while optimising working capital.
- Lead technical evaluation, warranty administration, claim settlement, and commercial negotiations with 30+ OEMs and equipment suppliers, including CAT, Volvo, Tata Hitachi, JCB, Schwing Stetter, Ammann, XCMG, Liugong, Cummins, and others.
- Standardise maintenance processes by developing SOPs, preventive maintenance schedules, equipment inspection protocols, and asset management policies across all projects.
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of SAP S/4HANA (PM & MM Modules) for equipment master data, maintenance planning, work order management, spare parts control, and asset lifecycle management.
- Monitor equipment CAPEX and OPEX, prepare annual maintenance budgets, evaluate replacement versus repair decisions, and recommend fleet expansion or disposal strategies.
- Analyse the lifecycle performance of critical consumables and wear parts—including tyres, GET, track chains, jaw plates, cutting edges, wire ropes, hydraulic components, and undercarriage parts—to maximise return on investment.
- Coordinate the commissioning, transfer, relocation, refurbishment, and decommissioning of heavy construction equipment across multiple project locations.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, OEM maintenance standards, safety requirements, environmental guidelines, and internal corporate governance policies related to Plant & Machinery operations.
- Prepare and present executive MIS dashboards, equipment health reports, fleet utilisation analyses, maintenance cost reports, and strategic recommendations to senior management for informed business decisions.
- Mentor project P&M teams, conduct technical reviews, resolve critical equipment issues, and promote best practices in maintenance, asset management, and operational excellence across the organisation.
- Leading Infrastructure Company in India. Pioneering Roads, Metros, Bridges, Tunnels, Marine & Water Infrastructure Projects. Website: [not provided]
Deputy Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Lead end-to-end Plant & Machinery operations across 20+ infrastructure projects, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
- Oversee procurement approvals, outside repairs, and spare part distribution, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
- Implement preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance strategies, reducing major failures.
- Supervised piling operations for bridge construction, metro stations, and tunnels, ensuring accurate execution and project timeline adherence.
- Manage warranty claims & negotiations with 30+ OEM vendors (CAT, Volvo, Schwing Stetter, Tata, JCB, etc.).
- Direct SAP S/4 Hana training & execution, integrating advanced digital solutions into project operations.
- Analyse & improve consumable life cycles (e.g., tires, track chains, cutting edges, jaw plates) to maximize ROI.
- Spearhead monthly performance MIS reporting for top management insights & decision-making.
- Leading Infrastructure Company in India. Pioneering Roads, Metros, Bridges, Tunnels, Marine & Water Infrastructure Projects. Website: [not provided]
Assistant Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Led mechanical maintenance execution, ensuring high equipment availability and efficiency.
- Managed major & minor overhauls of critical machinery components across multiple locations.
- Enhanced spares & lubricant inventory management, reducing holding costs & downtime.
- Standardized equipment mobilization & demobilization strategies, ensuring swift project transitions.
- Leading Infrastructure Company in India. Pioneering Roads, Metros, Bridges, Tunnels, Marine & Water Infrastructure Projects. Website: [not provided]
Management Trainee Engineer – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored daily breakdown reports & fuel consumption of both owned and hired fleets.
- Assisted in plant operation cost tracking to improve budgeting accuracy.
- Provided ERP system (Farvision) training and implementation support.
- Leading Infrastructure Company in India. Pioneering Roads, Metros, Bridges, Tunnels, Marine & Water Infrastructure Projects. Website: [not provided]
Education
Professional Certificate Programme - Data Science, ML, AI and Gen AI
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Roorkee08-2026
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Indore09-2023
MTech - Mining Machinery Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)
Dhanbad01-2017
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Corporate Institute of Research & Technology
Bhopal01-2015
Skills
- Strategic Maintenance Planning
- Equipment Lifecycle Optimization
- Cost Reduction
- SAP S/4 Hana
- OEM Vendor Management
- Warranty Claims
- Inventory Management
- Heavy Machinery Overhaul
- Resource Allocation
- MIS
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- MS Office
- STAAD Pro
- Pro-E
- SolidWorks
Industry Participation And Trainings
- Webinar: Emerging Trends in Engine Oils, Castrol
- Conference: 1st International Conference on Infrastructure Development (ICID), Adani Institute of Infrastructure
Why Me
- Industry-Specific Expertise – Deep knowledge of infrastructure equipment lifecycle management.
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraging SAP & MIS reporting for performance improvements.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Relations – Negotiating & collaborating with 30+ major OEMs.
- Proven Track Record – Consistently enhancing uptime, reducing costs, and optimizing resources.
Professional Highlights
- Managed 20+ large-scale infrastructure projects across Roads, Bridges, Metros, Tunnels, Marine, and Water Infrastructure sectors.
- Optimized maintenance operations, ensuring 90%+ uptime of heavy machinery, reducing breakdowns and cutting operational costs.
- Spearheaded major overhauls of engines, transmissions & hydraulic pumps for heavy machinery from top OEMs (Caterpillar, Volvo, Cummins, JCB, etc.).
- SAP S/4 Hana (PM & PP Module) Lead Trainer, successfully implementing the system across multiple project sites.
- Developed & standardized equipment performance monitoring systems, reducing lifecycle costs and improving sustainability.
Timeline
Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Deputy Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 03.2022
Management Trainee Engineer – Plant & Machinery
APCO Infratech Pvt Ltd
06.2017 - 05.2018
B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Corporate Institute of Research & Technology
MTech - Mining Machinery Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Professional Certificate Programme - Data Science, ML, AI and Gen AI
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)