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Travelling and enjoying local food.
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NIKUNJKUMAR VRAJLAL VANDARA

NIKUNJKUMAR VRAJLAL VANDARA

PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER
VADODARA

Summary

Skilled engineering manager builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 20+ years of experience in project/ EPC working with Hydro / Irrigation projects. Committed to rapidly and efficiently completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER

GE POWER INDIA LIMITED
Vadodara
11.2017 - Current
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Improved engineering processes by streamlining workflows and implementing efficient project management techniques.
  • Identified areas of improvement in existing systems, providing recommendations that resulted in significant cost savings over time.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce errors, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
  • Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on complex projects.
  • Optimized resource allocation, effectively managing budgets and manpower for multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Presented progress reports to executive leadership, demonstrating success in meeting project milestones on time and within budget constraints.
  • Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Drove successful completion of key projects, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
  • Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Improved client relationships, consistently meeting or exceeding project expectations and maintaining open lines of communication.

LEAD ENGINEER - TENDERING / BIDDING

ALSTOM HYDRO / GE HYDRO - GE POWER INDIA LTD
12.2007 - 12.2017
  • Oversaw the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
  • Received and prioritized service requests to optimize resources.
  • Assessed scope and requirements to assist with project design determinations.
  • Tested, evaluated, and fixed safety systems.
  • Improved communication between departments by implementing project management tools and holding regular cross-functional team meetings.
  • Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing product lineups.
  • Achieved cost savings by streamlining workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and reducing material waste across various projects.

Assistant Engineer

JYOTI LIMITED
09.2003 - 12.2007

· Study Tender / Project stage inquiry in detail with Technical and Commercial Parameters.

· Scope of supply and incase of it may not manufactured in-house, then find out sub-vender (Out Sourcing) and submit our enquiry /offer to him, get offer and negotiate for the same.

· Quote tenders considering Competitive market and submit complete Techno – Commercial offer.

· COSTING of complete project package - Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation in all respects. Monitoring the projects effectiveness and feedback for tendering activates.

· Offer preparation / Sub vendor order with Technical & Commercial parameters required by clients / vendor.

· Periodic Monitoring of the planned targets and best effort to achieve the same.

· In the event of order : Issue of sale note, co ordination with various departments & arranging various documents like Drawings, Technical Data Sheet, G.A. Drawing, QAP, Advance Bank Guarantee, Security Deposit etc. for submission -client.

· Third party inspection coordination for various packages like EOT crane, pumps, Motors, HT / LT Panel, Valve and other electromechanical items.

· Maintain activities as per procedure of ISO-9001, and do relevant documentation - Report.

Assistant ENGINEEER

JETEX CARBURATTORS LIMITED
12.2002 - 08.2004
  • Assembly shop Supervisor - to line up assembly line of different variety of SOI(Scooter of India) product.
  • setting special purpose machine with pneumatic application for ease of operation / with accurate and consistent result.
  • Pilot batch running and verifying.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Engineer Trainee

Narmada Chematur Petrochmical Limited
12.2001 - 12.2002
  • NDT inspection by DP /UT / MT for fabricated component / vessels.
  • Condition monitoring with ultrasound for lead detection.
  • Condition monitoring with UT for corrosive service vessels in chemical plants
  • monitoring / healthiness check for plant equipment like egitators , pumps by vibration
  • Ultra sonic thickness measurement for monitoring of various plant equipment / piping.
  • X ray / radiography evaluation.
  • report in case of findings / abnormalities to management for future course of action.

Manufacturing Engineer

Sharma Surgical Engineering (P) Ltd
06.2000 - 11.2000
  • Supervision- machine shop / electro plating / buffing activities for medical equipment and inserts for joints / bones of human bodies.
  • Participated for all ISO related certification activities as pilot batch development and implementation of system - as per requirement norms for certification.

Education

PGDBA Finance - Finance

Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning
Pune, India
06.2008 - 06.2012

B.E - Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering

M. S University
Vadodara
11.2004 - 11.2007

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic, M. S University
Vadodara
06.1998 - 07.2000

Skills

Strategic Planning

Software

M S Office

AutoCAD

Ennovia

Corella

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Gujarati
Advanced (C1)

Interests

Reading mythological books and listen instrumental music

Travelling and enjoying local food.

i traveled to bhutan - with their local food is Ema Datshi is the most popular dish in Bhutan as well as being the national dish of the country. Chilies, which can be both fresh-out-of-farm green or dried red chili are stewed with traditional Bhutanese cheese, white in color and usually, yellow when sun-dried.  however one more exciting thing i tried their local tea - Suja (tea without sugar - with salt)


i traveled to vietnaam - which was memorable because of challenges i have with vegetarian food. Especially sticky rice, rice dumplings - Lau chay(rice cover with veggies inside) and Banh it tran (rice dumplings/momos). Great coffee with soy / coconut milks.
for locals - Rajasthani, panjabi foods are good to taste - now a days fusion are very much in trend.



Timeline

PROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER

GE POWER INDIA LIMITED
11.2017 - Current

PGDBA Finance - Finance

Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning
06.2008 - 06.2012

LEAD ENGINEER - TENDERING / BIDDING

ALSTOM HYDRO / GE HYDRO - GE POWER INDIA LTD
12.2007 - 12.2017

B.E - Mechanical - Mechanical Engineering

M. S University
11.2004 - 11.2007

Assistant Engineer

JYOTI LIMITED
09.2003 - 12.2007

Assistant ENGINEEER

JETEX CARBURATTORS LIMITED
12.2002 - 08.2004

Engineer Trainee

Narmada Chematur Petrochmical Limited
12.2001 - 12.2002

Manufacturing Engineer

Sharma Surgical Engineering (P) Ltd
06.2000 - 11.2000

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic, M. S University
06.1998 - 07.2000
NIKUNJKUMAR VRAJLAL VANDARAPROJECT ENGINEERING MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER