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Nilesh Chhajed

Nilesh Chhajed

MEP , Design & Development And Sustainability Initiatives
Pune

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of diversified experience in MEP Projects Management & Sustainability , Energy Conservation & Green Initiatives, Value Engineering & WELL Certification. I am seeking career at senior level assignments in MEP &Sustainability Construction Project Management, with proven track record in IT/ITES Parks/ Campus Development along-with Industrial & Commercial buildings.

9 years Working experienced for the various Green field project of CapitaLand Ltd. (Singapore based MNC, one of the largest Real Estate Company Worldwide ) as Sr. Manager MEP & Sustainability Head, Project Department for around 5 Mil Sqft.

- Previously Worked for 7years with Syntel Atos MNC IT Company for the Green field Project along with Interior Fit-out works of 1.2 Mil Sqft.

Well versed with codes, standards, Value Engineering Solutions for MEP works and with having vast knowledge and strong analytical/ problem solving skills. Unique ability to understand complex requirements and deliver practical solutions with deep experience ,accountability, passion, dedication, detail analysis, great insights and team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

MEP & Sustainability Head, Senior Manager ,Project

Capitaland India Services Pvt. ltd
Pune
02.2014 - 06.2023

Project: Greenfield project of International Tech. Park Pune , Kharadi

Project cost – 1100 Cr.

Working as MEP & Sustainability Head for green field project for IT/ ITes park, having Built up area 3.5 Mil Sqft. at Kharadi, Pune and 3 Mil Sqft Area at Hinjewadi phase 3.

Involved in appointment of various consultants/architects for the project.

Finalization of Masterplan & detailed design by coordinating with all the project stakeholders.

Regular Co-ordination with Singapore REDD team for design/ mock up approvals.

➢ Providing technical input to business development team and helping them for quoting RFP provided by clients.

Preparation of procurement strategy , vendor evaluation and tendering

Providing technical input to business development team and helping them for RFP submission.

Technical due diligence of new Land parcels and IT Campuses

  • Interpreted architectural designs and engineering plans for systems, new construction and existing facilities.

▪ Monitor all construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction, checking of work at every stage of construction as per checklist and standards & coordination with site management activities.

▪ Responsible for overall control of Capex budget of project.

Reporting monthly progress update to investors and CL's CEO.

Conducting technical due diligence of the new properties and providing reports to management.

MEP related inputs for Liaisoning with different govt. dept. for getting required statutory approvals like drawing approvals, MOEF, Fire NOC, consent to operate, Lift, MSEDCL, CEIG,MNGL ,Water connection &Occupancy certificate.

Conduct periodic site coordination meeting to discuss site progress, bottlenecks, likely hindrances, time and cost overruns and any other important matter .

Leading Sustainability & Green Initiatives, Singapore HQ reporting related ESG, USGBC,IGBC,WELL Certification process

Manager,Project Development

Syntel Atos (Formerly known as Syntel)
Pune
12.2007 - 02.2014
  • Greenfield project of Software part of Syntel Atos Ltd in Talawade IT park, Pune (70 Acres Campus)
  • Design & Development of MEP Works and LEED Certification for Greenfield project of 1.2 Mil Sqft. in designated SEZ sector along with Interior Fit Out works. It Includes Software development block, Training Block, Recreation / Sports Facilities , food court and Infrastructure development including STP,WTP, HSD yard and landscaping work etc.
  • Budget , procurement strategy and project planning.
  • Lead for Green Certification process
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Conducting design review meeting with architect and highlighting discrepancies in drawings and get GFC drawings for execution within time frame.
  • Conducting progress review meeting with vendors and track progress accordingly.
  • Responsible for overall control of Capex budget of project and Statutory approvals.

Site Engineer

ARCO (Infosys's HVAC Consultant, Bangalore )
Pune
02.2006 - 12.2007
  • Accountable for HVAC Works approx. 20 Lakh. Sq. ft Software Block/ Employee Care Centre Building Bldg, Food Courts at Infosys's Hinjewadi (phase –2)
  • Study of drawings issued from design team, check site feasibility to provide necessary comments.
  • Interaction & Co-ordination with various agencies ,Architect towards execution and completion of the projects
  • Reviewing Costing bills, certification of subcontractor bills.
  • Costing & Reconciliation of Projects.

Site Engineer

N.MD.C.E (MEP Consultant)
Pune
03.2004 - 02.2006
  • Accountable for the HVAC Project (design & execution work) for project such as SKF (Factory and office area), IIT (clean room job) , GSSL Hinjewadi, Miju Components, Hinjewadi ,VAMA (Ladies Shoppe)etc
  • Preparation of Heat Load Estimation, DBR, Drawings etc. for various projects.
  • Co ordination with Architects,Client for designed related issue.
  • Checking Workmanship, Quality, Specification of materials.
  • To resolved design related issues by providing alternative solution.
  • Accountable for Testing Commissioning, Validation and Handing Over of Plant/System.

Service Engineer

Voltas Ltd
Pune
07.2003 - 02.2004
  • Accountable for Service (Maintenance) of around 120 Baby Chillers across Tata Motors Pimpri, K-Block, Chinchwad’s Plants .
  • Co ordination with ,Client for Operation and service related issue.
  • Trouble shooting and rectification of problems with proper solution.
  • Proper functioning of Plant/System with minimum breakdown time.

Education

Higher Secondary School

M.J.College , Jalgaon
03.1996 - 06.1997

Diploma In Mechanical Engineering

Sureshdada Jain Polytechnic, Jalgaon
06.1997 - 06.2001

Post Diploma in Refrigeration & Air-conditioning

Government College, Jalgaon
06.2001 - 06.2003

Skills

MEP design & Development

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Accomplishments

Lead WELL Certification process for ITPP Kharadi Block 1, which is one of the First "WELL Certified Core Gold" by IWBI under Core & Shell Category (V2 Pilot) in entire Capitaland Group worldwide.Also one of the first of Project in India across all developers having this certification.
It was really very tough experience and herculean task to qualify and meet the ratings since all the project stakeholders doing same first time....Also it's involved Onsite Performance Test for various parameters like IAQ ,Water Quality ,Light Intensity,Sound etc...which is very unique as compared to other Certification System.


Implementation of VRF Airconditoning system in ITPP K first time in India in Capitaland group after various deliberations with Singapore team and other stakeholders, which saved around 20 Crore in Capex cost as compare to Chiller System with other distinct advantages like scattered investment, elimination AHU & Chiler Plant room , fast installation, no water dependency, low embodied carbon, highly energy efficient during part load conditions with same achieved USGBC Gold rating and IGBC Precertified Platinum rating .


Received GEM Award in Q1 2019 for implementation of VRF system successfully.


Received Team Excellence Award in Q2 2019.


Some of the Implemented Innovative & Green Solutions in various project :


  • Indirect Evaporative cooling for Fresh Air Intake
  • Heat Recovery Wheel
  • District Cooling System
  • Fresh Air Modulation system
  • Chemical free Condenser water treatment
  • Water mist for Office Area VRF ODU's , with the help of same upto 5% additional saving on HVAC power consumption.
  • Water-cooled VRF system for common area
  • Heat Pumps for Food court Kitchen Area for simultaneous cooling and Hot Water generation ,
  • Daylight sensor and Occupancy Sensor for strategic area,
  • IE 5 motors for Plumbing system, IE2/IE3 motors for HVAC System.
  • Automated Irrigation system with PLC Panel and solenoid valve etc. Irrigation pump with IE5 motors , majorly with drip irrigation for shrubs and Trees and some location sprinkler for lawn area. The system will also integrated with rain sensor and having isolations valves , flush valve, Air vent provisions etc..




Interests

Sustainbility

Innovative solutions

Value Engineering

Implementation of New Technologies

Timeline

MEP & Sustainability Head, Senior Manager ,Project - Capitaland India Services Pvt. ltd
02.2014 - 06.2023
Manager,Project Development - Syntel Atos (Formerly known as Syntel)
12.2007 - 02.2014
Site Engineer - ARCO (Infosys's HVAC Consultant, Bangalore )
02.2006 - 12.2007
Site Engineer - N.MD.C.E (MEP Consultant)
03.2004 - 02.2006
Service Engineer - Voltas Ltd
07.2003 - 02.2004
Government College - , Post Diploma in Refrigeration & Air-conditioning
06.2001 - 06.2003
Sureshdada Jain Polytechnic - , Diploma In Mechanical Engineering
06.1997 - 06.2001
M.J.College - , Higher Secondary School
03.1996 - 06.1997

Hobbies

  

Travelling, Cricket, Chess, Listening Music

Hobbies

  

Travelling, Cricket, Chess, Listening Music

Nilesh ChhajedMEP , Design & Development And Sustainability Initiatives