Palash Kohli
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic project management professional with extensive experience in Power and Utilities sector, specializing in risk management and process improvement. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and enhancing financial outcomes. Adept at stakeholder collaboration and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within budget and timeline constraints.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
Hyderabad
04.2023 - Current
- Leading the Project Management Office for an engagement.
- Identified process improvement opportunities, and implemented plans to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Performed internal audits for various engagements.
- Developed SOPs for quantity surveying, and implemented policies for accurate completion of tasks.
- Identified appropriate resource needs and developed on-site work schedules to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Conducted risk management processes to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
- Equipped teams to estimate major project costs, forecast financials, monitor ongoing expenditures and attain positive financial results on projects.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects within budget and timeline constraints.
Project InCharge
Polycab India Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2017 - 04.2023
- Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the projects, including staff management, project coordination, and resource allocation.
- Ensured the execution of site activities as per the approved budget, schedule, drawing, and designs.
- Managed sub-contractors and their respective blue-collar workforce to ensure that the tasks are completed efficiently.
- Led the progress of construction crews working on-site to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured adherence to quality, and other regulatory requirements at the site.
- Oversaw material management processes, and provided solutions for inventory management bottlenecks.
- Facilitated reconciliation and closure of subcontracts.
- Documented the requisites for various tenders and actively participated in contract management processes.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Bhopal06-2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Process Improvement
- Financial Analysis
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Workflow Optimization
- Site Engineering
- Planning and Coordination
- Safety and Quality Management
- Contracts and Claims
Affiliations
- Active participant in various literature, cultural, and social clubs
- Winner in EY's fitness challenge and story-writing competition
Accomplishments
- Client Extraordinaire award from EY for being a trusted advisor for the client's business
- Letter of Appreciation from Adani Transmission Ltd. for timely completion of timely completion of 110 kV Line Diversion Work from 400/220 kV GIS Substation
Vikhroli. - Certificate of Recognition from Polycab India Ltd. for valuable contribution in Q2 of FY 2022-23.
Certification
- Certification in Project Planning (MS Projects & Primavera P6))
- Certification in Construction Management: Safety and Health from PMI
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Marathi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Associated Projects
- Jal Jeewan Mission Phase V
- Integrated Power Development Scheme Part I and II
- System Strengthening Scheme Part IV
- 220 kV UG Cable from GETCO to Shivlakha TSS
- 220 kV UG from GETCO to PGCIL and existing 220 kV T/L
- 132 kV UG at IIIT Vadodara
- 220 kV UG work at 400/220 kV GIS S/s Vikhroli, Mumbai
Timeline
Consultant
Ernst & Young LLP
04.2023 - Current
Project InCharge
Polycab India Ltd.
10.2017 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
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