PAWANKUMAR KHARAT
Mumbai
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with over 15 years of industry experience specializing in Construction project management, Engineering, and testing and commissioning of Data center, Renewable, and Utility projects. Proven track record in the development and implementation of infrastructure projects, including substations and transmission lines up to 765kV. Skilled in leading the delivery of multiple critical infrastructure projects, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to budgetary constraints. Certified Project Manager as per PM@SIEMENS Global Guideline. Planning, executing, and overseeing Data Center construction including site analysis, feasibility studies, and capital project budgeting to operational handover. Managed the project lifecycle of 14 substations ranging from 66kV to 765kV, including 6 transmission line projects, with a total capacity delivered of approximately 900 MW. Managed the end-to-end construction of three data centers across Mumbai, delivering projects on time and within budget. Expertise in navigating and securing permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals from various governmental bodies. Ensured adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, minimizing compliance risks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager – Critical Projects Implementation
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
09.2023 - Current
- Managing large scale & multiple projects with both localized & virtual teams.
- Responsible for project oversight and review of all disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Control.
- Responsible for delivery of new Data Center at AWS from design to commissioning at BOM region.
- Strong critical thinking skills for addressing unexpected issues and obstacles on the construction site.
- Provide oversite across multiple sites including developing, managing and reporting on safety, quality, scope, schedule and budget. Ensuring predictable delivery within the business cost and schedule expectations.
- Knowledge of Indian and local building codes and regulations including Fire Codes, Building Codes, Energy Efficiency Codes and Safety Codes.
- Project execution in operation data center as per Critical Project Prioritization plan.
- Coordination with external authority for pre and post approval require for completion of project.
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
- Coordination with stakeholder including internal partner team (Controls, Ops, Commissioning, Network) and external vendors.
Senior Manager - Data Center and Utility Projects (Team lead Western Region)
SIEMENS LTD.
01.2012 - 09.2023
- Led the delivery of multiple EHV power infrastructure projects from project initiation, securing power, managing capital budgets to achieving delivery milestones in building substations and transmission lines for data center power requirements.
- Interacted promptly with new customers to ensure that the state utility secured necessary energy capacity by utilizing positive relationships with authority/STU.
- Managed statutory approvals until successful data center occupational certificate from all local government authorities.
- Handle various supply contract development activity between Utility and consumer.
- Worked in close coordination with consultants, clients, site management, sourcing, engineering, planning, and top management to ensure smooth execution of projects and assist in solving intricate problems related to engineering, execution, sourcing, and improvement plans.
- Continuously monitoring new development in Energy regulation and various code to identify risk and minimize the impact on project.
- Experienced in MEP Design Coordination, MEP works coordination and execution.
- Proactively assessed risks and opportunities within projects and defined mitigation plans to overcome risks, ensuring project success.
- Design overview for its compliance to Operational Requirement, Various IE Rules / Standards, Good Engineering practice – Electrical Distribution, Plant lighting Design and layout, Earthing layout, Equipment layout, system Design, and Equipment Selection.
Junior Executive- Power Commissioning Engineer
SIEMENS LTD.
08.2007 - 08.2008
- Testing and commissioning of all Electrical equipment from 415 volts to 400 KV System.
- Inspection of control and relay panel, preparation of Test Report for sub-station, power plant.
- Testing and commissioning of control & relay panel for Transformer, Bus Coupler, Bus-Transfer, and Line feeder. Knowledge of IEC61850.
- Testing of Protective Relays for various needs. Experience with Over current and earth fault relays.
- Knowledge of Transformer protection, Transformer Differential Protection & REF Protection.
Education
Executive MBA -
Indo German Training Centre
Mumbai01.2020
BE -
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Institute of technology
Pune01.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Team Leader
- Front End Planning
- Testing and Commissioning
- Data Center Project Development
- Infrastructure Implementation
- Stakeholder Management
- Statutory Approvals
- Communication Skills
- Energy Policy
- Contract Management
Trainings And Achievements
- Project Management training for certification course, 15 days
- Star EHS Performer of the year FY 2018 in EM Division SIEMENS LTD
- KAVACH Award from Reliance Industry Limited for Jamnagar Project
Accomplishments
- Star EHS Performer of the year FY 2018 in EM Division SIEMENS LTD and KAVACH Award from Reliance Industry Limited for Jamnagar Project
Timeline
Construction Project Manager – Critical Projects Implementation
AMAZON WEB SERVICES
09.2023 - Current
Senior Manager - Data Center and Utility Projects (Team lead Western Region)
SIEMENS LTD.
01.2012 - 09.2023
Junior Executive- Power Commissioning Engineer
SIEMENS LTD.
08.2007 - 08.2008
Executive MBA -
Indo German Training Centre
BE -
Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Institute of technology
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