Piyush Chandra
Project Director
New Delhi,DL
Summary
Experienced Design and Project Leader specializing in high-rise residential developments, design coordination, and FDI-funded projects. Expert in overseeing the end-to-end design management of 35,000 apartments across 4-44 floors, from luxury to affordable. Successfully coordinated architects, MEP, and structural consultants for 34 projects with 400+ towers, ensuring compliance with IGBC/NBC codes. Skilled in managing US/EU investors like the Washington State Investment Board and aligning design strategies with fund mandates. Proven track record of cost optimization through value engineering, resulting in a significant 12% savings. Proficient in resolving clashes efficiently using Revit/BIM technology.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director & Head of Asset Management
Kautilya Finance Investment Advisors
08.2015 - Current
- Co-founded Kautilya and built it upto a Rs 2000 crs portfolio through 37 transactions; built the Asset Management team of 32 (Architects, engineers, Project and design coordinators). In charge of entire portfolio as signatory and PMC head of all portfolio projects.
- Design Oversight: Led design committees for 34 residential projects, approving GFC drawings, material specs (façade, MEP), and sustainability compliance (IGBC).
- Consultant Coordination: Managed Delhi/NCR & Mumbai based architects, structural engineers, and HVAC teams for high-rise towers (up to 44 floors).
- Investor Alignment: Reported to US pension funds, ensuring design met cost/time targets
Vice President: Projects
Incubis Consultants India Pvt Ltd
12.2000 - 08.2015
- Founding Member of the Company- participated in growth from a 6 member team to over 80 Architects and Designers. Key Accomplishments include:
- Country Inn Hotels- Gurgaon, Haridwar, Ranchi
- Design Coordination: Spearheaded Branding, Retail, Lounges at IGI T3 (Delhi) & Mumbai T2 airport projects, resolving clashes between MEP, structural, and architectural designs.
- Prototype Development: Designed Ginger Hotels’ first prototype, setting specs for 50+ rollouts.
- Design, coordination, rollout Barista, Airtel
- Industrial Design and Project Management: Groz Tools Gurgaon, B Fouress Bangalore, MJ Logistics Park
Project Manager
Core Technical (Lloyd Steel/ Magnum Power)
09.1995 - 10.2000
- 5 years of direct on-site Project management and trouble-shooting
- On-site project management in oil/power sectors, building foundational QA/QC and safety knowledge.
Education
B.TECH -
Skills
End To End Project Delivery
International Investor Management
Financial Analysis
Due Diligence
Negotiations
Legal Enforcement
Team Building
STRONG COMMUNICATOR
Design Management
Technical
Revit
AutoCAD
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Process improvement
Negotiation and persuasion
Risk management
Skills And Tools
Concept → GFC, tender docs, RFPs, change orders., Revit (clash detection), AutoCAD, BIM 360, SketchUp, Microsoft Project, NBC, IGBC, GRIHA, fire safety, Investor reporting, consultant negotiation
Key Achievements - Last10 Years
37, 12, 20mn Sft + (10,000 Flats), 37, $240m, 12, 54, Washington State Investment Board, Seattle, WA, Aevitas Property Partners, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 22, 6, 4, High Court, NCLT, NCLAT, Criminal, 4, All Complete
Timeline
Director & Head of Asset Management
Kautilya Finance Investment Advisors
08.2015 - Current
Vice President: Projects
Incubis Consultants India Pvt Ltd
12.2000 - 08.2015
Project Manager
Core Technical (Lloyd Steel/ Magnum Power)
09.1995 - 10.2000