A result-oriented professional with over 25 years of experience in Mixed-use Project Management, apart from a Master’s degree (Civil) from IIT Roorkee (1999). Worked on Prestigious projects in Abu Dhabi, Oman, DRC Africa, and Mumbai.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director Projects - Data Center
JLL
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
Project head for Data Center Mhape. 30 MW IT Load, and 2 Other buildings. (STT/AWS). Closure of Phase -1 (DC, DG, Anexe, GIS). RFS for phase 1 &2 is complete. Phase 3 and phase 4 is in progress.
GC is L&T, MEP GC – Listen lights, Crescon. ID with DHIPL.
Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program.
Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
Project Head, Data Center
CBRE
Mumbai
07.2022 - 09.2024
Client CapitaLand.
GC for core & shell Kalptaru.
G+7 plus chiller platform, GIS and DG building complete in 14 months with base build MEP.
G + 7 steel structure (5000 MT) for DC building. Contractor JSPL.
GC for MEP is Bluestar. Floor plate 50000, Sqft. Plot area 7 Acres.
Implemented best practices in documentation management systems that improved efficiency, accessibility, and security of project-related information.
Project Management Consultant
Kakivu Musse
11.2020 - 03.2022
Company Overview: Democratic Republic of Congo.
Democratic Republic of Congo.
General Manager (H.O.D) - Civil
SOMICA GROUP
08.2019 - 11.2020
Company Overview: Democratic Republic of Congo.
Contributed in Business Development
Managing 15 EPC Projects all over DRC (Congo), (Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Fungrume, Kamoa Mines)
Material Procurement
Assuring adherence to time, cost, quality, safety, and scope
Providing Project Management Training
Assuring Cash Flow
P/L analysis
Resource Mobilization
Contract Administration
Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability
Democratic Republic of Congo.
General Manager/Construction Head
ICC Oman
03.2013 - 04.2015
Operations, Purchase, and Tendering for all Projects.
Handled One villa, one high Rise, Masjid, and prestigious project of Ministry of Defense (Eleven buildings)
Handled Eng Dept., Materials and Cash Flow, staff recruitments, following master schedules for all projects including resource schedules, execution methodologies, milestones, cash flow projections/budgets and periodic monitoring.
Anchoring on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within time & cost parameters and effective resource utilization to maximize output.
Chairing project meetings for evaluating projects progress and providing technical inputs.
Supervising all construction activities including providing technical inputs for methodologies of construction & coordination with site management activities.
Overseeing a team of Engineers for various types of jobs and resolving bottlenecks.
Project Head / Employers representative
Fairwood Consultants
01.2012 - 12.2013
Pre contracts works.
Design coordination.
Pre-qualification of contractors.
Issue of tenders.
Tender negotiations.
Comparison of tender quotes.
Contributed significantly in negotiation, award & review of contracts interpretation of contractual obligations, finalizing vendors with IHCL.
Project Manager
Ahluwalia Contracts (I) Ltd.
07.2011 - 03.2012
Client-India bulls (India bulls greens Panvel), 37 Storied Tower at Khopoli (between Mumbai and Pune).
Used Mivan formwork (kumkang, S-form and Malaysian Mivan).
Project Controls/Planning
Alfaraa General Contracting Company L.L.C-U.A.E
10.2008 - 02.2011
High end finishing towers in Abu Dhabi.
Project Manager
Ahluwalia Contracts (I) Ltd.
07.2005 - 09.2008
Client-India bulls, Reliance industries.
Estate Manager
Civil Tech Consultants
09.1999 - 06.2005
Construction Management.
Maintenance of Existing Buildings, Swimming Pools.
Managed operations and leasing of upscale community of nearly 150 executive apartment homes.
Experience in Data Center, high rise and township projects.
Exposure to Middle East.
Personal Information
Total Experience: Over 25 years of experience in Mixed-use Project Management, with a Master’s degree (Civil) from IIT Roorkee (1999). Worked on prestigious projects in Abu Dhabi, Oman, DRC Africa, and Mumbai.