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RAHUL T. POL.
Pune
Summary
Results-driven HVAC & MEP Project Manager with over 19 years of experience in overseeing complex projects across diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and data centres. Expert in project governance, resource planning, procurement, and contractor management, ensuring quality delivery from planning to handover. Manages multidisciplinary teams and client relationships, optimising cost control and addressing technical challenges to enhance project outcomes.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT HEAD
Kelvin Air Conditioning & Ventilation Systems
01.2025 - 09.2026
- Leadership of multiple HVAC and MEP projects, with responsibility for execution governance, commercial monitoring, client management, resources, vendors and project delivery.
- Waaree Energies and Control S data centre — portfolio reported at approx. ?50 Cr.; additional projects included Marksan, Geltec, Galentic Pharma, BMW, Mercedes and Nxtra Data Centre.
- Led concurrent project teams and established execution priorities, resource plans and project strategies aligned with schedule and material availability.
- Managed client relationships for technical, commercial, and contractual matters, resolving critical project issues effectively.
- Monitored project progress, costs, billing, cash flow, and variations; delivered regular project reviews and management reports.
- Directed procurement planning, evaluated vendors, selected contractors, and managed materials to align with project schedules.
- Led project managers, site engineers, supervisors, QA/QC personnel, suppliers and subcontractors across multiple projects.
- CG Semiconductors, Sanand GIDC — HVAC high & low side installation including BMS — approx. ?10 Cr.
- SRF Capacitors, Indore — HVAC low side including electrical & BMS — approx. ?10 Cr.
- Renew Solar, Dholera — HVAC, electrical & BMS low side — approx. ?6 Cr.
- Supported quality assurance and business development initiatives.
REGIONAL PROJECT HEAD
Anukool Air Conditioning Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed regional portfolio of HVAC and MEP projects through execution and handover, emphasising schedule adherence, safety compliance, commercial performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple project teams with responsibility for planning, execution strategy, resources, procurement, contractors and project performance.
- Maintained senior-level client, consultant and PMC relationships and managed technical, commercial and contractual issues.
- Reviewed project progress, cost, billing, cash flow, and variations; conducted project review meetings to ensure alignment with financial targets.
- Aligned material procurement and vendor/contractor performance with committed project schedules.
- Executed HVAC high and low side projects for Dassault Systems in Hinjewadi, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Implemented HVAC high and low side projects at Jabil Circuits in Ranjangaon, focusing on quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated HVAC high and low side installations at Mazak in Ranjangaon, ensuring timely completion and compliance with project specifications.
- Led HVAC high and low side projects for Haldiram in Nagpur, maintaining project quality and safety standards.
- Coordinated HVAC low side installations at Reliance / Viacom and KRC in Baner, ensuring adherence to timelines.
- Handled HVAC projects for clients such as Syngene, Novozymes, Lilac, L’Oréal, and Teva Pharma, ensuring quality outcomes.
- Provided project status and escalation inputs to senior management and supported business development.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – MEP
HTL Aircon Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Coordinated execution of commercial HVAC projects, ensuring alignment of resources, schedules, costs, quality, and client requirements.
- Executed and delivered projects end-to-end, meeting all committed timelines.
- Eaton – Magarpatta City, Pune; Allianz – EON IT Park, Kharadi.
PROJECT MANAGER
Aquachill Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Led execution, procurement, vendor management, site teams and client/consultant coordination for HVAC projects.
- Coordinated testing and commissioning, finalised vendors, and managed technical and commercial aspects of projects.
- Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, Pirangut; Sterlite Glass Plant, Aurangabad; Milky Mist Dairy, Erode.
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
Suvidha Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2018
- Advanced turnkey HVAC project management across pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with industry standards.
- Oversaw procurement, vendor and contractor management, project schedules, site execution, quality assurance, client and PMC coordination, commissioning, billing, and project handover.
- Coordinated design reviews, heat-load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, BOQs, technical submittals, and shop drawings to support project execution.
- Serum Institute of India — approx. ?8 Cr.; Lupin R&D Centre — ?16 Cr.; Sun Pharma — ?10 Cr.; Cipla — ?12 Cr.
- Encube Ethicals — ?4 Cr.; DSM Nutrition — ?6 Cr.; Renishaw Metrology Systems — ?12 Cr. including electrical & BMS.
- Infosys — ?11 Cr.; Ruby Hall Clinic — ?6 Cr.; Bekaert Industries — ?6 Cr.; Vantage LLP (ACG) — ?3 Cr.; Mark Biosciences — ?4 Cr.; Macchem (NAPROD).
HVAC PROJECT ENGINEER
Escube Airconditioning Pvt. Ltd.
03.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed technical submittals, created shop drawings, executed site activities, coordinated with clients, managed vendors, and ensured comprehensive installation and documentation.
- Coordinated technical aspects and executed site activities for industrial and comfort HVAC projects, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
- Collaborated with GE Stamp, Thermax, Devi Gaurav, and 3M to deliver successful outcomes on industrial and comfort HVAC projects by facilitating communication and resource sharing.
SITE ENGINEER
Airserco Pvt. Ltd. (A Sister Concern of Fedders Lloyd)
12.2006 - 03.2009
- Implemented cold room projects and pre-cooling systems at Balewadi Stadium HVAC.
- Facilitated HVAC and refrigeration site execution and procurement processes.
- Coordinated material procurement alongside site execution activities.
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
A.I.S.S.M.S. Polytechnic
PuneSkills
- HVAC project management
- MEP coordination
- BMS integration
- Project management software
- Commercial monitoring
- Cost control
- Resource planning
- Procurement planning
- Testing commissioning
- Project scheduling
- Stakeholder management
- Contract negotiation
- Project cost estimation
- Project lifecycle
- Quality control measures
- Quality Assurance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Sustainability initiatives
- Risk assessment
- Risk Management
- Performance tracking
- Computer literacy
- Analytical-thinking
- Strategic planning
- Agile project management
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Client engagement strategies
- Client satisfaction focus
- Relationship building
- People Management
- Team leadership
- Leadership skills
- Decision making
- Conflict Resolution
- Time-management
- Task prioritisation
- Meeting deadlines
- Stress management
- Stress tolerance
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Goal-oriented approach
- Goal orientation
- Critical-thinking
- Negotiation expertise
- Negotiation
- Training and Development
- Public speaking
- Report-writing
- Technical documentation
- Technical management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Product knowledge
- Computer literacy
- MS office proficiency
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Operational support
- Vendor relationship maintenance
- Industry standards awareness
- Industry trend analysis
- Process improvement
- Time allocation
- Relationship-building
- Active listening
- Persuasive communication
- Customer service orientation
- Department management
- Project documentation management
- Team leadership
- Negotiation
- Training and Development
- Industry trend analysis
- Department management
- Analytical-thinking
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Vendor relationship maintenance
- Project lifecycle
- Agile project management
- Conflict Resolution
- Process improvement
- Risk analysis techniques
LANGUAGES
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT STRENGTHS
- Regional / Multi-Project Leadership
- Client & Key Account Management
- Billing, Cash Flow & Cost Control
- Resource & Manpower Planning
- Contractor Performance Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Project Reviews & Management Reporting
- Testing, Commissioning & Handover
- Project Portfolio Governance
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Project Planning & Schedule Recovery
- Procurement & Vendor Strategy
- Risk, Issue & Escalation Management
- Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Variation / Amendment Management
- Business Development Support
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 19+ years of progressive HVAC project leadership experience, including Project Head and Regional Project Head roles.
- Managed multiple concurrent HVAC / MEP projects and multidisciplinary teams across different locations and industry sectors.
- Experience with project portfolios ranging from individual projects of approximately ?3 Cr to regional / concurrent portfolios including projects reported at approximately ?50 Cr.
- Strong exposure to pharmaceutical and GMP-focused HVAC environments, industrial facilities, semiconductor / capacitor manufacturing and data centres.
- End-to-end ownership covering engineering, planning, procurement, execution, commercial management, testing & commissioning and handover.
- Strong client-facing experience across technical, commercial and contractual matters.
INDUSTRIES
- Pharmaceutical
- Cleanrooms
- Semiconductor & Capacitors
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Data Centres
- Healthcare
- Commercial & IT Parks
- Food & Beverage
- Dairy Processing
- Solar / EV
- R&D Facilities
Timeline
PROJECT HEAD
Kelvin Air Conditioning & Ventilation Systems
01.2025 - 09.2026
REGIONAL PROJECT HEAD
Anukool Air Conditioning Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 12.2024
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER – MEP
HTL Aircon Pvt. Ltd.
08.2019 - 11.2019
PROJECT MANAGER
Aquachill Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2018 - 08.2019
DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER
Suvidha Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2010 - 08.2018
HVAC PROJECT ENGINEER
Escube Airconditioning Pvt. Ltd.
03.2009 - 06.2010
SITE ENGINEER
Airserco Pvt. Ltd. (A Sister Concern of Fedders Lloyd)
12.2006 - 03.2009
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
A.I.S.S.M.S. Polytechnic