SACHIN KHANDELWAL
Program Manager
Mumbai
Summary
A dynamic professional with over 20 years of rich experience in Planning, Scheduling, Tendering, Contract Management, Cost Management, Billing, Site executing and spearheading construction projects involving Post Contract Administration. Overall responsibility for execution of multiple Construction Projects in / around Mumbai for Retail Fit out/ Residential Buildings/Townships/High Rise Towers/Mixed Use Projects, of high-quality standard within the estimated cost budget, and estimated time frame.
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Bring 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Dedicated Construction professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Program Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
Mumbai
10.2018 - Current
- Manage project data, such as cost schedule, technical and quality progress, and status to Facilitate forecasting
- Issue change request and adapt approved changes into the project’s scope, plans and Environment
- Project Monitoring &Controlling: Monitoring projects with respect to budgeted cost, demand forecasts, time over-runs to ensure timely execution of projects
- Comparing actual project performance against the project management plan
- Contracts Management :Managing the tendering process from floating of bids & tenders to awarding of contracts; coordinating with contractors regarding techno-commercial negotiations
- Conducting meetings with client & consultant on contractual matters regarding progress of works, claim situations and other construction issues
- Preparation of Standard/Project Specific Schedules, Milestones, Monitoring and Controlling of projects with respect to baseline plans for Greenfield Malls/Standalone Cash & Carry and Retail Fit out Formats
- Managing/Controlling Office Interior Fitout (Nearly 3 Lac Sqft Area) and Trends Retail Fitout Format Stores ( Nearly 250 Stores-Area Ranging from 1500 to 1.8 Lac Sqft) from Business Case to HOTO/Operation for Business Team as Program Manager/Project Controller by deploying effective workflow processes and project management procedures
- Stakeholder Management with Business Teams, Engineering Teams, Procurement Teams, Contracts Team, Execution Team, Commercials etc
- Cost monitoring, Budgeting, Apex Management approvals, Variation Analysis
- Coordinating with Procurement & Logistic team for timely delivery
- Generation of Exception report and MIS for Apex Management perusal.
- Tracking the material deliveries in reference to Project Schedule & Procurement Schedule
- Inter-department follow ups for trouble shooting of system related hiccups.
- Understanding the business requirement thoroughly and communicate and interact with project team to translate into a conceptual layout preparation which amalgamates the business requirement and statutory norms at proposed sites.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Provided program management expertise in lean Six Sigma strategies and agile methods, practices and execution.
Senior Manager, Projects
CB Richard Ellis South Asia Pvt. Ltd, CBRE PjM Group
Mumbai
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Provides Project controls and Monitoring with Baseline/Tracked Schedule reporting for Industrial -Manufacturing Project (26 Acre spread with Multi-Utilities with 1200 Crore Project) for Sterlite Industries Limited @Aurangabad
- Review MSP schedules / programs of ongoing Greenfield and Corporate Interior Fitout for 45 Nos of projects comprises of Residential, Commercial, Industrial Buildings and Corporate Interior for Banks etc
- Extend Technical support to the project teams and resolve any technical queries and Offer suggestions to the project teams for betterment of their programs
- Contract Management with Change Order strategy, Collaborative Working, Cost Controlling and Billing for 2 Residential Projects (6 Lac & 8 Lacs Sqft Area in Mumbai) of reputed clients
- Preparation of Project Schedules for High Rise High End Residential Buildings at Khar
- West & Bhandup West (Basement 3,2,1+GF+Podium+21 Storied-6 Lac Sq.Ft
- And Basement 2,1+GF+Podium +13 Storied – 1.5 Lac Sq.Ft ) High Rise Residential Buildings and Tracking the Same
- Prepare master project planning for entire project as per project Charter, Project Execution Plan, Proposed Logistic Plan in accordance with Clients Requirement
- Preparing 4 week/3 Months look ahead, ‘what if’ scenarios and Critical Path Analysis
- Finalization and Tracked the Project Budget with Cash Flow for all projects along with Resource Schedule, Procurement Schedule
- I) Manage the Tracking of Budget on monthly basis with indirect & direct cost if required
- J) Scheduling and tracking of critical activities which are crucial to projects along with them Mitigation plans
- K) Liaison with Architects, Other Consultants, Project Managers and Site team to ensure interface issues are identified and dealt with a timely manner
- L) IMS to be used for online updating Project Related Budget, Financial Work, Physical Status
- M) Monitoring & Controlling of Project Schedules & removing the bottlenecks
- Analyzing delivery impacts, time extensions, claims, etc
- Using schedule fragments, implement controls to avoid claims, interact with scheduling consultant in schedule reviews, claims analysis, etc n) MIS generation on Project Progress, cash flow and monthly budget projections
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
Project Planning Manager
Lavasa Corporation Limited, Steiner India Ltd
Mumbai
12.2007 - 04.2015
- Preparation of Project Schedules for Institutional (1.5 Lac Sq.Ft.), Commercial (4 Lac Sq.Ft.), Residential Buildings (25 No’s G+5 Storied -10 Lac Sq.Ft.) &Villas (395 Nos.-12 Lac Sq.Ft.)And Tracking the same
- Prepare master project planning for entire project (if required in phases) as per Project Brief from management
- Preparation, Review & Finalization of Project Budget
- Preparation of Financial Weekly & Physical Progress report (MIS) e) Preparation of Budget with Cash Flow for all projects along with Resource Schedule, Procurement Schedule Co-ordination with Design Cell & various departments
- Analysis of all Schedules with respect to Physical Progress of Project
- Project Related Budget, Financial Work, Physical Status updating for Management
- Preparation of MIS Reports, Cash Flow and Monthly Budget Projections j) Report on all changes in quality, Scope or design which influence on progress or costs
- Presentation related to new technologies/methodologies
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Senior Engineer
B.L. Kashyap & Sons. Ltd,Pune
Pune
09.2006 - 12.2007
- Management & Quantity surveying of project
- Project Planning & Control documentation
- Preparing Master Budget for respective project
- Preparation/ Submission/ follow up of Pre-qualification applications
- Preparation of Technical Proposals & Presentation for Tender along with Analysis
- Submission of Tender & Post Bid follows
- Controlled project costs by approving expenditures.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Project Coordinator
Fourth Dimension Architects Pvt. Ltd
Pune
12.2005 - 09.2006
- Residential etc.),
- Tendering & Contracting with FIDIC norms, Bid Evaluation
- Tracking & Monitoring Progress of Projects effectively with Cost Controlling c) Quantity Surveying &Preparing BOQ & RA
- Co-ordination with all agencies, Contractor & Clients.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Designation Assistant Engineer
Rohan Builders India Pvt. Ltd
Pune
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Responsibilities a) Execute the Civil & Structural Projects with Time Bound Schedules
- B) Preparing R.A
- Bills for Client & Sub Contractor
- C) R.C.C& Structural Steel Structures Erection with Safety & Quality in Time Bound Schedule
- D) Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting on Primavera& MS Project
Project Engineer
Design Groups, Aurangabad -Lombardini India Pvt. Ltd
Aurangabad
07.2003 - 08.2004
- A) Project Monitoring and Controlling site activities with Billing work.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Reviewed contractor proposals to determine favorable partnerships for on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Performed constructability reviews of construction bid documents for coordination purposes.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
Education
CBRE Foundation for Project Management -
The University of Texas
01.2017 - 02.2017
Construction Management -
National Institute of Construction Management And Research
01.2005 - 07.2005
B.E. Civil Engineering - Civil
Government College of Engineering,Aurangabad
06.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
IT SKILLSundefined
Accomplishments
- CBRE Foundation for Project Management –The University of Texas at Dallas in January 2017
- Completed Training of Project Management Professional (PMP) conducted by PMI (Pune Chapter)
- Completed Agile Project Management in Future Skills from Reliance Retail University in May 22.
Affiliations
MRICS -Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, UK (RICS). RICS is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS),UK (MRICS)
Member of PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PMI)– U.S.A.
Preparing for PgMP Certification of PMI,USA.
Certification
PgMP - Program Management Professional
Timeline
PgMP - Program Management Professional
05-2023
Aspirational Leadership Program by Retail leadership Academy
01-2023
Program Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
10.2018 - Current
CBRE Foundation for Project Management –The University of Texas at Dallas
06-2017
CBRE Foundation for Project Management -
The University of Texas
01.2017 - 02.2017
MRICS -Member of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, UK (RICS). RICS is the world's leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction.
06-2016
Primavera 6.8.2 EPPM from Cadd Centre, Pune
05-2015
Senior Manager, Projects
CB Richard Ellis South Asia Pvt. Ltd, CBRE PjM Group
05.2015 - 10.2018
Project Planning Manager
Lavasa Corporation Limited, Steiner India Ltd
12.2007 - 04.2015
Senior Engineer
B.L. Kashyap & Sons. Ltd,Pune
09.2006 - 12.2007
Project Coordinator
Fourth Dimension Architects Pvt. Ltd
12.2005 - 09.2006
Certificate Course of Construction Management” from NICMAR “National Institute of Construction Management and Research”, Pune on], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
06-2005
Construction Management -
National Institute of Construction Management And Research
01.2005 - 07.2005
Designation Assistant Engineer
Rohan Builders India Pvt. Ltd
08.2004 - 12.2005
Project Engineer
Design Groups, Aurangabad -Lombardini India Pvt. Ltd
07.2003 - 08.2004
B.E. Civil Engineering - Civil
Government College of Engineering,Aurangabad
06.1999 - 05.2003
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