Saumitra Prasad Sonker
Ghaziabad
Summary
Accomplished leader specializing in project management and sustainable construction with a distinguished record at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Expertly orchestrated data center construction projects, achieving global compliance and reducing procurement costs by 15%. Proficient in MS Project and stakeholder management, fostering team collaboration and consistently surpassing corporate expectations. Demonstrated expertise in technical execution and strategic resource optimization, prepared for board-level responsibilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Gurugram
02.2024 - Current
- Led refurbishment of MetLife Data Center; ensured compliance with global standards.
- Directed IBM TRIL facility MEP works; implemented sustainable practices.
- Delivered Cognizant & QCI projects with cost optimization and stakeholder alignment.
- Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing procurement costs by 15%.
- Mentored a 10-member team, exceeding corporate expectations.
Project Manager
J&F Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Noida
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported German/UK teams on residential & commercial projects.
- Implemented EN/German standards for electrical & safety systems.
- Achieved major cost savings while maintaining quality.
Senior Engineer
Bharat Electronics Ltd.
Ghaziabad
11.2014 - 07.2023
- Spearheaded Pan-India underground building complex projects for Indian Air Force.
- Delivered substation & DG works with 1250 kVA OLTC Transformer.
- Consistently achieved cost savings via resource optimization.
- Promoted from Deputy Engineer to Senior Engineer in 2018.
Executive Electrical
Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Delivered re-electrification & safety compliance.
Electrical Engineer
Taral Flowtech
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Planned electrical works, managing execution across installation, testing, commissioning stages.
Project Engineer
RITES Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Village electrification, BOQs, audits, transformer testing.
Education
PGDM (Executive) - Operations Management
IMT
Ghaziabad, U.P., IndiaProject Management Certification -
IIT Kharagpur
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
KIET
Ghaziabad, U.P., IndiaSkills
- Leadership & Strategy
- Technical Expertise
- Strategic Project Leadership
- Data Center Infrastructure Delivery
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation
- Sustainable Construction & ESG Alignment
- Board & Governance Readiness
- MS Project
- Primavera P6
- AutoCAD
- Revit MEP (BIM)
- ETAP
- Dialux
- EN/German Standards (J&F Projects)
- Electrical Load Calculation
- Installation Plans
- Quality Audits
SIGNATURE PROJECTS
- MetLife Data Center, Refurbishment & modernization, Achieved sustainability alignment & uptime assurance,
- Cognizant, MEP installation & commissioning, Smooth execution with stakeholder coordination,
- IBM TRIL Facility, End-to-end MEP design, installation & commissioning, Delivered energy-efficient, compliant systems on time,
- Cadence Design Systems, 2000 kVA transformers, UPS, DG, HT/LT panels, PAC, chillers, Seamless integration of mission-critical data center,
- Quality Council of India (QCI), Civil, MEPF, AV, data works, Delivered within budget & timelines,
- COGNEX Sensors India Pvt Ltd., MEP installation & commissioning, Smooth execution with stakeholder coordination,
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/saumitra-prasad-sonker-mie-0798a921
Timeline
Project Lead
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
02.2024 - Current
Project Manager
J&F Projects Pvt. Ltd.
07.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Engineer
Bharat Electronics Ltd.
11.2014 - 07.2023
Executive Electrical
Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
Electrical Engineer
Taral Flowtech
01.2007 - 01.2014
Project Engineer
RITES Ltd.
01.2007 - 01.2014
PGDM (Executive) - Operations Management
IMT
Project Management Certification -
IIT Kharagpur
B.Tech - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
KIET