Veerupakshi Raja Shekar
Railway & Road Infrastructure Manager
Ahmedabad
Summary
Senior Engineering Manager with 25 years of experience, including 15 years in Railway and Road infrastructure projects across India. I am currently working as Technical/Engineering Head & General Manager (Projects) at PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Proven expertise in Engineering, Project management, feasibility studies, DPR preparation, PMC services, contract management, and end-to-end project delivery. Strong leadership in value engineering, cost optimization, stakeholder coordination, and multidisciplinary project execution.
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
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Certification
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25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager (Projects)
PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
07.2025 - 04.2026
- Lead technical governance and engineering delivery for Railway and Road Infrastructure consultancy assignments.
- Oversee feasibility studies, DPRs, detailed engineering, PMC services, and contract administration.
- Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, schedule, and constructability.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and resource allocation.
Manager
Adani Logistics Limited
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Managed railway infrastructure projects for MMLPs, ICDs, Ports sidings.
- Led feasibility studies, alignment finalization, design review and execution coordination.
- Coordinated with Indian Railways, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Developed comprehensive techno-commercial offers that align technical specs with commercial terms like pricing and timelines.
Manager
Balaji Railroad Systems
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed railway designs, coordinated project planning, and supported execution to meet technical and schedule requirements.
- Reviewed drawings, technical proposals and contractor submissions.
Assistant Manager
Aarvee Associates
02.2011 - 07.2018
- Executed DPRs, feasibility studies, and detailed designs for railway and metro projects.
- Supported tender documentation, bid evaluation and PMC activities.
Project Leader
Navionics Technologies
03.2001 - 02.2011
- Planned projects and conducted studies by preparing project process flows, technical specifications, and documentation for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs).
- Coordinated vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance, compliance with standards, and on-time delivery.
Education
PGPIDM - Infrastructure Development and Management
NICMAR
PUNE 04.2001 -
B TECH - Civil Engineering
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi 04.2001 -
Skills
Bentley Open Rail
Auto CAD Civil 3D
MS Office
Project Management tools MSP and Primavera
Railway Engineering
Project management
Contract management
Leadership and team building
Effective leader
Time management
Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Received CEO Award for innovative Railway yard design for Taloja and Panipat Railway Projects.
- Earned CEO commendation for value engineering and cost-saving solutions addressing land acquisition issues on Taloja, Panipat, Darbhanga, and Samastipur Railway Projects.
- Successfully managed the takeover process and operational transition of Tumb ICD Facility.
- Successfully commissioned 6 MMLPs and 7 Agri Silo Projects.
Certification
Chartered Engineer (India)
Timeline
General Manager (Projects)
PEMS Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
07.2025 - 04.2026
Manager
Adani Logistics Limited
07.2019 - 06.2025
Manager
Balaji Railroad Systems
08.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Manager
Aarvee Associates
02.2011 - 07.2018
PGPIDM - Infrastructure Development and Management
NICMAR
04.2001 -
B TECH - Civil Engineering
Indira Gandhi National Open University
04.2001 -
Project Leader
Navionics Technologies
03.2001 - 02.2011
Technical Competency
- Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary site investigations for Main Railway lines, sidings for Terminals, ICDs, MMLPs, Ports, power plants, and cement plants.
- Coordinated budget planning inputs and monitoring processes for the department.
- Assisted in strategic planning and tracking of Annual and CAPEX budget allocations.
- Assessment of horizontal and vertical alignments for greenfield and brownfield railway projects.
- Keeping track of ongoing project activities and suggesting measures to ensure timely completion.
- Prepare and review track, civil, and infrastructure designs.
- Implement value engineering and cost-effective design solutions.
- Review tenders, pre-qualification documents, and TORs.
- Evaluate bids, negotiate with vendors and support contract finalization.
- Technical cost reduction by identifying alternative material sources or processes.
- Provide technical advisory support during execution, commissioning, and handover.
- Ensure compliance with design standards, drawings, quality, and safety requirements.
- Liaising with contractors and consultants to close business opportunities and maintain long-term commercial relationships.
- Managed preparation of completion reports and coordinated final project handover.
Leadership and management Skills
- Project risk identification and mitigation
- Strategic planning and execution monitoring
- Resource allocation and performance optimization
- Stakeholder engagement and coordination
- Team leadership and capability building