Vinamra Nanavati

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory | 2025 – Present

• Spearheaded the development of an Integrated Project Control & Analytics Hub - a digital layer for large capex PMOs covering physical & financial progress, schedule, cost, quality & safety monitoring, governance (risks, issues, actions), procurement & supply chain, construction (quantities & manpower), approval workflows, user management, document repository, and rule‑based alerts/notifications.
• Enabled leadership teams to achieve real‑time visibility and control across multi‑billion‑dollar infrastructure portfolios.
• Designed governance frameworks, KPI dashboards, and escalation mechanisms to strengthen decision‑making and accountability.
• Recent assignments include:
  NTPC (India’s primary power generator) – supported digital governance and project control for 900MW renewable projects and ~11GW of thermal projects, enhancing predictability and compliance.
  NSL Infratech – re‑engineered processes to manage a ₹1000 Crore real estate portfolio (residential & commercial), embedding digital governance and portfolio monitoring.
  NAMTECH University –-set up PMO and digital project controls for a 15‑acre initial phase (out of 150 acres) of a greenfield advanced manufacturing university campus, completed in 9 months, aimed at fueling India’s semiconductor and high‑tech manufacturing ambitions.

Business Transformation & Digital Enablement | 2024 – 2025

• Directed digital governance setup for DAMAC’s AED 40bn portfolio of upcoming real estate and data centre investments.
• Partnered with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Deloitte, and system implementation partners to deliver “Project Veloci‑T” — a transformation program embedding digital oversight across development and delivery.
• Established governance frameworks, escalation mechanisms, and leadership KPIs to strengthen portfolio monitoring and investor confidence.
• Designed integrated dashboards and MIS to track cost, schedule, risks, quality, and safety across multiple developments.
• Introduced workflow automation and digital levers to improve predictability, transparency, and control across the portfolio.

Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory | 2022 – 2024

• Directed Digital PMO setup and governance frameworks for large capital project portfolios across manufacturing, automotive, and institutional sectors.
• Led the development of the Integrated Project Control & Analytics Hub, enabling real‑time monitoring of schedule, cost, quality, safety, procurement, construction progress, and governance workflows.
• Designed executive dashboards and KPI frameworks to provide leadership visibility and strengthen decision‑making.
• Key client engagements:
  BAXY Group – established PMO for a new automotive components manufacturing plant, including foundry and machining units, embedding digital governance and portfolio monitoring.
  Golf Saudi (PIF‑funded) – developed the organisation’s operating system (processes, Delegation of Authority, governance structures), aligning project delivery with strategic and investor expectations.
  SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited) – prepared a comprehensive proposal for an enterprise‑level Digital Project Management System (DPMS), targeting integration with legacy systems and capable of monitoring an aggregate of 30 MTPA expansion projects across four sites (Bhilai, Rourkela, Bokaro, Burnpur).
• Supported procurement planning, contract strategy, and portfolio‑level monitoring for multi‑billion‑dollar programs.

Technology Centre, Bangalore | 2020 – 2022

• Supported Shell’s Projects & Technology (P&T) business unit, addressing a $25bn capex portfolio spanning greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit investments.
• Led digital innovation initiatives including:
  Blockchain‑based digital passport for equipment traceability across global supply chains.
  Digital punchlist solution to streamline construction quality and handover processes.
  Implementation of a live project monitoring platform powered by CyberHawk, enabling real‑time oversight and seamless handshake to Digital Twin post‑operations.
• Designed and delivered digital literacy programs across engineering disciplines to accelerate adoption of new technologies.
• Conducted market scans of emerging digital technologies and start‑ups, embedding innovation into Shell’s capital project execution frameworks.
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Industrial Practice Group (London Team) | 2019 – 2020

• Conducted executive search and advisory research for global industrial clients, focusing on leadership roles in packaging, aircraft leasing, and financial services.
• Delivered market and company insights to support senior partner engagements, including:
  Huhtamaki (Packaging industry) – supported leadership search and competitive intelligence for global expansion.
  Aircraft Leasing sector – provided organizational benchmarking and candidate profiling for senior executive placements.
  Hero Fincorp (Financial services) – contributed to leadership search and portfolio strategy analysis.
• Produced industry reports and talent benchmarking studies across manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
• Collaborated with the London team to prepare candidate profiles, competitive intelligence, and sector analyses used in multiple client engagements.
• Contributed to knowledge management initiatives by tracking emerging trends and updating leadership briefings.

Global Oil & Gas & Industrial Mega‑Projects | 2013 – 2018

• Delivered civil and structural engineering packages for multi‑billion‑dollar oil & gas and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with global standards.
• Developed BIM execution plans, Common Data Environment (CDE) workflows, and information delivery protocols, enabling model‑based design transfer and compressing fabrication/site readiness timelines by 6–8 weeks.
• Supported cost estimation, quantity take‑offs, forecasting, and change assessments for major cost accounts.
• Coordinated offshore engineering teams to align design outputs with project schedules and quality requirements.
• Key projects:
  Northwest Refinery, Alberta, Canada – first greenfield refinery in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, targeted at producing 50mn bpd of bitumen. Contributed to design, model reviews, modularization studies (transportation & lifting), and release of construction‑ready civil/structural drawings for Unit 10 (Crude & Vacuum Unit) and Unit 30 (Hydroprocessing).
  Suncor East Tank Farm (Fort Hills Project, Alberta) – participated in design, model reviews, modularization studies, and release of construction‑ready civil/structural drawings for large‑scale storage facilities.
  BAPCO Refinery Proposal, Bahrain (Middle East) – contributed to proposal engineering and design studies for refinery expansion.
  PEMEX Tula Refinery FEED, Mexico – supported front‑end engineering design (FEED) activities, including civil/structural design studies, modularization assessments, and preparation of engineering deliverables for refinery modernization.

Utility‑Scale Solar Projects | 2011 – 2013

• Delivered civil and structural engineering designs for large‑scale solar PV and solar thermal projects, ensuring compliance with technical standards and safety requirements.
• Reviewed method statements, quality plans, and contractor submissions, aligning execution with project specifications and timelines.
• Supported cost estimation, variation analysis, and technical evaluations during project execution.
• Coordinated with cross‑functional teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering packages and construction readiness.
• Key projects:
  75MW Mahagenco Solar PV Project, Dhule – contributed to engineering design, quantity take‑offs, and construction documentation for one of India’s largest early utility‑scale solar PV plants.
  10MW NTPC Solar PV Project, Ramagundam – supported design and execution planning for NTPC’s renewable energy portfolio expansion.
  110MW Solar Thermal Project, Askandra (Jaisalmer)

Engineering Consultancy | 2009 – 2011

• Delivered civil and structural engineering designs for major steel, beneficiation, defence, and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with national codes and client specifications.
• Prepared design calculations, structural drawings, and construction documentation for steel and concrete structures.
• Supported quantity estimation, bill of materials, and cost analysis for project tenders and execution.
• Collaborated with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of engineering packages.
• Key projects:
  JSW Steel – 10 MTPA Expansion (SMS‑II, Toranagallu, Bellary, Karnataka) – contributed to civil/structural design and construction documentation for steelmaking facilities.
  JSW Salem – 1 MTPA Beneficiation Plant – supported design and engineering deliverables for beneficiation infrastructure.
  NMDC Beneficiation Plant, Nagarnar – prepared design studies and engineering packages for beneficiation facilities.
  Project Seabird (Defence), Karwar – contributed to civil/structural design for defence infrastructure development.
  Bhushan Steel – RMHS (Raw Material Handling System), Meeramandli, Odisha – supported design and documentation for large‑scale raw material handling systems.