Sep 2020 – Sep 2024 · 4 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Leading the Bangalore International Airport Bespoke Bamboo Ceiling Installation Project as Project Director (Consultant). The installation is with pre-engineered Bamboo and is only the 2nd installation in the World on this scale.

Jun 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mar 2018 – May 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos · Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

• Leading a team of 30 Engineers, Architects and MEP Coordinators with an annual budget in excess of 175 Mil SAR or INR 300+ Cr.
• Leading projects across all Concepts viz. Centre Point, Home Centre, Home Box, Max etc including Office and Warehouse development Projects.
• Key deliverables included CAPEX / OPEX optimization, Process review & standardization, Contract negotiations, delivery of store as per agreed schedule and quality, project technical feasibility study et.al.
• Oversee efficient project delivery of all New Stores, Renovations, Resizing and Store Closures
• Internal and External Stakeholder management for timely delivery of stores
• Mentoring individuals with an aim to develop high performance teams

Feb 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Head of the Design & Construction team. Leading a team of 20 Engineers with a challenge to develop 250+ stores for the year 2017-18 (Easyday, Heritage & Nilgiris). Annual Budget in excess of INR 200 Cr.
• Member of the Real Estate Committee, tasked with identification and approval of new Stores.
• Core member of the Easyday Leadership team, entrusted with driving the business growth.
• Own, Implement and manage pan India Store Roll Out across all formats as per agreed AOP parameters.
• Develop and manage the budget including buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Identify and manage the project Stakeholders (internal and external) including identifying, defining and managing the project Scope for roll out of Stores.
• Identify, Engage and manage the project Consultants & Contractors including their technical due diligence prior to appointment. Responsible for design review process on each project.
• Identify & coordinate to ensure all regulatory approvals required for the project are obtained in time.
• Plan and implement procurement strategies for each project and to ensure on time procurement in coordination with the procurement team.
• Responsible for initiating and implementing sustainable initiatives to ensure stores are low on energy consumption and OPEX.
• Responsible for creating and sustaining high performance teams of associates and Consultants.
• Led a team of associates in developing a robust Quality Manual and delivery guidelines (SOP) for the department.
• Identify opportunities for CAPEX reduction, standardization of BOQ’s and specifications, cost finalization for Greenfield stores.
• Delivered over 1.0 million sq.ft. of stores (Cash n Carry, Large and Small formats) and DC.

Apr 2013 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Benguluru, Karnataka & Gurgaon, Haryana

Aug 2010 – Mar 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

Nov 2007 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Head of all Construction activities. Had mandate to set-up a team of Professionals based on future growth.
• Responsible for creation of Vision for the projects and driving every effort in order to meet the Vision. Instrumental in convincing the Management to adapt Green Technologies with the 1st project designed to achieve LEED Platinum rating.
• Responsible for delivering through the entire life cycle of the project.
• Responsible for engaging, finalizing and managing the project Consultants including sustainability Consultants, finalization of project scope and specifications in consultation with Management, vendor finalization, release of PO’s, bill certification etc.
• Planning and monitoring of the three pillars of the project management viz. Time, Cost and Quality.
• Eventually help the Company to diversify into the Real Estate segment.

May 2005 – Oct 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Was handling infrastructure development works (campus development, fitout and refurbishment works) in Bangalore region.

May 2004 – May 2005 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Was handling campus development works for leading MNC clients. Works involved entire campus construction including day to day co-ordination with all project consultants and contractors.

May 2001 – May 2004 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• Worked as planning engineer at various project sites. Main responsibilities included day to day planning at site, co-ordination with various contractors, reporting to clients and management on adherence to time, cost and quality and also involvement in site execution.

Apr 1998 – Nov 2000 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Involved in all aspects of tendering and project monitoring w.r.t. to time and budget. Also was technical assistant to the Director.