Apr 2025 – Jul 2025 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Directed execution strategy for a greenfield battery plant, achieving $20M+ CAPEX savings through value engineering.
• Led cross-discipline reviews for industry code compliance, ensuring 100% EHS and regulatory compliance.
• Established QA/QC processes for vendor packages, ensuring traceability of critical engineering deliverables.

Sep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 6 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat

• In alignment with my commitment to continuous learning and excellence, I undertook a planned career break focused on strategic upskilling and professional development. During this period, I pursued and successfully completed a series of globally recognized certifications to strengthen my expertise in project management, safety, sustainability, digital technologies, and emerging industry trends. Key certifications include:
• A. Fundamentals of Integrity Management for the Global Infrastructure Industry – FIDIC
• B. ISO 45001:2018 - Principles of Occupational Health & Safety Management – Alison
• C. Introduction to Electrical Vehicles – Great Learning Academy
• D. Fundamentals of Net Zero & Decarbonization – FIDIC
• E. Construction Management Professional Certificate – Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:PCOR)
• F. Construction Safety & Health – Alison (CPD Certified)
• G. Data Analytics – Microsoft Power BI Certification – Skill Nation & Tech Tip’24
• H. Lean Six Sigma AI Yellow Belt – Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
• This investment in professional development has equipped me with enhanced competencies to deliver greater value in project leadership, safety and compliance, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives, preparing me for the evolving needs of the industry.

Aug 2018 – Aug 2024 · 6 yrs · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

• Led engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across 70+ retail fuel outlets, ensuring 100% compliance with safety, cost-efficiency, and regulatory standards. Spearheaded design, planning, and execution of capital projects with a strong focus on HSSE, risk management, and operational excellence.
• ✅ Key Achievements:
• A. Directed $100M+ portfolio of retail infrastructure projects ($1B+ total), reducing cost variance to ±5% and achieving 98% on-time delivery through integrated schedule controls and contractor performance management.
• B. Redesigned EPC governance model for 70+ retail outlet programs: consolidated decision-making, established rolling 13-week look-ahead, and implemented earned-value tracking—enabling recovery of 6-month schedule slippage within 12 weeks.
• C. Advised senior leadership on design trade-offs ($20M CAPEX optimization): modular construction feasibility, vendor consolidation, and phased site handover—de-risking execution and improving team safety metrics (20% reduction in exposure hours).
• D. Led cross-functional engineering reviews (civil, mechanical, electrical, HSE) to align technical discipline and contractor accountability, reducing RFI turnaround from 14 days to 5 days and accelerating site mobilization.
• E. Established QA/QC framework for vendor packages and factory audits, ensuring traceability of critical deliverables and raising quality standards across 15+ contractors.
• Key Focus Areas: EPC Management | CAPEX Planning | HSSE Leadership | Design Optimization | Stakeholder & Vendor Management | Regulatory Compliance

Sep 2016 – Mar 2017 · 6 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India

• # Managed end-to-end project activities for various export jobs, ensuring on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
• # Coordinated with internal departments like Sales, Engineering, and Finance to streamline order execution processes.
• # Controlled documentation processes like LC checking and certification issuance for individual jobs.
• # Maintained and updated project tracker for ongoing export jobs.

May 2008 – May 2018 · 10 yrs · Ahmedabad Area, India

• Spearheaded end-to-end project management for industrial air compressor packages and large-scale EPC projects worth $1B+, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery. Led multi-disciplinary teams, optimized engineering design processes, and managed contracts, risk, and compliance.
• ✅ Key Achievements:
• # Successfully executed & commissioned over 50+ projects across oil & gas, pharma, and manufacturing sectors.
• # Implemented cost-control strategies, reducing project expenses by 7% while enhancing quality standards.
• # Led HSSE initiatives, achieving zero lost-time incidents (LTI) across all projects.
• # Optimized contractor performance, increasing construction efficiency by 15% through revised SOPs and audits.
• # Managed complex mechanical equipment erection, piping installations, and structural fabrication, ensuring 100% compliance with ASME, API, and ASTM standards.
• # Resolved critical project bottlenecks, reducing downtime and accelerating project handovers by 3%.
• # Conducted FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), PAT (Primary Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) to ensure quality assurance before project commissioning.
• 🔹 Key Focus Areas: Project Lifecycle Management | CAPEX Optimization | HSSE & Compliance | Contract & Risk Management | Mechanical Engineering | Piping & Structural Fabrication

Jul 2007 – May 2008 · 10 mos · Ahmedabad · On-site

• # Designed and executed HVAC solutions for industrial facilities, ensuring energy efficiency and cost optimization.
• # Led onsite installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• # Developed project blueprints and optimized HVAC load calculations, reducing energy consumption by 6%.

Apr 2006 – Nov 2006 · 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• # Gained hands-on experience in compressor systems and industrial equipment manufacturing.
• # Assisted in design modifications and engineering improvements, enhancing equipment efficiency.

Dec 2005 – Mar 2006 · 3 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• # Created detailed reports on customer vehicle queries, ensuring accurate communication with workers for timely resolution.
• # Conducted general vehicle checks based on customer requests, ensuring satisfaction and quality service.
• # Managed the PDI process for new vehicles, ensuring they met quality standards before delivery.
• # Oversaw the maintenance of accident or damaged vehicles, ensuring safety and efficiency in repairs.