Resident Construction Manager - Mahaveer Infraengineering Pvt. Ltd.
(2026-01)
Project: IOCL Gujarat Refinery – ARU & SWS Units
- Lead Mechanical Execution: Directing end-to-end mechanical construction under live plant conditions, supervising structural steel fabrication, mechanical equipment erection, alignment, and underground piping activities.
- Project Planning & Monitoring: Coordinating project schedules, manpower allocation, and resource management to ensure the successful delivery of strict project milestones.
- Risk Mitigation & Cost Control: Successfully resolved a major "Risk and Cost" contractual dispute and overturned a threat of client termination; technically and commercially justified the company's position with IOCL leadership, restarting execution with an approximate savings of Rs. 8 Cr. and recovering over 40% of the billing progress within 4 months.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Serving as the key liaison between the client (IOCL), engineering consultants (Technip Energies), and site subcontractors to ensure smooth execution and resolve technical roadblocks.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Enforcing compliance with project quality standards, strict refinery safety regulations, and company procedures while actively preparing progress reports for management.
Manager – Project Execution - SPML Infra Ltd.
(2025-07 - 2025-12)
Project: Dholidhaja to Morsal Pipeline Project
- Site Execution & Commissioning: Supervised the installation, fabrication, erection, testing, and final commissioning activities of heavy electro-mechanical equipment across two large pump houses.
- Schedule & Handover: Developed a structured execution plan to streamline balance works, effectively accelerating project closure and coordinating formal handover activities.
- Documentation & Billing Support: Managed comprehensive project documentation, daily progress reporting, and verified contractor billing to support final procurement and financial closeout.
Associate Manager (Section In-charge) - Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd.
(2024-04 - 2025-06)
Project: Tappar Dam to Darasdi & Jamara Pipeline Project
- Construction Leadership: Directed operational workflows for large-scale EPC pipeline projects, ensuring all mechanical works were completed as per approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
- Subcontractor & Resource Management: Coordinated seamlessly with 15+ contractors, consultants, and execution teams, optimizing resource allocation to reduce execution delays.
- Reporting & Site Inspections: Conducted daily site inspections, technical progress review meetings, and prepared detailed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for the client.
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Section In-charge) - Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd.
(2023-06 - 2024-04)
Project: Tappar Dam to Darasdi & Jamara Pipeline Project
- Planning & Scheduling: Led the planning and execution of structural erection and pipeline projects, reducing delays by 15% through proactive resource allocation and project scheduling.
- Team Leadership: Promoted a healthy work culture by training and mentoring 8 Graduate Engineer Trainees in mechanical execution, pipeline laying, and strict safety procedures.
- Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepared progress reports and reconciled bills with 100% budget alignment, successfully conducting client milestone reviews to achieve highest customer satisfaction.
Partner and Proprietor - Metalx Global & Yaksh Enterprise
(2021-04 - 2023-05)
Key Projects: Sindhrot WTP, Chhotaudepur Pipeline
- Mechanical Project Delivery: Led the execution of 100 MLD WTP and 24 KM pipeline projects, supervising structural fabrication, valve fitting, alignment, and NDT quality testing.
- Procurement Support & Vendor Coordination: Reviewed technical offers, assessed material requirements, and coordinated with 20+ vendors for cost-effective, high-quality material procurement.
- Documentation: Managed budget estimations, secured client approvals for project deliverables, and ensured proper documentation of BOQs, project progress, and subcontractor work records.
PMO Mechanical Engineer - Gharpure Engineering and Construction Pvt. Ltd.
(2019-05 - 2021-03)
Key Projects: Surat STP Augmentations
- BOQ Review & Technical Audit: Reconciled technical specifications, mechanical drawings, and BOQ/BOMs with client bills, ensuring 100% accuracy in execution and contractor certifications.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Tracked project budgets, managed financial control parameters, and prepared weekly progress dashboards to highlight areas requiring immediate corrective actions.
- Procurement & Planning: Coordinated directly with vendors to ensure timely material availability for mechanical equipment, SCADA integration, and aeration systems.
Mechanical Engineer / Factory Manager - Rashmin Coating - Makarpura GIDC, Vadodara
(2017-08 - 2019-04)
- Operations & Safety: Managed shop-floor mechanical operations and equipment maintenance schedules while conducting rigorous safety audits to ensure ISO and quality control compliance.
Assistant Mechanical Engineer - Cheticamp Marine and Boat Yard - Nova Scotia, Canada
(2016-10 - 2017-05)
- Planning & Operations: Assisted in planning, scheduling, and executing mechanical operations and troubleshooting defects for marine vessel systems.
Research Assistant (Advanced Control & Mechatronics) - Dalhousie University - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
(2014-09 - 2016-10)
- Engineering R&D: Conducted problem-solving research on advanced control systems, developing innovative mechanical prototypes and drafting technical project documentation.
Mechanical Engineer – Intern - New S B Engineering - Makarpura GIDC, Vadodara
(2012-06 - 2013-06)
- Technical Drawings & Scheduling: Assisted in reading and reviewing mechanical drawings, drafting, and project planning for industrial clients. Maintained detailed records of project activities.
