David Fernandes.s

Senior Project Management Leader

Chennai, Chennai districtMember since February 11, 2026

Direct OEM sourcingCredit-based procurementETPSTPZLDDM PlantWTPROUFMBRMBBRMEEATFDERP

About

Results-driven Project & Operations Leader with 20+ years of end-to-end EPC project execution experience in the Water and Wastewater sector. Proven track record of heading Projects, Procurement, Design, and Erection & Commissioning functions with full P&L accountability. Delivered consistent 40% YoY revenue growth with lean teams, achieved ~25% cost savings through direct OEM sourcing, and improved working capital via credit-based procurement.

Deep technical expertise across ETP, STP, ZLD, DM, RO, UF, MBR, and MBBR systems, with a strong client portfolio spanning pharma, auto, textile, and industrial sectors. Successfully delivered 156+ industrial projects for clients including Tata Electronics, Maruti Suzuki, Lubrizol, Piramal, Kimberly-Clark, Michelin, United Breweries, Syngene and Reliance.

Experience

AGM – Head Projects and Integrated Supply Chain - Murugappa Water Technology & Solutions Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2024-10 - 2026-06)

Headed end-to-end execution of industrial EPC projects with overall responsibility for Project Delivery, Procurement, Design Engineering, Construction and Commissioning. Managed project profitability, customer relationships, execution strategy, resource planning and cross-functional leadership while ensuring successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects.

Directed complete EPC project execution from engineering through commissioning and final customer handover.
Led multidisciplinary teams across Projects, Design, Procurement and Erection & Commissioning.
Managed project portfolios valued at approximately ₹150 Crores annually.
Oversaw execution of projects valued up to ₹110 Crores.
Drove project planning, schedule adherence, commercial performance and customer satisfaction.
Established project governance through structured review meetings, execution dashboards and site monitoring.
Developed strategic sourcing initiatives to improve procurement efficiency and strengthen vendor partnerships.
Worked closely with customers, consultants, contractors and senior management to ensure timely project completion.

Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → Project Manager → Senior Manager - Murugappa Water Technology & Solutions Pvt Ltd - Chennai

(2013-07 - 2025-09)

Progressively promoted through multiple leadership roles based on performance, eventually leading large-scale EPC projects across engineering, procurement, execution, commissioning, commercial management, and customer delivery.

Managed complete EPC project lifecycle from project handover through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and final customer acceptance.
Led multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective project execution.
Coordinated with clients, consultants, contractors and vendors throughout project execution.
Monitored project schedules, budgets, quality, contractual obligations and commercial performance.
Ensured compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards across multiple project sites.
KG Denim Ltd, Coimbatore – 0.6 MLD DM Plant for COGEN Power Plant
Suryadev Alloys & Powers Ltd, Gummidipoondi – 2.4 MLD Clarifier (WTP) + 0.7 MLD Clarifier & UF (ETP)
Piramal Enterprises Ltd, Ennore – ETP, RO, Stripper, MEE, ATFD | 275 KLD ZLD & Source Segregation
Syngene International Ltd, Mangalore – Pre-Treatment Plant, Effluent Recycling Plant, STP, Biological Treatment
KPR Sugars, Almel (Karnataka) – ETP & Bulk Handling System
United Breweries – Nelamangala, Goa, Shajahanpur, Chamundi
SIDCO Tannery, Ranipet – 1.7 MLD 3-Stage RO
Kimberly Clark India – WWTP, WTP, Drinking Water System
Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India – STP
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Manesar & Gurugram – ERS & ZLD – 1 MLD X 2
EID Haliyal – UF | EID Ramdurgh – CPU & UF | UB Nelamangala – UF & RO
TATA Electronics – DM 2.7 MLD X 4, ETP – 1 MLD, WTP – 2 MLD
Lubrizol – WWTP 0.8 MLD ERS + ZLD 1 MLD