David Fernandes.s

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.

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

Assistant Manager – Projects - Aqua Designs India Ltd - Chennai

(2011-02 - 2013-06)

• Executed EPC projects for Reliance Infrastructure, Michelin, Zuari Industries and Sri City

Shift Supervisor - Agas Lubes (Lube Oil Re-refining Plant) - Bahrain

(2010-02 - 2010-10)

• Supervised manufacturing processes ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency

Production Engineer - Sri Saravana Engg & Consultant - Chennai

(2007-06 - 2008-11)

• Manufacturing 2 Stroke engine oils, 4 Stroke engine oils, Petrol & Diesel engine oils

Shift Incharge - Ion Exchange - Chennai

(2005-12 - 2007-03)

• Operation & Maintenance of fully automatic water treatment plants as Shift In charge

B.Tech - Chemical Engineering - Sriram Engineering College (2005)

12th Standard - Higher Secondary - Madras Christian College HSS (2001)