Mandar Desai

Accomplished Project Manager and Production Planning & Control (PPC) professional with 20+ years of international experience in managing complex engineering and infrastructure projects. Proven expertise in project execution, cost control, vendor management, planning, production scheduling, and supply chain functions. Adept at stakeholder communication, process optimization, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

Project Manager at Blauplug Innovations Pvt. Ltd. (2023-01 – 2026-06)

• Lead end-to-end project execution from kick-off to final installation, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timelines.
• Developed detailed Gantt charts, cadence sheets, and cost tracking documents for effective project planning & monitoring.
• Managed stakeholder communication through regular cadence calls, ensuring proactive escalation and resolution of risks.
• Executed procurement activities including vendor management, negotiation, and purchase requisition management.
• Oversaw costing processes, prepared cost sheets for management approvals, and reported actual cost variances post-completion.
• Coordinated with engineering and vendor teams to ensure timely material delivery and maintain project schedule discipline.

Planning Engineer at Offshore Infrastructures Ltd. (2018-09 – 2021-11)

• Prepared and monitored project schedules, progress reports, and productivity analysis for construction projects.
• Developed time-efficient and cost-optimized work plans to support on-time project delivery.
• Generated daily progress reports and updated master planning sheets for accurate tracking.

Project Manager at Dejini Systems (2017-05 – 2018-08)

• Managed estimation, BOQ preparation, quotation, and vendor negotiations.
• Executed production scheduling, manpower planning, and dispatch planning.
• Implemented quality management procedures & supported procurement and logistics activities.

Project Engineer at Perma Pipe Middle East FZC (2016-04 – 2016-11)

• Acted as primary customer interface to ensure project alignment and satisfaction.
• Reviewed specifications, costing sheets, LC documents, and project risks.
• Monitored progress against schedule and budget, and initiated corrective actions.

Planning Engineer at Perma Pipe Middle East FZC (2009-11 – 2016-03)

• Developed master production schedules, resource plans, and raw material forecasts.
• Managed procurement requests based on BOM and stock availability.
• Enhanced planning processes and supported implementation of SYNERGY software.
• Conducted productivity analysis and worked on cycle time reduction initiatives.

Senior Production Planning Engineer at Tan Swa Technologies Inc. (2004-08 – 2009-10)

• Prepared BOMs, cost estimates, and vendor comparison sheets.
• Led production planning, scheduling, logistics, and quality inspections.
• Coordinated CAD drawings and approvals for customer requirements.

Trainee Engineer at Dynacraft Cooling Systems (2003-05 – 2004-07)

• Assisted with shift scheduling, supervision, and process monitoring.

Bachelor of Business Administration – Amity University (2024)

Diploma in Industrial Management – Welingkar's School of Management (2004)

Diploma in Instrumentation – V.P.M.'s Polytechnic (2003)