Navaneetha Kumar

Experienced and driven Construction Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in the construction management industry. Proven track record of successfully managing multimillion-dollar projects from conception to fruition. Expert in coordinating trades, building partnerships, and working collaboratively with architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure timely and budget-friendly project completion.

Executive Engineer at Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad (2020-06 – 2025-07)

• Coordinated from client side execution of a $120 million project 115000 sqm, MEP services, overseeing construction plans, budgeting, and managed a maintenance team of 12 employees.
• Obtained building permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
• Utilized BIM 360 to interpret blueprints and delegate daily work, improving team efficiency.
• Scheduled workforce needs and allocated company resources to meet project deadlines.
• Produced regular project update and financial reports for senior business leadership.
• Formulated quality assurance and safety standards, improving cost control through effective subcontractor allocation.
• Proactively planned and successfully commissioned 5 out of 21 buildings to meet urgent operational needs.

Senior Engineer at Cement Plants Infrastructure developments and plant, Mines Maintenance works (2010-09 – 2020-05)

• Played a key role in adding critical infrastructure, enabling UltraTech Cement to boost production capacity from 96 to 98 MTPA.
• Managed day-to-day site activities as a front-line manager, ensuring Zero safety incidents.
• Managed conceptual design projects and construction contracts, keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting.
• Ensured compliance with IS and International Standards for quality across all projects.
• Monitored production KPIs and prepared financial reports for senior management.
• Utilized AutoCAD, Revit, and other software to create detailed plans and drawings.
• Used SAP MM applications and MYSETU Dupont Industrial safety standards application at work site.

MSC -GEO in URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT – UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE – ENSCHEDE, THE NETHERLANDS (2025-09 – 2027-04)

BE in CIVIL ENGINEERING – GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING SALEM 636011 (2006-07 – 2010-05)

HSC in Maths Biology – TAGORE HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTUR (2004-07 – 2006-03)

SSLC in Maths Science – GOVERNMENT BOYS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, ATTUR, SALEM, INDIA (1999-01 – 2004-01)