Simanta Kumar Nayak

A seasoned Civil Engineer with 30+ years of extensive experience in Site Management & Execution, Civil Project Planning & Management, Construction Management, Vendor Management and Resource Management. Expertise in ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and on time execution. Dexterous in end-to-end Project Management (Highways, Expressway, Industrial Road, Airport, Toll Bridge Construction), Global Procurement, Proposal, Estimation, Tendering & Contract, Client Relationship Management and Team Management.

Comprehensive experience in co-ordination with consultants & site supervision; proven abilities in coordinating with vendors, negotiating dealing with subordinate engineers to ensure seamless operations. Proficient with present construction methodologies, systems in compliance with quality standards. Adept in facilitating clear and concise communication between construction professionals, agencies, authorities and project stakeholders.

Skilled in mapping requirements of equipment, manpower & materials inputs, defining technical specifications, driving procurement initiatives to ensure availability of inputs on most competitive rates, reviews and final project delivery. Adroit in project planning, design & engineering, diversification & expansion, techno commercial operations, project governance, scheduling, budgeting & cost estimation.

Snr Project Manager Construction / Snr G.M Construction Projects (PROJECT HEAD) - Dangote Industries Limited - Namibia

(2026-06)

Walvis Bay–Swakopmund Freeway Upgrade (TR2/1), carried out for the Roads Authority Namibia. 31 km rehabilitation and upgrading of the coastal road (TR2/1). The total project value was approximately N$1.4 billion.

• Spearheaded asphalt 1 km rehabilitation and upgrading of the coastal road (TR2/1)
• Connectivity roads with drainage system (10KM Flexible pavement) Industrial facility
• Industrial Rigid Pavement 10 KM (Six lane Roads) with 10No Culvert work
• Ensured efficient use of project resources (equipment/manpower/material) and the provision of high-quality services in line with project specifications, requirements, performance standards
• Strategic Leadership: Steering a wide spectrum of activities related to commercial construction projects, ensuring adherence to strict timelines and budget constraints
• Operational Oversight: Monitoring projects comprehensively, encompassing Cost, Resource Deployment, Time Management, Quality Compliance, and Manpower Planning
• Quality Assurance: Implementing robust quality control procedures, including the creation of quality control teams, to meet and exceed set targets within time and cost parameters
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with technical documents related to site quality control, ISO requirements, and contractual obligations, in line with statutory regulatory requirements
• Contract Management: Utilizing the FIDIC Red Book standard form of contract for construction projects, demonstrating expertise in selecting the most suitable contract for road construction, effective contract administration, and management of contractual provisions
• Progress Monitoring: Emphasizing proper progress monitoring and reporting, ensuring transparent communication, and maintaining records of work for efficient project management
• Resource Optimization: Identifying key milestones and strategically allocating resources of men, materials, machines, and money to maximize operational efficiency

Snr Project Manager Construction / G.M Construction Projects (PROJECT HEAD) - Dangote Industries Limited - Nigeria

(2019-01 - 2026-12)

• Spearheaded asphalt and rigid pavement road construction, ensuring compliance with FIDIC contract provisions 64KM Six Lane Express way (Rigid Pavement) AND 64 Km 2lane sub lane rigid pavement both side
• Project Deep Sea Expressway (all types Box Culverts (20 No), CD works (35no) Construction)
• SEZ Connectivity roads with drainage system (4KM Flexible pavement)
• Industrial Rigid Pavement 120 KM (Four lane Roads) with 80No Box Culvert work
• Spearheaded the project planning and scheduling, reviewing proposals, allocating resources to project phases, and analyzing bids from contractors, while providing technical direction, ensuring compliance and sustainability requirements
• Ensured efficient use of project resources (equipment/manpower/material) and the provision of high-quality services in line with project specifications, requirements, performance standards
• Strategic Leadership: Steering a wide spectrum of activities related to commercial construction projects, ensuring adherence to strict timelines and budget constraints
• Operational Oversight: Monitoring projects comprehensively, encompassing Cost, Resource Deployment, Time Management, Quality Compliance, and Manpower Planning
• Budgeting and Pricing: Proficiently preparing detailed specifications, estimates and budgets, and finalizing sale prices in collaboration with the marketing department, showcasing a keen understanding of financial aspects
• Quality Assurance: Implementing robust quality control procedures, including the creation of quality control teams, to meet and exceed set targets within time and cost parameters
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with technical documents related to site quality control, ISO requirements, and contractual obligations, in line with statutory regulatory requirements
• Dispute Resolution: Proficient in managing claims and disputes, employing negotiation, mediation, and arbitration mechanisms outlined in FIDIC contracts
• Progress Monitoring: Emphasizing proper progress monitoring and reporting, ensuring transparent communication, and maintaining records of work for efficient project management
• Resource Optimization: Identifying key milestones and strategically allocating resources of men, materials, machines, and money to maximize operational efficiency

Senior Project Manager Construction - Grusamar Ingenieria Consulting S.L (Grupo Elsamex) - Botswana

(2016-06 - 2018-12)

Construction of Roads Botswana (Kanye). Funded By: World Bank. Under Output and performance based road (OPRC)(Asset Management Contract) for Design, Rehabilitation/Improvement Routine and Periodic maintenance/Resealing works for The Connectivity Express Way & Internal State Highway Construction. Procedure of Roads (Four lane) Flexible Pavement & Some Section Rigid Pavement (Nearly 178 Km).

• Budgeting, Planning, Execution of (ASTM) Box Culvert, Pipe Culvert, Line Drain, Protection Work, including roads & other miscellaneous structural Works using latest Equipment's
• Prepared the construction schedule in conjunction with the contractors with details of specific activities and respective dates of completion
• Managed the project schedule

M.Tech - Civil Engineering (Transportations & Highway) - Mewar University (2013 - 2015)

Bachelor - Civil Engineering - Mewar University (2010 - 2013)

Diploma - Civil Engineering - Sanjay Memorial Institute of Technology (1992 - 1995)