Amith Khandelwal
DGM-Projects
Narsingi
Summary
Results-oriented PMP-certified professional with 17+ years of experience in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic execution in EHV transmission line and professional lighting projects. Currently working as Deputy General Manager - Projects at Adani Energy Solutions Limited, in the role of Lead-corporate projects in Ahmedabad. Skilled in project initiation, Planning, scheduling, budgeting, Execution and monitoring for timely and cost-effective project delivery. Adept at driving project success through effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making to align with organizational goals while ensuring high client satisfaction. An excellent communicator with problem-solving, presentation, team-building, leadership, and analytical abilities, committed to achieving high levels of client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy General Manager-Projects
Adani Energy Solutions Limited
Ahmedabad
08.2024 - Current
- Leading a team of corporate project managers, delegating assignments based on individual expertise to optimize efficiency and productivity while fostering a collaborative culture for timely solutions that enhance both individual and organizational performance.
- Developing detailed project plans for effective resource utilization, monitoring, and control to achieve daily productivity targets while ensuring stringent adherence to quality standards and best practices.
- Resolving project-related challenges and making timely decisions in coordination with various departments, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinating with EPC agencies/companies for initiating, planning, setting weekly/monthly targets, reviewing progress at the site, and ensuring project completion within defined timelines while maintaining quality and safety consciousness.
- Managing financial aspects, including the preparation, tracking, and monitoring of capex budgets, cash flow projections, and fund requirements to ensure cost-effective execution and timely booking of expenditures.
- Processing project approvals, ensuring timely submission of Notes for Approval for management review, while overseeing the submission of MIS reports, lessons learned and change requests in alignment with project timelines and deliverables.
- Facilitating the release of manufacturing clearances, ensuring alignment with project requirements and smooth coordination with various stakeholders.
- Collaborating with key departments, including engineering, techno-commercial, finance, quality, safety, legal, IT, and HR compliance teams to provide necessary support to site operations.
- Engaging in techno-commercial discussions, reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for bidding on new projects along with engineering team.
- Developing schedules and budgets, maintaining a proactive project management approach for seamless execution of site activities while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Coordinating with administrative bodies and regulatory authorities, such as CTUIL, PMG, DC, SP, SDM/RDO, etc., to resolve Right of Way (RoW) issues during project execution.
- Demonstrating expertise in managing project lifecycles, overseeing initiation, planning, execution, and closure, including contractual and financial aspects.
Regional Head (Execution)-South
Bajaj Electricals Limited
Hyderabad
06.2008 - 08.2024
- Served as Regional Head (Execution) - South, overseeing the execution of all southern region projects, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring seamless project implementation.
- Led turnkey illumination projects, including street lighting, high-mast lighting, stadium lighting, flag mast installations, signage masts, power plant lighting, and façade lighting, ensuring high-quality execution across the southern region.
- Ensured strict adherence to quality standards and industry best practices, identifying gaps, implementing corrective and preventive measures and maintaining compliance with regulatory norms.
- Managed end-to-end project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and control, ensuring timely and cost-effective project delivery within budget and schedule constraints.
- Engaged in techno-commercial discussions, providing cost estimates based on BOQ requirements, supporting bidding for new projects.
- Develop and executed L2 Schedule including procurement strategies, cash flow planning, manpower allocation, T&P management and safety material requirements.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring timely payment realization, maintaining cash flow stability, and optimizing budget allocation.
- Study the project specifications and provide the cost estimation for execution as per the BOQ.
- Led project performance monitoring, conducting weekly progress meetings, preparing MIS reports, identifying bottlenecks, and driving resolutions to meet project deadlines.
- Finalized and onboarded skilled contractors, ensuring high-quality execution, adherence to safety standards, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Co-ordination with vendors and support departments for timely supply of materials at site.
Project Manager
KEC International Limited
Project Site
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Worked as Project Manager and overseeing day-to-day execution activities to ensure timely completion without delays.
- Led pre-planning efforts, managing the arrangement of construction, erection and stringing materials to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Reviewed and monitored all project activities, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to project timelines while maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Project Manager
BAJAJ Electricals Limited
Maharashtra
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Served as Project Manager, overseeing daily work execution activities while ensuring timely completion without delays.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, optimizing resource utilization, workflow efficiency, and achieving daily productivity targets.
- Planned and coordinated material supply and execution activities, aligning with project schedules and bar chart timelines.
- Managed subcontractor and agency deployment, ensuring efficient resource allocation for timely project completion as per L2.
- Ensured effective project execution, maintaining cost and time efficiency while implementing stringent safety protocols for personnel and materials.
- Maintained project documentation and provided regular updates to the PMO, monitoring on-site progress with a strong focus on quality control and compliances.
- Prepared approval notes and monitored project costs, ensuring adherence to the budget and financial control throughout the execution phase.
Manager-Planning
TATA Projects Ltd.
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintained key project documentation, including DPR, WPR, MPR, workman status reports, field quality plans, site checklists, and MIS reports for management review.
- Planned and coordinated execution activities, ensuring timely supply of material as per L2.
- Prepared approval notes and monitored costs as per approved budget and financial efficiency.
- Handled project documentation including preparation and submission of qty. amendments.
- Raising of Erection RA, supply and PV bills to client.
- Raising Indents and preparing Work orders, Purchase orders in ERP (Oracle).
- Establishment of site office, stores and obtaining Labour license.
Asst.Engineer
Gammon India Limited
05.2010 - 01.2012
Site Engineer
ECI Engineering and Construction Company
04.2008 - 05.2010
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
S.R.R College of Engineering
Khammam04.2007
Skills
Operations management
Cross-functional team coordination
Corporate communications
Project management
Leadership and team building
Team leadership
Contract negotiations
Project planning
Cost analysis and savings
Strategic planning
Budget allocation
Cost reductions
Risk management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Shivakumar Khandelwal
- Date of Birth: 11/20/82
Timeline
Deputy General Manager-Projects
Adani Energy Solutions Limited
08.2024 - Current
Project Manager
KEC International Limited
01.2018 - 05.2018
Project Manager
BAJAJ Electricals Limited
06.2016 - 12.2017
Manager-Planning
TATA Projects Ltd.
01.2012 - 06.2016
Asst.Engineer
Gammon India Limited
05.2010 - 01.2012
Regional Head (Execution)-South
Bajaj Electricals Limited
06.2008 - 08.2024
Site Engineer
ECI Engineering and Construction Company
04.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
S.R.R College of Engineering
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