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Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Operations & Project Management: Managed PMU operations and monitored the construction of Jackwell, WTPs, OHTs, Distribution Networks, and Rising Mains. Supervised the rehabilitation of 51 Regional Water Supply Schemes under MJP funded by JJM.• Design Review & DPR Revisions: Reviewed designs and prepared new / revised Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to align with project requirements and funding guidelines.• Quality Assurance: Ensured QA/QC compliance and verified "as-built" drawings to meet industry standards.• Contractor Supervision: Monitored contractor activities during construction and defects liability periods, conducting final inspections and issuing release certificates.• Stakeholder Engagement: Organized progress meetings, facilitated final handovers, and ensured smooth communication.• Reporting & Analysis: Delivered detailed reports, presentations, and data analysis to support decision-making and project progress.• Budget & Contractor Oversight: Maintained strict adherence to project budgets, providing instructions to contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance

Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India

• Project Management & Oversight: Managed the construction of OHTs, Distribution Networks, and Rising Mains, along with the rehabilitation of 460 villages under Dharashiv Zilla Parsihad funded by JJM, with a total project cost of ₹380 Cr.• PMC Coordination: Provided Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services, ensuring project alignment with objectives and timelines.• Executive Engineer Office Reporting: Coordinated and prepared detailed reports for the Executive Engineer's office to support project monitoring and decision-making.• Quality Assurance & Control: Ensured strict adherence to QA/QC standards, including quality and quantity monitoring and RA Bill verification.• Billing & Variations: Managed RA Bill checking, preparation of variation proposals, and reviewed EOT submissions and work programs.• Team Management: Directed teams for effective execution and maintained strong stakeholder communication channels..• Design Review & DPR Revisions: Reviewed designs and prepared revised Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) to align with project requirements and funding guidelines.• Budget & Contractor Oversight: Maintained strict adherence to project budgets, providing instructions to contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance

Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India

• Project Coordination & Execution: Coordinated the implementation of rehabilitation plans and provisions for 24x7 water supply. Represented the project in progress review meetings with the Client and O&M Head regarding zone performance.• Operations & Maintenance (O&M): Managed O&M activities across a network spanning 700 km, 30 ESRs, 3 Master Balancing Reservoirs, and a 40 MLD WTP.• NRW Reduction & Pressure Management: Executed NRW reduction plans, pressure management strategies, DMA management, and master balancing, ensuring optimal network performance.• Quality & Performance Monitoring: Monitored water quality, quantity, and pressure across command areas, ensuring compliance with performance standards.• Leak Detection & 24x7 Conversion: Scheduled and executed leak detection programs, including step tests, LNF tests, zero-pressure tests, and conversion to 24x7 water supply systems.• Emergency Planning: Implemented contingency plans to ensure continuous water supply during emergencies and coordinated breakdown and shutdown activities.• Vendor & Inventory Management: Verified vendor bills and managed stores and inventory to maintain operational efficiency.• Billing & Performance Improvement: Focused on NRW reduction, billing improvement, and progress monitoring of rehabilitation and operations at the zone level.

Udupi, Karnataka, India

• Project Monitoring: Supervised the construction of 7 OHTs, a 300 km Distribution Network, a 25 km CWTM Network, and the rehabilitation of a 27 MLD WTP for SCADA implementation.• Quality Assurance & Control: Ensured adherence to QA/QC standards, monitored quality and quantity, and verified RA bills.• Variation & Scheduling Management: Prepared variation proposals, reviewed EOT submissions, and monitored contractor work programs.• PMC & Stakeholder Management: Managed the Udupi City PMU Office with the Executive Engineer under KUIDFC, funded by ADB, following FIDIC contract norms. Coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.• Budget & Contractor Oversight: Maintained strict adherence to project budgets, providing instructions to contractors to ensure financial and contractual compliance

Nagpur Area, India

• Rehabilitation & 24x7 Water Supply: Executed rehabilitation plans and ensured the transition to 24x7 water supply within the approved DNI framework and timelines.• Zone Monitoring & Progress Tracking: Monitored zone progress using MS Project and presented updates during progress review meetings with the Client and CEO/DD (O&M).• Operations & Maintenance: Managed O&M of a 600 km network, 10 ESRs, and a 100 MLD capacity, adhering strictly to the operational budget.• NRW Reduction & Performance Improvements: Implemented NRW reduction plans, pressure management strategies, DMA management, and commissioning processes to enhance zone performance.• Water Quality & Audit: Monitored water quality, quantity, and pressure, and prepared detailed NRW and water audit reports.• Leak Detection & Conversion: Coordinated leak detection activities, including step tests, LNF tests, zero-pressure tests, and 24x7 conversion efforts with the NRW department.• Emergency Planning & Operations: Developed and executed contingency plans for uninterrupted water supply during emergencies.• Vendor & Inventory Management: Verified vendor bills and managed stores and inventory for smooth zone operations.• Breakdown & Shutdown Coordination: Supervised all breakdown and shutdown activities to minimize operational disruptions.

Tonk, Rajasthan, India

• Rehabilitation & 24x7 Water Supply: Implemented rehabilitation plans, ensuring provisions for 24x7 water supply in alignment with approved DNI works within the defined time frame.• Zone Monitoring & Project Tracking: Monitored zone progress using MS Project, tracking O&M, NRW reduction, and overall rehabilitation progress.• Water & Sewer Infrastructure: Executed 8 km Sewer Main (DI K9 - 700 mm), 16 MLD STP (SBR), and commissioned 30 km water and 50 km sewer networks.• NRW Reduction & Pressure Management: Designed and implemented NRW reduction strategies, pressure management systems, DMA management, and commissioning.• Water Quality & Auditing: Monitored water quality, quantity, and pressure across command areas and prepared comprehensive NRW and water audit reports.• Leak Detection & 24x7 Conversion: Scheduled and executed leak detection activities, including step tests, LNF, zero-pressure tests, and 24x7 water supply conversions.• Emergency Preparedness: Developed and executed contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted water supply during emergencies.• Operations Oversight: Coordinated breakdown and shutdown activities, verified vendor bills, and managed stores and inventory for efficient operations.• Public Relations Coordination: Supported the implementation of PR activities to enhance stakeholder engagement and communication.• Budget Adherence: Ensured strict compliance with operational budgets while achieving project goals.

Nagpur Area, India

• Rehabilitation & 24x7 Water Supply: Implemented rehabilitation plans to enable 24x7 water supply in line with approved Distribution Network Improvement (DNI) works within the stipulated time frame.• Zone Progress Monitoring: Tracked zone progress using MS Project and attended progress review meetings with the Client and CEO/DD (O&M) regarding zone performance.• O&M & NRW Reduction: Oversaw O&M activities for a 750 km network, 10 ESRs, and 80 MLD capacity, focusing on NRW reduction, billing improvements, and overall rehabilitation progress.• Water Quality Monitoring: Monitored water quality, quantity, and pressure across various command areas to ensure optimal service delivery.• NRW & Pressure Management: Implemented NRW reduction strategies, pressure management, DMA management, and commissioning processes.• Water Audit & Reporting: Prepared NRW and water audit reports, providing insights for performance optimization.• Leak Detection & 24x7 Conversion: Coordinated leak detection activities, including step tests, LNF, zero-pressure tests, and 24x7 water supply conversions in collaboration with the NRW department.• Emergency Planning: Executed contingency plans for continuous water supply during emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption.• Breakdown & Shutdown Coordination: Managed all breakdown and shutdown jobs to ensure smooth operations.• Vendor & Inventory Management: Verified vendor bills and managed stores and inventory for seamless operations.• Budget Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to operational budgets, achieving project goals without exceeding financial constraints.

Bathinda

• Water Monitoring: Monitored the quality, quantity, and pressure of water across various zones to ensure optimal supply and service levels.• Bulk Meter Installation: Identified key points for the installation of bulk meters in the distribution network to enhance water accountability and reduce losses.• Emergency Water Supply: Executed contingency plans to maintain continuous water supply during emergency situations, ensuring minimal disruption.• Project Coordination: Led and coordinated project activities, ensuring alignment with approved method statements and work methods, monitored via MS Project, and completed within the set time frames.• O&M & Network Execution: Managed the execution and O&M of a 300 km water and sewer network and a 15 MGD capacity WTP, ensuring operational efficiency.• Asset Management: Prepared asset registers and conducted asset surveys to track and manage infrastructure.• Breakdown & Shutdown Management: Coordinated breakdowns and shutdown jobs to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime.• Vendor & Inventory Management: Verified vendor bills and managed stores and inventory, maintaining project cost efficiency.

Mysuru Area, India

• Water Quality & Balancing: Monitored water quality, quantity, pressure, and water balancing across various zones to ensure efficient distribution.• NRW Reduction & Pressure Management: Implemented NRW reduction strategies, pressure management, DMA management, and commissioning for effective water distribution. Managed 400 km of the network and bulk water of 35 MLD.• Water Audits & Reporting: Prepared detailed NRW and water audit reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.• Leak Detection & 24x7 Conversion: Scheduled and executed step tests, LNF, zero-pressure tests, and 24x7 water supply conversions to ensure network integrity.• Bulk Meter Installation: Led the installation of bulk meters in the distribution network to improve water accountability and reduce losses.• Emergency Water Supply: Executed contingency plans to maintain continuous water supply during emergencies, minimizing disruptions.• Project Coordination & Execution: Coordinated project activities to align with approved method statements and work methods, ensuring completion within the set time frame.• Hydraulic Modeling & Rehabilitation: Implemented hydraulic models and executed rehabilitation plans, ensuring provisions for 24x7 water supply post-rehabilitation.• Asset Management: Prepared asset registers and conducted asset surveys to efficiently track and manage infrastructure.• Breakdown & Shutdown Management: Coordinated all breakdown and shutdown activities, ensuring smooth operations and minimal downtime.• Vendor & Inventory Management: Verified vendor bills and managed stores and inventory, ensuring cost-effectiveness and project efficiency.

Aurangabad Area, India

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Planned and scheduled project activities in line with the Concession Agreement (CA) using MS Project 2000, ensuring timely execution.• Project Coordination: Coordinated and executed project activities following approved method statements and work methods, ensuring adherence to timelines.• Hydraulic Modeling: Utilized Water GEMS for hydraulic modeling and developed rehabilitation plans, ensuring provisions for 24x7 water supply post-rehabilitation.• O&M Supervision: Supervised the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities for the AMC water supply system, ensuring consistent service quality.• Concession Agreement Study: Analyzed the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation's Concession Agreement (CA) to prepare a comprehensive plan and schedule for various O&M activities, supporting the successful execution of the project.

Bhiwandi

• Project Planning & Scheduling: Planned and scheduled project activities under the Concession Agreement (CA) using MS Project 2000, ensuring all tasks were completed on time.• Project Coordination & Execution: Executed and coordinated project activities according to approved method statements and work methods, ensuring alignment with the project timeline.• Progress Reviews: Attended progress review meetings with the client and Project Director to discuss and resolve project issues and ensure alignment with project objectives.• Hydraulic Modeling & Rehabilitation: Conducted hydraulic modeling and developed rehabilitation plans, ensuring the implementation of 24x7 water supplies post-rehabilitation. Led water audit efforts to improve system performance.• DPR Review Assistance: Assisted the Senior Engineer in studying and reviewing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for BNCMC to ensure technical and financial viability.• Concession Agreement Study: Conducted a detailed study of the BNCMC and AMC Concession Agreements (CA) to prepare planning and scheduling for project activities, ensuring smooth implementation and compliance.

• Project Coordination & Execution: Led the execution and coordination of project activities for the Distribution Network, ensuring strict adherence to approved methods and timelines.• Quality and Safety Monitoring: Supervised the front-line workforce to ensure strict compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and method statements.• Progress Review & Stakeholder Engagement: Attended progress review meetings with clients, project managers, and customers to report on project status and resolve any issues.• Performance & Asset Management: Conducted performance assessments and managed assets, including demand management, non-revenue water (NRW) reduction, leakage management, and DMA (District Metered Area) management, ensuring optimal system performance.• Utility & Metering Solutions: Implemented utility management strategies and metering solutions within the distribution system, contributing to achieving project targets.• O&M Oversight: Oversaw the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) of the water supply distribution system, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in alignment with project goals.

B.Tech, Civil And Water Management

Activities and Societies: • Organizing Member of Pragyaa‘09 • Organizing Member of Constromatex’09 • 3rd winner in SGGS Mini Marathon.

M.S.H.S.C.E., Science

Activities and Societies: • Vice-General Secretary (Vice-GS) of Academic Year 2005-06 in Venkatesh Jr. College, Latur. • Functioning.

M.S.S.S.C.E., Secondary School

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