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Design Manager @ Exyte | Leading Multi-Disciplinary Engineering Teams

About

Results-driven Technical Leadership and Strategic Planning professional with over a decade of experience steering large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering design portfolios for high-tech manufacturing and mission-critical infrastructure. Expert in driving cross-functional collaboration and global team coordination to align complex design execution with long-term business strategy. Specializing in the highly regulated domains of global hyperscale data centers and advanced life sciences facilities, with a proven track record of bridging the gap between technical delivery and rigorous project controls. Professionally certified as a PMP®, utilizing Primavera P6, MS Project, and advanced digital workflows to optimize schedule integration, direct cost forecasting, and manage end-to-end project lifecycles. Backed by a strong academic foundation holding an M.Tech (5-Year Integrated) in Construction Engineering & Management from SASTRA University, Thanjavur

Location

Hyderabad

Work experience

Design Manager at Exyte, Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Project Controls Coordinator at WSP in India, Sep 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Portfolio: iCRC Canada & WSP Qatar – Transportation, Infrastructure & Energy Supported cost and schedule management for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects across Canada and the Middle East. Managed schedules and reporting for ~5 projects (>$10M CAD) using Primavera P6 and MS Project, including baselines, monthly updates, 8-week lookaheads, and critical path analysis. Tracked forecast variances over 5%, monitored ETCs, handled invoicing and billing, and prepared executive summaries for senior leadership. Built Excel dashboards to highlight at-risk projects across portfolio—flagging poor cost control, late forecasting, weak change management, and aging receivables (90–180+ days). Developed Power BI dashboards for Qatar Energy, tracking transmittals from the Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC); shared live via SharePoint. Collaborated with the Head of Operations to design a Project Manager ranking dashboard (Tier 1–4) based on hard/soft skills, experience, and self-assessment questionnaires.

Project Control Specialist at Jacobs, Jun 2019 - Sep 2020 · 1 yr 4 mos, Gurgaon, Haryana, India, Portfolio: Buildings & Infrastructure – Australia & New Zealand Delivered full-cycle cost control for infrastructure projects in ANZ, supporting PMs and finance with insights across scope, cost, and schedule. Managed project setup, forecasting, earned value analysis, and closeout using IPCS—ensured accuracy by engaging PMs and accountants. Analyzed project cost variances and root causes; recommended corrective actions to improve financial performance. Configured project structures in Oracle (via CDRS and AutoPAP); standardized setup workflows and trained new team members. Initiated revenue recognition workflows, developed staffing plans, and maintained RAMP documentation for project risk tracking across cost, scope, and schedule

Planning Engineer at Navin's, Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Chennai Area, India, Portfolio: Residential & Airport Infrastructure (₹220 Cr to ₹250 Cr Projects) Led project planning, ERP integration, and business development support across large-scale residential and infrastructure tenders. Planned and scheduled ~10 residential projects including ₹220 Cr Starwood Towers Phases 2 & 3 using Primavera P6, in collaboration with senior management. Improved ERP adoption by identifying field-level gaps and integrating daily progress reports (DPRs) into billing and reporting systems. Supported the launch of a new contracting division—helped secure 2 client projects in 3 months and planned shift-based precast execution strategies. Played a key role in a ₹250 Cr MLCP tender at Chennai Airport with CBRE—coordinated conceptual design studies, secured survey permits, and compiled bid documents with internal and external stakeholders.

Junior Engineer at Navin's, Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 · 4 mos, Greater Chennai Area, Junior engineer at Project management department, deals with planning,costing and tracking of projects

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Construction Management, Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy

12 th, Biology, General, St. James matriculation higher secondary school, trichy