Souptik Sarkar is an experienced project manager seeking new opportunities. He has over 5 years of experience managing complex construction projects for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. He is proficient in project planning, scheduling, cost control, coordination, and ensuring timely delivery of high quality projects. He holds an M.Tech from IIT Delhi and has managed projects in Bangladesh and India worth over $100 million.

1. SOUPTIK SARKAR
Mobile: +91-8697144105 ~ Tel.: 033-24109650 ~ E-Mail: souptiksarkar@gmail.com
Seeking assignments in Project Planning & Site Management / Techno-Commercial Operations /Liaising & Project
Coordination with an organization of high repute in Construction sector
Profile Snapshot
 An astute professional with detailed experience of over 5 years of handling critical and challenging construction projects
within the stipulated time & high quality
 Sound knowledge of Project Management & Monitoring, Project Coordination (Domestic & International), Cost Control,
Techno-Commercial Performance, Process Implementation & Construction Management Tools
 Project monitoring & scheduling using latest construction management tools - MS Project & Primavera
 Well versed with latest developments in the field of construction management and concrete technology
 Expertise in project engineering/execution, implementing plans & schedules for annual turnaround with focus on
optimum utilization of manpower and materials with focus on estimates to complete projects within the budget
 Adept in facilitating clear and concise communication between design, architectural & construction professionals,
permitting agencies, municipal authorities & project stakeholders
 Administering and monitoring contract closure and settlement of claims
Skill Set
 Preparation of Work Break Down Structure and work packages as per contractual and project requirements
 Implementation of WBS to project schedules (Level 1 – Level 3) and regular monitoring & updation
 Responsible for the development, updating and maintenance of project Planning & scheduling system
 Project management & coordination to ensure deliverables
 Vendor assessment, negotiation and techno-commercial aspects
 Contract & claims management
 Cost analysis and review with necessary justification against deviations
 System compliance assurance, Estimate to Complete preparation and review
 Developing and making formal presentations
 Resource management & optimisation
Employment Details
Jul’12 – Present: Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T Power), Kolkata
Assistant Manager (Civil)
Bangladesh Project Coordination: Gas Based Thermal Power Plants of a total value of INR 600Cr –
360MW CCPP Bheramara (Kushtia) & 225MW CCPP Sikalbaha (Chittagong)
 Handling the most critical packages of Structural Fabrication & Cooling Tower which encompasses delivery of finished
products to Bangladesh ensuring smooth logistics & EXIM
 Preparation of WBS, cost projections and linking the same with project management platform
 Subcontractor negotiation, finalisation and mobilisation; Implementation of EPC mode of operation
 Monitoring project schedules, execution progress vis-à-vis L2 Schedule and preparation of look ahead plans
 Review and justification of reconciliation statement for any variations
 Liaison with project execution and engineering team to facilitate early release of drawings and mitigating design &
drawing issues with design team
 End to End support and monitoring of fabrication of structural items upto 5000MT and ensuring smooth flow
international logistics. Monthly project review; preparation and presentation of executive summary
Regional Operations & MIS: 6 nos Thermal Power Project with an overall value of above INR 1600Crores
 Handling entire gamut of tasks encompassing Sub-Contractor Management, Rate Analysis & Approval, MIS & Project
Coordination (Domestic and International) with Project Team
 Monitoring contractual parameters, mitigation of contractual clause related disputes, submission and certification of
claims with clients (BHEL, NTPC, JPVL, TATA Power, DVC) and onward closure of projects
 Provide project feedback and inputs to improve the Planning, Scheduling & Costing methods of Planning Department
 Preparation, updation & monitoring construction schedules using Primavera and MS Project and regular reporting of
daily & monthly progress along with catch up plans
 Preparation of Project & Regional Budgets and monitoring the same on a monthly, quarterly & yearly basis
 Ensuring smooth project progress at sites in adherence to set budget & cost and control on execution schedule
 Monitoring cost control through regular review and preparation of Estimate to Complete for work packages of
ongoing projects and steering efforts towards innovation in execution and strategy.
 Preparation of resource planning, timely mobilization & demobilization along with sub-contractor strategies
 Preparation of Regional Budget, Reporting Sales & Gross Margins and reviewing cost with all stake holders
 Administering cash flows & liquidating outstanding funds in line with the contracts as well as inventory management
& maintaining optimum working capital
 Cost variance analysis and preparation of financial projections

2. Aug’08 – Jul’10: Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (Thermal Power Plant Construction), Maithon, Jharkhand
Sr. Engineer (Civil) – Planning Cell
Project Lumpsum Turnkey Project for Maithon Power Ltd. (JV of TATA Power & DVC)
Scope: Construction of 2 Induced Draft Cooling Towers for 2x525 MW Thermal Power Project (₹70Crores)
Key Result Areas
 Consolidated Construction Schedules using MS Project and planned manpower requirements in coordination with
customers & consultants
 Facilitated smooth coordination during Purchase/Procurement, Vendor Development and Contract Administration
 Spearheaded Budgeting & Job Performance Reports for the project in MIS
 Prepared & raised invoices to client as well as verified & finalized Sub-Contractor Bills
 Distinguished efforts towards efficiently analyzing, controlling & reducing costs
Essayed a stellar role in conducting Quantity Survey, Reconciliation & Review of Bulk Materials & Consumables
 Highlights
 Felicitated with:
o Appreciation and Certificate for Quality Excellence in Project Planning from Vice President of Business Unit
o Rolling Quality Trophy from L&T for maintaining excellent quality in project and best site
 Successfully saved the cost upto ₹50Lakhs through early demobilisation of a Tower Crane and replacing the same with
less cost consuming Builder’s Hoists
 Handled two teams each comprising of 10 staff
Membership
 AMIE – Associate Member of The Institute of Engineers (India)
Academic Qualification
 Management Education Program:2015-17 from Indian Institute of Management of Ahmedabad, equivalent to Ex.MBA-PGPX
 M.Tech. (Construction Technology & Management) from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 2012 with CGPA 8.54/10
 B.Tech. (Civil Engineering) from West Bengal University of Technology in 2008 with CGPA 8.83/10
 12th from The Assembly of God Church School, Calcutta, ISC in 2004 with 83.75%
 10th from The Assembly of God Church School, Calcutta, ICSE in 2002 with 84.00%
IT Skills: Well versed with MS Project, Primavera, MS Office, CEMA – EIP (Software owned by L&T), AutoCAD
Publication
 Publication of Academic Book titled “Effects of Fly-Ash on Chemical & Autogenous Shrinkage Behaviour” at Lambert
Academic Publication, Germany in 2012
Conference
 Successfully Presented a Paper on “Shrinkage in Concretes Containing Flyash” at UKIERI Conference in Mar'13
Academic & Extracurricular Achievement
 Selected for the coveted MEP (50 selected out of over 10000 employees) equivalent to IIM A-MBA-PGPX
 Adjudged the M.Tech Thesis as one of top ten projects in BIS Conclave-2014 (Chennai) by L&T Ltd, IIT Delhi & IIT
Madras from among 300 projects from 2008-2013
 Felicitated with Build India Scholarship-2010 (25 selected out of 1000 candidates) to pursue M.Tech from IIT Delhi
 Honoured with Merit Scholarship from Metal Scrap Trade Corporation (A Govt. of India Enterprise) for the academic
sessions 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
 Instrumental in securing:
o 17th Rank in school out of 250 students in the ICSE in 2002
o Overall 7th Rank in Civil Engineering Stream in College out of 63 students
o Ranked 7th Overall in Construction Technology & Management in college out of 25 students and Stream
Topper for 4th Semester Examinations – M.Tech.
 Adjudged as Stream Topper for 2nd Semester University Examinations during B.Tech.
 Bagged Mementoes and Certificates of merit for proficiency in academics
 Played a pivotal role in successfully raising funds for HelpAge India & World Vision
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 3rd January, 1986
Residential Address: 225 Tagore Gardens, Brahmapur, Bansdroni, Kolkata-700084, West Bengal, India
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Bengali