Saptak J. Thakkar is an experienced professional with nearly 18 years in material management, project management, and logistics, holding advanced degrees in electrical engineering and logistics. His career includes senior roles at various organizations, overseeing significant projects in infrastructure, energy, and construction across India and the UAE. Thakkar possesses strong skills in supply chain management, techno-commercial operations, and team motivation, with proficiency in various software and technical systems.

1. SAPTAK J. THAKKAR
Mobile: 09825941033 ~ E-Mail: saptakthakkar@rediffmail.com, saptakthakkar@gmail.com , Passport:- L 5391515
SCHOLASTICSSCHOLASTICS
 B.E. (Electrical) from L.D. Engineering College, Gujarat University in 1998. Got Distinction.
 PGDBM (Logistics & SCM) with A+ Grade & 1st
rank in University from BK School of Mgmt, Gujarat University
Seeking assignments in Material Management, SCM & Logistics Management, Project Management, Techno-
Commercial Operations
PROFESSIONAL PROFILEPROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Nearly 18 years of experience in the domain of Material management, Project Management, Techno-Commercial
Operations & HVAC Coordination, Site Management and Relationship Management.
 Expertise in creating comprehensive network & logistics systems, designs / plans, layouts, working drawings,
construction details to ensure execution of projects within time and budgeted parameters.
 Hands on experience in preparing designs & drawings, handling material management and site supervision.
 Possess strong sense of motivating teams in surpassing their performance standards.
 Detail oriented & organised with excellent planning, analytical & interpersonal skills.
OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUROCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR
Working for Arvind Group as a Senior Manager (Electrical) Feb’ 16 onwards
Worked for Balaji Group as GM-MEP (Projects - Material management-Techno commercial) Sep’14 – Feb ‘16
Worked for Lodha group as a DGM (MEP – Project management & Techno commercial) Nov’13 – Sep ‘14
Bukhatir group, Eastern International, Sharjah, UAE as Deputy Project Manager Sep’12 – Sep ‘13
DEWA & FEWA certified Electrical power lines contracting & Electrical power station contracting engineer with
Distinction & Affiliated Member of Society of Engineers, UAE.
Worked for Balaji Group as a Manager – Project & Procurement May’11 – Aug ‘12
ADANI Power Limited, ADANI Group of Companies, Ahmedabad Mar’05 – May ‘11
Worked for 5 x 660 MW, 4 x 660 MW, 22/400 KV Super Critical Thermal Power Plant Mundra, Tiroda & Kawai
Sheth Techno Consultants Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad Jan’00 – Mar ‘05
Worked for Ahmedabad Electricity Company (Torrent Power) as an Apprentice Jan’99 – Dec ‘99
Key Result Areas
Supply chain management
 Building a strategic framework to analyze supply chains & Understanding the supply chain, drivers & metrics &
achieving strategic fit
 Designing the distribution network, network design & global supply chain network
 Demand forecasting, aggregate planning, sales & operations planning & co-ordination in supply chain
 Managing the economies of scale, uncertainty & determining the optimal level of product availability
 Designing & planning of transportation network
 Managing cross functional drivers like sourcing decision, pricing & revenue management and sustainability of
supply
chain
Logistics
 Productivity potential with space efficiency & storage density in terms of material handling system, material
storage
system & warehousing
 Managing the inventory & transportation
 Design of distribution system & outsourcing, information system & packaging system
 Managing reverse logistics, global logistics – incoterms, e commerce & technology, green logistics

2.  Performance measurement & control of logistics system
General Management
 Understanding the concepts of strategic planning & drift, mission & vision , Leadership & group formation
 Introduction about entrepreneurship & intrapreneurship
 Introduction to marketing management & organization behavior
 Concepts of Ethics, CSR & corporate governance
 Management information system along with management functions & HR, decision making process.
Project Management & Material Management
 Developing project baselines; monitoring and controlling projects with respect to cost, time over-runs and quality
compliance to ensure satisfactory execution of projects.
 Study of DBR, preparation of specifications, finalizing contract documents
 Participation in pre – award meetings with bidders for defining schedules, milestones and resource mobilization
plan
 Organizing Kick off meetings, preparation of agenda points, holding of KOM & finalization of MOM
 Finalization of L2 schedules in consultation with concerned departments based on L1 schedule & contract.
 Timely generation of various MIS reports such as daily reports, weekly reports, fortnightly reports, monthly reports,
exception report, S – Curves & activity reports.
 Issuing timely forecast for material based on the activities planned at site.
 Effective monitoring & follow up with vendors for deliverables as per agreed schedule.
 Holding effective review meetings for identifying critical issues & implementation of action plan for resolution
 Maintaining package-wise contract execution records for analysis of claims, requests for time extension.
 Seeking timely intervention of senior management for resolution of issues affecting progress
 Overseeing the estimation of material quantities and preparing deviation statements of quantities according to the
site condition.
 Liaising with sub contractors and subordinates to get the things done within scheduled duration.
 Coordinating the entire Air Conditioning System and HVAC System.
Techno-Commercial Operations
 Formulating the design basis report, tender and its evaluation.
 Making estimation including rate analysis, devising the purchase orders, work orders including general and special
conditions.
 Preparation of Bid request, RFQ, GCC, SCC, Payment conditions & Liquidity damage.
 Possessing knowledge of taxes applicable, technical analysis & commercial negotiations for all the electrical bids.
 Negotiating prices, terms and conditions of contracts with qualified/nominated Contractors to minimize Company's
risk & liability and maximize profits.
 Compilation of bid analysis documentation required to objectively evaluate, recommend and award the contracts.
 Identifying and finalizing Rate Contracts for various types of materials and Service Contracts.
 Formulating Labour Contracts, Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and Works Contracts.
 Preparation of LOI / PO / WO, expediting, monitoring & coordination with consultants & vendors.
 Closing the contracts terms, by coordinating & approvals from other departments and customers.
Designing, Planning & Construction Management
 Collection and scrutinization of field data.
 Preliminary design including design basis, calculations and drawings compiled as design report.
 Co-ordination with the Client / Architect / Structural, HVAC & Utility service consultant etc.
 Detailed engineering for individual as well as EPC bid for Electrical distribution system of various Infrastructure /
Industrial / Commercial project.
 Sizing & selection of material of construction of all the equipment’s based on design calculation.
 Preparation of Tender document / EPC BID including contract condition, detailed technical specification with
data

3. sheet, Make of material, Bill of Quantity , G. A. / Schematic / P & I diagram etc.
 Evaluation of technical bid as well as financial bid submitted by various bidding contractors & preparation of
evaluation report with recommendation for the submission to client.
 Checking of Shop drawings , Performance curves of rotating machinery, P & I diagram / drawings , Technical
data
sheets, Material of construction etc. submitted by executing agency and giving comments / suggestions /
approvals.
 Inspection of equipments at manufacturer’s work and / or at site of execution to check and verify the technical
parameters and performance data as approved.
 Checking, Testing and commissioning of installation of all equipments, system distribution network etc.
 Checking of As built drawings O & M manual, Technical catalogue and data, Test reports, Performance curves /
graph etc prepared by executing agency before handling over to the client.
 Steering the creation of conceptual & schematic designs including plans / layout plans their elevations, etc. and
interfacing with clients for approval of the same.
 Coordinating with contractors / builders and providing them with all the detailed construction documents.
 Developing concepts for detailing and integrating the same with structural finish; responsible for drafting of
drawings - elevations, sections floor plans and layout plans.
 Coordination of the mechanical site activities like HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Fighting System.
 Integration of all the extra low voltage systems like access control, fire alarm, PA system CCTV surveillance with
BMS.
 Supervision of on-site construction activities to ensure completion of project within the stipulated time & cost and
effective resource utilisation to maximise the output.
 Inspecting field sites to observe, evaluating site conditions & feasibility for construction, availability of resources,
facilities and collecting field survey data and measurements.
 Designing and implementing stringent systems, detailed design and ensuring high quality standards of construction
during all the stages of project.
 Executing the detailed engineering and EPC bid for electrical distribution system including contract condition,
detailed technical specification with data sheet, material, bill of quantity ,G. A. / schematic / P & I diagram, etc.
Client Relationship Management
 Interacting with the client and freezing the technical specifications.
 Developing effective understanding & relations and coordination of design services & specifications.
 Executing the MEP inspection with client and consultants.
Packages handled for MEP work
Mechanical work
 Chillers, AHU, swimming pool, fire fighting, lift facility, Basement ventilation work
 HVAC ducting work
 Lift pressurization work
 fire fighting work
 Lobby / staircase pressurization system
 Ducting contractor finalization
 Split AC / cassette unit supplier finalization
 BMS work
 Mechanical / fabrication contractor finalization for installation work
Electrical Work
 MRSS, Distribution substation / switchyard, HT Panel, HT cables, Transformer, Busduct, DG set
 LT Panel boards, APFC, PCC, MCC, MLTP, PMCC, PDB, LDB
 Internal wiring and lighting fixtures including emergency lighting (Internal & external).
 LT cabling orders
 Earthing work requirement
 PA system design
 Fire alarm system
 CCTV system
 Home automation or VDP system
 Aircraft warning lights if applicable
 Electrical contractor finalization for installation work
Plumbing work
 UGT & Pump work, Bore well, STP, WTP, Rain water harvesting
 Sanitoryware fittings

4.  RO plant requirement
 Solar heating requirement
 Plumbing contractor finalization for installation work
HIGHLIGHTS:
 Major Projects Accomplished:
⇒ Infrastructure, Residential, Commercial / Architectural / Water Supply / Port / Industrial Projects:
 Palava Infrastructure development at Mumbai.
 Aero Drome Facility for Mundra Port & Special Economy Zone (MPSEZ)
 Development of Mundra Port & Special Economy Zone (MPSEZ)
 Mohali Sector – 62 for Punjab Urban Development Association (PUDA)
 Dhayari Township for DSK Developers, Pune.
 IMAX 3D Theatre for GCSC , Ahmedabad
 FM RADIO for Times of India , (Mumbai , Pune , Delhi)
 Multiplex theatre for E-CITY near Chandigarh & Ahmedabad.
 Hotel Pride & Hotel Grand Bhagavati, Ahmedabad
 100 MLD Water Supply Scheme for Saurastra / Kutchchh Region, Gujarat Water Supply Grid Ltd.
 Dubai Electricity & Water Supply.
 Asian Development Board (ADB).
 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
 FRM – IV Godown at Mundra, Kutchchh.
 Container Terminal Development at Mundra.
 Dahej Port Development, Bharuch.
Projects done with Bukhatir Group, UAE Tenure
 International school of creative science and American International school, Sharjah
 Sports complex , Ammunition store & administration office for CMW Defence, Al Ain
 ADNOC Gas stations at Abu Dhabi
Packages handled for BOP work for Super critical power plant
 Switchyard work (66/132/220/400/765 KV),
 HT Panels (6.6/11/22 KV), HT cables
 Transformer (Generator Transformer, Station Transformer, Distribution Transformer, Auxiliary Transformer
 LT cables & Instrumentation cables
 Cable trays
 LT Panel boards, APFC, PCC, MCC, MLTP, PMCC, PDB, LDB
 Internal wiring and lighting fixtures including emergency lighting (Internal & external).
 DG set for emergency power
 Battery & Battery charger
 PA system
 Fire alarm system
 CCTV system
 Electrical contractor finalization for installation work
 Major Projects Accomplished:
 5 x 660 MW Super critical thermal power plant, at Mundra Kutchh
 5 x 660 MW Super critical thermal power plant, at Tiroda, Maharastra
 4 x 660 MW Super critical thermal power plant, at Kawai Rajasthan
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONTECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
 GNIIT Course in different Software & Languages from NIIT.
IT Skills: Well versed with MS – Office, Primavera 5.0, SAP, Data Management System, UNIX, SYBASE, E-
COMM and Internet Applications.

5. PERSONAL DOSSIERPERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 18th
February, 1977
Address: B/1/501, Akashnidhi Apartment, Nr. Mira Mangal Flats, Nr. Vastrapur Railway Crossing, Times of India
Road, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad – 380015

6. PERSONAL DOSSIERPERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth: 18th
February, 1977
Address: B/1/501, Akashnidhi Apartment, Nr. Mira Mangal Flats, Nr. Vastrapur Railway Crossing, Times of India
Road, Vejalpur, Ahmedabad – 380015