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Gurcharan Gaur, Project Manager

Gurcharan Gaur

Project Manager·THOST Project Management GmbH

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Project Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 1 months

Project Manager

May 2024 - Present

THOST Project Management GmbH

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2024 - Present

Management experience in multi-billion-euro industrial, infrastructure, and projects Volkswagen PowerCo Gigafactory, Valencia (€10B)
b. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi for PFEIFER construction planning
c. Mercedes-Benz Electric Van Plant, Poland (€1.1B)
Key Contributions
• Provided client-side PMC leadership, overseeing cost, schedule, risk, and quality across multiple project packages.
• Established and controlled master schedules, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, and integrated risk registers.
• Achieved approximately 15% CAPEX optimization through value engineering, procurement strategy, and data
driven decision-making.
• Managed EPC contractors, consultants, and international stakeholders, ensuring governance compliance and
decision alignment.
• Led contract administration, change control, and claims review, maintaining transparency and contractual
discipline.
• Strengthened performance reporting and schedule integrity across cross-border, multi-disciplinary teams.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Management

Construction Project Manager

January 2024 - Present

THOST Project Management GmbH

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2024 - Present

• Led project controls and lifecycle management for multi-billion-euro industrial and infrastructure programmes across Europe
and the Middle East, including PowerCos Volkswagen Gigafactory in Valencia under the €10B Future.
• Oversaw the full project lifecycle for a €200M giga-project—from pre-construction through commissioning and final
handover—ensuring strict alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and governance requirements.
• Directed the development, optimization, and maintenance of baseline schedules, cost plans, cash-flow forecasts, progress
measurement systems, and integrated risk registers, ensuring transparency, early-warning visibility, and consistent project
performance.
• Delivered a 15% reduction in overall project costs through structured value engineering, data-driven performance analysis,
and effective stakeholder coordination, while maintaining uncompromised quality and safety standards.
• Managed contract administration, claims review, and financial approvals with 100% compliance to regulatory, contractual,
and corporate governance frameworks across all international assignments.
• Led multi-disciplinary, cross-border teams to achieve operational excellence and adherence to PMC/PMO best practices,
enhancing schedule integrity, risk control, and performance reporting across complex global portfolios.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

PROJECT MANAGER

June 2022 - May 2024

ALPHINE OIL LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2022 - May 2024

• Directed the EPC execution of a 600 TPD Diesel Distillation Plant, achieving a 35% cost reduction through strategic
procurement planning, vendor optimization, and value engineering initiatives.
• Oversaw the complete project lifecycle — including concept development, scope definition, procurement, fabrication,
installation, commissioning, and regulatory compliance in alignment with industry standards and HSE requirements.
• Led multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines, ensuring coordination
between stakeholders and timely decision-making on critical project milestones.
• Negotiated key technical and commercial contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, achieving measurable savings while
maintaining quality and performance benchmarks.
• Contract drafting and proofreading. Liaising with Suppliers Customers, Bankers, Legal affairs, PRO, Port authorities,
Government affairs and all ADHOC affairs.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Engineering

Project Manager

June 2022 - May 2024

Alphine Oil LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2022 - May 2024

• Directed the EPC execution of a 600 TPD Diesel Distillation Plant, achieving a 35% cost reduction
through strategic procurement planning, vendor optimization, and value engineering initiatives.
• Oversaw the complete project life cycle — including concept development, scope definition,
procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and regulatory compliance in alignment
with industry standards and HSE requirements.
• Led multidisciplinary teams comprising engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines, ensuring
coordination between stakeholders and timely decision-making on critical project milestones.
• Negotiated key technical and commercial contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, achieving measurable
savings while maintaining quality and performance benchmarks.
• Contract drafting and proofreading. Liaising with Suppliers Customers, Bankers, Legal affairs, PRO, Port
authorities, Government affairs and all ADHOC affairs.

Company industry:
Airlines
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Project Engineer (PMC – Pipeline Projects LNG & PNG)

December 2017 - May 2022

Mecon Limited

Delhi, India

December 2017 - May 2022

• Led end-to-end PMC/EPMC services for cross-country gas pipelines, including engineering design, FEED,
procurement, contract management, construction supervision, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensured QA/QC, safety, EHS compliance, risk management, and regulatory adherence across
pipelines, compressor/pumping stations, and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation works.
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, vendor management, inspections, NDT, progress monitoring,
and project documentation, delivering projects on-time, within budget, and to client specifications.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy

Project Engineer (PMC

December 2017 - May 2022

Mecon Limited

Delhi, India

December 2017 - May 2022

• Led end-to-end PMC/EPMC services for cross-country gas pipelines, including engineering design, FEED,
procurement, contract management, construction supervision, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensured QA/QC, safety, EHS compliance, risk management, and regulatory adherence across
pipelines, compressor/pumping stations, and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and
instrumentation works.
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, vendor management, inspections, NDT, progress monitoring,
and project documentation, delivering projects on-time, within budget, and to client specifications.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Project Engineer (PMC – Pipeline Projects)

December 2017 - January 2022

Mecon Limited

Delhi, India

December 2017 - January 2022

• Led end-to-end PMC/EPMC services for cross-country gas pipelines, including engineering design, FEED, procurement,
contract management, construction supervision, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensured QA/QC, safety, EHS compliance, risk management, and regulatory adherence across pipelines,
compressor/pumping stations, and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation works.
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams, vendor management, inspections, NDT, progress monitoring, and project
documentation, delivering projects on-time, within budget, and to client specifications.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

Deputy Manager – Projects

December 2014 - November 2017

V-Access India Pvt. Ltd.

Gurgaon, India

December 2014 - November 2017

• Project Engineering, Project Execution, Erection and Commissioning of
Process Plants.
• Site Fabrication, Piping fabrication as per engineering drawing and carry out
site execution activities. Project Planning & Initiation.
• Function as the primary contact for all communication between the clients
and contractors

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Engineering

Senior Engineer – Projects

February 2014 - November 2014

SRF Limited

Gurgaon, India

February 2014 - November 2014

• Co‐ordination with the various departments for timely inputs to fulfil
production requirement.
• Monitoring & supervising the R134a production activity.
• Responsible to maintain safety in filling station.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Chemical Engineering

Project Coordinator – West Zone

September 2010 - February 2014

UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Mumbai, India

September 2010 - February 2014

• Preparation of Construction Schedules.
• Responsible for timely submission of RA bills, material bill. Also I was
responsible for preparation and certification of final bill and relocation of
material.
• Setup new plant and handing them over to operations department.
• Monitoring & supervising the installation of new and old plant.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Construction and Building

Engineer – Erection & Commissioning

September 2008 - August 2010

SA Syncon Infrastructure Services Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai, India

September 2008 - August 2010

• Taking care of erection of all new machines on the site.
• Follow-up with the vendors and was responsible for first time assembly of
new machines.
• To plan for the revenue generation for the workshop and to monitor work
practices.
• Responsible for producing machines as per weekly & monthly production
plan.
• To review weekly and monthly requirement

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Construction and Building

Planning Engineer

May 2007 - August 2008

Escort LTD

Faridabad, India

May 2007 - August 2008

Production planning for production line

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Engineering

Planning Engineer

May 2007 - August 2008

Escort Ltd.

Faridabad, India

May 2007 - August 2008

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Engineering

Planning Engineer

January 2007 - January 2008

Escor Ltd

Faridabad, India

January 2007 - January 2008

• Project Management to ensure manufacturing processes and facilities are
implemented within specified timeframes and deliver planned targets.
• Communication to provide information on planned changes, status reports,
specifications & solutions.
• To work with Product Engineering for series product changes & to support SE
teams, ensuring design for manufacture and current experience is
incorporated in the product design enabling cost & quality targets to be
achieved

Company industry:
Automotive Manufacture
Job role:
Construction and Building

Erection & Commissioning Engineer

May 2004 - May 2007

Rotec Inc.

Delhi, India

May 2004 - May 2007

To assemble Rotec system on work site & planning it to get completed on
time.
• To plan for various components required, and hence order
components according to assembly need.
components according to assembly needs.
• To ensure that all components and machine parts are on time to avoid any
delay at work site.
• To ensure transportation for heavy machinery parts.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Symbiosis International University

December 2022

December 2022

Bachelor's degree, Project Management

India

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of project management principles and practices. This qualification typically covers essential topics such as project planning, risk management, quality control, and leadership skills, making it suitable for managing complex projects across various sectors.

Symbiosis International University

December 2022

December 2022

Master's degree, Business Engineering And Management

India

Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering

December 2020

December 2020

High school or equivalent, Business Studies And Industrial Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 66%

GPA (percentage): 66%

Industrial engineering is a branch of engineering focused on optimizing complex processes, systems, and organizations to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across various industries.

Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering

December 2020

December 2020

Bachelor's degree, Civil And Industrial Engineering

India

Dayal Bagh Educational Institute (DEI)

May 2004

May 2004

Diploma, Design And Mechanical Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 66%

GPA (percentage): 66%

3-year diploma in mechanical engineering equips students with essential skills and knowledge for various technical roles in the engineering field, covering areas such as design, manufacturing, and maintenance.

Dayal Bagh Educational Institute (DEI)

May 2004

May 2004

Diploma, Mechanical And Civil Engineering

India

Skills

PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Scheduling
Expert
Project Execution
Expert
Project Execution
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Project Coordination
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
MBA
Expert
MBA
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
WELDING
Expert
WELDING
Expert
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Beginner
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Beginner
DESIGN
Beginner
DESIGN
Beginner
DRAFTING
Beginner
DRAFTING
Beginner
ENGINEERING
Beginner
ENGINEERING
Beginner
FILE MANAGEMENT
Beginner
FILE MANAGEMENT
Beginner
GOVERNMENT
Beginner
GOVERNMENT
Beginner
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Beginner
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Beginner
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Intermediate
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPRESSORS
Intermediate
COMPRESSORS
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Intermediate
PROJECT CONTROLS
Intermediate
PROJECT CONTROLS
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
CONTRACT DRAFTING
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PETROCHEMICAL
Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
Intermediate
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
Intermediate
PROJECT GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
PROJECT GOVERNANCE
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Punjabi

Expert

Spanish

Expert

Memberships

PMI

member

May 2023

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Cyber Security
Microsoft Office 365 – SharePoint, MS Lists, Power BI, MS Teams
Aconex Accredited Professional
AI Prompt Engineering for Project Managers
OHSAS 14001:2004 Standers: Compliance
NDT Level-2
Six Sigma (Yellow & White Belts)
Oracle Primavera P6
PMI-RMP® -certified Project Management Professional
PMI-PMP® (Project Management Professional)
Cyber Security
Microsoft Office 365 – SharePoint, MS Lists, Power BI, MS Teams
Aconex Accredited Professional
ISO 18000:2007 & OHSAS 14001:2004 Standers: Compliance
NDT Level-2 (Ultrasonic & Radiography)
Six Sigma (Yellow & White Belts)
Oracle Primavera P6
PMI-RMP® -certified Project Management Professional
PMI-PMP® (Project Management Professional)

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A great Project Manager with strong technical skills and a proactive approach to project delivery. He consistently explores new methods and tools to improve efficiency, overcome challenges, and ensure successful outcomes.

Hobbies and interests

Continuous learning in project leadership and digital transformation

Three-time Best Employee Award recipient at UltraTech Cement Ltd., recognized by the Aditya Birla Group Chairman. Achieved 35% cost reduction on a 600 TPD Diesel Distillation Plant. Delivered 1,200 km LNG pipeline projects for GAIL India. Led eight RMC plant installations with 25% savings. Best Project Lead at MECON for four projects.