Neeraj Mishra
Present address: Flat no. ***, Plot 6-3-252/1/5, Siva Dhanush Nilayam,
Erramanzil, Banjara Hills Road No. 1, Hyderabad - 500082, Andhra Pradesh,
INDIA.
Permanent address: A-30, Anand Vihar, Delhi-110092, INDIA
Email: **************@*******.*** Mobile (India): (91-871*******,
Professional summary
Proven engineering/management professional with extensive 30+ years
experience in planning, designing and construction of major building and
infrastructure projects within India and abroad. Sound knowledge of
principles and practice of management. Extensive knowledge of construction
systems and practices in India and many other countries.
Work Experience
Central Public Works Department Duration: December 1977 - May 2009
Competed through the Engineering Services Examination held by the Union
Public Service Commission of India. The examination opens vista for the
best career path for young engineers in the organizations of the Central
Government. High rank in the examination ensured posting in Central Public
Works Department (CPWD), the premier Planning and Construction agency of
Government of India, where I started the career as Assistant Executive
Engineer and attained the level of Chief Engineer. Got valuable exposure to
following major facets of Civil Engineering:
0. Planning -
During Planning tenures the duties comprised of preparation of cost
estimates, schedule of quantities, specifications, tender documents,
conditions of contracts, checking of additional items in contracts,
examination of amendments and deviations. Periodic inspection of complex
projects and detailed examination of expenditure and budgetary
provisions.
1. Structural Designs-
Due to the excellence in structural designs, I was selected to head the
Central Designs Organization at the Headquarters. Completed structural
designs of many large and complex projects. Working on such projects gave
me thorough insight into the principles and practice of structural
designs, understanding of structural behavior, in-depth knowledge of
design codes, principals of earthquake resistant planning and fine
appreciation of architectural designs. Structural designs done by me
include the prestigious Parliament Library Project, which had many unique
features and incorporated state-of-the-art technology. Special high
strength concrete and strict quality control parameters were designed to
meet the stringent construction standards specified for the project.
2. Execution of Projects-
During field tenures, I was responsible for monitoring the progress of
projects and review the financial position on continuous basis, ensuring
high quality of work and maintaining targeted progress. Take prompt
decisions at sites to ensure unhindered progress. Thorough knowledge of
the specifications and construction practices for controlling the works
being carried out by the contractors. The projects included construction
of residential buildings, office buildings, institutes, laboratories,
auditoriums, airports, and development works like roads, bridges, water
supply, sewerage, drainage etc.
3. International projects-
Got many opportunities to work in the international environment. I was
chosen by the Government of India to work as expert engineer at Mauritius
under techno-economic assistance. Thus, for three years I worked in the
National Development Unit at the Prime Minister's office of the
Government of Mauritius, where I executed infrastructure projects. As
Superintending Engineer, I worked at the Ministry of External Affairs for
three years on various projects in different countries.
Details of salient assignments:
Chief Engineer - CPWD
Duration: Mar'08 - May'09
4. Prime responsibilities included technical, budgetary control and
allocation of financial resources for all the projects under execution-
last handled budget was Rs. 120 Crores.
5. Key projects included construction of roads, bridges and security
fencing on the Indo-Bangladesh border in the state of West Bengal.
Superintending Engineer - Ministry of External Affairs (On deputation)
Duration: Mar'05 - Mar'08
6. Inspection, evaluation and purchase of ready built properties for use as
Indian Embassies, residential buildings etc.
7. Design, estimation, tendering and construction of projects for
Government of India in different countries. Key projects include Indian
Embassies in Beijing, Tokyo, Mauritius.
8. Acquired knowledge of local building bylaws, estimation systems,
tendering systems and construction practices of over 40 countries and
scrutinized the work of consultants in these countries.
Superintending Engineer - Central Designs Organization (CDO), CPWD
Duration: May'01 - Feb'05
9. Headed the Structural Design setup of CDO, the apex design unit of CPWD.
The manpower comprised of highly qualified structural engineering
professionals
10. Duties comprised of planning and designing of large civil engineering
structures, carry out development work on special problems of civil
engineering, issue technical circulars and guidelines on important topics
11. Key projects included structural design of Parliament Library, National
Gallery of Modern Arts.
12. Discharged special duties of national importance like making technical
contributions towards formulation of various codes of Bureau of Indian
Standards as well as for formulation of the new National Building Code.
13. Organized the technical sessions of the World Congress on Natural
Disasters Mitigation.
14. Developed the technical proposal for master-plan for the Capital city
of a newly formed state - Jharkhand
15. Contributed to the earthquake resistivity studies of buildings of
national importance like the President's Residence (Rashtrapati Bhawan)
and the Parliament House.
Superintending Engineer - Assam Central Circle II, CPWD
Duration: Aug'99 - Apr'01
16. Headed the circle office undertaking execution of civil engineering
projects in seven north eastern states of India
17. Key projects included airport terminal, educational institutions,
research institutions, offices and residential complexes, designed and
executed in accordance with norms for the highest seismic activity zone
of India
Director - Consultancy Services Organization, CPWD
Duration: Mar'97 - Aug'99
18. Provided consultancy of architectural designing, structural designing,
planning of engineering services, estimation of projects relating to
infrastructure, housing, non-residential buildings to the clients all
over the country as well as abroad through a single window system.
19. Key projects included pioneering work for planning waterways terminals
for Inland Navigation projects, which required research and model studies
and many multidisciplinary inputs from different streams including
collaboration with Research Institutions. Other projects included design
of hospitals, institutional buildings etc.
ITEC (Indian Techno-Economic Cooperation) Expert - On deputation to
National Development Unit, Prime Minister's Office, Government of Mauritius
Duration: Apr'93 - Apr'96
20. Selected for this role to fulfill the commitment of the Government of
India towards development of the friendly nation - Mauritius.
21. Made significant contributions in establishing the technical parameters
appropriate enough to be understood and implemented at field level.
Provided skill up gradation to the field officers of the National
Development unit that was essential to produce results commensurate with
the high expectations from this important unit.
22. Planning and execution of infrastructure projects like Sport Complexes,
Community Centers, Health Centers, creation of sports facilities for
hilly areas, providing drainage solutions for low lying areas, up
gradation of road networks etc. All the projects were planned in such
manner that they incorporated Disaster Mitigation measures, as Mauritius
is a cyclone prone country
23. My contributions to the functioning of the unit were well recognized by
the Government of Mauritius and they requested the Government of India
for extension of my stay at Mauritius. My deputation tenure at Mauritius
was thus extended by one year
Assistant Executive Engineer / Executive Engineer, CPWD
Duration: Dec'77 - Mar'97
24. During planning tenures, headed the specialized structural design unit.
Structural design of the most prestigious projects of CPWD.
25. During field tenures, monitoring of progress, financial monitoring and
ensuring the quality were the key responsibilities.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
26. PG Diploma in Management ( National Management Development Institute,
Gurgaon
Management Program- 1st Batch)
27. M.Tech (Systems and Management) Indian Institute of Technology,
Delhi
28. B.Tech (Civil Engineering) Indian Institute of
Technology, Delhi
SKILLS
29. Languages - Fluent in English and Hindi; elementary knowledge of French
30. Working experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and
PowerPoint)
31. Organizational - Professional management skills & leadership qualities,
capable of motivating people.
32. Others - Discipline and highest professional integrity.