Data Center Construction Project Manager / Construction Consultant /

AKSHAY SINGHAL

Seattle, USA +1-206-***-**** ************@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile

Mission-Driven Infrastructure Leader

Globally experienced construction executive delivering high-impact, sustainable infrastructure across data centers, logistics hubs, air bases, and mission-critical facilities. Deeply aligned with industry-leading customer-obsessed, metrics-driven, and innovation-first culture. Professional Summary

Construction Program Leader with 15+ years of experience overseeing $10B+ portfolios across the USA, India, UAE, Qatar, and Afghanistan. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across the full project lifecycle—from site selection, due diligence, design development, and permitting to construction execution, integrated system testing, commissioning, and handover. Directed 13+ hyperscale data centers and complex projects including Burj Khalifa and Indian Parliament. Strong track record in preconstruction planning, MEP-intensive system integra- tion, real estate development, stakeholder alignment, and sustainability initiatives. Skilled in Primavera P6, BIM 360, Crystal Ball, Bentley, Microsoft Project, Procore (under training), and carbon tracking systems.

Education

Global MBA Expected Graduation: June 2025

University of Washington, Seattle, USA

• Winner: Business Model Competition (“Waste is Wealth”), emissions offset platform aligned with circular economy.

• Capstone Project (Microsoft, Preconstruction Consultant, June 2024–Present): Led pre- construction for $1B+ Microsoft data center in Virginia, optimizing budgets and schedules using Primavera P6, reducing planning errors by 15%. Master’s in Construction Management Graduated: 2009 NICMAR University, India

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Graduated: 2007

Cochin University, India

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP), 2012

• Lean Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Practitioner

• LEED Accredited Professional (Expected June 2025)

• Advanced Construction Planning

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (2024)

Technical Skills

– Tools: Primavera P6, BIM 360, Microsoft Project, Procore (under training), Bentley, ERP, Crystal Ball.

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– Systems: HVAC, UPS, Switchgear, Transformers, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Cool- ing, Automation.

– Software: Carbon tracking dashboards, BIM tools (developed custom workflow re- ducing clashes by 20%), cost modeling, financial forecasting.

– Codes & Compliance: Proficient in international standards and U.S. codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).

Professional Experience

Construction Associate Director January 2022–June 2024 AECOM, India

Led $6.5B public infrastructure portfolio including Indian Parliament and 13 hyperscale data centers, reducing 150K tonnes CO2 via sustainable practices.

Oversaw full lifecycle: site feasibility, design reviews, permitting, RFP gener- ation, vendor evaluation, contract execution, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Performed constructability reviews, GC scope creation, and change order assess- ments aligned with global standards.

Reduced timelines by 39% and waste by 30% through Lean IPD and BIM 360 integration.

Implemented embodied carbon analysis and sustainability scoring, achieving 25% carbon footprint reduction across new launches.

Project Manager / Construction Manager October 2013–December 2021 Arabtec Construction, UAE & India

Delivered India’s tallest high-rise towers (83 floors), achieving 6-day floor cycles and $30M savings using advanced formwork and value engineering.

Oversaw construction and handover of Burj Khalifa residential towers, complet- ing 63 days early, saving 1M man-hours through SOP optimization.

Managed IKEA logistics hub from design to operational readiness, coordinating stakeholders to maintain schedule and budget.

Led Seattle logistics hub preconstruction (2020), optimizing site selection and permitting under U.S. codes.

Planning Engineer January 2009–September 2013

US Air Force (Contractor), Qatar & Afghanistan

· Managed master schedules and financial tracking for $400M+ infrastructure at Al Udeid and Bagram air bases.

· Oversaw phased execution of critical systems including aircraft-rated asphalt and munitions storage.

· Delivered all projects with zero safety incidents; recognized for leadership by U.S. Air Force.

Key Projects

· Microsoft Data Center ($1B+, Virginia): Preconstruction, schedule opti- mization, system-level risk mitigation.

· 1GW Data Center, India: Integrated MEP systems, enabling hyperscale deployment.

· Indian Parliament ($6.5B): Permitting, constructability, labor welfare, sus- tainability oversight.

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· Burj Khalifa, Dubai: Owner-side interface and construction execution for residential towers.

· IKEA Logistics Hub: Bid evaluation, procurement, contract performance tracking.

· U.S. Air Bases (Qatar/Afghanistan): Delivered secure aviation infrastruc- ture, managed multinational teams.

· Seattle Logistics Hub (2020): Led U.S.-based preconstruction, ensuring IBC/NFPA compliance.

Sustainability & Program Management

· Implemented carbon footprint analysis, reducing embodied and operational carbon by 150K tonnes across data centers.

· Led tree plantation program (1.8M trees) with 390+ officials, offsetting 50K tonnes CO2.

· Founded construction site school, educating 3,000+ children, endorsed by Prime Minister of India.

· Developed metrics for vendor safety, quality compliance, and project KPIs, improving performance by 20%.

Letters of Appreciation

· AECOM India (2024): Recognized for program leadership and stakeholder engagement on high-priority projects.

· U.S. Air Force (2010): Commended for leadership and safety across mission- critical airbase operations.

· CPWD India (2023): Honored for proactive planning, risk mitigation, and labor welfare.

Travel & Mobility

Willing to travel 25–60% globally, supported by experience across USA, In- dia, UAE, Qatar, and Afghanistan.

Languages

· English (Fluent)

· Hindi (Native)

· Spanish (Learning – aligned with international role readiness) 3

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