Pankaj Sontakke's Professional Profile

This document presents the professional profile of Pankaj Sontakke, a driven construction management expert with over 11 years of experience leading large-scale multinational projects. It details his qualifications, including a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering and a Project Management Professional certification, as well as his diverse work experience at companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Jacobs Engineering, GS Engineering and Construction Corp., and Reliance Ports and Terminals Pte. Ltd. The document showcases Sontakke's expertise in construction management, EPCM project execution, HSE compliance, statutory business regulations, and client satisfaction, emphasizing his contributions to various successful projects across multiple industries.

PANKAJ SONTAKKE
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CAREER PROFESSIONAL
Driven professional with 11+ years of experience driving large-scale multinational projects for
numerous industries. Expertise with all aspects of construction management, and EPCM project
experience with an emphasis on HSE, statutory business compliance, and client satisfaction.
Recognized as a valuable resource, a trusted, diplomatic leader capable of driving cross-
functional, international teams toward the achievement of project deliverables and client goals.
Proven talent for devising effective processes, strategies, and solutions under immense pressure
and strict timelines.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) [Please fill year]
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Project Management Professional [Please fill year]
WORK EXPERIENCE
GlaxoSmithKline, Singapore
Project Engineer
2014 to 2017

Key Responsibilities:
 Execute a range of functions, including construction management and statutory business
compliance
 Coordinate and supervise personnel across multiple disciplines, including existing plant
operations, engineering and maintenance team, sub-contractors and vendors, permitting
agencies, and third parties
 Implement and oversee GMP guidelines, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and
validation activities
 Establish and enforce high level of compliance with safety standards throughout the life
of the project
Key Projects:
ELPIS Enzymatic Amoxicillin Dry End Facility, $62 million budget
 Enabled the increase of amoxicillin production 50% to meet growing demand for
antibiotics tablets
 Supported the switching of production from chemical processes to enzymatic process
 Contributed to reduction of carbon footprint by 25%, with generation of only 20%
organic waste
ELPIS Enzymatic Amoxicillin Wet End Facility, $57 million budget

 Manufactured amoxicillin trihydrate with environmentally friendly aqueous based
enzymatic process
 Supported the potential opportunity for significant quality improvement, including cost
reduction and environmental improvements in line with GlaxoSmithKline quality and
sustainability goals
Jacobs Engineering PTE LTD, Singapore
Project Engineer
2012 to 2017
Key Responsibilities:
 Administer planning of engineering inputs, and work with clients, engineering groups,
and construction partners
 Facilitate kick-off meetings, internal progress review meetings, design review meetings,
and site queries
Key Contributions
BiopharmOps, $31 million budget
 Manufactured biopharmaceutical products by fed-batch cell-culture technology for
Novartis in Singapore
Biocon Sdn Bhd, $10.5 million budget

 Led construction of research, development, and production facilities for human insulin
and drug substance in Malaysia
GS Engineering and Construction Corp., South Korea
Project Engineer
2011-2012
Key Responsibilities:
 Provided assistance in the preparation of technical proposal documents, and reviewed
Invitation to Bid, Contract Document, Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawings and
Procedures required for final proposal
 Evaluated and modified decisions for proposals regarding material quantities,
engineering, and man-hours
Key Contributions
Barrancabermeja Refinery Modernization, $45 million budget
 Goal of project was to meet 2015 Colombian Internal Product demand for diesel and
gasoline, and to increase heavy oil processing capabilities in refinery for ECOPETROL,
South America
PDVSA Gas Mega, $35 million budget
Proposal for NGL Extraction and Fractionation facilities for Petroleos de Venezuela, South
America

Reliance Ports and Terminals Pte. Ltd., India
Project Engineer
2006 to 2011
Key Responsibilities:
 Managed professionals in the delivery of engineering services to projects at Reliance
Jamnagar Complex, India
 Consulted with clients and engineers to define scope of work, and review and finalize
project schedule
 Served as a liaison between engineers, core engineering group, client, vendors, and third
parties in order to facilitate the seamless and efficient integration and execution of all
engineering activities
 Oversaw all aspects of site team management, and provided quick resolution to
construction issues
 Executed Plant Change Orders for maximization of profit, and the removal of process
bottlenecks
 Coordinated closure of site audits for Jamnagar Export Refinery Project and KG D6
Basin Kakinada, India
Key Contributions
Jamnagar Export Refinery, $7 billion budget

 Green field project, creation of new facilities to enhance total refining capacity of over
1200 KBPSD crude oil
 Engineered all facets of the project for Reliance Industries, India, and the consortium
Bechtel and Reliance