Siddharth Mahajan
Seasoned technocrat and civil infrastructure leader with 8 years in CPWD (UPSC IES), having led ₹1000 Cr+ public infrastructure projects across healthcare, education, and judiciary. Expertise in planning, execution, operations & maintenance (O&M), project & contract management, stakeholder management, and process digitization.
Work Experience:
7.6 Years
Industry:
Government & PSUs | Infrastructure & Construction | Manufacturing & Engineering
Function:
Engineering & Maintenance | General Management | Project & Program Management
Work Experience
CPWD (Central Public Works Department) | India
- Executive Engineer & Senior Manager, CPWD | UPSC IES | Judiciary Project Zone | Delhi
- Delhi High Court Maintenance (₹37 Cr. workload): Led a team of 21 people overseeing O&M of the entire Delhi High Court. Engaged with High Court judges to navigate high-stakes operational challenges and ensure delivery of projects.
- Shastri Park Project (₹171 Cr): Led a team of 2 gazetted officers to initiate construction by securing land allocation from DDA and successfully completed the foundation.
- Zonal Planning & Digitization (₹900 Cr zonal workload): Directed a cross-functional team of 4 gazetted officers to optimize budget allocation, tender formulation, public procurement, and approvals for zonal projects.
- Spearheaded ERP implementation, accelerated planning through standardization, and process automation, increasing process efficiency by 50%.
- Executive Engineer & Senior Manager, CPWD | Health Projects Zone | Delhi
- BIS Fire Door Guidelines Reform: Spearheaded harmonizing fire door safety guidelines with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Facilitated the inclusion of an improved glass fire door product, enhancing safety benchmarks for future projects nationwide.
- Madipur Hospital Project (₹472 Cr): Set up and operationalized a new Health Project Division within 3 months. Led a cross-functional team of 17 people and achieved the targets through agile project management, proactive approvals, and coordination with various stakeholders.
- Veterinary College Planning (₹600 Cr): Floated the planning tender for Delhi’s first Veterinary College, a high-priority project monitored by the Lieutenant Governor.
- Statutory Approvals for Healthcare Infrastructure (₹652 Cr): Secured key clearances, including AAI, Environmental, & Fire NOCs for Bindapur Hospital & DDU Hospital Project.
- ERP Implementation & Zonal Digitization (₹1,700 Cr zonal workload): Led a team of 4 gazetted officers & spearheaded ERP implementation and digitization of documentation and approval workflows.
- Executive Engineer & Senior Manager, CPWD | Other Projects Zone | Delhi
- Judiciary Infrastructure Project (₹289 Cr): Led a team of 3 gazetted officers and delivered Supreme Court-monitored projects at Saket, Tis Hazari, and Karkardooma using innovative construction technology (steel structure, drywall systems) - a first for Delhi’s judiciary.
- Mandoli Jail O&M (₹5 Cr): Directed O&M of high-security prison complex with 12 people. Implemented special infrastructure arrangements for high-profile inmates, ensuring operational integrity and security compliance.
- Optimized Contracts: Consolidated fragmented AMCs into a unified contract, improving cost efficiency by 20% & initiated digitization of inventory for government assets.
- Sustainability and Digitization Initiatives: Installed 1400 kg/day capacity composting units installed to enhance sustainability. Transformed wasteland into a park with an open gym.
- Cost Optimization & Claims Management: Successfully defended an arbitration case by challenging out-of-scope claims, resulting in a cost saving of ₹8 Cr. to the exchequer through diligent contract interpretation and documentation.
- Police Housing & Election-Linked Readiness: Reactivated police housing complex (idle since 2016), previously repurposed as a temporary jail that enabled inauguration by the Hon’ble Home Minister. - Activated 360 quarters in 11 days for security personnel deployment during Delhi MCD Elections.
- Statutory Compliance & Estimate Preparation (₹540 Cr): Prepared detailed project estimates for Karkardooma Pucca Court and Anand Vihar Judicial Quarters Projects. Processed the DUAC, Forest, AAI, Fire and Environment approvals.
- Assistant Executive Engineer, CPWD | IIM Amritsar & IIT Ropar
- IIMA Amritsar Project (₹320 Cr): Handled 33% charge of the first EPC contract of CPWD in Punjab, including 7 high rise towers, auditorium and incubation & community center.
- Spearheaded implementation of advanced construction techniques of self-compacting concrete and monolithic aluminium shuttering.
- Led the approval of tender for TPQA, specialized agencies, product approvals for execution. Headed the design mix site trials. Completed foundational works despite COVID-19 disruptions.
- IIIT Una Tendering & Planning (₹120 Cr): Prepared and floated tenders for IIIT Una within a 2-month target, meeting planning, budgeting, and statutory milestones under additional charge.
- IIT Ropar Campus Execution (₹1,100 Cr Zonal Workload): Independently led delivery of 2.3 lakh sq. ft. of critical infrastructure, including a high-rise hostels, residential complex, dining hall, nitrogen laboratory, and lecture hall in the project.
- Key achievements include execution of 9,000 m³ of concrete in <25 days & NIT preparation for execution of horticulture works worth ₹1 Cr.
- Digitization Transformation & Process Optimization: Appointed Nodal Officer for ERP rollout; transitioned to digitization of billing and shifted procurement to GeM.
- Successfully completed the ERP UAT training module, beta testing for e-tendering and e-auction module.
- Financial Closure and Dispute Resolution: Assisted in Passing final bill of Phase 1 of construction of IIT Ropar totaling ₹500 Cr. Also, looked after the various arbitration/DRC proceedings of Phase-1A. Assisted in saving the government exchequer ₹1.9 Cr by rejection of undue claims.
- Emergency Operations: Coordinated emergency evacuation and campus reactivation during the 2019 flash floods at IIT Ropar, ensuring workers safety & quick restoration of site operations.
- During COVID-19, retained 1,000+ migrant labourers by coordinating with IIT and local authorities for food, medical, and quarantine housing.
- Skill Development: Implemented the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) mandate by facilitating training of 260 workers in partnership with CSDCI.
- Assistant Executive Engineer, CPWD | National CPWD Academy
- Completed certified training in leadership, financial management, infrastructure project management at National CPWD Academy, Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) & Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM).
- Gained practical expertise in public procurement, contract management (GCC), planning, execution, and O&M of government infrastructure by field exposure to complex projects in remote terrains.
Accomplishments
- UPSC–IES Exam (2016): Secured All India Rank-16 (AIR-16) among 2,00,000+ candidate.
- Punjab Irrigation Department Exam (2016): Topped the exam (AIR-1) among 10,000+ candidates.
- Outstanding Performance Assessment ratings (PAR): Consistently achieved a top PAR grade in the annual assessments during Central Public Works Department (CPWD) tenure. Ranked in the top 15% of the employees of the organization.
- IIT Roorkee (2015): Graduated with Distinction (B.Tech, Civil Engineering).
- IIT-JEE examination (2011): Secured AIR-1714 among 1 million+ candidates.
- National Structural Award (2013–14): Secured 2nd position at the national level design competition organized by INSDAG (Institute for Steel Development & Growth).
- IIMA, IIMB Merit Scholarships and ISB Admit (2024): IIM Ahmedabad & IIM Bangalore awarded me entry merit scholarships for my outstanding academic and professional credentials & also received admit from ISB.
- DAV Public School: Awarded national-level merit scholarship for academic excellence.
Education
- B.Tech (Hons.) Civil Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee | India
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, KPMG
- Excel Skills For Business: Advanced, Macquarie University
Extra-curricular
- Sankalp (NSS, IIT Roorkee) (2013-14)—Became the Event Coordinator of SociAd, an advertisement-making event for 200+ participants.
- Cognizance (The Annual IIT Roorkee Technical Festival) (2011-13) Core marketing team member. Secured the festival's first radio partner (MyFM 94.3) and organized activities for a footfall of 20000+ students.
- SAC (Student Affairs Council, IIT Roorkee) (2012-13) Elected Councilor of Rajiv Bhawan; organized Bhawan Day for 500+ students. Also, elected as a Students' Club Council member; introduced the first air hockey tables and coordinated the annual UG Open.
- National Cadet Corps (2011-12) As a Senior Cadet of 3UKCTR (Composite Technical Regiment), participated in the Combined Annual Training Camp of NCC. Earned the NCC ‘B’ Certificate Examination.