Ammar Khanviilkar

Strategic leader with 22+ years of success in directing end-to-end lifecycle of mega capital projects 
across Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Solar, Data Center, Telecom, and Infrastructure sectors, 
both in India and internationally. 
Proven skill to lead multimillion-dollar Greenfield and Brownfield ISBL/OSBL projects with rigorous 
control over scope, budget, timeline, safety, and regulatory adherence delivering high ROI and 
stakeholder satisfaction. 
Lead the role of Area Manager at Worley, directing complex engineering projects while guaranteeing 
compliance with project timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality benchmarks, and nurturing a 
collaborative environment that promotes ongoing improvement among team members. 
Progressed through various roles in the project management domain, acquiring a wealth of knowledge 
in managing both Greenfield and Brownfield projects, with a strong emphasis on risk management, 
stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. 
Received accolades from Military Engineering Services for outstanding performance in the design and 
tendering processes of Indian Navy township projects, reflecting a strong dedication to excellence and 
punctual project delivery. 
Competent at steering multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, vendor ecosystems, and cross-
cultural stakeholders to execute complex programs with agility, innovation, and operational excellence. 
Distinguished by expertise in strategic project governance, value engineering, risk management, and 
performance optimization, ensuring continuous improvement and sustainable outcomes. 
Deep experience in global project interface management, having liaised across geographies to integrate 
PMO best practices, design standards, and engineering delivery KPIs. 
Recognized change agent and transformation leader successfully transitioned teams from traditional to 
agile and hybrid delivery models to improve velocity, accountability, and collaboration. 
PMP®, ScrumMaster®, and Chartered Engineer, blending engineering depth with business acumen to 
support enterprise-level decision-making, commercial planning, and long-term asset performance. 

Worley, Mumbai | Area Manager | June 2023 – Present 
Spearheading end-to-end scope management and change control processes, effectively mitigating scope 
creep and ensuring strict alignment with budgetary constraints through structured SCO governance. 
Orchestrating change management initiatives that minimized operational disruptions, enabling timely 
delivery and accelerated milestone achievement across high-value engineering projects. 
Providing strategic leadership to multidisciplinary engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, 
technical excellence, and continuous development through targeted training and mentoring. 
Directing complex engineering deliverables while managing the overall engineering budget, enforcing 
quality assurance standards, and ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) 
regulations. 
Acting as the central point of coordination across global Worley offices, cross-functional internal teams, 
and external contractors resolving critical scope, design, and scheduling challenges, resulting in reduction 
in project delays. 
Championing productivity improvement by streamlining workflows, optimizing resource allocation, and 
reinforcing focus on critical path milestones. 

Instituting robust stakeholder communication frameworks, ensuring transparent, timely, and accurate 
reporting to senior project leadership, enhancing decision-making efficiency. 
Ensuring full compliance with client-approved design bases and regulatory mandates through rigorous 
interdisciplinary coordination, minimizing rework and ensuring first-time-right delivery. 
Maintaining a dynamic risk register to proactively identify and mitigate risks, safeguarding project 
continuity and delivery integrity. 
Institutionalizing a "lessons learned" framework across major engagements, enhancing organizational 
knowledge management and future project execution strategy.

Directed end-to-end execution of large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects, encompassing design 
engineering, procurement, labor deployment, equipment inspection, erection, and commissioning, while 
ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and resource optimization benchmarks. 
Developed standardized work procedures and engineering guidelines, managed tendering activities and 
technical bid evaluations, and led project performance reviews to align multidisciplinary outputs across 
all stages of project delivery. 
Formulated and executed integrated project plans with well-defined deliverables and timelines, securing 
internal and regulatory approvals to expedite progress and align stakeholder expectations. 
Acted as a key liaison supporting Project Manager in organization structuring, resource planning, and 
contractor coordination, enabling seamless integration between PMC, FEED, and EPC stakeholders. 
Ensured compliance with statutory regulations including PESO and Electrical Inspectorate standards; 
resolved execution bottlenecks through gap analysis, clarified roles via RACI framework, and 
implemented surveillance and audit protocols for full regulatory adherence. 
Oversaw enabling infrastructure development, tracked progress across multiple project streams, and 
coordinated with internal teams and external agencies to ensure optimal allocation and utilization of 
resources. 
Provided technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, driving a culture of continuous 
improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational accountability through regular coaching and 
feedback. 
Maintained ownership of the engineering budget, ensuring cost-effective deployment of resources, 
stringent quality control, and alignment with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) standards swiftly 
addressing execution risks to maintain project continuity. 

Projects Undertaken

20MTPA Venture Global CP2 LNG Plant – Cameron Parish, Louisiana, USA 
PEO-MEG-III Project – Hazira 
Butene-1 Project – Hazira 
Integrated Material Handling System – Jamnagar Gasification Plant 
Tank Farm and OSBL Development – Jamnagar 
Polyester Plant Draw Line – Hazira 
Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) – Hazira 
Water Treatment Plant (UFRO Technology) – Hazira 
HPCCU and Incinerator Air Pollution Control Systems – Jamnagar 
RTO Air Pollution Control System – Jamnagar 
3.5 MW Solar Plant – Silvassa 
450kW Rooftop Solar Plant – Hazira 
Shifting, Design, and Construction of 3 x 53MW GTG & Boiler Systems – Jamnagar 
Plot Plan Development and Man-Hour Estimation for New Cracker Complex (J3) – Jamnagar 
220kV Power Integration – Hazira and HMD 
33kV Power Distribution Revamp – Hazira and Vadodara 
Cracker Plant Power Distribution – Vadodara 
Capex for Patalganga Relocation 
Retail Outlets (Petrol Pumps) Rollout – Pan India 
Reliance Jio 4G Network Implementation – Pan India 
Welspun Textile Plant Upgradation – Anjar 
Township Project for Indian Navy – Pan India 
UBI Data Centre with Building Management System (BMS) – Mumbai 
Dismantling and Design of 4HI Steel Plant – Vapi 
Military Sports Complex Development – Khadki 
Lavasa Infrastructure Project 

Bachelor of Engineering  in Electrical, Project Management , Scrum Master, Chartered Engineer