Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Work Preference
Timeline
Generic
Open To Work

Gautam Dayal

Bengaluru,Karnataka

Summary

Execution-focused Engineering Manager with 4+ years of experience in HVAC & MEP project delivery, managing projects worth ₹4–30 Cr across industrial and commercial clients. Proven track record in driving cost efficiency, accelerating timelines, and improving profitability (up to 22% margins). Strong cross-functional leader with hands-on experience in design, planning, procurement, and operations. Currently transitioning toward high-impact operations roles.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager

Magnacool Engineers
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2025 - Current
  • Led end-to-end execution of 40+ HVAC/MEP projects valued between ₹4 Cr to ₹30 Cr for clients including JSW, Adani, Bosch, HPE, Google, and IBM.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across design, planning, procurement, and site execution, ensuring alignment on cost, timelines, and technical delivery.
  • Delivered large-scale HVAC systems including water-cooled chillers, air-cooled chillers, smoke exhaust systems, and cleanroom installations
  • Accelerated project delivery: Completed Adani (6.8 GW Cell Line) project involving 18,000 sq.m ducting in 4 months, beating timeline by 2 months through structured execution planning
  • Increased profitability: Developed cost variation strategy generating ₹1.2 Cr additional profit on a single project

Improved margins: Achieved 22% profit margin through better cost control and execution efficiency

  • Coordinated with department heads to identify and resolve project bottlenecks, enhancing vendor management and addressing client escalations
  • Implemented ERP system to improve project visibility and streamline coordination across teams
  • Conducted post-project analysis and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimize repeat errors and reduce losses
  • Systems implementation: Designed and deployed an internal ERP system to streamline project tracking, coordination, and reporting

Planning Manager

Magnacool Engineers
Bengaluru, Karnataka
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Led technical approval processes with clients and consultants to ensure timely project initiation
  • Collaborated with leadership, providing direct input to Managing Director on project strategy and operational enhancements
  • Played a key role in transitioning from planning to operations, gaining exposure to end-to-end business functions
  • Coordinated scheduling and tracking for multiple concurrent HVAC projects to ensure timely delivery and resource allocation

Education

B.tech - Mechanical Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
04-2020

High School Diploma -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Kannur
Kannur, Kerala
01-2016

Skills

  • HVAC systems management
  • Operational strategy development
  • Project approvals
  • Budget management
  • Vendor relations
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Team leadership

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional
Malayalam
Professional
Kannada
Elementary

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Salary Range

₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yr

Timeline

Engineering Manager

Magnacool Engineers
01.2025 - Current

Planning Manager

Magnacool Engineers
01.2022 - 12.2024

B.tech - Mechanical Engineering

Vellore Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Kannur
Gautam Dayal