Kuldeep Owalekar

About Kuldeep Owalekar

Project manager with a track record spanning construction delivery and quality assurance…

Experience

1. Manager

   AESC US

   Jan 2025 — Present · Florence, SC, US

   Managed the $2B Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory through construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating GCs, subcontractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams (design, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and city officials).• Managed project budgets and tracked spend using Doxel to verify factory installations and site conditions, achieving 85% completion rate on schedule.• Led contract negotiations, bid evaluations, and RFP development for GCs, subcontractors, and CxA vendors, including the Central Utility Plant, optimizing vendor performance and cost.• Managed project documentation and closeout—including submittals, RFIs, change orders, as-builts, and punch lists—ensuring audit readiness and successful handover.• Implemented QA/QC programs by developing ITPs and QCPs, aligning with ASTM, ASME, and ISO standards, and tracking quality metrics (FPY, Defect Density, NCRs) to drive continuous improvement.• Facilitated contractor onboarding, PWRAs, and OAC meetings, ensuring project readiness, regulatory compliance, and smooth execution.• Oversaw inspections and tests with AHJs and QA/QC vendors, including FAT, SAT, pressure tests, concrete pours, and structural steel, resolving non-conformances to avoid delays.