Manoranjan Misra
Strategic Planner | Mentor | Advisor
Engineer in Chief & Special Secretary, Odisha
Visionary leader with 30+ years of experience in infrastructure development, project management, and organizational restructuring. Expertise in strategic planning, construction management, and capacity building across government sectors.
📍 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
manoranjanmisra@gmail.com
Core Competencies
Infrastructure & Construction
Road networks, project management, construction contracts
Strategic Planning
Organizational restructuring, capacity building, policy framework
Leadership & Mentorship
Team management, advisory roles, strategic mentoring
Top Skills
Professional Expertise
- ✓ Construction & Infrastructure Management
- ✓ Project Management (PMP Certified)
- ✓ AutoCAD & Technical Design
- ✓ Government Administration
- ✓ Roads & Urban Development
- ✓ Contract Management
Leadership & Management
- ✓ Team Management & Mentoring
- ✓ Organizational Restructuring
- ✓ Strategic Planning
- ✓ Capacity Building
- ✓ Policy Development
- ✓ Advanced Degree Holder (Law, MBA)
Professional Experience
Engineer in Chief-cum-Special Secretary
Works Department, Government of Odisha
July 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Chief Engineer, Roads
Government of Odisha
July 2020 - July 2021 (1 year 1 month)
General Manager
Odisha Buildcon Corporation (OBCC)
October 2019 - July 2020 (10 months)
Superintending Engineer
Department of Works, Odisha
December 2018 - October 2019 (11 months)
Executive Engineer
Odisha State Roads Project (OSRP)
January 2006 - October 2019 (13 years 10 months)
Engineering activities, project management, contract management, organizational restructuring & capacity building
Education & Certifications
BE (Hons) Civil Engineering
BITS Pilani
1981 - 1985
MBA in Business Administration & Management
Xavier Institute of Management
2008 - 2011
Post-Graduate Diploma in Urban Environment Management & Law
National Law University, Delhi
2012 - 2013
LL.B (Bachelor of Laws)
Utkal University
2016 - 2019
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
2014 - 2029
Get In Touch
Open to mentoring, strategic advisory engagements, and collaborative projects.
Books Written
Lean Construction for Superior Project Performance
A seminal work, co-authored by three experts, that introduces lean construction techniques designed to enhance project performance, minimise waste and improve delivery timelines. It serves as a practical handbook for engineers and project managers.
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