Yamanta Raj Niroula
Kathmandu, Nepal


Yamanta Raj Niroula is an experienced engineering and project management professional with over 15 years of experience in overseeing all phases of construction and infrastructure projects.
He managed engineering and infrastructure projects across eight countries, namely Nepal, Maldives, Singapore, Afghanistan, Philippines, Nigeria, Yemen, and Sudan. His portfolio includes the successful implementation of multiple infrastructure projects in conflict-affected areas of Afghanistan, Sudan, Nigeria, and Yemen. In these challenging locations, he worked with UN World Food Programme (WFP), International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). His skill set includes contract and construction management, planning, scheduling, and project controls.
He holds a Master's degree in Rural Development and Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in January 2011. Currently based in Kathmandu, Nepal, Yamanta became an international correspondent for the PM World Journal in March 2025. He can be contacted at niroulayr@gmail.com.
Profile created 7 July 2023
Articles and Papers
- The Chanakya Blueprint: Timeless Wisdom for Modern Project Management - Featured Paper - Niroula - April 2025
- Racing Against the Odds: Nepal’s National Pride Projects Struggle Amidst Political Chaos and Nature’s Fury - Report - Niroula - April 2025
- Beyond the Numbers: Bridging the Gaps in EVM for Effective Project Control - Featured Paper - Niroula - November 2024
- Low Bidding in Nepal’s Construction Industry: Prevalence, Impacts and Mitigation - Featured Paper - Niroula, Nepal - February 2024
- The Three Pillars of Quality: The Role of Three-Phase Control System in Construction Quality Management - Featured Paper - Niroula - August 2023
- Navigating Challenges: Infrastructure Project Delivery in Conflict Zones - Featured Paper - Niroula - July 2023