International Correspondent
Yamanta Raj Niroula
Kathmandu, Nipal
Yamanta Raj Niroula is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in engineering, infrastructure development, and project management across diverse global environments. his expertise includes project planning, procurement, contract management, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on executing projects in remote and developing regions under complex operational conditions.
Yamanta holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Master of Arts in Rural Development, along with a Diploma in Civil Engineering. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2010.
Yamanta has extensive experience in project management, successfully overseeing all stages of construction projects from initial planning to final evaluation. He specializes in managing complex processes, including procurement, contracting, and execution, while maintaining efficiency and regulatory compliance. By staying updated on industry standards and advancements, he has ensured that projects are forward-thinking, sustainable, and adaptable to changing environments.
In procurement and contract management, he has a strong background in handling FIDIC Conditions of Contract and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). He has managed public procurement processes and contractual frameworks, ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and delivering value for organizations and stakeholders. His expertise also includes planning, scheduling, and project controls, with skills in cost estimation, budgeting, and resource allocation. He has extensively used project management tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project to keep projects on track.
He has also led design management efforts, coordinating architects, engineers, and stakeholders to develop sustainable and innovative infrastructure designs.
Yamanta has successfully managed large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, electrical infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants, logistics facilities, and disaster recovery programs. He has served in various capacities as Project Controls Specialist, Design Manager, Planning Manager, Engineer and Project Manager across international organizations and UN agencies in Nepal, the Maldives, Singapore, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Nigeria, Yemen, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
He has been responsible for project design, planning, execution, and control, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality assurance while enhancing overall program outputs.
Major Projects have included the following:
- Logistics Hubs and associated Infrastructures - UN World Food Programme (WFP), Sudan; 2021-2023.
- Health and Education Facilities (18 facilities across 4 districts) - United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Nepal; 2018-2020.
- Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) Recovery Program - International Organization for Migration (IOM), Philippines; 2014-2015.
- Health and Education Facilities (across 15 provinces) - IOM, Afghanistan; 2010-2013.
- Afghan National Police, Border Police and Border Crossing Points - United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Afghanistan; 2008-2010.
- Condominium Housing and A&A Works at Bugis Street Development (largest street shopping location in Singapore) - Singapore; 2007-2008.
- Halaveli Resort & SPA Redevelopment - North Ari Atoll, Maldives; 2006-2007.
- Rural Infrastructure Development (School Buildings, Roads, Water Supply Schemes, and Irrigation Systems) - Gulmi-Arghakhanchi Rural Development Project (GARDP Phase II), Nepal; 1998-2002.
Yamanta lives in Kathmandu, Nepal and will be reporting about projects and project management in Nepal and the nearby region. He can be contacted at niroulayr@gmail.com
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250324 - Yamanta Raj Niroula appointed International Correspondent for PMWJ in Nepal
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