AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS
Simone Droghini
Senior Project Manager
20+ Years Delivering Mission-Critical Infrastructure Projects Worldwide
DIETIKON, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND · ITALIAN NATIONAL
01 / SUMMARY
Professional Summary
Senior Project Manager with 20+ years of international experience delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure projects across power, nuclear, biotechnology, and industrial sectors. Proven expertise managing EPC/EPCM scope exceeding €500 M with deep specialization in MEP engineering, HVAC for controlled environments, power distribution systems, and green field site development.
>€20 Billion
TOTAL CAREER PROJECT VALUE
>€0.5 Billion
DIRECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Up to 40 Engineers
TEAM LEADERSHIP
5+
GREEN FIELD PROJECTS
10+ Countries
GEOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCE
Zero Lost-Time Incidents
SAFETY RECORD
02 / EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience
2025 — PRESENT · UK
Senior Project Manager
KANADEVIA INOVA AG
PROTOS Carbon Capture Project (Encyclis)
€400M EPC Contract
- Performed FEED assessment and gap analysis to identify technical risk and opportunity
- Optimized the design of process column and internals to minimize cross-section area
- Optimized steel structure design, reducing quantity by approximately 40%
- Restructured procurement strategy to fit industry best practice, rationalize internal resources, and achieve competitive pricing
2023 — PRESENT · IT
Senior Project Manager
KANADEVIA INOVA AG
PADOVA Incinerator Project
€40M EPC Consortium
- Led project execution strategy for a waste to energy plant
- Managed the consortium agreement with the main engineering and construction leader
- Developed Level 3 procurement and engineering schedules
- Coordinated MEP engineering outsourcing and supplier management
- Established monitoring protocols for internal engineering and manufacturing
2023 — PRESENT · IT
Senior Project Manager
KANADEVIA INOVA AG
ROME Energy from Waste Project
€400M EPC Consortium
- Project Director for 600,000 ton/year waste-to-energy facility including extensive warehouse and logistics infrastructure
- Developed comprehensive project execution strategy from green field site through mechanical completion
- Created Level 2 construction baseline and Level 3 procurement/engineering schedules
- Managed advanced MEP systems coordination
- Established monitoring systems for internal engineering and supplier manufacturing
- Green Field Experience: Full site development from permit acquisition through construction
2022 — 2023 · DK
Project Construction Manager
FUJIFILM DIOSYNTH BIOTECHNOLOGIES
FLUOR North Star Project
$1.6B PCM ($50M Direct Responsibility)
- Led engineering and construction of pharmaceutical-grade warehouse facility with temperature-controlled zones
- Implemented GMP-compliant design and construction meeting pharmaceutical validation requirements
- Managed CSA and MEP engineering for warehouse and support facilities
- Established comprehensive temporary construction village for 100+ international workers
- Managed winter construction protocols in harsh Danish climate (temperatures to -15°C)
- Zero lost-time incidents through rigorous HSE management over 18-month construction period
2021 — 2022 · DE
Construction Manager
TGE-GAS ENGINEERING
LNG Terminal Extension
€120M EPC Contract (€40M Direct)
- Coordinated multidisciplinary scope for cryogenic LNG storage systems
- Developed contractor schedules and resource plans for mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines
- Implemented site arrangement planning for materials storage and prefabrication areas
- Developed commissioning strategies for integration with existing systems
- Zero safety incidents through rigorous LNG-specific safety protocols
2021 — 2021 · FI
Project Manager - Reactor Building
FENNOVOIMA
FENNOVOIMA HANHIKIVI Nuclear Power Plant
€8B Project (>€500M Direct)
- Managed temporary construction infrastructure for remote Arctic site with limited existing services
- Coordinated establishment of construction village for 500+ international workforce
- Implemented temporary utilities and logistics for extreme weather conditions (-30°C winter temperatures)
- Developed material staging areas and equipment storage facilities
- Managed temporary road access and heavy equipment mobilization to remote location
- Coordinated accommodation, catering, and welfare facilities for multicultural workforce
2019 — 2021 · AT
Engineering Project Manager
ANDRITZ AG
Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant
€60M EP Contract
- Managed team of 20+ engineers ensuring on-time milestone delivery
- Restructured procurement strategy for key equipment packages
- Implemented design change management processes with full client approval
- Led critical engineering decisions affecting overall project execution
2013 — 2019 · SK
Construction Manager - Conventional Island
ENEL INGEGNERIA E RICERCA
MOCHOVCE Nuclear Power Plant Units 3&4
€6B Project (>€500M Direct)
- Led multidisciplinary team of 40 engineers for complex technological packages
- Managed construction of logistics facilities supporting nuclear plant operations
- Coordinated installation of sophisticated HVAC systems for controlled environments
- Managed and integrated HVAC, Fire Detection and Suppression systems for both Nuclear and Conventional Islands
- Maintained zero accidents over 4-year period through enhanced safety protocols
2009 — 2013 · IT
Project Engineer / Area Project Engineer
ENEL INGEGNERIA E RICERCA S.P.A.
Multiple Power Plant Projects (Russia, Italy, Spain)
Multiple EPC Contracts
- Managed multidisciplinary engineering teams for power plant projects across 3 countries
- Coordinated supplier follow-up to ensure timely deliverables and data exchange
- Conducted site surveys and technical evaluations for retrofitting projects
- Prepared technical specifications and validated engineering studies
- Served as key interface between contractors, technologists, and construction teams
2006 — 2009 · IT
Static Equipment Engineer / Project Leader
ABB S.P.A. / OYSTER PROGETTI INTERNATIONAL
Multiple Oil & Gas and Chemical Projects
Multiple EP Contracts
- Prepared purchase requisitions including technical specifications and mechanical datasheets
- Reviewed vendor documentation including design calculations and inspection documents
- Coordinated information exchange between disciplines, vendors, and clients
- Managed equipment procurement for sulphur recovery units and water injection systems
03 / SKILLS
Core Competencies
01
Critical Infrastructure & Controlled Environments
- Mission-Critical Facility Development (Green Field, €50M+)
- Temperature-Controlled & Precision Environment Design (-50°C to +25°C)
- HVAC Systems for Controlled Atmospheres & Cooling
- Power Redundancy & Continuous Operations Planning
- Commissioning & Performance Testing for Integrated Systems
02
MEP Engineering & Technical Systems
- MEP Engineering Management (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C)
- Building Services Integration (HVAC, Power, Fire Suppression, Utilities)
- Cryogenic & Thermal Management Systems
- 3D Modelling, Stress Analysis & Interface Management
- Technical Specifications & Supplier Qualification
- Technical & Engineering Leadership (up to 40 Engineers)
03
Project & Construction Management
- EPC/EPCM Project Delivery (> €500M+)
- Green Field Site Development
- Multi-Stakeholder & Consortium Coordination
- Schedule, Progress & Resource Management (Primavera P6)
- Risk, Change & Claims Management
- Procurement Strategy & Contract Optimization
LANGUAGES
Italian — Native SpeakerEnglish — FluentRussian — BasicSlovak — Basic
04 / EDUCATION
Education & Certifications
ACADEMIC DEGREES
Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Roma Tre University · Rome, Italy
2005
Executive Master in Nuclear Plant Construction Management (e-NPCM)
MIP School of Management - Politecnico di Milano · Milan, Italy
2012
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
PMP/PMI Certification
Project Management Institute
2022
Contract, Delays and Claim in Primavera P6
Udemy - CEM Solutions
2025
Basic Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Udemy
2025
Medical Device Process Validation, ISO 13485 (IQ, OQ and PQ)
Udemy
2025
Systemic Problem Solving (SPS)
Udemy
2025
05 / CONTACT
Get In Touch
LOCATION
DIETIKON, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
AVAILABILITY & WORK STATUS
AVAILABILITY
Immediate
WORK AUTHORIZATION
EU Citizen with Swiss work permit (Permit B)
RELOCATION
Already based in Zurich region (Dietikon)