Vasanth Kanagsabai
Chennai
Summary
Project management professional with 22 years of experience in overseeing multimillion-dollar construction and infrastructure projects for government and private-sector clients. Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. Expertise in managing multiple stakeholders, consultants, and vendors to achieve successful project outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy General Manager- Projects
SRM Group Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2024 - Current
- Directed project and development initiatives for group-level entities such as Sims Hospital and various hotels across India.
- Prepared detailed drawings and budgets to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Executed projects in institutional buildings and technology parks, adhering to quality standards.
- Managed development for a chain of restaurants across multiple locations in India.
Senior Manager- Projects
L&W Construction Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed design and construction of International IT Park, encompassing 4.6 million sq ft.
- Oversaw development in two phases, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget.
- Managed Phase 1 with two blocks, each spanning 1.3 million sq ft, pre-certified for IGBC Platinum rating.
- Implemented advanced Building Management System to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitated installation of 20 passenger elevators per block, each with a capacity of 24 passengers.
- Coordinated amenities including food court, coworking space, medical center, and retail options.
- Designed grand entrance lobbies featuring landscaped atrium with natural lighting.
- Developed green break-out terraces and collaborative spaces for community engagement.
General Manager
Grandlay Construction Co LLC
Muscat
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Designed and constructed a 3-star hotel with six floors, featuring 180 luxury rooms and suites.
- Established executive lounge and Flavors Lounge for guest relaxation.
- Incorporated multi-specialty restaurant and four meeting rooms for up to 100 guests.
- Developed recreation facilities including gym, sauna, steam room, and swimming pool.
- Executed a shopping mall project with basement parking, management office, and services.
- Designed ground floor for hypermarket and dedicated loading area for deliveries.
- Engineered second floor for large anchor and retail shops, enhancing shopping experience.
- Created third floor with food court, kids play area, and three-screen cinema seating 100 to 150.
Operation Manager
Muscat Overseas Construction Co LLC
Muscat
03.2010 - 08.2014
- Executed construction of Tulip Inn Hotel, a G+6 structure with 153 luxury rooms and suites.
- Developed executive floor featuring Flavors Lounge and three meeting rooms accommodating 100 attendees.
- Constructed warehouse for Landmark Group, equipped with selective pallet racking and temperature-controlled storage.
- Established residential block with 1B+G+5 configuration, housing 15 one-bedroom and five two-bedroom apartments per floor.
- Delivered commercial and residential block with B+G+8 design, including supermarket and office space across two basement levels.
- Built factory and office facility with automated natural stone cutting equipment and crane loading systems.
- Completed 40 independent villas featuring diverse styles, recreation block with gym, swimming pool, and tennis court.
- Constructed commercial and residential block B+G+8 with centralized gas pipeline and motion sensor lighting.
Project Manager
Synergy Property Developers, Pvt Ltd
Chennai
02.2010 - 02.2010
- Oversaw development of Park Hyatt Hotel in Chennai, comprising three basements, ground floor, and eight floors.
- Managed construction of 201 luxury rooms, executive suites, and presidential suites.
- Coordinated design and implementation of multi-level dining facility, The Flying Elephant restaurant.
Sr. Project Engineer
GALFAR Engineering Contracting
Muscat
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Executed construction of Muscat Expressway valued at USD331 million.
- Constructed 13 grade-separated interchanges and six flyovers to improve traffic flow.
- Developed seven Tech-span bridges and four underpasses for enhanced connectivity.
- Installed 135 box culverts and 11 roundabouts to facilitate efficient drainage and navigation.
- Established seven signalized intersections to optimize road safety and efficiency.
- Relocated utilities to accommodate new infrastructure developments.
- Constructed over 175,000 square meters of Mechanically Stabilized Earth wall, achieving a height of 60 meters, setting a world record.
- Designed earth retaining walls covering 170,000 square meters to ensure structural integrity.
Project Engineer
ETA ASCON
Dubai
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Residential Tower 3B+G+39 Floors in Jumeriah Lake Tower at Dubai
- It is a fast track project we complete in 14 months
- We have achieved a floor in a 5 day cycle including core wall and column of 1200 sq.m
- We have used the latest formwork systems for the first time in UAE “ALUMNA” in the column, retaining wall and decking slabs
- Multi-level Parking Garages below ground 3 level in Jumeriah at Dubai
- It is multiple blocks in which I am directly responsible for 2 blocks in which we complete in 12 months all the structure
- It is a complete underground structure in which we have used PERI, RMD, DOKA formworks in the column, retaining wall and decking slabs
Site Engineer
South India Corporation Limited
India
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Radio Therapy Block for Muthiah Medical College at Annamalai Nagar
- It is a unique building which has a specially made concrete structure for the radiotherapy treatment with various thicknesses from 200 mm to 1.5 m in retaining walls and slabs as per council stand from Bombay
- Octagonal shaped class room block G + 3 for Annamalai University at Annamalai Nagar
- Its shape itself is unique with a 3 floors area of around 12000 sq.m
- Which is having a gallery type class room and fully cantilever helical shape staircase in the outside without any column supports
SRM Group
Sims Private limited
Chennai
- Developed pharmacy chain conforming to PCI norms at CMRL station and private properties with complete interior and exterior fit-out.
- Redesigned VIP rooms, enhancing comfort through spacious beds, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs.
- Modified mini ICU and operation theatre layouts to meet updated requirements.
- Created oncology building proposals with specific radiation protection for Cobalt and linear accelerator rooms.
- Assessed radiation protection needs through AERB consultant to ensure compliance.
- Specified type, location, and amount of radiation protection based on approved layout and equipment selection.
- Incorporated radiation protection requirements into final plans and specifications for accuracy.
Institutional Society
Tamilnadu
- Company Overview: The building has state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with ventilation and air conditioning systems, smart boards, projectors, and speakers
- There are several well-maintained laboratories that support students in developing their professional skills
- The building has a spacious canteen that serves delicious and nutritious food at affordable prices
- The main building is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts due to its beauty and elegance
- The building has state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with ventilation and air conditioning systems, smart boards, projectors, and speakers
- There are several well-maintained laboratories that support students in developing their professional skills
- The building has a spacious canteen that serves delicious and nutritious food at affordable prices
- The main building is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts due to its beauty and elegance
Education
MBA - HRM
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu01.2014
BE - CIVIL
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamil Nadu01.2002
Skills
- Project management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Construction design
- Contract negotiations
- Building systems
- Construction oversight
Professional Expertise
- Prepare detailed project management and construction schedules for construction, with milestones, and track them
- Work with top management and other stakeholders to ensure all projects are completed ahead of schedule, of excellent quality, and within the budget
- Create periodic reports for various projects, detailed snapshots, and action plans
- Ensure a strong reporting system as per requirements of senior management and track the same.
- Monitoring the day-to-day operations, coordinated, delegated and supervised construction operations effectively and efficiently compliance with building specification and safety codes.
- Set and continuously manage project expectations with team members and subcontractors
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team and among the subcontractors
- Communicating with project managers and subordinates to monitor construction progress, including worker productivity, providing information to them in person, and conducting regular staff meetings
- Liaise with subcontractors and third-party service providers on the strict guidelines given to them in order to meet customer expectations
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and design contingency plans
- Determine the content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot areas
- Training, motivating, and supervising project team members and sub-contractors, and influencing them to take projects in a good position
- Define project success criteria, and estimate them to involve parties throughout the project cycle
Affiliations
- Safety man-hours without LTI award
Certification
- PMP
- Primavera
- AutoCAD
- Chartered Engineer
- Osha
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information contained in this resume is in accordance with facts or truths to my knowledge.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager- Projects
SRM Group Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Senior Manager- Projects
L&W Construction Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 03.2024
General Manager
Grandlay Construction Co LLC
08.2014 - 07.2023
Operation Manager
Muscat Overseas Construction Co LLC
03.2010 - 08.2014
Project Manager
Synergy Property Developers, Pvt Ltd
02.2010 - 02.2010
Sr. Project Engineer
GALFAR Engineering Contracting
09.2006 - 05.2008
Project Engineer
ETA ASCON
07.2004 - 06.2006
Site Engineer
South India Corporation Limited
06.2002 - 06.2004
SRM Group
Sims Private limited
Institutional Society
MBA - HRM
Annamalai University
BE - CIVIL
Madurai Kamaraj University
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