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Vijayananth Rajkumar

Hyderabad

Summary

Strategic Operations Leader with 18 years in Construction, MEP and Elevator industry, including international experience in GCC. Manages ₹115 Cr annual installation business, leading over 100 professionals and overseeing 1,600+ elevator units. Focused on driving business growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering sustainable results while fostering high-performing teams.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler India
Hyderabad
04.2022 - Current
  • Lead the Vertical Transportation Installation Business for Hyderabad Branch with end-to-end accountability for operations, customer satisfaction, revenue, profitability, safety, workforce capability, and business performance.
  • Drove revenue growth and improved profitability through effective operational management.
  • Led installation operations and executed strategic initiatives to enhance overall performance.
  • Led a workforce of 100+ employees and partners.
  • Developed installation strategies and optimized resource planning to meet project demands.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and feedback collection. and retention.
  • Oversaw working capital management to optimize cash flow and ensure financial stability. through billing and collections.
  • Directed recruitment efforts to attract top talent and fill key positions., capability development, and succession planning.
  • Ensured world-class EHS and Quality performance.

Key Achievements

  • Doubled operational revenue within four years.
  • Improved EBIT from 5% to 14%.
  • Increased installation efficiency from 40% to 110%.
  • Increased variation order collections by 300%.
  • Improved savings over budget from negative to +8%.
  • Improved working capital by 400%.
  • Delivered 90% NPS.
  • Achieved Zero Lost Time Injury performance.

Construction Project Manager (MEP)

Larsen & Toubro
Hyderabad
05.2015 - 04.2022
  • Delivered large-scale, high-value commercial, institutional, stadium, transit-oriented development, and data center projects by leading end-to-end project execution.
  • Managed multidisciplinary construction packages including civil, MEP, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, electrical, ELV, lifts & escalators, achieving delivery within cost, schedule, quality, safety, and profitability targets.
  • Completed Landmark projects including transit-oriented development (TOD) valued at ₹500+ crore, Wankhede Stadium renovation, iGATE campus valued at ₹200+ crore, Cognizant Technology Solutions campus valued at ₹200+ crore, TC-2 building, and data center projects valued at ₹200+ crore.

Key Responsibilities

  • Overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery.
  • Leadership of Civil, MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting, Electrical, ELV, and Lifts & Escalators packages.
  • Cost estimation, budgeting, cash flow planning, commercial management, and project profitability.
  • Schedule management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and EHS (Safety) compliance.
  • Client, consultant, architect, and stakeholder relationship management.
  • Contract administration, commercial negotiations, procurement, and vendor management.
  • Statutory approvals, regulatory compliance, and authority coordination.
  • Cross-functional team leadership, subcontractor management, and performance monitoring.
  • Successful delivery of complex projects while achieving quality, customer satisfaction, and business objectives.

Assistant Construction Manager (MEP)

Larsen & Toubro
Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area
07.2010 - 04.2015

Piping Engineer

Lahoud Engineering Co Limited
10.2008 - 03.2010

Junior Engineer

Ayoki Fabricon Pvt Ltd
Jamnagar Area
05.2007 - 07.2008

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management, Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University
01-2024

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Adiyaman College of Engineering
01-2007

High School - Mathematics and Computer Science

Montfort School
01-2003

Skills

  • Project management
  • Risk management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Revenue & Profit Growth

Certification

  • Diploma in PPM using Primavera 6.2
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Chartered Engineer

Languages

  • English, Full Professional
  • Tamil, Native or Bilingual
  • Hindi, Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Installation Manager

Schindler India
04.2022 - Current

Construction Project Manager (MEP)

Larsen & Toubro
05.2015 - 04.2022

Assistant Construction Manager (MEP)

Larsen & Toubro
07.2010 - 04.2015

Piping Engineer

Lahoud Engineering Co Limited
10.2008 - 03.2010

Junior Engineer

Ayoki Fabricon Pvt Ltd
05.2007 - 07.2008

Post Graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management, Construction Management

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering

Adiyaman College of Engineering

High School - Mathematics and Computer Science

Montfort School
Vijayananth Rajkumar