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Vijay Babu A
Operation Management, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, CAPEX Management, Tendering
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Civil Engineering professional with the record of meeting company's objectives, demonstrating consistency and organized practices. Seasoned in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to establish the operational efficiency and organizational brand. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with team to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders especially with Clients in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Expertise to build capabilities to achieve organization's mission and vision through Operational excellence and repeated orders with improved topline, bottom line and Cashflow management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President - HOD - MAC
Capacit'e Infraprojects Ltd.
Mumbai, MH
07.2025 - Current
- Operation management from project planning, mobilization, organization and ensuring the performance as per project requirement
- Established strong partnerships with clients, fostering a collaborative work environment during the bid process.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, and implementing effective solutions.
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent growth of the order book.
- Led employee performance reviews, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones of the ongoing projects.
- Achieved cost savings through synergy with existing, ongoing projects and negotiation with associated vendors and suppliers.
- Participated in the strategic decision-making process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Maximized operational excellence by mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from employees at all levels.
- Handled challenging customers and clients to assist lower-level employees, and maintain excellent customer service.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets, and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Identified and qualified customer needs, and negotiated and closed profitable projects with a high success rate.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses for margin improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members.
Implemented business strategies, increased revenue, and effectively targeted new markets. - Building brand image of the company to promote objectives and enhance industry recognition.
Deputy General Manager - Operations, Tendering
KEC International Ltd.
Bangalore, Mumbai, KA, MH
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Operation management from project planning, mobilization, organization and ensuring the performance as per project requirement
- Established strong partnerships with clients, fostering a collaborative work environment during the bid process.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships. - Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly, and implementing effective solutions.
- Developed and executed annual business plans, resulting in consistent growth of the order book.
- Led employee performance reviews, aligning individual goals with organizational objectives.
- Managed multiple tenders simultaneously while maintaining focus on meeting key milestones of the ongoing projects.
- Achieved cost savings through synergy with existing, ongoing projects and negotiation with associated vendors and suppliers.
- Participated in the strategic decision-making process to achieve corporate objectives.
- Maximized operational excellence by mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from employees at all levels.
- Handled challenging customers and clients to assist lower-level employees, and maintain excellent customer service.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets, and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Identified and qualified customer needs, and negotiated and closed profitable projects with a high success rate.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses for margin improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members.
Implemented business strategies, increased revenue, and effectively targeted new markets. - Building brand image of the company to promote objectives and enhance industry recognition.
Chief Manager-CPMG-Budget, Cost Control & Auditing
KEC International Ltd.
Pan India
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed a team of professionals to achieve organizational goals on effective budgeting and maintain high productivity levels.
- Facilitated change management efforts, successfully guiding the organization through periods of transition while minimizing disruption to operations.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of personnel, materials, and equipment in achieving objectives while approving budget.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Reviewed and analyzed job cost reports, reconciliation records and directives to obtain data required for planning & costing department activities.
- Implemented effective training programs to enhance employee skills and improve overall job satisfaction in costing domain.
- Conducted comprehensive financial analysis to inform decision-making processes at both tactical and strategic levels.
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity thru Cost-to-Complete report.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations during audit.
Chief Manager - Tendering & Operation Management
KEC International Ltd.
Bangalore, KA
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize the order book.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills, and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Directed marketing efforts leading to increased brand awareness, and a growing customer base.
- Establishing Operational standards to earn the confidence of Clients
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost-saving plans to increase company savings.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Monitored competitor activity closely, using insights to devise strategies for maintaining a competitive edge in the industry.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Senior Manager - Central Planning Head
L&T Construction, B&F IC
Bangalore, KA
04.2014 - 06.2018
- Conducted kick-off meeting with all the stakeholders to start the mobilisation,
- Prepared master construction plan (MCP) along with S-Curve for revenue plan, resource schedule, cashflow
- Prepared Project budget to commit the margin based on the approved schedule, resource plan and formwork strategy.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Managed budgets effectively, achieving financial objectives while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Manager - Planning & Project Management
L&T Construction, B&F IC
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the workplace, resulting in an inclusive environment that fostered creativity and innovation among employees from various backgrounds.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Followed stringent process on QS to derive and monitor the quantities with respect to GFCs, since this project was operated on Design & Build Lump sum Contract
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Asst. Manager-Execution & Planning
L&T Construction, B&F IC
Hyderabad, AP
10.2006 - 04.2011
- Prepared Project Budget alongwith revenue plan (S-Curve), Resource plan, Cash burn plan, Liquidity forecast, Capital budgeting.
- Reviewed sales and gross profit report to assess company efficiency.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles
Senior Engineer - Project Execution
L&T Construction, B&F IC
Hyderabad, AP
12.2005 - 09.2006
- Understood the complexity of the project and made plan for resource and prioritized the tasks based on Client's requirements.
- Prepared micro level schedule at site level and discussed with Project Manager to get clarity on requirement and to plan the resource mobilization
- Prepared Drawing Control Index (DCI) in line with the Master Construction Program (MCP) and keep track the availability of drawings for further coordination with design consultant
- Made shop drawings in line with the architectural GFC to simplify the production of furniture and other interior fit-outs
- Co-ordinates with other service agencies for smooth workflow and to avoid rework & delay
- Quantify the requirements of finishing items such as Capet / Tile / Wooden Flooring material, toughened glass partitions & doors, false ceiling, Fire doors, structural glazing, Painting, work stations, toilet Cubicles, Facade, external hardscape and soft scape material.
Education
MBA - Business Management, India
Indian Institute of Management
Kozhikode, India 12.2023 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Trichy, India 06.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Business Development
Cost Control
Budget Analysis
Operations Management
P&L Management
Contract Negotiations
Vendor Sourcing
Project Management
Inventory Control
Vendor Negotiations
Performance Evaluations
Strategic Planning
Cost analysis and savings
Client Relations
Budget Development
Staff Training and Development
Software
Auto Cadd
MS Project
Primavera
Canva for Presentation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Telugu
Intermediate (B1)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
Project Management from IPMA
Interests
Reading Books
Swimming
Watching Sports
Travelling
Music
Reading Books, Music Lover, Swimming
1. Reading Books: Interested to read books for life science, motivational, management skill based genre such as Atomic Habits, Attitude is everything, who moved my cheese, Rich dad Poor Dad, Eat that Frog,etc. Still more into my bucket list2. Music: Love to listen music of legend like Illayaraja, Kishore Kumar, Md Rafi, Bryan Adams, Beetles and Jim Reeves3. Sports: Being a sports enthusiast, love to watch Foot ball, basket ball and international events of athlete. Swimming is one of my stress buster as i use to enjoy swimming in leisure hours
Additional Information
SOME OF KEY PROJECTS :
At KEC International Ltd.: (Item Rate Contracts)
1. Prestige Ocean Pearl, Kozhikode.
Project Cost : 300Crores INR.
Duration : SEP-23 to AUG-26
Scope of Work : 04 Towers of G+28 storied Towers
2. Brigade Calista, Bangalore.
Project Cost : 235Crores INR.
Duration : APR-23 to MAR-26
Scope of Work : 06 Towers of B+G+18 storied Towers
3. Brigade Komarala & Nanda Heights, Bangalore.
Project Cost : 112.5Crores INR.
Duration : MAR-21 to OCT-23
Scope of Work : 03 Towers of 2B+G+23/34/35 storied Towers
4. Godrej Park Retreat, Bangalore.
Project Cost : 300Crores INR.
Duration : JUN-22 to MAY-24
Scope of Work : 08 Towers of 2B+G+27 storied Towers
4. Godrej 24, Bangalore.
Project Cost : 52Crores INR.
Duration : JUN-20 to NOV-21
Scope of Work : 05 Towers of B+G+22/18/15 storied Towers
5. Prestige Ocean Crest, Goa.
Project Cost : 65Crores INR.
Duration : SEP-20 to JUN-24
Scope of Work : 03 Towers of B+EGF+7 storied Towers
At Larsen & Toubro :
1. Prestige Lakeside Habitat Housing Project, Bangalore.
Functional Area : Project Planning & Control, Purchase & Contracts
Project Cost : 1156Crores INR (Design & Build Lumpsum)
Duration : APR-14 to JUN-18
Scope of Work : 24 Towers of 2B+G+18 to 29storied Towers and 271Villas
2. Godrej Garden City Housing Project Phase III A & B, Ahmedabad.
Functional Area : Project Planning, Monitoring & Control
Project Cost : 328.58Crores INR (EPC)
Duration : MAY-11 to MAR-14
Scope of Work : 21 Towers of S+12 and 3 Towers of B+G+22 and Infrastructure
3. Serene County Housing Project Phase II, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Functional Area : Planning, Monitoring & Control
Project Cost : 208Crores INR (Cost plus)
Duration : JUL-07 to May-11
Scope of Work : 4 Towers of B+G+14 and Infrastructure
4. Serene County Housing Project Phase I, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
Functional Area : Project Execution & Planning
Project Cost : 174Crores INR (Item Rate)
Duration : OCT-06 to JUL-07
Scope of Work : 6 Towers of B+G+13, B+G+12 & B+G+11 floors and Infrastructure.
5. Deloitte IT park, Block-D, Hi-Tech city, Madhapur, Hyderabad.
Functional Area : Structure, Finishes & Fit-out
Project Cost : 76Crores INR (Item Rate)
Duration : DEC-05 to OCT-06
Scope of Work : B+G+6 office space with complete fit-out scope.
Timeline
Vice President - HOD - MAC
Capacit'e Infraprojects Ltd.
07.2025 - Current
MBA - Business Management, India
Indian Institute of Management
12.2023 - 01.2026
Deputy General Manager - Operations, Tendering
KEC International Ltd.
07.2023 - 07.2025
Chief Manager-CPMG-Budget, Cost Control & Auditing
KEC International Ltd.
05.2021 - 06.2023
Chief Manager - Tendering & Operation Management
KEC International Ltd.
07.2018 - 04.2021
Senior Manager - Central Planning Head
L&T Construction, B&F IC
04.2014 - 06.2018
Manager - Planning & Project Management
L&T Construction, B&F IC
05.2011 - 03.2014
Project Management from IPMA
10-2008
Asst. Manager-Execution & Planning
L&T Construction, B&F IC
10.2006 - 04.2011
Senior Engineer - Project Execution
L&T Construction, B&F IC
12.2005 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
06.2001 - 05.2005