V. Ramadoss
Project Management Professional
45, B1 SSSP Apartments, Vellalr Street, Mogappair West, Chennai
Summary
With over 30 years of experience in construction project execution and management, I am a seasoned and results-oriented senior business professional. I excel in all areas of real estate, development, strategic planning, budget control, and operations. I have a strong track record of delivering successful projects through effective execution and oversight. From inception to completion, I bring hands-on experience in managing large-scale developments, including selecting general contractors, overseeing development processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring on-time project delivery. As a leader, negotiator, and communicator, I have built lasting cross-cultural business relationships across all levels.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
GM Projects (Head Of Department)
Phoenix Group
07.2020 - Current
- I have managed multiple high-rise IT and commercial building projects with steel frame structures, covering over 10 million square feet. Notably, I delivered a 1.7 million square foot project in just 17 months, handing it over to the end user during the Covid period, and received an award from SSMB for the fastest constructed steel building. With hands-on experience in both GC and non-GC contract formats, I have successfully led projects in collaboration with Tier 1 consultants and contractors, including Turner, JLL, CBRE, Leighton, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), ensuring the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio.
Project Director
Shapoorji Pallonji
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Designated as GC Head for Phoenix Group of Projects
Director Projects
BEPL (Country Garden Group China)
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Develop investment proposals and project lifecycle programs, ensuring baseline schedules.
- Review designs for technical feasibility, constructability, and cost optimization.
- Lead construction kick-off meetings, communicate key deliverables, and manage contractor relations.
- Track project milestones, ensuring full contract execution and adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
- Oversee commercial matters including payments, claims, and final account settlements.
- Manage design and engineering deliverables, providing technical support to resolve issues.
- Monitor progress against plans, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Lead pre-qualification and bid evaluations for subcontractors and vendors.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, chair progress meetings, and produce status reports.
- Implement and improve project policies and procedures, ensuring safety compliance across all phases.
Projects Director - Riyadh - Hotels
Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
02.2016 - 03.2017
- This AlObeikhan -Hilton Hotel Riyadh project is construction of 36 floors with 4 basements, for a 200-room hotel and 50 serviced apartments and 2 office floors
Director - Operations
Labara Group
10.2011 - 12.2016
- As Head of India Operations, responsible for functions including Project monitoring and delivery, Financial reporting and Investment management for India investments for various business verticals
- Played a pivotal role in establishing the Indian operations including offices for Labara, staffing, appointment of consultants, auditors, lawyers and all service providers and liaison with authorities for approvals
- Worked closely with the acquisition group on new deals and providing valuable insights including partner diligence, Investment underwriting, risk management and controls, compliances etc
- Accountable for asset management, and fund deployment for the procurement of assets and investment in real estate for the group
- Responsible for coordination with local and UK office in structuring deals, negotiating terms and conducting due diligences finally resulting in presenting the transaction to the board for approval before making the investment
Assistant General Manager- Operations
DLF Ltd.
01.2010 - 09.2011
- This project is construction of 50 million square foot of buildup area of premium residential flats consists of 41 towers with 21 floors with 2 basements each and a Club House, Mini-mall and other necessary infrastructure works
Construction Manager
Kier Build
07.2006 - 09.2009
- Hereford Technology School & Havelock Academy –Grimsby
- This project is for a replacement secondary school located on the playing fields of the existing school, specializing in design technology and ICT for 900 pupils
- The building design comprise of a two storey, steel frame structure on spread footing, precast floor with in situ topping with a built-up area of 9500 sqm and internal and external services designed to comply with the local standards and regulatory requirements
- Cardiac and Surgical Development in Castle Hill Hospital –Hull
- A two-Storey, steel framed, holorib-floored structure with a built-up area of 100,000 sft, comprises five theaters, four catheter laboratories, a post anesthetic ventilated unit, an outpatient department and up to 83 beds split over three cardiology wards
Construction Manager - Mauritius
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.
07.1998 - 01.2005
- Swami Vivekananda international conference center- Mauritius
- A state of art convention center with a built-up area of 200,000 Sft, includes 2500 seating capacity of Polyvalent Hall, 500 persons dining capacity of banquet hall and numerous office and conference facilities and an amphitheater to seat 450 people
- Ebene Cyber tower, Mauritius
- The Cyber tower, a 12 storied with 2 basements intelligent building (awarded 2004 intelligent building of the year by ICF – New York) of 0.5 million Sft built up area with ultra-modern building services and facilities
- The supporting facilities include a reception block, utility building and tunnel connecting both the utility and main building and landscapes etc
- Structural completion achieved 45 days ahead of schedule
Project Executive
Jones Lang LaSalle.
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Relocation of Telecom Manufacturing facility, Bangalore
- Project works includes civil, interior fit outs, M& E services and shifting and relocating the existing equipment and facilities: Role includes coordinating in pre tender activities, selection and finalization of vendors, coordination of site activities conducting contract/project review meetings with contractors and clients, evaluation and certification of contractor bills and payments
Site Engineer
Dual Structurals Pvt Ltd.
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Construction of Disconnector, Fuse manufacturing facilities and support facilities include utility and road and complete drainage works and an office block
Site Engineer
BBR India. Ltd.
08.1995 - 07.1996
- Posttensioning of PSC Box Girders MRTS, Chennai
- Post tensioning of PSC box girders using BBRV system of multipull stressing system
Site Engineer
MHT ECC PVT Ltd.
06.1993 - 07.1995
- Construction of cast in situ PSC box girders, using structural platforms
- Post tensioning of cast in situ girders using USHA ISMAL – CCL System multi pull jacks and grouting pumps
- Lifting and Shifting of cast in situ girders using hydraulic pumps and positioning over neoprene pads
Education
Senior Management Program ( Batch 12) -
IIM Kozhikode
India04-2024
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Manchester Business School
Master of Science - Project Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor in Business Administration - undefined
Annamalai University
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Murugappa Polytechnic
Skills
- Project Controls and Management
- Managing portfolio of real estate project
- Design Coordination
- Value engineering
- Contracts Management
- Budget administration
- Operations management
- Leadership and team building
- Vendor relationships
- Problem resolution
- Deadline oriented
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Interpersonal skills
Training
Operations Manager Development, IDG/Sandhurst Military Academy, 2009
PRINCE2® Practitioner Project Management Certification
Timeline
GM Projects (Head Of Department)
Phoenix Group
07.2020 - Current
Project Director
Shapoorji Pallonji
06.2019 - 03.2020
Director Projects
BEPL (Country Garden Group China)
05.2017 - 05.2019
Projects Director - Riyadh - Hotels
Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
02.2016 - 03.2017
Director - Operations
Labara Group
10.2011 - 12.2016
Assistant General Manager- Operations
DLF Ltd.
01.2010 - 09.2011
Construction Manager
Kier Build
07.2006 - 09.2009
Project Executive
Jones Lang LaSalle.
07.1999 - 06.2000
Construction Manager - Mauritius
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.
07.1998 - 01.2005
Site Engineer
Dual Structurals Pvt Ltd.
08.1996 - 06.1998
Site Engineer
BBR India. Ltd.
08.1995 - 07.1996
Site Engineer
MHT ECC PVT Ltd.
06.1993 - 07.1995
Master of Business Administration - undefined
Manchester Business School
Master of Science - Project Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor in Business Administration - undefined
Annamalai University
Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Murugappa Polytechnic
Senior Management Program ( Batch 12) -
IIM Kozhikode
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