Manikandan Karmegam

About Manikandan Karmegam

As a Head of Projects, I currently spearhead the development of a 4 million sqft high rise commercial building and oversee multiple projects in Bengaluru. This role hones my prowess in managing expansive developments and ensuring their seamless execution. Previously, as Head of Projects, I managed 11 nationwide projects, leveraging insights to navigate complex and diverse project landscapes effectively.With 20 years of construction expertise, I excel in high-stakes environments, adeptly leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve timely, budget-compliant, and meticulously executed project outcomes.Throughout my career with industry leaders like L&T, Shapoorji & Pallonji, Tata Projects, B L Kashyap, and Brigade Group, I have ensured project profitability & timely completion. My leadership has spanned departments including costing, planning, procurement, MEP services, and stakeholder management. Focused on profitability and scheduled completion, I have implemented cost control measures, optimizing financial outcomes. Collaborating with sales, finance, and accounts, I align project objectives with financial goals. I specialize in large-scale real estate projects, high rise buildings, residential, township projects, construction management, Value engineering, resource management, productivity enhancements, EPC projects, overseeing P&L, customer focus & on-time completion. I always think about alternate solutions, innovative ways to get work done productively & efficiently handle multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in modern construction methodologies, I excel in project budgeting, on-site management, value engineering and risk mitigation, ensuring adherence to quality & safety standards.CORE COMPETENCIES• Proficient in all phases of the construction process, encompassing planning, design, construction and commissioning.• Demonstrated expertise in successfully managing and delivering multiple complex construction projects on time, within budget and maintaining optimal working capital.• Strong leadership & interpersonal skills for effective team mgmt.• Committed to ensuring safety & maintaining quality standards in all construction aspects.• Expertise in Project management, strategic planning, team building.• Operational Excellence • Ensuring bottom-line profitability• Innovative Practices• Business strategy & executions• Vendor Evaluation & Mgmt.• Skillful Resource planning and mobilization• Building & Maintaining strong Client & Stakeholders relationship• Contract Management/Tendering• Sustainability Solutions in Constructions.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President

   Brigade Group

   Jan 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• SASTRA UNIVERSITY

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Civil Engineering

  1998 — 2002

• Anna University Chennai

  Master’s Degree, Construction Engineering & Management

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Primavera P6
• Project Planning
• Autocad
• Project Control
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Project Estimation
• Microsoft Project
• Construction