Rakesh Srivastava

About Rakesh Srivastava

A Civil Engineer with over three decades of experience, driving infrastructure development, procurement, project execution, and dispute resolution across India, the Middle East, and Africa. My career has been defined by transforming complex projects into profitable growth stories, delivering operational excellence, and building high-performing teams that thrive on accountability and respect. With full P&L ownership, I have led organizations through 30%+ CAGR growth, monetized claims exceeding ₹350 Crores, and consistently delivered margin expansion of 100%+. My expertise spans townships, high-rise residential and commercial buildings, hospitals, highways, railways, and water infrastructure—projects that shape communities and economies. I specialize in- Execution Excellence – compressing timelines, optimizing resources, and ensuring quality delivery- Contracts & Commercial Management – safeguarding value through structured governance and negotiation- Risk, Claims & Dispute Resolution – converting challenges into opportunities for recovery and growth- Strategic Expansion – successfully entering new markets and turning loss-making operations into sustained profitability- Mentorship & Leadership – fostering cultures of respect, growth, and accountability while equipping the next generation of EPC professionals. What drives me is the ability to blend legal, financial, and operational insights into actionable strategies—ensuring that every project is not just delivered, but delivered profitably, sustainably, and with integrity. I believe in leading with clarity, empathy, and purpose, and I continue to refine my leadership style to align with evolving industry challenges and opportunities.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Tata Steel Utilities And Infrastructure Services Ltd

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Strategic Planning and accountable for growth of business.– Lead full P&L ownership across EPC projects including township development, hospitals, and strategic infrastructure in Odisha and Jharkhand with multi-hundred crore portfolios.– Execution Excellence and delivery of Projects with higher margin and quality.– Delivered 35% revenue growth and 10% cost reduction through strategic planning, process re-engineering, and operational excellence initiatives.– Transformed the Division from a negative PBT financials to positive PBT within two years.– Drove end-to-end vendor selection, subcontract negotiation, and cash flow optimization to ensure financial discipline and project profitability.– Established leadership pipeline by mentoring senior managers and streamlining governance frameworks across business units.– Ensure adherence to Compliance and Governance in a most ethical manner and conduct.

Education

• National Law University, Delhi

  Master of Laws - LLM, Commercial Law

• NICMAR University

  Post Graduate Diploma, Construction Management

• Harvard Business School

  Leading in Finance

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

  Independent Director , Corporate Governance Company Law and associated Laws

• NICMAR

  Postgraduate Degree

• Model English High School Sindri Dhanbad

  10+2

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Certificate of Undergraduate Studies

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Management Development Program, Contract Management

  2007

• Cass Business School

  Enterprise Risk Management

• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

  Postgraduate Degree

• BIT Sindri

  B Sc. (Engineering), Civil Engineering

• National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad

  Post Graduate Diploma, Alternate Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Skills

• Highways
• Feasibility Studies
• Business Development
• Procurement
• Project Control
• Negotiation
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Team Management
• Cost Control
• Epc
• Project Estimation
• Leadership
• Commercial Management
• Bridge
• Road
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Business Strategy
• Cost Management
• Contract Management
• Construction
• Project Planning