Thilak Kumar R

About Thilak Kumar R

Dynamic management professional with 21 years of progressive leadership in large-scale construction projects, holding an MBA from a premier Indian B-school and a background in civil engineering. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I have successfully managed comprehensive construction operations from pre-bid to commissioning across diverse client, consultant, and contractor environments.Demonstrated track record in overseeing multi-million-dollar, complex projects spanning various geographies, including the U.S, Middle East, and Europe & India with deep familiarity with international standards and best practices.Adept at leading and motivating high-performing teams of 80+ professionals, I consistently deliver value-driven engineering support and project execution for global clients.Core Competencies:End-to-end Project Management & Operations for large-scale constructionStrategic Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementEstimation, Bidding, & Contract NegotiationsProject Monitoring, Controls & Earned Value ManagementAdvanced Planning, Scheduling, Scope & Schedule DevelopmentRisk Assessment, Mitigation & Compliance to International StandardsBudgeting, Forecasting & Financial OversightStaff Development, Training & Succession PlanningBringing strategic vision, operational excellence, and an ability to navigate complex, multicultural project environments to drive outstanding results and sustainable growth.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Projects

   Tdc Technical Development Company

   Apr 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

Education

• Institute of Engineering and Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Civil Engineering

• DAV Schools Network

  High School, English, Maths, Science

  1989 — 2001

• Loyola Institute Of Business Administration

  Executive MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations

• P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker College of Engineering and Technology

  Diploma of Education, Civil Engineering

  2001 — 2004