KARTHIKEYAN LAKSHMANAN
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Drives site execution through strong team leadership, subcontractor coordination, and disciplined resource mobilisation. Controls progress, reporting, procurement, and risk to support timely delivery and compliance. Strengthens project performance through clear stakeholder engagement, quality oversight, and HSE focus.
Overview
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15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Galfar Engineering & Contracting Emirates WLL
Abu Dhabi
05.2026 - Current
- Oversaw construction of off-plot facilities for BAB & BU HASA AiP5 Oil & Gas Project in Abu Dhabi, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors to achieve quality, safety, and project delivery objectives.
- Executed construction of EPCM Oil & Gas infrastructure facilities, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Senior Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Led construction of 9 km elevated metro corridor with 9 stations, featuring India's first double-decker metro section, enhancing urban transit capacity.
- Directed project execution, precast yard operations, segment erection, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely schedule recovery and project milestones.
- Chennai Metro Rail Phase II - ECV01 Package
Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversaw implementation of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II CP31-TU02 Package, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Managed project planning, resource mobilization, subcontractors, procurement, and stakeholder coordination.
- Led construction of a 12 km underground metro corridor including bored tunnels, diaphragm walls, station boxes, and associated structures.
Assistant Construction Manager / Senior Engineer
KEC International Ltd.
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed site execution, safety, quality assurance, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Supported project planning and implementation for Chennai Metro Rail, Kochi Metro Rail, and River Bridge projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and effective resource utilisation.
- Delivered elevated metro viaducts, stations, bridge structures, marine piling, pile caps, piers, and deck slab works.
Engineer / Senior Engineer / Graduate Engineer Trainee
KEC International Ltd.
07.2011 - 05.2018
- Delivered STP projects (15 MLD, 20 MLD & 60 MLD) and 12-storey building projects, contributing to successful project completions.
- Supervised construction activities, planned resource allocation, managed subcontractors, and controlled quality to meet project deadlines.
- Executed sewage treatment plants, including utility, pipeline, electrical, instrumentation, and landscaping works, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
RMK Engineering College, Anna University
India01-2011
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
State Board of Tamilnadu
India01-2008
Skills
- Metro Rail Construction (Elevated & Underground)
- TBM tunnelling
- Bridges & Utility Infrastructure
- Building Construction
- Project Management
- Project scheduling
- Resource Planning & Mobilisation
- Contract management
- Budget management
- Risk Management & Mitigation
- Quality control
- Health and safety
- Progress reporting
- Client management
- Team leadership
- Site supervision
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
Accomplishments
- 16+ years of experience in Metro Rail, Buildings, Bridges, Utilities, STP, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure Projects and building projects
- Successfully completed and commissioned multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Delivered India's first Double-Decker Metro Rail Corridor.
- Managed construction of a 12 km Underground Metro Corridor.
- Executed more than 4,000 pile foundations across infrastructure projects.
- Successfully supervised single mass concrete pours exceeding 4,500 m³.
- Approved Senior Construction Manager by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL).
- Recognized for outstanding safety performance on critical projects.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PMP Certification Preparation (In Progress)
- Primavera P6 Planning & Scheduling Training (In Progress)
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Galfar Engineering & Contracting Emirates WLL
05.2026 - Current
Senior Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
10.2024 - 04.2026
Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
11.2022 - 09.2024
Assistant Construction Manager / Senior Engineer
KEC International Ltd.
06.2018 - 10.2022
Engineer / Senior Engineer / Graduate Engineer Trainee
KEC International Ltd.
07.2011 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
RMK Engineering College, Anna University
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
State Board of Tamilnadu