Thiruvasagam Sivalingam

Sobha Realty Developer operates through a fully backward-integrated model, managing design development, construction, and in-house production of Prefabricated Building Units (PBU), including bathroom pods and modular MEP systems.

• Led end-to-end pod integration within large-scale residential developments, ensuring seamless coordination between architectural, structural, and MEP systems.
• Managed all interface coordination between PBUs and main building structure, resolving clashes and ensuring tolerance compliance through BIM collaboration.
• Performed detailed drawing reviews (architectural, structural, and MEP) to ensure constructability, manufacturability, and alignment with pod integration requirements.
• Oversaw the complete PBU production lifecycle, including production planning, QA/QC implementation, factory inspections, and supply chain coordination.
• Coordinated closely with in-house design and construction teams to ensure smooth transition from design development to manufacturing and on-site installation.
• Supervised modular MEP design and prefabrication, ensuring regulatory compliance, system integration, and pre-delivery testing prior to dispatch.
• Directed prototype development, mock-ups, and validation testing (waterproofing, acoustic, fire-rating, pressure testing, etc.) to meet performance standards.
• Led innovation initiatives to enhance offsite manufacturing efficiency, reducing installation time and minimizing on-site rework.
• Monitored installation sequencing, logistics planning, and site integration to ensure timely, defect-free handover.
• Oversaw drawing reviews, material submittals, RFIs, and RFP evaluations to align technical specifications with manufacturing and site execution.

• Leading site operations for public-area fit-out works at Uptown Dubai Phase 1 (AED 1 Billion), overseeing day-to-day execution, manpower planning, sequencing, and progress tracking.
• Driving coordination between multiple fit-out subcontractors to resolve interface issues, optimize workflow, and maintain construction momentum in high-end commercial space.
• Controlling technical submissions including shop drawings and material approvals, ensuring alignment with WSP design intent, DMCC requirements, and authority regulations.
• Managing commercial and technical inputs such as BOQs, scopes of work, tender clarifications, and value-engineering proposals in collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Acting as the main site representative to the client and consultant, ensuring quality benchmarks, safety compliance, and timely delivery of fit-out milestones.

• Serving as Project Engineer – Finishing Works for The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences, Palm Jumeirah (AED 3.5 Billion), managing delivery of British & Peruvian specialty restaurants, all-day dining outlets, and hotel rooms through effective subcontractor coordination, construction sequencing, and schedule control.
• Reviewed and approved architectural and structural shop drawings and material submittals, ensuring full compliance with consultant designs, project specifications, and local authority regulations.
• Led site execution and overall construction activities, including technical coordination, design discussions, preparation of BOQs, tender documents, scopes of work, and engineering details.
• Ensured project delivery within budget, schedule, and quality targets while acting as the primary coordination point between project management disciplines, consultants, clients, and subcontractors.
• Coordinated closely with QA/QC, HSE, MEP, and Civil teams and represented the contractor in progress review meetings with the Engineer and Employer to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

• Led project execution and site engineering for major EMAAR developments including Rove Hotels (Zabeel – AED 150M, Oud Metha – AED 100M, Jafiliya – AED 125M), Springs Village Retail Expansion – AED 180M, Vida Hotel – Dubai Creek Harbour – AED 300M, Underground Car Parking – Creek Harbour – AED 200M, Park Heights 1 & 2 – AED 500M, and Dubai Creek Rise – AED 500M.
• Served as Senior Building Engineer, ensuring full compliance with contract documents, technical specifications, approved drawings, and construction sequencing.
• Reviewed and approved subcontractor method statements and risk assessments in coordination with the technical department prior to execution.
• Verified accuracy and compliance of shop drawings with consultant designs and local authority requirements.
• Managed site supervision and construction activities, including coordination and performance monitoring of subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinated with QA/QC, HSE, and MEP teams to ensure quality compliance, safe work execution, and seamless civil-MEP integration.
• Represented the contractor in progress meetings with engineers and clients, ensuring adherence to project schedules, procedures, and contractual milestones.
• Led project close-out activities including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, snag/de-snag coordination, and final handover of units to clients and end users.

• Delivered QA/QC and project execution support for large-scale developments including Olympia Grande Housing (INR 150 Cr), Renault Nissan Manufacturing Facility (INR 120 Cr), and Godrej Palmgrove Residential Project (INR 160 Cr).
• Implemented and monitored the site Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008), ensuring compliance with approved method statements, SOPs, and project specifications at all stages of construction.
• Conducted stage-wise inspections of structural and finishing works, raised inspection requests, issued NCRs for deviations, and ensured timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinated with consultants and site teams for concrete pour approvals, work sequencing, and strict adherence to approved construction drawings.
• Managed inspection, testing, and approval of all construction materials in accordance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Prepared method statements and ITPs, supervised trial mixes, obtained client approvals for concrete mix designs, and monitored consistency and quality of concrete production.
• Maintained complete QA/QC documentation including Project Quality Plan (PQP), calibrated equipment registers, audit records, and controlled document revisions.
• Planned and conducted internal quality audits, prepared non-conformance reports, followed up on closures, and delivered job-specific quality training to subcontractors and workforce to minimize rework.

• Inspected and verified completion of all construction activities executed by the main contractor as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Continuously monitored structural and finishing works to ensure compliance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Issued Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and observation notes for deviations and followed up for timely corrective actions.
• Coordinated with client representatives for material submittal approvals and compliance verification.
• Reviewed and approved concrete pour requests, method statements, and inspection checklists prior to execution.
• Ensured proper documentation, closure of quality observations, and maintenance of QA/QC records.

• CETP – Tirupur: Executed and monitored civil and structural works for an industrial wastewater treatment facility with strict QA/QC compliance.
• CRPF Family Quarters – Kerala: Managed site execution and quality control for residential building construction projects.
• ELCOT Project – Chennai: Supervised bituminous and cement concrete road works along with culvert construction and drainage infrastructure.
• Chennai Metro Rail: Involved in construction of station buildings and reinforced concrete retaining walls following metro safety and quality standards.