Educational Qualification
- Civil Engineering Degree with Distinction from Bharathiar University (1988).
- Diploma in Contracts Management from NICMAR (2000).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying Practice from College of Estate Management, UK (2009).
- M.Sc. in Real Estate Management from Annamalai University (2014).
Work Experience
- Director, Samanto Associates Pvt. Ltd. (Jan 2021 – Ongoing): Providing consultancy services in property valuation, cost control, project management, and supervision of civil projects.
- AVP – Construction Management, Lodha Group Ltd., Mumbai (Apr 2016 – Dec 2019): Managed smart city residential and commercial projects, project execution, contract administration, procurement, and value engineering.
- GM – Contracts & Procurement, Reliance Industries Ltd., Hyderabad (Nov 2012 – Mar 2016): Led contracts, procurement, project management for mega malls, retail outlets, and 4G network projects.
- DGM – Construction Management, DLF India Ltd., Kochi/Delhi (Sept 2010 – Nov 2012): Oversaw high-rise residential township projects, feasibility reports, contractor appointments, and project monitoring.
- Manager – Contracts & Planning, Honeywell Airport Systems Ltd. (Oct 2009 – Sept 2010): Managed contracts for airport lighting systems and metro rail BMS installations.
- Contracts & Procurement Manager, Dadabhai Construction W.L.L., Bahrain (Jan 2001 – Jul 2009): Handled contracts for high-rise residential, hotel, and road/bridge projects, overseeing tendering, cost control, and project execution.
- Sr. Quantity Surveyor, BESIX – Kier Dabhol S.A. (Jul 1998 – Dec 2000): Worked on offshore jetty, breakwater, and flyover projects, administering sub-contracts, claims, and cost reports.
- Asst. Quantity Surveyor, J & P (Overseas) Ltd., Libya (Jan 1996 – Apr 1998): Managed offshore crude oil pipeline project with responsibilities for contract variations and cost control.
- Senior Engineer, HMG Engineering Ltd., Mumbai (Jan 1994 – Jan 1996): Supervised high-rise residential building projects, planning, scheduling, and invoice submissions.
- Assistant Engineer, United Construction Co. Ltd., India (Apr 1991 – Jan 1994): Worked on Narmada Dam canal and state highway projects, managing alignment, survey, and progress control.
- Junior Technical Officer, Kerala Financial Corporation (Feb 1989 – Mar 1991): Prepared technical feasibility reports and project appraisals for industrial loan sanctions.
Subjects Taught
- Contracts Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Project Management
- Construction Planning and Strategy
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Real Estate Valuation
- Feasibility Studies for Investment Projects
- Tendering and Procurement
- Project Execution and Monitoring
- Construction Laws and Regulations
- Value Engineering
Technical Proficiency
- ERP Software: SAP, RAMCO
- Planning Software: Primavera P6, MS Project
- Estimation, Tendering & Cost Control Software: Build Superfast
- Design Software: AutoCAD
- Office Tools: MS Office
Achievements
- Successfully led the 88-acre Smart City Development project, including residential and commercial infrastructure, with a project value of ₹3150 Cr.
- Successfully managed luxury high-rise residential projects and star hotels internationally, consistently delivering within budget and timeline constraints.
- Spearheaded the construction management of 4G network infrastructure and mega shopping malls for Reliance Industries.
- Instrumental in the value engineering and cost control for multiple large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects.
- Prepared and implemented feasibility reports for numerous investment projects, optimising project planning and execution strategies.
- Achieved significant savings through tender negotiations and effective contract administration.
- Led multi-national teams across 12 years of international experience in Bahrain, Dubai, Oman, and Libya, completing critical infrastructure and construction projects.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Institution of Valuers (IOV)
- Certified Valuer under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Member of the National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR)