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Surendra S Sawant

PH

Greater Bengaluru Area

22+ years of work experience

Jan 20251 y 9 moPresent

Bangalore

Head – Projects, Bangalore | Shreno Ltd. (Alembic Group) | Residential, Commercial, Retail, Education & Infrastructure | 29 Years in Real Estate Development Project leader with 29 years of experience delivering large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments from concept to handover. As Head – Projects at Shreno Ltd. (Alembic Group), I lead the entire Bangalore portfolio at Alembic City, Whitefield. This is a mixed-use development spanning residential communities, commercial and retail spaces, restaurants and food courts, academic facilities built for the University of Liverpool, and multi-level car parking (MLCP) with supporting infrastructure. My role covers end-to-end execution: planning, procurement, contract management, contractor performance, cost and schedule control, quality and safety, and coordination with clients, consultants and architects. I focus on building strong project teams and delivering on time, within budget, and to specification. Before Shreno, I held senior roles at Brigade Enterprises, TATA Realty, Larsen & Toubro and Sinclair Knight Merz. I have completed executive education at IIM Bangalore and IIM Tiruchirappalli.
Brigade Group
Apr 20222 yrs 10 mosJan 2025

On-site

Spearheading Project Development of 3.3 Million sqft Construction with 2228 Apartments, and an External development of @ 28 acres to be completed in phased manner.
Brigade Group
Jun 20192 yrs 10 mosMar 2022

Bengaluru Area, India

Alembic Limited
Apr 20136 yrs 3 mosJun 2019

Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Skilled Manager taking head on responsibility from the front as experienced Project management professional, capable of Execution, Planning, Procurement, Contracts and excellent Coordination at all levels. Responsible for developing and handing over the vision set by the Company. Setting up the first foot print of the company in Bangalore and developing the business by heading the Construction of 1.4 millon sft construction. The project is double level basement with twenty floors of construction with four towers. Commenced with pre-construction activity, Complete design coordination, getting the mockup flat, marketing office constructed. Floating the tender for Main Civil Contractor, overseeing the complete procurement activities for Free issue material. Supporting the team on cross functional activities also. Complete process set up for Bangalore project. Managing the liasioning activities by getting the drawings and documentation done for submission, regular follow ups with authorities and getting the permission for startup of work. Cost benefit analysis in the design process for optimization and value addition to the owner.
Jan 20085 yrs 4 mosApr 2013

Mumbai

Established and implemented a robust supply chain management consultancy process which includes setting up vendor base, developing cost models, contracts management, claims / disputes resolution, project time plans from procurement angle Qualify and approve vendors both within and outside the country and develop long-term and strategic partnerships. Leverage best practices from the industry, develop capabilities within team. Develop and lead a team of highly qualified professionals and be responsible for organizational growth with a thrust on staffing evaluations, succession planning and employee engagement. Coordination on Commercial related activities from Corporate Office. Procuring of Services for the start up of the project. Making RFP, Formation of Contracts with Service Consultants, Architects, Checking the Tender, Negotiation, finalization & award of Contract. Creation of schedule in Primavera baseline model for startup of the project. Creation of Database of all material / Product / Consultant. Materialize the Contracts through PMC as per FIDIC Guidelines. Control over Project Management Consultants from the corporate office. Planning of formation of Contracts & Tender Floating during initial Pre Construction phase. Follow up on necessary approvals from the management. Executing the Agreement/ Work order. Liaise with Legal on approvals
Sinclair Knight Merz
Aug 20061 yr 4 mosNov 2007

Mumbai

As a regional head of Maharashtra, was responsible for Completed 7 RO from start to end Continuous Tracking & Monitoring of ongoing projects with Client (SHELL India Marketing Pvt Ltd). The role was responsible for Construction of retail outlets with Initial stages of preparing feasibility, getting Investment Proposal approved, permits coordination, preparing scoping study, designing the utility & finally getting the retail outlet constructed with team of Construction Managers and handing over to customer operations team. Team comprised of two Project Manager, fourteen Construction Managers & a Cost manager for functioning in Maharashtra team
May 20042 yrs 4 mosAug 2006

Bangalore

Execution role, was part of Intel building Construction on ORR at Bangalore phase 1 & 2, and RMZ Nxt building construction

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Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Strategic Leadership Development Programme

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

20232023
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

Executive Programme in Leadership and Change Management

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli

20212021

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Proficient in running successful method oriented operations and taking initiatives for business excellence through process improvement. Extensive experience in executing full life cycle development Projects, ramping up Projects within time, budget and quality parameters as per project management and best practice guidelines. Completed Executive Programe in Leadership and Change Management.

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Greater Bengaluru Area

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Work experience

Head Projects at Shreno ltd, Jan 2025 - Present · 1 y 9 mo, Bangalore, Head – Projects, Bangalore | Shreno Ltd. (Alembic Group) | Residential, Commercial, Retail, Education & Infrastructure | 29 Years in Real Estate Development Project leader with 29 years of experience delivering large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments from concept to handover. As Head – Projects at Shreno Ltd. (Alembic Group), I lead the entire Bangalore portfolio at Alembic City, Whitefield. This is a mixed-use development spanning residential communities, commercial and retail spaces, restaurants and food courts, academic facilities built for the University of Liverpool, and multi-level car parking (MLCP) with supporting infrastructure. My role covers end-to-end execution: planning, procurement, contract management, contractor performance, cost and schedule control, quality and safety, and coordination with clients, consultants and architects. I focus on building strong project teams and delivering on time, within budget, and to specification. Before Shreno, I held senior roles at Brigade Enterprises, TATA Realty, Larsen & Toubro and Sinclair Knight Merz. I have completed executive education at IIM Bangalore and IIM Tiruchirappalli.

Senior General Manager - Projects at Brigade Group, Apr 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos, On-site, Spearheading Project Development of 3.3 Million sqft Construction with 2228 Apartments, and an External development of @ 28 acres to be completed in phased manner.

General Manager - Projects at Brigade Group, Jun 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru Area, India

AGM - Operations at Alembic Limited, Apr 2013 - Jun 2019 · 6 yrs 3 mos, Vadodara, Gujarat, India, Skilled Manager taking head on responsibility from the front as experienced Project management professional, capable of Execution, Planning, Procurement, Contracts and excellent Coordination at all levels. Responsible for developing and handing over the vision set by the Company. Setting up the first foot print of the company in Bangalore and developing the business by heading the Construction of 1.4 millon sft construction. The project is double level basement with twenty floors of construction with four towers. Commenced with pre-construction activity, Complete design coordination, getting the mockup flat, marketing office constructed. Floating the tender for Main Civil Contractor, overseeing the complete procurement activities for Free issue material. Supporting the team on cross functional activities also. Complete process set up for Bangalore project. Managing the liasioning activities by getting the drawings and documentation done for submission, regular follow ups with authorities and getting the permission for startup of work. Cost benefit analysis in the design process for optimization and value addition to the owner.

Senior Manager - Project Development-Procurement at TATA Realty and Infrastructure Limited, Jan 2008 - Apr 2013 · 5 yrs 4 mos, Mumbai, Established and implemented a robust supply chain management consultancy process which includes setting up vendor base, developing cost models, contracts management, claims / disputes resolution, project time plans from procurement angle Qualify and approve vendors both within and outside the country and develop long-term and strategic partnerships. Leverage best practices from the industry, develop capabilities within team. Develop and lead a team of highly qualified professionals and be responsible for organizational growth with a thrust on staffing evaluations, succession planning and employee engagement. Coordination on Commercial related activities from Corporate Office. Procuring of Services for the start up of the project. Making RFP, Formation of Contracts with Service Consultants, Architects, Checking the Tender, Negotiation, finalization & award of Contract. Creation of schedule in Primavera baseline model for startup of the project. Creation of Database of all material / Product / Consultant. Materialize the Contracts through PMC as per FIDIC Guidelines. Control over Project Management Consultants from the corporate office. Planning of formation of Contracts & Tender Floating during initial Pre Construction phase. Follow up on necessary approvals from the management. Executing the Agreement/ Work order. Liaise with Legal on approvals

Lead Project Manager at Sinclair Knight Merz, Aug 2006 - Nov 2007 · 1 yr 4 mos, Mumbai, As a regional head of Maharashtra, was responsible for Completed 7 RO from start to end Continuous Tracking & Monitoring of ongoing projects with Client (SHELL India Marketing Pvt Ltd). The role was responsible for Construction of retail outlets with Initial stages of preparing feasibility, getting Investment Proposal approved, permits coordination, preparing scoping study, designing the utility & finally getting the retail outlet constructed with team of Construction Managers and handing over to customer operations team. Team comprised of two Project Manager, fourteen Construction Managers & a Cost manager for functioning in Maharashtra team

Assistant Construction Manager at L&T Ltd ECC division, May 2004 - Aug 2006 · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bangalore, Execution role, was part of Intel building Construction on ORR at Bangalore phase 1 & 2, and RMZ Nxt building construction

Education

Strategic Leadership Development Programme, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Executive Programme in Leadership and Change Management, Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli