PRABU KRISHNAN
Dammam
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in risk analysis techniques and advanced Excel proficiency, demonstrating a goal-oriented approach and strong decision-making capacity. Proven track record in vendor relationship maintenance, client relations, and people management, complemented by skills in contract negotiation and project cost estimation. Resilience under pressure and team leadership are key strengths, driving successful outcomes in complex environments. Career aspirations include leveraging these competencies to enhance organisational efficiency and strategic growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Manager
Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
2025.02 - 2026.02
- Projects; Construction Of Qurrayyah-4 380kv Bsp (CN: 4400012740)
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Managing adherence of drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
- Develop and implement plan of action to meet client’s needs and work with Project team to achieve Project objectives.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
- Analyzing project risks and cost contingencies, as well as providing mitigation strategies.
- Preparing and presenting project performance reports to the executive team and stakeholders and ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Worked closely with project managers and engineers to involve stakeholders in the project control process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and quality assurance testers, to ensure project success.
- Monitor project invoicing and payment collection processes, coordinate with finance and accounting departments, and implement strategies to optimize cash flow by minimizing overdue payment.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of completed work, promptly address any issues, and meticulously document findings to generate reports for internal and client review, ensuring compliance with quality standards and client specifications.
- Overall responsibility for design and engineering activities and coordination to expedite the process of design.
- Handling Client meetings for Review of Project Progress.
- Analyzing project activities to technical & commercial deviations from the tender / bid documents as well as steering the contractual negotiation matters involving technical and pricing strategies.
- Coordination with Supply chain team to expedite the material supply and ensure timely delivery to avoid any delay in execution activity.
- Coordination with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiations including billing, variation / deviation proposals and claims.
- Lead project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment to promote productivity and morale through effective resource allocation and task delegation.
- Coordination with stakeholders such as SEC-TCD, TESAD, CSD, TNTD, ISD, PED & SCADA dept for various project issues and closures.
- Lead Change order process including technical meetings with stakeholders and customers.
- SAS Fiber Cabling works and Telecom works for BSP sites.
- Liaison with Consultants/Clients for all project related matters
- Co-ordination with in-house team members to carryout parallel activities without affecting stoppage of any works.
- Obtaining Safe receipts for materials from Consultant/Authority.
- Preparation of BOQ for electrical, HCIS and telecom items.
- Carried out equipment/materials inspection as per the contract & technical Specification.
- Comply the punch/snag points with the reference to client specification and contractual agreement.
- Total no. of years: 15
Project Manager /Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
2021.06 - 2023.10
- Projects; Construction Of New Marjan 380kv Bsp And Construction Of 230kv U/G Cables From Marjan BSPTo SA New Tanajib Gas Plant 230kV S/S (CN: 4400012783) between Marjan Fadhili/Abudharyah BSP (CN: 4400012944)
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Managing adherence of drawings, specifications, standards, and quality requirements.
- Develop and implement plan of action to meet client’s needs and work with Project team to achieve Project objectives.
- Collaborating closely with stakeholders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
- Analyzing project risks and cost contingencies, as well as providing mitigation strategies.
- Preparing and presenting project performance reports to the executive team and stakeholders and ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Worked closely with project managers and engineers to involve stakeholders in the project control process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, and quality assurance testers, to ensure project success.
- Monitor project invoicing and payment collection processes, coordinate with finance and accounting departments, and implement strategies to optimize cash flow by minimizing overdue payment.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of completed work, promptly address any issues, and meticulously document findings to generate reports for internal and client review, ensuring compliance with quality standards and client specifications.
- Overall responsibility for design and engineering activities and coordination to expedite the process of design.
- Handling Client meetings for Review of Project Progress.
- Analyzing project activities to technical & commercial deviations from the tender / bid documents as well as steering the contractual negotiation matters involving technical and pricing strategies.
- Coordination with Supply chain team to expedite the material supply and ensure timely delivery to avoid any delay in execution activity.
- Coordination with external agencies for techno-commercial negotiations including billing, variation / deviation proposals and claims.
- Lead project teams, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment to promote productivity and morale through effective resource allocation and task delegation.
- Coordination with stakeholders such as SEC-TCD, TESAD, CSD, TNTD, ISD, PED & SCADA dept for various project issues and closures.
- Lead Change order process including technical meetings with stakeholders and customers.
- SAS Fiber Cabling works and Telecom works for BSP sites.
- Liaison with Consultants/Clients for all project related matters
- Co-ordination with in-house team members to carryout parallel activities without affecting stoppage of any works.
- Obtaining Safe receipts for materials from Consultant/Authority.
- Preparation of BOQ for electrical, HCIS and telecom items.
- Carried out equipment/materials inspection as per the contract & technical Specification.
- Comply the punch/snag points with the reference to client specification and contractual agreement.
- Total no. of years: 15
Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2020.01 - 2021.05
- Projects; Construction of Primary substations for KAHRAMAA
- 132/11kV Al Mashaf-2 SS
- 132/11kV Naeeja-2 SS
- 66/11kV Saliyah Camp-2 SS
- 132/11 KV Al Wukair-8 SS.
- 66/11kV New Hitmi-2 SS
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Liaising with government authorities for work permit /LOA and arranging temporary access to work in existing substation.
- Obtaining Safe receipts for materials from Consultant/Authority.
- Organizing, planning, scheduling & coordinating various site tests & inspections to ensure that equipment’s follow pre-set technical and factory inspection results.
- Generate planning, schedules, and workload forecasts to fulfil the project completion schedule in due time.
- Promoting a safety culture.
- Maintains effective communication with project team members and with the customer.
- Managing for safe practices to ensure safety of personnel on site and meeting all health, safety and environmental requirements of Company, the customer, and regulatory agencies.
- Execute the work without affecting project schedule, cost, and quality.
- Closing out of projects with KHARAMAA maintenance division.
- Installation of GIS, Transformers, CRP/LCC panels, ACDC panels, UPS & Battery sets.
- Installation of cable tray and ladders
- Attending various site visits and inspection with client personnel
- Handing over of systems with client dept personnel
- Total no. of years: 15
Construction Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2016.06 - 2019.12
- Projects; Al Rayyan Stadium & Precinct works – FIFA 2022 World Cup Works
- 4 no’s -11KV/0.415 KV for stadium loads of ~11.2 MW
- 6nos -11KV/0.415 KV for Precinct loads of ~9.2 MW
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Managed construction activities of an EPC contract for the design, supply, install, and commissioning of the Stadium and associated Electrical &
- Constructing & monitoring all types of Electrical works in accordance with the approved drawing & technical specifications.
- Application of cost evaluation techniques and calculations and ensured that project cost is kept the minimum without losing quality and efficiency.
- Review of design drawings, documents material submission for approval & request for procurement.
- Responsible to correspond with Project Company and attend meetings, take necessary actions to implement the decisions
- Installation of Small Power & Lighting system, Fire Alarm system, Earthing system.
- Follow up with site team to get approvals of Material Inspection Report (MIRs) after delivery at site and Installation Inspection Report (RFIs) timely to get ready supportive documents for project progress invoice.
- Advice to planning engineer for preparation and submission the project progress invoice to client with all supportive documents and closely follow till approval.
- Installation of 11KV cables, 2.5 MVA transformers and DG systems
- Installation of LV boards and MV Swag panel.
- Commissioning checks for 120 V DC battery charger panels.
- Coordination with testing team for smooth completion of testing activity.
- Total no. of years: 15
Asst. Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2014.06 - 2016.06
- Projects; Construction of Primary Substation (132/22 KV) at Halul Island – Qatar Petroleum (Offhshore)
- Construction of Primary Substation (132/33/11 KV) at NPP -Doha Port
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Submission of all design documents under the coordination with design consultant and follow up approval.
- Follow up with vendor for design documents, FAT, and delivery schedule. Preparation and arrangement of Material inspections on material delivery.
- Execution of site work adherence to schedule.
- Making Inter department coordination (with Design & other department) to achieve zero discrepancies in site execution.
- Total no. of years: 15
Asst Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2012.12 - 2014.05
- Projects; Doha South Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) – 190 MLD
- Construction of Power Factor Correction Building – QP Dukhan Area
- Technical & Managerial scope of work:
- Ensure positive engagement of all stakeholders and facilitate clear and concise communication channels with customers.
- Strong leadership and negotiating skills with an excellent ability to resolve issues, lead teams and work constructively to build positive customer relationships.
- Attend Bi-weekly & monthly progress meetings with the client and technical meetings if required to clear any conflict points to expedite the site progress.
- Erection supervision of LV Power cables & Control Cables Laying.
- Supervised the installation and pre-commissioning of Electro Mechanical works including Pump controllers , VFD, Motor control panels, field instrumentations etc.
- Erection supervision of HT & LT , VFD, MCC Panels, Control & Relay panel, AC/DC Lighting panels.
- UPS and Battery installation and T&C.
- Installation of Cable trays & ladder works.
- Installation of Lighting & Small power system in process buildings.
- Installation of 1250 KVA DG sets and fuel system works and its cabling and terminations.
- Installation, T&C coordination for HVAC DDC panels, Telecom Panels and Fire & Gas systems.
- Total no. of years: 15
Senior Engineer - Design
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-India
2010.07 - 2012.11
- Project; Construction of 2X660 MW Thermal Power Plant – Mundra (Adani Power)
- Construction of 2X660 MW Thermal Power Plant – Chattisgarh (DB Power)
- Technical & Managerial scope of work
- Preparing, submitting & implementing BOQ
- Preparation of cable, IO schedule
- Preparation of PR’s/MR’s/ RFQ’s and TBE’s during detail Engineering stage.
- Preparing Instrument location layouts, Control room Equipment layout, Cable tray layouts, Hazardous zone classification, Electronic Earthing layouts, power distribution layouts for field instruments.
- Participation in HAZOP Study and FAT / SAT
- Preparing System architecture, Data sheets and Location layouts for CCTV, Public Address, Fire alarm systems
- Preparation control room layout and coordination with other discipline for various interface works.
- Preparation of cable tray layout drawings
- Equipment sizing and finalisation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues that may arise during installation or operational phases.
- Work closely with project fulfillment teams to ensure timely completion of project.
- Conduct site visits and assessments to gather relevant information for designing E&I systems tailored to specific requirements.
- Total no. of years: 15
Education
B.Tech -E&I - Electronics
Pondicherry Engg. College
Skills
- Risk analysis techniques
- Advanced excel proficiency
- Goal-Oriented approach
- Decision making capacity
- Vendor relationship maintenance
- Client relations
- People Management
- Contract negotiation
- Project cost estimation
- Resilience under pressure
- Team Leadership
References
- Ivin, Cluster Project Manager, ivin@lntecc.com, +966 5698 77386, L&T KSA, In Kingdom
- JothiBasu, Project Manager, jothibasu@gulf.lntecc.com, +974 7444 6877, L&T Qatar, Out-side Kingdom
- Essam A, Zahran, essam.zahran@aramco.com, +966 5582 774408, Saudi Aramco, In Kingdom
- Damodaran Jeevan Babu, Manager, +974 7075 6996, Midmac Contracting Company, Out-side Kingdom
Extra Curricular Activities if any:
1) Reading Books, 2) Travelling
IV. PROJECTS WORKED / HANDLED
1 Construction of Qurrayyah-4 380kV BSP, 2 Construction of New Marjan 380/230kV BSP & UG cable for TGP, 3 Construction of 132/11KV -AL WUKAIR 8 SS, AL MASHAF-2 SS & NAEEJA-2 SS, 4 10 Nos - Construction of 11/0.415 KV substation in Al Rayyan Stadium, Qatar., 5 Construction of 132/33/11 KV Substations in Halul Island, Qatar Petroleum, 6 Construction of 132/22KV New Port substation, 7 Construction of Doha South Sewage Treatment Plant – 2 Nos 11/0.415KV SS, Construction of Power Factor correction Buildings – QP Dukhan
V .ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 1. Certification in Project Management - 6 Months - 2024
- 2. Construction Project Management- Columbia University - 6 Months - 2023
- 3. Certification in Financial Management - 1 Month - 2021
- 4. SIL-2 Certification Seminars – IIT Madras - 3 Days - 2014
- 5. KM LOA Holder Exam – LOA No 202071640 - 1 Day - 2020
- 6. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) – OFFSHORE JOBS - 7 Day - 2015
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Beginner
Tamil
Native
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Financial Management
Accomplishments
Certificate of Appreciation from Saudi Aramco & SEC
DC-2 Level completed
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
2025.02 - 2026.02
Project Manager /Project Engineer
Larsen & Toubro Saudi Arabia LLC
2021.06 - 2023.10
Construction Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2020.01 - 2021.05
Construction Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2016.06 - 2019.12
Asst. Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2014.06 - 2016.06
Asst Manager - Electrical
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-Qatar
2012.12 - 2014.05
Senior Engineer - Design
Larsen & Toubro Ltd-India
2010.07 - 2012.11
B.Tech -E&I - Electronics
Pondicherry Engg. College