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Chayan Purkayastha, Deputy General manager

Chayan Purkayastha

Deputy General manager·Larsen & Toubro - United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MBA(Finance)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 5 months

Deputy General manager

June 2018 - December 2025

Larsen & Toubro - United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

June 2018 - December 2025

• Transitioned from Head of Resources to Deputy General Manager, enhancing project management capabilities.
• Oversaw manpower planning and mobilization for large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Spearheaded construction and procurement operations for the innovative NEOM Green Hydrogen Project, driving a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.
• Led strategic planning and execution of extensive renewable energy infrastructure projects, including a 2.65 GW PV power plant and a 10 GW BESS project.
• Delivered projects on time and within budget, demonstrating strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
• Fostered stakeholder engagement and collaboration to ensure project alignment with strategic goals and sustainability initiatives.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Project Manager

July 2014 - June 2018

Jacobs

Bengaluru, India

July 2014 - June 2018

Steered the planning and contract management for mission-critical Kahraama/Qatar Petroleum projects, ensuring the
successful delivery of state-of-the-art GIS sub-station buildings and sophisticated control buildings, complete with
basements. Expertly coordinated the construction of robust infrastructure elements, such as box culverts, transformer
foundations, and reactor foundations, ensuring unwavering structural integrity and adherence to project specifications.
Streamlined the integration of comprehensive utility and MEP services within building projects, maximizing operational
efficiency and functionality. Managed the development of ancillary structures and aesthetically pleasing, high-quality
precast boundaries, contributing to the holistic success and visual appeal of each project.
 Leveraged expertise in construction management to lead (number) Kahraama/Qatar Petroleum projects to
fruition, navigating intricate challenges within the energy sector.
 Streamlined the integration of utility and MEP services, resulting in enhanced building performance and
operational efficiency, potentially saving

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Consulting

Construction Manager

October 2009 - January 2014

Larsen & Toubro

Doha, Qatar

October 2009 - January 2014

Various oil and gas projects for Qatar Petroleum and Kahraama sub-stations

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Deputy Project Manager

March 2009 - September 2009

Petron Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

March 2009 - September 2009

Construction of ALumna silo and coke silo

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Construction Project Manager

March 2007 - April 2009

Reliance Industries Ltd

Delhi, India

March 2007 - April 2009

Construction of 5 lac sqft Commercial mall.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Manager

April 2006 - March 2007

Voyants

Gurgaon, India

April 2006 - March 2007

PMC for execution and engineering coordination of Industrial Parks

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Consulting

Civil Engineer

April 2004 - April 2006

Larsen & Toubro

Muscat, Oman

April 2004 - April 2006

Various sub-stations and transmission line

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Civil Engineer

May 2003 - January 2004

Civil Contracting Company

Muscat, Oman

May 2003 - January 2004

Various sub-stations and transmission lines

Company industry:
Project & Construction Planning
Job role:
Construction and Building

Site Engineer

September 2002 - February 2003

Afcons

New Delhi, India

September 2002 - February 2003

Construction of Delhi Metro station

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Civil Engineering

Civil Project Engineer

June 2001 - September 2002

Indian Geotechnical Service

Delhi, India

June 2001 - September 2002

Conducting geotechnical investigation and compiling report.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Consulting

Civil Engineer

November 1998 - May 2001

Dodsal

Jamnagar, India

November 1998 - May 2001

Construction Engineer of grass root refinery

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Education

National Institute of Business Management

September 2011

September 2011

Master's degree, MBA(Finance)

India

GPA (percentage): 68%

GPA (percentage): 68%

National Institute of Technology, Silchar

September 1998

September 1998

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering

India

GPA (percentage): 65%

GPA (percentage): 65%

Skills

Materials
Expert
Materials
Expert
Mobilization
Expert
Mobilization
Expert
Nature
Expert
Nature
Expert
Walls
Expert
Walls
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
Construction Management(Execution)
Expert
Construction Management(Execution)
Expert
Project Management, Estimation and Contracts
Expert
Project Management, Estimation and Contracts
Expert
Materials
Expert
Materials
Expert
Mobilization
Expert
Mobilization
Expert
Nature
Expert
Nature
Expert
Walls
Expert
Walls
Expert
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PE, Australia
Feb 2013
PMP
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016

Training
Helicopter Under Escape Training & Sea Survival
Venture Gulf, Qatar
Jul 2013
Formal Training in FIDIC
Larsen & Toubro, Oman (in-house)
Apr 2005
H2S awareness training
Venture Gulf, Qatar
Apr 2013
Executive Development Program
JV of Larsen & Toubro & Symbiosis, Pune
Jan 2012
Management Development Program
XLRI Institute of Management, India
Jan 2013