A result-oriented professional with over 24+ years of experience (Singapore, India and the Middle East) in Airports, Residential and commercial property, sports arenas, theme parks, and zoos- design, Design Review, Business Development, Project Management, and operation & Maintenance of landscapes.
Prepare BOQ, budgeting, scheduling, MIS, RFP, Tendering, CAPEX, OPEX, SOP & EOP. Monitors, evaluates, and reports performance of assigned construction projects to management. Provides recommendations regarding project staff assignments/ teams. Acts as liaison between offices for all construction-related matters. Advises on corrective action for discipline problems or poor performance within projects. Enforces and interprets department policies, standards, and procedures. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supervises managers to ensure the project timetables, goals, and deadlines are met in an efficient and satisfactory manner. Outstanding ability to direct a team of for project controls, vendor relations, quality assurance, craft supervision, material expediting, and all other project administration. Prepare progress reports and attend coordination meetings with authorities, contractors, consultants and clients. Good knowledge of tropical and sub-tropical plants, Indoor Plants, vertical green walls, Soil mix formulation, orchard management, Manures and Fertilizers, Pest control, and developing and maintaining nurseries Qualified internal auditor of ISO IMS (EHS) Qualified Construction Safety Project Manager (CSCPM) International Arboriculture Society - Member
Currently, as Head – Landscape & Horticulture at Adani Airports, Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), I lead the end-to-end planning, design coordination, development, execution, and operational readiness of one of India’s most extensive airport landscape programs.
I oversee more than134,000 sq.m of outdoor and approximately 2,400 sq.m of indoor landscapes, integrating aesthetics, sustainability, functionality, passenger experience, and long-term maintainability within a complex aviation environment.
My portfolio includes large-scale lawns, avenue and feature trees, ornamental planting, indoor tropical landscapes, vertical green walls, potted plant displays, and biodiversity-focused landscapes across key passenger and operational areas.
I manage the complete project lifecycle, including design reviews, plant palette optimisation, technical specifications, BOQs, material approvals, nursery and plant readiness, site execution, quality control, contractor coordination, commissioning, and maintenance planning.
A key focus is creating resilient and resource-efficient landscapes suited to Navi Mumbai’s climatic and site conditions. This includes soil improvement and reclamation, sustainable irrigation, water-use optimisation, drainage integration, nutrient management, and effective plant establishment strategies.
I also drive IoT-enabled landscape and irrigation management to enhance irrigation efficiency, optimise water consumption, monitor performance, and enable proactive maintenance.
Working within an airport environment requires strict compliance with aviation safety, security, environmental, operational, and passenger-experience standards. I collaborate closely with landscape architects, consultants, civil and MEP teams, irrigation specialists, contractors, nurseries, and facility management teams to seamlessly integrate sustainable landscape infrastructure with airport operations.
Core Responsibilities Coordinates all landscape Design, Design review ,installation and maintenance activities, including but not limited to understanding the scale and value creation expected, creating project schedules, mitigating risks, delivering such that customers become raving fans, managing up and laterally with team members, and the like Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original plans and specifications Involvement with hiring, training, and developing team members • Orders materials as necessary throughout the process • Develop and maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and LWBS team members Prepares, schedules and supervises the completion of a final punch list Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately Ensures all company team members and contractors are adhering to the company safety policy Maintains and organizes job sites, office storage facility, and equipment Conducts customer survey at conclusion of project with objective of exceeding customer expectations and creating referrals. Core Competencies: • Leadership: • Demonstrates transparency in values, beliefs, and actions • Creates an environment that is friendly, warm, and exciting • Acts with integrity, respect and professionalism Communication: • Provides thorough, timely, and effective communication • Builds open and honest relationships • Listens to and respect team members, clients, and vendors • Values constructive criticism Teamwork: • Builds productive, long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and others • Commit to common goals based on open and honest communication • Works together to bring out the best from our combined talents • Exceeds client expectations to earn loyalty, trust, and referrals • Commits to the safest work environment with no compromises and continual vigilance
Worked as a Project Manager- Landscape (JEWEL Changi airport, Mandai Project Developments (Bird Park and West Node ) , Marina one ) Pre and Post tendering, Budget, Negotiation, project management, Review of Landscape drawing prepared by Landscape consultant in coordination with the overall layout and species availability and sustainability.
Coordinating/Interfacing between Client, Landscape consultant, Herpetofauna specialist, Environmental Manager Theming consultant/ contractors, MEP consultants/Contractors and Main contractor for
• Overall Landscape Design and implementation works
• Master and Micro Program • Site Access and Material delivery plan • Phasing handing over • Material selection • Mock up • Advance Growing Nursery and Selection of Plants • Verify Shop Drawing and Construction Drawings • Resource planning
• Aviary mesh (vertical and horizontal) closure schedule and identification trees for each aviary. Completed Marina One, Changi Airport Terminal 4 . Reporting Operation Director for Project Management of horticultural works which related to the landscaping activities.
• Projects like Hotel Park Royal (Upper Pickering street, SG), Marina Bay Financial Center, Admiralty Park and7 Lamps -Vatika.
Developing and maintaining a set of client contacts • Visiting project sites • Undertaking environmental assessments • Designing garden plans/planting layouts • Advising about tree planting schemes • Organizing horticultural trials • BOQ Preparation and Negotiation • Writing technical specification and assessment reports • Project scheduling and Resource planing • Maintaining awareness of industry developments • Undertaking research
Liaise with local authority inspection
Review monthly progress claim till final account settlement
Carry out soil inspection, preparation of planter for soil media
Heading the landscaping and horticulture team at Bangalore International Airport Limited, India.
• Design, Execution and maintenance of 300 acres of intensive landscape in landside and 320 acres in airside. • Developed and maintain the 5 acres of nursery to feed the horticulture needs. • Prestigious Best landscape award from Mysore Horticulture society. • Implemented IMS system in landscaping division and Best EMS implementation complement from DNV external auditors. • Introduced SAP (ERP) in to Landscaping division.
Worked as Manager - Landscaping & Horticulture in charge with responsibilities of: o Design Review, BOQ preparation, Tendering, Negotiation and Execution of landscaping project o supervisor Hi-Tech horticulture technologies and modern concepts. o Tracking and generating various reports like Daily, Weekly& monthly reports, RFP, Snag rectification report, history card for the equipments, etc. o Processing of Environmental Management committee formalities. o Providing the proper feed back to the management in weekly basis (MIS) Preparing Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), & Emergency Operating Procedure (EOPs) for smooth running of operations. o Preparation Details of RFP, RFP approval Note, RFP, BOQ, schedule of works, Budgeting includes CAPEX, OPEX &REVENUE for Landscaping & Horticulture division. o Maintenance Annual Maintenance Contract of Landscaping & Horticulture includes monthly bill preparation, verification contractor bills and statutory requirements. o Co ordination with vendors and Material management for procurement of garden equipments under CAPEX in line with time frame. o As a core team member & Implementation of ISO 14001:2004 & Leed EB certification. o Preparing preventive & corrective maintenance schedules to insure the proper utilization of men and material. o Preparing the duties and responsibilities’ for Maintenance executives and contract supervisors o Preparation of estimates for new landscaping projects. o Train the Maintenance executives and contract
Worked as head of Landscaping and Environment division in integrated township project (350 acres) • Develop and Maintain the greenery in the premises includes streetscape, landscape, grounds, nurseries, podium landscape and indoor plants • Design and review, execution and Maintenance of 9 hole Paspalum grass golf course.
Horticulturist, Pergola Landscapes & Doha Asian games committee, Kingdom of Qatar a. As a part of Doha Asian games committee (for Pergola landscapes) to develop and maintain the sports city, Aspire park and sh.alkhalifa stadium covers 53 acres of landscaping. b. Developed Leisure park of 300 acres intensive landscaping with imported large trees from brazil.
Worked as Horticulturist in Al mesian Landscaping Company, Kingdom of Bahrain a. Upgrade and maintain the landscaping in the palace. b. Part of the organizing committee for International Garden show c. Renovation of Bahrain golf course d.Developed and Maintain the climatic conditioned greenhouse for cut flowers
As Horticulturist Managed the company's 200 acres garden and nursery also design the new gardens according to climate, water availability, and utilization, slope of land, soil type, drip irrigation and money. Worked as Horticulturist with Managing the greenhouse and Expertise in soilless culture (coco peat) technology.
Expertise in maintaining& growing the Export quality flowers, vegetables.
Dealing with client in floriculture crops concern. Guided Green House supervisor regarding crop management.
Decide Plant protection measures for quality production.
Decide fertilizer management and application through computer based irrigation system. Guided Green House supervisions regarding green House climate control i.e. temperature, humidity, and light by various method like misting, covering with shade net, opening - closing of curtains etc. Erected the Grading& Packing of Flowers for Export as per International Quality requirement crops like gerbera, rose, carnation, banana, vegetables and annuals and Post harvest practices.
Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore – Landscape and horticultural development, including planning, coordination, execution, and project delivery.
Mandai Bird Park, Singapore – Landscape and horticultural development works, including planning, coordination, and execution.
Marina One, Singapore – Landscape development and execution for the landmark integrated mixed-use development.
Changi Airport Terminal 4, Singapore – Landscape and horticultural works, including planning, implementation, coordination, and project delivery.
9-Hole Golf Course – HIRCO Palace Gardens, Chennai, India– Design review, planning, coordination, and execution of a 9-hole golf course and associated landscape works. Project Value: ₹8.5 Crore
Bangalore International Airport, India** – Design review, planning, and execution of large-scale landscape upgradation works across the airport. Project Value: ₹25 Crore
Asian Games 2006 – Khalifa Sports City, Doha, Qatar – Landscape development and execution works associated with Khalifa International Stadium and Sports City for the 2006 Asian Games. Project Value: QAR 20 Million
Ahmedabad International Airport, India – Landscape and horticulture upgradation, including planning, design coordination, execution, and enhancement works.
Mumbai International Airport, India – Landscape and horticulture upgradation works covering key indoor and outdoor areas.
Mangaluru International Airport, India– Landscape upgradation, horticultural enhancement, and improvement works across airport premises.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, India – Landscape and horticulture upgradation, including improvement of existing landscape assets.
Jaipur International Airport, India– Landscape upgradation and horticultural enhancement works to improve airport aesthetics and passenger experience.
Guwahati International Airport, India – Landscape and horticulture upgradation, development, and enhancement works.
Lucknow International Airport, India– Landscape upgradation and horticultural enhancement across the airport premises.
Lucknow Airport – Terminal 3 (T3), India – Planning, design coordination, development, and execution of indoor and outdoor landscapes, integrating passenger experience, aesthetics, functionality, and long-term maintainability. Project Value 18.5 Cr
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India – Leadership of approximately 44 acres of extensive indoor and outdoor landscape development, covering design review, planning, execution, irrigation, horticulture, green walls, indoor planting, landscape features, quality control, and operational readiness. Project Value - 87 Crore (INR)
Ascendas IT Park, India – Landscape development works, including planning, coordination, execution, and horticultural development for a large-scale corporate IT campus.
Capgemini IT Park, India – Landscape development and horticultural works for corporate campus environments, including execution, coordination, and landscape establishment.
• Leisure Park, Qatar : Aspire park, Leisure land Package 2 A -Soft scape, Sports city project. Project value : 40 million Qatar riyals
• Golf course, Bahrain : Design review, planning & execution of Bahrain Golf course . Project value : 2 million dinars
• Sh.Al Khalifa Palace, Bahrain: Redesign, planning & execution of landscaping at Sh.alkhalifa palace. Project value : 1 million dinars
• West side of PTB, BIAL, Bangalore: Design, planning and execution of landscaping at BIAL. Project value : 3 million INR
• Beside Admin building, BIAL, Bangalore : Design, planning and execution of landscaping at Bangalore international airport. Project value: 2 million INR
