Rajendran Rajagopal
Ringwood, Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Project Manager and Infrastructure Delivery Leader with 25 years of experience of which 17 years were with the New Zealand Transport Agency. Spearheaded complex infrastructure projects, consistently delivering on time and under budget. Specialized in project lifecycle management, procurement, contract negotiations, and stakeholder engagement, focused on cultivating high-performing teams and driving operational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Management Consultant
Sentul Medical Centre
Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
11.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed construction project, achieving timely completion while adhering to project specifications.
- Advised senior management on strategies that aligned project outcomes with budget constraints.
- Negotiated supplier contracts through cost analysis and competitive bidding, ensuring favorable terms.
- Upgraded the drainage, sewerage, and building systems for the double 4-storey maternity hospital.
Senior Project Manager
NZ Transport Agency
Hamilton, New Zealand
07.2008 - 08.2023
- Delivered high-profile infrastructure projects with 95% compliance success.
- Led project teams to enhance transport infrastructure and service delivery.
- Managed budgets for major projects, implementing cost-saving strategies that enhanced financial efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with iwi (Maori) and government to achieve stakeholder satisfaction and project alignment.
- Guided team members in navigating project obstacles, fostering collaboration and effective problem-solving.
Procurement Manager
NZ Transport Agency
Wellington, New Zealand
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Led procurement strategy for transport projects in New Zealand's infrastructure sector to enhance project efficiency.
- Developed procurement strategies aligning with agency objectives and compliance standards to support operational goals.
- Accelerated supplier approval process, achieving 80% reduction in time.
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
- Monitored supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery and responsiveness to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies for procurement procedures and practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
General Manager - Projects
TDM India Ltd
Madhya Pradesh, India
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Revived an ailing A$50M BOT highway concession, restoring project viability and regaining government confidence in the company.
- Led 30-member team, improving operational efficiency and fostering stronger government relations.
- Managed cross-functional teams to align business objectives with strategic initiatives.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure compliance with corporate financial goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to review progress against established objectives.
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and performance standards.
Deputy Technical Manager
HSSI-KMQR
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03.2003 - 01.2004
- Implemented best practices for project management across multiple initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project workflows and communication.
- Developed value-engineered drainage designs, resulting in significant cost savings.
Senior Manager - Procurement & Contracts
Propel - Johnson Controls JV
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
08.2000 - 02.2003
- Secured 55% cost savings through optimization of regional office operations, contributing to overall budget efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes, resulting in improved service delivery.
- Developed strategic plans to align with company goals and drive performance improvements.
- Oversaw project management initiatives ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards.
- Ensured continuity for 4,000 hospital site staff during organizational restructuring, maintaining essential services and support.
Senior Manager - Technical & Contracts
United Engineers Malaysia (UEM)
Malaysia, Malaysia
07.1996 - 07.2000
- Delivered A$460M expressway ahead of schedule, enhancing regional connectivity.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve project delivery and operational efficiency, resulting in timely project completions.
- Managed a team of 10+ employees, providing guidance, setting goals, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance to drive team accountability.
- Developed strategic plans to align engineering projects with organizational goals.
- Analyzed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies proactively.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior managers in effective leadership and project management practices.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology
Madras, IndiaSkills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Infrastructure development
- Contract Management
- Contract administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Value engineering
- Change management
- Software proficiency
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Effective communication
- Communication strategy
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Malay
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Course Conductor (free)
Timeline
Senior Project Management Consultant
Sentul Medical Centre
11.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Project Manager
NZ Transport Agency
07.2008 - 08.2023
Procurement Manager
NZ Transport Agency
03.2007 - 06.2008
General Manager - Projects
TDM India Ltd
01.2004 - 07.2006
Deputy Technical Manager
HSSI-KMQR
03.2003 - 01.2004
Senior Manager - Procurement & Contracts
Propel - Johnson Controls JV
08.2000 - 02.2003
Senior Manager - Technical & Contracts
United Engineers Malaysia (UEM)
07.1996 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology