Mahalingam Siva
@mahalingamsiva
Seasoned MEP and electrical project manager delivering large-scale industrial and data-center projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a result-oriented project management professional with 28+ years of national and international experience in MEP contracting, EPC projects and electrical engineering. I lead large teams and manage budgets, procurement, QA/QC and stakeholder coordination to deliver complex industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and data centre projects.
My career highlights include leading FAB electrification for a semiconductor plant, delivering multi-MVA substations and switchyards, completing high-value electrical packages for tyre, automotive and manufacturing clients, and executing large data-centre and hospital MEP works. I apply rigorous cost control, value engineering and schedule management to achieve on-time, on-budget outcomes.
I bring hands-on site coordination, vendor and client management, and design-control experience, and I leverage tools such as AutoCAD and MS Office to drive quality, safety and financial performance. I am committed to sustainable practices and continuous improvement across project delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Project Manager
Shakthi Electricals Chennai Pvt Ltd
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Leading MEP electrification for Micron Semiconductor FAB at Sanand GIDC, managing a team of engineers and 150+ onsite personnel to deliver substations, switchyards and transformer deployments on schedule and within budget.
General Manager - MEP Projects
Akai Electromechanical Pvt Ltd
Nov 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year)
Managed large-scale MEP projects including 110/11KV and 2x35MVA transformer installations for clients like Samsung, Foxconn and Michelin, delivering projects with cost control and timely commissioning.
Senior Lead - Projects
Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants (I) Pvt Ltd
Mar 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 7 months)
Led MEP delivery for commercial, data centre and industrial clients (e.g., Jockey, Tulip Data Centre), overseeing design coordination, tendering and execution to achieve quality and schedule targets.
General Manager - Projects
Supreme Power Equipment Nigeria Ltd
Apr 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Developed transformer manufacturing/service operations and led E&I project delivery across Nigeria, handling large substations, captive power plants and client/business development activities.
General Manager - Projects
Roshan Energy Ltd.
Mar 2015 - Mar 2019 (4 years)
Managed electrical and instrumentation for LNG process plants and major 330KV substation projects, coordinating expat and local teams to complete high-voltage installations and commissioning.
Construction Manager - E&I
MW Group India Pvt Ltd
May 2012 - Feb 2015 (2 years 9 months)
Delivered large-scale electrical projects including 220KV substation with 2x35MVA transformers for Michelin and 110/11KV switchyards for Procter & Gamble, ensuring execution quality and timelines.
Manager - MEP
Accelere Development Solutions Pvt Ltd
Feb 2010 - Apr 2012 (2 years 2 months)
Managed fit-out and R&D MEP projects including Oracle fit-out and Asia's largest Tulip Data Centre, delivering MEP systems, switchyards and power distribution packages on schedule.
Assistant Project Manager
Heiligen Worldwide Pvt Ltd
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Designed and executed a $9M luxury resort MEP project in the Maldives, including captive power generation and island-wide electrical distribution with undersea cabling.
Assistant Manager - MEP
DTZ International Property Advisers Pvt Ltd
Nov 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Delivered large base-build MEP projects including Metro Cash & Carry distribution centre and hospital projects, overseeing MEP scope, coordination and quality compliance.
Sr Project Engineer - MEP
Bovis Lend Lease India Pvt Ltd
Feb 2007 - Oct 2007 (8 months)
Managed MEP packages including 66/11 KV switchyard work for British Plaster Board India, ensuring technical delivery and site coordination.
Project Engineer - MEP
Haden International Group India Pvt Ltd
May 2004 - Jan 2007 (2 years 8 months)
Executed software campus and multi-level car park MEP works for Siemens, coordinating MEP installations and fit-out delivery across disciplines.
MEP Lead
Shanthi Electrical Enterprises Pvt Ltd
May 1997 - Apr 2004 (6 years 11 months)
Planned and executed day-to-day MEP works, prepared measurement sheets and coordinated with contractors and clients to ensure smooth project progress.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
1993 - 1996
Grade: First Class
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering completed with First Class from the Board of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu between 1993 and 1996.
RKHS School, Tirupattur
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
1990 - 1992
Grade: 69%
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC, +2) completed with 69% at RKHS School, Tirupattur from 1990 to 1992.
Government High School
SSLC (10th)
Grade: 60%
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) completed with 60% at Government High School.
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