1. JAYARAJ PILLAI
Contact: +91 8129490264, E-mail: jayarajp13@gmail.com
OPERATIONS MANAGER/ PROJECT MANAGER
Dedicated and multifaceted Senior Professional with 14year’s experience in Landscaping &Irrigation companies
in UAE and India. Having experience on large scale projects working on preconstruction planning, execution and
delivering solutions for Landscape projects for reputed companies and clients.
Looking for a position within an organization where my skills and knowledge will be utilised and pushed to their
maximum potential to enhance my intellectual capacity and benefit the productivity of the company.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Excellent Project Supervision Decision Making Project Management & Execution
Liaison with Consultants & Contractors Result Oriented Site Development& Operations
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Team Player Managerial& Supervisorial Skills
Strategy & Planning Leadership skills
CORE COMPETENCIES
Expertise in managing an organization in all landscape activities including Soft landscaping, Irrigation, Hard
landscape & Water features.
Capable to manage the various teams, goal setting and achieving the target on time.
Set up clear targets at different level of the organization - business, teams and individuals.
Capable in all types of landscape construction methodology with experience in Contracting & Maintenance.
Possess very good talent in producing cost-effective solutions leading to increased productivity, decreased
labour/equipment costs, and improved quality. Ability to direct a team of technical professionals to meet or
exceed project goals.
Manage proposal development, presentation and contracts negotiation. Establish personal credibility, build
working relationships with clients and identify and sell new business opportunities.
Participate in recruitment and develop staff to be flexible, team players, creative and proactive.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Operations Manager (Dec 2013 Till Date)
Perfect Agri- Management Company Kerala -India
Perfect Agri-Management Company is a full service Landscape Design and Installation Company operating from
Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, India. The Company has been serving Residential, Commercial, Institutional and
Public sector clients across Kerala and Tamil Nadu for more than a decade.
Roles & Responsibilities
Execution of soft and hard landscaping, and irrigation works.
Reporting to the Managing Director.
Material procurement co-ordination, labor assessment and management.
Approval of transmittals for all utilities, conduct meetings with clients, government departments, contractors and
consultants.
Co-ordinate with consultant for material inspection & approval, site inspection etc.
2. 2 JAYARAJ PILLAI- Mobile: 8129490264, E-mail: jayarajp13@gmail.com
Operations Manager (Dec 2005 Till Oct 2013)
Green Dreams Landscape (Landscape & Irrigation Co.) Dubai, U.A.E.
Green Dreams Landscape was established in Dubai, UAE in 2005 and is now recognized as Dubai’s leading full service
Landscape Company. The company provides a full range of integrated landscaping solutions ( Soft landscape, Irrigation,
Hard landscape & Water feature) to private gardens, big resorts, Govt organizations, Educational institutions and
commercial projects alike. With more than 50 employees, Green Dreams is renowned for its world-class services and
customer dedication. Some of the major projects completed by the company includes:
Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (Immigration Head Office, located in Jaffiliya, Dubai)
Kempinski Hotel, Mall of Emirates, Dubai
Six Senses Resorts and Hotels, Zighy Bay, Oman
Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible to achieve company’s strategic objectives and to provide leadership and direction to staff.
Accountable for the overall performance of the company and for the day-to-day running and management of the
company’s business. Manage resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the company’s objectives.
Implement the board’s policies and strategies; develop and present the strategic and annual business plans to the board.
Take a leadership role in establishing or developing the company’s culture and values.
Day-to-day financial control of the business including; development of the business in line with stated objectives.
Payment of staff and suppliers, take ultimate responsibility for health, safety, and welfare of staff.
Liaison with organizations and clients for which the company conducts work, including the involvement in designing of
new projects, as applicable.
Project Engineer (Landscaping & Irrigation) (Jul 2002 - Oct 2005)
M/S Orient Irrigation Services (Contracting) Dubai, U.A.E.
Orient Irrigation Services is a company based in the United Arab Emirates, with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras
Al Khaimah. Established in 1977, the company can advise, design, consult and/or provide a complete turnkey project on
water treatment, irrigation and landscaping from the design stage to installation and maintenance. Orient Irrigation has
designed, built and maintains many public and private gardens including recreation facilities around palaces, villas,
hospitals, schools, hotels and private clubs
Roles and Responsibilities
Worked as Project Engineer (Landscaping & Irrigation), reporting to Project Manager.
Execution of soft and hard landscaping, and irrigation works.
Material procurement co-ordination, labor assessment and management.
Approval of transmittals for all utilities, conduct meetings with clients, government departments, contractors and
consultants.
Co-ordinatewith consultant for material inspection & approval, site inspection etc.
Projects Managed Successfully: Arabian Ranches & Dubai Marina; Consultant: Al KhatibCracknell
Assistant Manager (Feb 1999 - Mar 2002)
Priyadarshini Tea Estate (Plantation) Kerala, India.
A joint venture of Central and State Govt for tribal rehabilitation located in Wayanad, Kerala
Roles and Responsibilities
Worked as Assistant Manager, reporting to Manager/ Managing Director.
In charge of tea factory and estate.Responsible for Quality standardization and assessments.
Labor allocation for factory and estate, Labor assessment and management.
Co-ordinate with the local small scale farmers and the management.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports to higher authorities.
3. QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
Educational Qualifications
1997 Bachelor of Forestry Science (BSc Forestry), Dr. P.D.K.V Agricultural University, Maharashtra, India.
1991
Diploma in Agriculture-Nursery Management and Ornamental Gardening, Kerala State Higher Secondary
Board, Kerala, India.
Training and Personal Enhancement
1998
Short Term Intensive Course On Plantation Management, Institute Of Plantation & Horticulture Management,
Bangalore, India.
I.T. Skills
MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer.
Languages Known
English (Read, Write, & Speak) Hindi (Read, Write, & Speak) Malayalam (Read, Write, & Speak)
D.O.B. 07/01/1974