S. Janardhanan — Civil Engineer with 40+ years of experience and 25 years across the GCC delivering landmark infrastructure, oil & gas and hospitality projects worth up to USD 5 Billion. Now offering premium residential construction and full construction consultancy services from Chennai.
Civil Engineer and Construction Specialist with over 40 years of industry experience — including 25 years across the GCC delivering large-scale infrastructure, oil & gas, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
From early career construction engineering roles in India to leading mega developments across Dubai, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, Mr. Janardhanan has built a career on a single principle: delivering complex, high-value projects on schedule, within budget, and to international quality standards.
Today, operating as an independent civil engineer and construction consultant from Chennai, he applies that same world-class discipline to a smaller and more personal canvas — premium residential homes for Chennai families, supported by full construction consultancy, owner's-engineer representation and project supervision services.
Five attributes earned across four decades — and the foundation of every engagement Mr. Janardhanan takes on today.
Multi-million and billion-dollar projects delivered across the Gulf and India.
Consistent record of on-time delivery without compromising on quality or specifications.
Strong blend of engineering expertise and contractual / commercial control.
Long-standing relationships with international clients, consultants and EPC contractors.
Deep expertise in risk mitigation, scheduling, and cost-control on complex projects.
From greenfield refineries to high-rise hotels — the technical and commercial domains across which Mr. Janardhanan has worked, and continues to advise.
Planning, scheduling, and execution oversight from concept to commissioning.
Greenfield & brownfield refinery, gas plant, and industrial process facility delivery.
Roads, marine works, pump rooms, district cooling, substations and water systems.
Hotels, resorts, mixed-use towers, retail and luxury developments.
Piping, firefighting and commissioning interface across disciplines.
Quantity surveying, budgeting, variation management and final accounts.
International contracts, claims, time/cost variations and dispute mitigation.
Inspection regimes, ITPs, and documentation that meet international standards.
Selected developments delivered across the UAE and wider GCC region — the experience that underpins every residential and consultancy engagement in Chennai today.
Construction coordination across multiple zones of one of the world's largest shopping malls (13M sq ft). Key delivery areas included the Ice Rink Facility, Food Courts at Level 2 and Lower Ground, the Gold Souk Retail Area, and the 27,000-vehicle car parking facility.
Large-scale waterfront retail development spanning 2 km × 400 m. Delivered 5,800 retail shops across 170 buildings, 112 restaurant units, 52 electrical substations, a central district cooling plant and supporting utility infrastructure.
4-star resort development featuring 800 guest rooms with underground parking, a large splash park and integrated pool facilities — a complete waterfront family resort.
600-room family resort with multi-level recreational zones and integrated family entertainment facilities — designed and delivered as a destination experience.
Façade cladding and glazing works on two of the world's most iconic hotels — 35,000 m² on Burj Al Arab (321 m tall) and 85,000 m² on Jumeirah Beach Hotel, including atrium sail wall construction and large-scale aluminium cladding.
Full construction execution of an 8,100 sq m commercial bank facility — including structural works, finishing, and multi-discipline coordination from groundworks through fit-out and handover.
A selection of high-complexity industrial projects delivered across the GCC — refineries, gas plants, marine and government infrastructure works.
| Project | Client | Location | Value | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENOC Refinery | Technip | Dubai, UAE | USD 700 M | Refinery processing plant: storage tanks, substations, turbo generators, furnaces, flares and industrial ponds. |
| Saudi Aramco — Berri Gas Plant Expansion | Technip | Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia | EUR 500 M | Large-scale brownfield gas plant expansion with high-complexity industrial systems and tie-ins. |
| Qatar Vinyl Company | Technip | Qatar | USD 350 M | Brownfield EPC plant expansion and industrial process system installation. |
| Kahramaa Infrastructure Works | Tecton | Qatar | QAR 328 M | Pump rooms, fuel stations and water storage systems for the national utilities authority. |
| Qatar Gas — Sulphur Recovery Plant | Technip | Qatar | USD 52 M | Sulphur recovery systems and industrial processing facilities. |
| QAFCO 4 — Jetty Extension & Pump Room | Interbeton BV | Qatar | USD 36 M | Marine jetty construction, pump room infrastructure and coastal industrial works. |
| Mass Housing Project (50 units) | PWD Abu Dhabi — Eastern Limited | Sharjah, UAE | Govt. Housing | End-to-end construction supervision for a 50-unit government residential housing development. |
Two recent residential completions in India — delivered under Mr. Janardhanan's earlier practice, Pranava Construction Private Limited (now closed). They remain part of his personal portfolio and reflect the approach he brings to every new engagement: careful planning, modern systems engineering, and uncompromising execution.
As Founder & Director of Pranava Construction Private Limited, Mr. Janardhanan delivered a portfolio of premium residential developments across India. Representative projects include:
A complete suite of services for residential developments in Chennai and consultancy engagements for larger infrastructure projects. Typical residential project size: 3,800 – 5,000 sq ft.
Planning, scheduling, and full execution oversight — applied to residential builds and external project assignments.
Technical advisory and on-site construction supervision for clients running their own developments.
Acting on behalf of project owners — protecting your interests with contractors and consultants.
FIDIC contracts and commercial control — claims, variations, and dispute management.
Technical support and advisory engagements for large industrial and infrastructure projects.
End-to-end delivery of bespoke residential villas in the 3,800 – 5,000 sq ft size range.
The methodology refined across 40 years and applied to every residential project we undertake.
Initial discussion of your vision, plot visit, feasibility check and clarification of scope.
Architectural planning, layout finalisation and a detailed, transparent cost estimate.
CMDA / DTCP approvals, soil testing and all regulatory clearances handled end-to-end.
Daily on-site supervision applying GCC-grade QA/QC discipline at every milestone.
Final inspection, snag-list closure and formal handover with complete documentation.
What 40 years of mega-project delivery teaches you — and how it now shapes a small, focused residential construction practice in Chennai.
Led large multidisciplinary construction teams across structural, MEP, finishing and commissioning disciplines.
Proven record of on-time delivery without compromising on quality, specifications or safety.
Delivery of complex multi-million and billion-dollar projects across multiple sectors and geographies.
Management of international project teams across the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and India.
Trusted interface between clients, consultants and EPC contractors — the backbone of any complex delivery.
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