Senthil Kumar
Sr. GM/DGM – Facilities Management & MEP Engineering | IFM | CRE, Malls & Corporate Campuses | CAPEX-OPEX | Vendor & Compliance Governance | Sustainability (IGBC/BEE) | 27+ Years
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"Facilities Management & MEP Engineering leader with 27+ years of experience across Commercial Real Estate, Malls, IT Parks, Hospitality, and Pharma Manufacturing.
Currently
Sr. GM — Engineering & Technical Services at SPR India, leading greenfield facility setup for 3.48 MM Sq.Ft. of retail space. Strong background in MEP operations, IFM, CAPEX/OPEX, vendor management, statutory compliance, and sustainability (IGBC Platinum, BEE 5-Star). Open to Sr. GM/DGM/VP roles across CRE, Malls, GCC, Warehousing, and Hospitality."
Experience
Sr. General Manager — Engineering & Technical Services
SPR India Pvt. Ltd. | Mar 2026 – Present
Leading greenfield Facilities & Engineering setup for Market of India and Mall of Madras (3.48 MM Sq.Ft. combined). Managing Adani Cooling-as-a-Service (CaaS) contract (13,108 TR, ₹70.98 Cr), building department SOPs, vendor ecosystem, and FY2026-27 operational budget.
General Manager – Engineering & Infrastructure
Zeal Construction (Contractual Engagement) | Aug 2025 – Mar 2026
Provided strategic and technical leadership for infrastructure and MEP projects across commercial, residential, and industrial segments in Chennai.
Independent Consultant – Technical Services, Projects & Real Estate
Independent Practice | Feb 2025 – Aug 2025
Delivered selective MEP consulting assignments including Fire Fighting System renovation and HVAC design for a 75,000 sq.ft. facility.
AVP – Technical Services
Cushman & Wakefield, Chennai & Bangalore | Feb 2023 – Feb 2025
Headed Technical Services for Grade-A commercial campuses, corporate offices, SEZs, and IT Parks across South India. Led facility transitions, AMC finalization, and predictive maintenance programs.
AGM – Technical Operations
VR Dakshin Mall (Virtuous Retail), Chennai & Bangalore | Sep 2018 – Jan 2023
Directed mall-wide MEP operations across 2 MM Sq.Ft. of high-footfall retail space; ensured 24x7 business continuity and coordinated VIP/ministerial store launch events.
Manager – Technical & Operations
Lighthouse Mall Management, Bangalore & Nellore | Feb 2017 – Sep 2018
Oversaw technical operations and MEP services for the mall, managing vendor contracts and tenant fit-outs.
Manager – Technical
Updater Services Pvt. Ltd., Chennai | Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
Led technical operations across IT parks, residential complexes, and community centers.
Asst. Manager – Facilities (IT SEZ)
ETA Technopark, Chennai | Apr 2012 – Jan 2016
Led end-to-end MEP operations for a 4.0 MM Sq.Ft. SEZ/corporate office facility.
HVAC Engineer
Chennai Citi Centre Mall | Aug 2010 – Mar 2012
Oversaw centralized HVAC operations in a high-footfall retail mall.
Chief Engineer
Hotel Dee Cee Manor, Chennai | Oct 2008 – Jul 2010
Led engineering for a 90,000 sq.ft. hospitality property.
Utility Engineer
Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chennai | Jan 1999 – Sep 2008
Managed ammonia and brine chiller refrigeration plants (-10°C to -65°C), cold storage cabins, and utilities under GMP/FDA compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Education-Mechabical Engineering
