Venkat Devulapalli

Accomplished infrastructure leader with over 35 years of global experience in delivering large-scale Highway and metro rail engineering projects. Expertise in integrating technical excellence with commercial strategy to drive business growth, profitability, and successful project delivery across India, Middle East, and international markets. Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams, complex bids, and high-value infrastructure portfolios.

Independent consultant - Independent consultant

(2026-07)

Working with different contractors for pre-bid and proof checking of major Infrastructure projects.

Senior Vice President – Head, Infrastructure Design - NCC Ltd

(2024-02 - 2026-06)

• Lead end-to-end techno-commercial operations across metro, rail, and highway sectors
• Drive bid strategy, cost optimization, and engineering excellence
• Manage 30+ engineers and oversee design to execution lifecycle
• Enhance project competitiveness through value engineering

SVP – Head, Special Structures - ICT Pvt Ltd

(2016 - 2023)

• Led global infrastructure projects including bridges, tunnels, and metro systems
• Managed business development and project delivery functions
• Delivered high-value complex structures (cable-stayed, extradosed, balanced cantilever)
• Built high-performance teams and ensured client satisfaction

Principal Consultant - Construma Consultancy

(2013 - 2016)

• Handled business development and client engagement
• Led pre-bid engineering and proof-checking services
• Expanded client base and improved revenue opportunities

Earlier Leadership Roles - Parsons Brinckerhoff, L&T Ramboll, Hyder, CPCS TRANSCOM, CEG AND ARTEFACT

(2000 - 2013)

• Managed metro rail and infrastructure design projects
• Led cross-functional teams across multiple locations
• Delivered projects on time with strong quality standards

Executive MBA - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (2008 - 2009)

B. Tech - Civil Engineering - NIT Warangal (1982 - 1986)