Santosh Karajage

Dynamic and performance-driven Operations & Project Management Professional with 25+ years of experience leading large-scale Interior Fit-Out, Joinery Manufacturing, Construction, Hospitality, Commercial, Banking, Retail, Residential, and Industrial projects across the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and India. Proven expertise in managing complete project lifecycles from tendering and estimation through production, execution, quality assurance, commercial management, and project handover. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams, optimizing operational efficiency, implementing cost control measures, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

A strategic leader with excellent commercial acumen, strong client relationship management skills, and extensive experience in managing multiple high-value projects simultaneously.

Production Manager / General Manager - Shivlal Technical Services LLC - Dubai, UAE

(2024-06)

• Lead overall business operations, production, and project execution.
• Prepare BOQs and pricing from IFC drawings.
• Develop project budgets and commercial quotations.
• Review project profitability and monitor cost control.
• Manage joinery factory production.
• Coordinate Civil, Joinery, Interior Fit-Out, and MEP works.
• Conduct consultant and client meetings.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery while maintaining quality and budget.

Director / Operations Manager - Thirdspace Interior Decoration LLC - Dubai

(2019-05 - 2024-10)

Project Manager - Esnad Building Contracting LLC - Dubai

(2018-05 - 2019-10)

Project Manager / Estimator - Jogaram Furniture industry Dubai, UAE - Dubai, UAE

(2017-05 - 2018-08)

Construction Manager / Project In-Charge - Al Khalili Group - Muscat, Oman

(2015-06 - 2017-05)

Senior Civil Engineer - Gulf Contracting Co. W.L.L. - Doha, Qatar

(2006-05 - 2014-11)

Career Progression: AutoCAD Draftsman → Foreman → Junior Engineer → Engineer → Senior Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (Interior Finishing) - Jayem Engineering - Bangalore

(2005-07 - 2006-04)

Managed finishing works for the Prestige Ozon Project 30 luxury villas including coordination with consultants, subcontractors, and quality inspections.

Site Engineer / AutoCAD Draftsman - Nirmitee Construction

(2004 - 2005)

Site Supervisor / AutoCAD Draftsman - Third Space Architecture Studio

(2003 - 2004)

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering - Manav Bharti University (2013)

Diploma - Civil Construction Technology - GSSc College, Belgaum (2002)