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Doha, Qatar

Vipin Venu

Operations & Project Manager

Retail · Commercial · Hospitality · Fit-Out

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16+
Years Experience
100+
Projects Delivered
3
Countries & Markets
166M+
QAR Capex Managed
Vipin Venu

Vipin Venu

Operations & Project Manager

Author & Professional

About Vipin

Results-driven Operations & Project Manager with 16+ years of progressive experience delivering complex interior fit-out projects across retail, commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors in Qatar and the UAE.

Proven track record of managing 100+ projects from mobilisation to handover — consistently on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Dual award recipient at Landmark Group for leadership integrity and operational excellence.

Trusted by global retail brands, mall authorities, and senior stakeholders to lead high-value portfolios and build high-performance teams. Vipin is also an Amazon-published author, sharing insights from his extensive career in project management and operations.

Location
Doha, Qatar
Phone
+974-30776639
Email
vipinkklm@gmail.com
Education
B.Eng – Civil Eng.
Languages: English — Proficient Hindi — Native Malayalam — Native
Recognition

Awards & Achievements

LEAD with Integrity Award

Landmark Group

Landmark Group's most prestigious recognition, awarded for leadership and ethical conduct in project delivery.

Best Support Function Award

Landmark Group

Recognized for outstanding cross-departmental collaboration and operational support excellence across the project management function.

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Operations Manager

Mechon International

mechonwll.com · Doha, Qatar

Nov 2025 – Present

Spearheading full-lifecycle delivery of a concurrent portfolio of fit-out projects across commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential sectors in Qatar.

Zero critical-path delays across all active sites through master project programmes with real-time milestone tracking.

100% VO commercial control — all variations identified, costed, and client-approved prior to execution.

Above-benchmark snagging acceptance rates through structured quality audits and compliance inspections.

Sustained HSE improvement — championing zero-harm safety culture across all sites.

Project & Operations Manager

HLN Technical Services

hlnuae.com · Dubai, UAE

Jul 2025 – Oct 2025

Directed end-to-end execution of multiple simultaneous fit-out projects across Dubai — achieving zero programme downtime across all active sites.

Zero programme delays with comprehensive timelines and multi-trade logistics plans.

All permits and authority approvals secured ahead of schedule — zero regulatory delays.

Best-value contracts secured without compromising quality, specification, or programme.

Project Manager / Senior Executive – Retail Projects

Landmark Group (LMG)

Doha, Qatar

Feb 2008 – Aug 2023

12.6 years of progressive, high-impact experience — advancing from Project Coordinator to Project Manager. Central role in driving major multi-brand retail expansion across Qatar's flagship malls.

City Center Doha Mall of Qatar Villaggio Landmark Mall

50+ multi-brand retail fit-out projects delivered consistently on time and within budget.

20+ international brands managed concurrently with long-term relationships.

LEAD with Integrity Award — LMG's most prestigious recognition.

Best Support Function Award for cross-departmental collaboration.

Standardised project delivery frameworks adopted across the LMG retail portfolio.

Zero cost overruns across concurrent portfolio through disciplined cash flow management.

Portfolio

Notable Projects

A selection of key fit-out projects delivered across Qatar and the UAE

MI

Mechon International

Doha, Qatar

Homecentre — Jaidah
Full renovation · Civil & MEP fit-out
Max — Mall of Qatar
Civil & MEP works
Messemer City Flat Modification
Government project · Civil & MEP
MECC Showroom
Renovation · Civil & MEP works
Carrefour — Dar Al Salam
Civil & MEP works
HLN

HLN Technical Services

Dubai, UAE

Homecentre — Yasmall
Full renovation · Civil & MEP fit-out
Max Retail — Al Wadhaa Mall
Full renovation · Civil & MEP fit-out
Emax — Sharjah City Centre
Full renovation · Civil & MEP fit-out
Choithrams — ROV Hotel, RAK
Full renovation · Civil & MEP fit-out
Balmain Paris — Dubai Marina Mall
Full renovation with fit-out
Balmain Paris — Dubai Mall
Full renovation with fit-out
ADNOC Petrol Stations
Multiple locations · Civil works
5-Star Hotel
Renovation · Civil works
LMG

Landmark Group

Doha, Qatar · 50+ Projects

Mall of Qatar Rollouts
32 stores · QAR 27 Mil
Doha Festival City Rollouts
32 stores · QAR 29 Mil
Asmakh Mall Renovations
QAR 32 Mil
Barwa Mall Renovations
QAR 15 Mil
City Center Doha
Multi-brand fit-outs
Villaggio Mall
Multi-brand fit-outs
Landmark Mall
Multi-brand fit-outs
Financial Impact

CAPEX Managed

Total portfolio value delivered across all organisations

Organisation / Project Value (QAR)
Landmark Group — Mall of Qatar rollouts (32 stores) 27,000,000
Landmark Group — Doha Festival City rollouts (32 stores) 29,000,000
Landmark Group — Asmakh Mall renovations 32,000,000
Landmark Group — Barwa Mall renovations 15,000,000
Landmark Group Sub-Total 147,000,000
HLN — HC Yas Mall 5,000,000
HLN — Max Retail Al Wadah Mall 4,000,000
HLN — Other Projects 2,000,000
HLN Technical Services Sub-Total 11,000,000
Mechon — HC Jaidah 4,000,000
Mechon — Carrefour DAS 2,000,000
Mechon — MCY Flat Modifications 1,000,000
Mechon — Other Projects (2025–26) 1,000,000
Mechon International Sub-Total 8,000,000
TOTAL CAPEX MANAGED QAR 166,000,000
Expertise

Core Competencies & Tools

Core Competencies

Project & Operations Management
Interior Fit-Out Delivery
Subcontractor Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Quality Assurance (QMS)
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Tender Evaluation & Procurement
MEP Design Review & Validation
Budget & Cost Control
Contract Negotiation
HSE / HSEQ Compliance
Risk Identification & Mitigation
Master Programme Scheduling
Variation Order Management
Snagging & Defects Management

Technology Stack

Scheduling
MS Project Primavera P6
Design
AutoCAD Revit SketchUp
Site Management
Procore PlanGrid eBuilder
Reporting
Power BI MS Excel
Project Tools
Monday.com Asana Trello
Collaboration
SharePoint MS Teams Notion
Standards Knowledge
QCS UAE Building Codes HSEQ Standards
Contact

Let's work together

Whether you have a fit-out project, need operational leadership, or want to discuss a collaboration — I'd love to hear from you.

Email
vipinkklm@gmail.com
Phone
+974-30776639
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/vipinkklm
Amazon Author Page
amazon.com/stores/Vipin-Venu