Small-Town Roots to Oman’s Infrastructure Powerhouse

Abhijit Jagannath rose from humble beginnings in Chiplun, Maharashtra, India, a small-town boy from Alore High School Alore and Dr. J.J. Magdum College of Engineering (First Class with Distinction), to become a Certified Project Manager commanding Oman’s landmark infrastructure projects.

Now leading as Construction Manager and Resident Engineer at COWI & Partners LLC in Muscat, Abhijit brings 19 years of multinational excellence, backed by professional licenses from Oman Society of Engineers (OSE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

Crucially, he also serves as an active Committee Member for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) UK – Oman Chapter, supporting technical advancement, professional development, and international best practices within Oman’s civil engineering community.

His elite credentials include ActiveScore & ModeScore AP certifications and NICMAR University’s PG Certificate in Construction Management.

Oman Botanic Garden: Monumental Project Leadership

Abhijit oversees the transformative Oman Botanic Garden project, supervising all on-site construction, enforcing rigorous quality controls, and maintaining seamless stakeholder communication.
His vigilant inspections prevent costly errors and ensure long-term durability for this biodiversity landmark handed over to Muscat Municipality.
By coordinating multidisciplinary teams and resolving complex design conflicts, he keeps construction aligned with environmental standards, safety protocols, and strict timelines.

W Hotel Muscat: Luxury Icon Delivered Ahead of Schedule

As Assistant Resident Engineer, Abhijit directed supervision of the 10-story, 290-key W Muscat and its associated infrastructure.
Through meticulous coordination with contractors, RFI/RFA review, and continuous progress reporting, the project was delivered five days ahead of schedule.
This achievement strengthened his reputation for precision and proactive leadership on high-pressure, high-visibility developments.

Salalah Airport Interchange: Critical Aviation Gateway

During his tenure as Project Engineer, Abhijit delivered the Salalah Airport Interchange, including a complex box-girder bridge over the Salalah Bypass, a pedestrian bridge, and a full cloverleaf system critical to the new international airport.
He handled structural conformance, laboratory analysis oversight, stormwater compliance, traffic coordination, and final record documentation with uncompromising discipline.

Strategic Flyover Mastery: Darsait–Wadi Kabir Road

At Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Abhijit served as Construction Project Manager for the award-winning Darsait–Wadi Kabir Road flyover, which earned MEED Transport Project of the Year.
He led daily planning, budget control, cost optimization, payment processing, and executive reporting while maintaining strict quality and safety benchmarks.

Global Foundation: Qatar and Mumbai Mega-Projects

His international experience includes Qatar’s prestigious Katara Cultural Village with Galfar Al Misnad, where he refined infrastructure planning expertise.
Earlier, he contributed to the Mumbai Monorail as Assistant Construction Manager, supervising piling foundations, sub-structures, and superstructures while managing budgets and site plans.

Academic and Research Excellence: BIM Visionary

Abhijit’s academic foundation includes NICMAR University’s PG Certificate, where his dissertation on Building Information Modelling adoption in Oman positions him as a forward-thinking advocate for digital transformation.
His leadership in disaster risk management workshops further highlights his technical and strategic depth.

Icons Oman Celebrates an Infrastructure Visionary

Recognized among Oman’s Top 100 Leaders, Abhijit Jagannath embodies 19 years of relentless dedication, transforming small-town ambition into mega-project mastery.
From W Hotel’s accelerated luxury delivery to the Botanic Garden’s ecological precision and Salalah Airport’s strategic connectivity, his journey reflects technical brilliance, team leadership, and international engineering standards.

Icons Oman proudly honors Abhijit’s commitment, including his leadership role within the ICE UK Oman Committee, shaping future engineering excellence across the Sultanate.