Head - Construction Projects and Infrastructure

Qualifications - BE Civil Engineer, ME Civil Engineer

Required Experience - Minimum 18-25 years experience

Responsibilities & Job Description -

1. Oversee the entire lifecycle of construction projects from conceptualization to completion including planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, quality control, interdisciplinary coordination, resource management and documentation.
2. Supervise and manage all civil construction activities on-site, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and project site management.
3. Identify and onboard contractors; manage the full contract cycle including negotiation, finalization, and ongoing administration with vendors and service providers.
4. Provide strategic direction and operational guidance to the execution team to ensure milestone-based, timely project delivery.
5. Coordinate and liaise with architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, internal departments (such as Purchase) and other external stakeholders.
6. Review and certify vendor and contractor bills in accordance with the agreed scope and deliverables.
7. Prepare detailed cost estimates, manage project budgets (CAPEX), monitor fund utilization and project cash flows.
8. Oversee estate management operations and long-term property administration.
9. Supervise maintenance and repairs of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
10. Manage facility operations to ensure efficient and uninterrupted services.
11. Monitor and manage fixed assets, infrastructure and related records.
12. Liaise with municipal bodies, government and non-government authorities and local regulatory agencies to secure required project approvals and statutory clearances.
13. Assess ongoing project status and ensure timely availability of resources based on execution requirements.
14. Establish and monitor approval timelines and ensure timely processing.
15. Conduct ongoing project monitoring, coordinate reviews and maintain active communication with vendors, suppliers, agencies and regulatory bodies.
16. Ensure all work progresses as per agreements with contractors, RCC designers, legal consultants, architects and other stakeholders.
17. Implement and maintain safety and security protocols at the project site to safeguard personnel and materials.
18. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, local body regulations and all statutory requirements relevant to the project.
19. Manage materials inventory and ensure secure storage; coordinate technical evaluations and lab testing as needed.
20. Track progress against project deliverables using appropriate project management tools and software.
21. Complete all preliminary tasks necessary for the smooth commencement of project execution.
22. Review and analyze design drawings, maintain comprehensive drawing records and resolve conflicts among contractors, consultants and architects.
23. Perform any additional duties as assigned from time to time related to the project.
24. Include Green Building Compliance and Sustainability wherever required for energy efficiency requirements, water conservation targets, and waste management goals.
25. Do frequent risk assessments at all stages of the project and make strong plans for how to deal with risks, plan for emergencies, and respond to crises to make sure the project goes on.
26. Make sure that digital project management technologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM), GIS, andsoftware’s like CAD, STAD, are all working together to make things easier to coordinate, see, and do.
27. Lead skill-building programs for younger engineers and site managers by mentoring them, holding seminars, and setting up organized training programs that keep up with new industry trends and changes in compliance.
28. Plan and carry out a rigorous post-occupancy evaluation (POE) to make sure that the building works the way users want it to. Supervise the training of end-users and operational personnel on how to handle handover paperwork, warranties, and maintenance protocols.