Job Title / Designation: Project Director

Role details: Must have handled at least Rs. 2000-3000 crores worth of single project in industrial development.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (Masters and additional MBA preferred).
25+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or industrial development projects, with 57 years in senior leadership roles.
Proven experience in EPC, PMC, PPP, or JV-led projects, with strong technical, commercial, and strategic skills.

Key roles and responsibilities.

1. Project Leadership & Governance

Lead end-to-end execution of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water systems, STP, CETP, utilities, warehouses, logistics parks, and industrial facilities.
Define project vision, strategy, and governance structures to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery.
Act as the single authority for strategic decision-making and risk mitigation.
Ensure alignment of projects with corporate strategy and organizational goals.

2. Strategic Planning & Corporate Interface

Support business planning, project prioritization, and investment decisions.
Advise senior management and the board on project feasibility, financial returns, and strategic risks.
Lead preparation of business cases, DPRs, and project proposals for new infrastructure initiatives.

3. Technical & Engineering Oversight

Oversee civil, E&M, and multidisciplinary works across the project lifecycle.
Approve designs, construction methodologies, technology integration, and value engineering solutions.
Ensuring integration of smart infrastructure, automation, and digital tools (BIM, SCADA, IoT) for operational efficiency.
Oversee commissioning, testing, and handover of allocated land to operations teams or end users.
Ensure as-built documentation, training, and warranty management are complete.
Support operational readiness, performance monitoring, and finalization of long-term maintenance strategies.

4. Planning, Cost & Schedule Management

Approve and monitor detailed project schedules, budgets, cash flows, and resource allocation.
Implement robust cost-control, productivity, and schedule management systems.
Ensure project P&L, ROI, and cost efficiency across all phases.

5. Commercial, Contract & Legal Management

Administer contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with terms and quality requirements.
Review, negotiate, and finalize Land Lease Agreements, Tripartite & Bipartite agreements, and other legal contracts.
Oversee claims, change orders, variations, and dispute resolution in coordination with commercial and legal teams.

6. Marketing, Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead project marketing, promotion, and investor engagement.
Interface with potential tenants, end-users, developers, financiers, and government agencies.
Facilitate public-private partnerships, JV collaborations, and investment negotiations.
Ensure strong coordination with clients, consultants, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

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