Project Head – Water & Infrastructure Projects

Location: Bengaluru (with frequent site & factory travel)

Experience:57 years

Company: Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems Pvt. Ltd.

About Akvo

Akvo designs and deploys decentralized water infrastructure systems, including atmospheric water generators and integrated water solutions. Our projects span commercial, industrial, hospitality, institutional, and public-sector sites across India and international markets.

Projects at Akvo are multi-disciplinary by natureinvolving mechanical systems, electrical & power infrastructure, civil coordination, logistics, commissioning, and post-installation performance.

We are looking for a Project Head who can take complete ownership of planning, execution, delivery, and handover of Akvos projectson time, on cost, and to spec.

Role Overview

The Project Head is responsible for end-to-end execution of all assigned projects from:

• Order closure engineering coordination manufacturing site deployment commissioning handover.

This is a field-facing leadership role, not a desk-only position.

You will be the single point of accountability for delivery success.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Own the master project plan for all live projects.
• Translate sales orders into executable project schedules.
• Define timelines, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within approved budgets.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with:
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• Factory & manufacturing teams (Chennai)
• Electrical, mechanical, and IoT teams
• Vendors, fabricators, and logistics partners
• Site contractors and client facility teams
• Resolve inter-departmental bottlenecks proactively.

Site Execution & Commissioning

• Oversee:
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• Site readiness (power, civil, drainage, access)
• Installation and commissioning activities
• Electrical and safety compliance at site
• Ensure smooth commissioning and stable performance before handover.
• Conduct site visits across India (and occasionally overseas).

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage:
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• Electrical contractors
• Civil contractors
• Transport and crane vendors
• Control quality, timelines, and costs.
• Approve work completion and vendor payments in line with milestones.

Cost, Risk & Quality Control

• Track project-wise costs vs budgets.
• Identify risks early (technical, logistical, client-side).
• Implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure adherence to Akvos quality and safety standards.

Client & Internal Communication

• Act as the primary delivery interface for clients post-order.
• Provide regular project status updates to management.
• Manage escalations calmly and professionally.
• Ensure documentation and handover protocols are followed.

Process & Scale

• Improve project execution SOPs as Akvo scales.
• Standardize installation and commissioning playbooks.
• Build and mentor a project execution team over time.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• 10+ years experience in project execution for:
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• Industrial equipment
• Water / HVAC / energy / infrastructure systems
• Strong understanding of:
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• Electrical & mechanical coordination
• Site execution realities
• Contractor and vendor management
• Proven track record of delivering multi-site projects
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Strong ownership mindsetcomfortable being accountable end-to-end

Good to Have

• Experience with decentralized infrastructure systems
• Exposure to public-sector or institutional projects
• Familiarity with safety standards and site compliance
• Experience managing projects across multiple geographies

What This Role Is Not

• Not a pure PMP / PMO role
• Not limited to planning tools or reports
• Not a sales or pre-sales role

This role is about delivery, coordination, and execution under real constraints.

Why This Role Matters at Akvo

• You will directly impact customer satisfaction and repeat business
• You will shape how Akvo scales project delivery nationally
• You will work closely with founders and senior leadership
• You will help convert engineering excellence into real-world outcomes