Deputy Project Director

Vandey Global Services; Dholera; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vandey Global Services in India seeks a proactive Deputy Director to support the Project Director in planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of EPC construction projects.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring smooth communication among stakeholders, tracking project progress, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and assisting in project delivery within schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; PM certification an advantage.
• 15+ years in project coordination/management for EPC/large construction.
• Experience in EPC, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or semiconductor projects.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in planning, coordination, and monitoring of EPC projects.
• Coordinate resources, procurement, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with government officials, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Prepare and present project progress reports and KPIs to senior management.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Coordination

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MSP

Primavera P6

Zoho Projects

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking aproactive and detail-oriented Deputy Director tosupport the Project Director in the planning, coordination, execution, andmonitoring of EPC construction projects. The ideal candidate will play acritical role in ensuring smooth communication among stakeholders, trackingproject progress, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation,and assisting in project delivery within schedule, budget, and qualityrequirements.

The candidate should possess strongorganizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinatemultiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Director Support & Succession: Assist the Director ofConstruction in defining department goals, policies, and long-termstrategies. Act as the primary authority in the Director's absence.
• Operational Streamlining: Evaluate and improve constructionworkflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and resource allocationto maximize efficiency.
• Team Performance: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate SeniorProject Managers, Construction Managers, and technical staff.

Project Execution & Oversight

• Portfolio Management: Oversee multiple construction projectssimultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, withinscope, and on budget.
• Troubleshooting: Step in to resolve critical projectbottlenecks, contract disputes, delays, or technical challenges thatproject managers cannot solve alone.
• Resource Planning: Coordinate manpower, equipment, andmaterials across various active job sites to prevent shortages orredundancies.

Financial & Budgetary Management

• Fiscal Oversight: Assist in developing and managingmulti-million dollar departmental and project budgets.
• Cost Control: Monitor financial reports, approve major changeorders, and implement cost-saving measures to prevent budget overruns.
• Bidding & Procurement: Review estimates, negotiatecontracts with prime contractors/consultants, and oversee the procurementof materials and services.

Compliance, Safety & QualityAssurance

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to localbuilding codes, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and federal/stateguidelines.
• Safety Culture: Champion strict safety protocols on-site (e.g.,OSHA compliance) to minimize accidents and liability.
• Quality Control: Conduct periodic site inspections to ensureworkmanship meets design specifications and institutional standards.
• Liaison Duties: Act asa key point of contact for external stakeholders, including governmentofficials, architects, engineers, community boards, and clients.
• Contractor Relations:Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors,subcontractors, and suppliers.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project records, reports, correspondence, meetingminutes, and project documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports formanagement and clients.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide regular status updates to theProject Director.
• Ensure proper filing and retrieval of project-related documentsand approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree inCivil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech).
• Additional certifications in ProjectManagement will be an advantage .
• 15 years of experiencein Project Coordination, Project Management, Construction Management, orEPC project execution.
• Experience working inEPC, Industrial, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Semiconductor, or LargeConstruction Projects is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong coordination, organizational, and multitaskingabilities.
• Proficiency inMSP/ Primavera P6/ Zoho Projects, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint,and Project Reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare project reports, presentations, and meetingminutes.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple prioritieseffectively.