DGM- Projects

Medanta; Kamrup Metropolitan; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Health Limited (Medanta) in Guwahati is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of the Medanta Guwahati Hospital project, coordinating Civil, Structural, MEP, Interiors, ELV, Fire & Life Safety, Medical Gas and hospital equipment installation. The role demands delivering on time, with quality and safety.

You will drive consultants, contractors and internal teams, manage schedules, risk and procurement, and ensure seamless integration of medical systems with

Responsibilities

• Lead the project from construction through testing, commissioning and final handover.
• Develop and monitor project execution strategy, master schedule, milestones and key deliverables.
• Drive consultants, contractors, vendors and internal teams to achieve project targets.
• Monitor progress against approved programme and take timely corrective actions.
• Identify project risks, constraints and interface issues and ensure their timely resolution.

Job description

Position Overview

Global Health Limited (Medanta) is looking for an experienced and technically strong Project Manager to lead the execution of the Medanta Guwahati Hospital project.

The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project execution and coordination covering Civil, Structural, MEP, Interiors, ELV, Fire & Life Safety, Medical Gas, specialised hospital systems and medical equipment installation/commissioning, ensuring timely, quality and coordinated delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

1. Overall Project Management

• Lead the project from construction through testing, commissioning and final handover.
• Develop and monitor project execution strategy, master schedule, milestones and key deliverables.
• Drive consultants, contractors, vendors and internal teams to achieve project targets.
• Monitor progress against approved programme and take timely corrective/recovery actions.
• Identify project risks, constraints and interface issues and ensure their timely resolution.

2. Civil & Structural Works

• Strong understanding and supervision of RCC, structural works, masonry/blockwork, waterproofing, façade, flooring, finishes and external works.
• Review construction methodology, drawings and specifications and ensure proper execution.
• Ensure coordination of structural/civil works with MEP services and architectural requirements.
• Monitor workmanship, quality and productivity and minimise rework.

3. MEP & Building Services

Provide strong technical and execution oversight of:

• HVAC: Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation, fresh air, exhaust and critical-area HVAC.
• Electrical: HT/LT, transformers, DG, UPS, panels, bus ducts, cabling, lighting, earthing and critical power.
• Plumbing: Water supply, drainage, sewage, STP/WTP and hot water systems.
• Fire & Life Safety: Fire fighting, hydrant, sprinkler, fire alarm and smoke management systems.
• ELV: BMS, CCTV, access control, structured cabling, nurse call, PA, ICT and security systems.
• Medical Gas: Oxygen, medical air, vacuum and associated alarm/pipeline systems.

Ensure effective multidisciplinary coordination and clash-free execution between Civil, MEP, Interiors and specialist services.

4. Hospital Interiors & Specialist Areas

• Oversee execution of hospital interiors and architectural finishes.
• Coordinate false ceilings, flooring, partitions, doors, wall finishes, joinery and specialist healthcare finishes.
• Ensure proper integration of MEP and medical services within OTs, ICUs, patient rooms, laboratories, CSSD, Cath Lab, radiology and other critical areas.
• Ensure infection-control, fire-rating and hospital-specific requirements are incorporated during execution.

5. Medical Equipment Logistics Sequencing-

A critical responsibility will be coordination of medical equipment readiness, installation and commissioning.

• Prepare and monitor the Medical Equipment Installation & Commissioning Schedule.
• Coordinate with hospital planning teams, consultants, OEMs and equipment vendors.
• Ensure equipment-specific requirements for Civil, Structural, Electrical, HVAC, Medical Gas, Plumbing, ELV and Interiors are completed before installation.
• Plan access, delivery, lifting and installation requirements for major equipment.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of equipment such as MRI, CT Scan, Cath Lab, X-Ray, OT equipment, ICU equipment, CSSD and Laboratory equipment, as applicable.
• Ensure equipment installation is properly sequenced to avoid damage to completed finishes and disruption to other works.
• Maintain an Equipment Readiness Matrix and ensure timely room/area handover to OEMs.

6. Planning, Scheduling & Procurement

• Develop and monitor detailed area-wise and discipline-wise execution schedules.
• Track critical path, look-ahead plans and project milestones.
• Coordinate procurement with construction requirements and identify long-lead items.
• Monitor material/equipment availability and vendor delivery schedules.
• Implement recovery plans wherever project progress falls behind schedule.

7. Design & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, hospital planning and specialist consultants.
• Review GFC/shop drawings, coordinated drawings, technical submissions and RFIs.
• Identify design gaps, constructability issues and service clashes.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and design changes.

8. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and applicable codes.
• Monitor inspections, testing, mock-ups, NCRs and quality closures.
• Ensure strict adherence to project HSE requirements.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, approvals and certifications required for hospital operation.

9. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

Lead and coordinate:

• MEP testing and commissioning
• HVAC testing and balancing
• Electrical/DG/UPS testing
• Fire & Life Safety testing
• Medical Gas testing
• BMS/ELV integration
• Medical equipment installation and commissioning
• Integrated system testing
• Snagging and de-snagging
• O&M manuals, as-built drawings and warranties
• Final handover and operational readiness

Candidate Profile

• 20+ years of overall experience in large-scale construction, preferably in hospital/healthcare or complex institutional projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Construction / MEP or related discipline.
• Strong and practical knowledge of Civil, Structural, MEP and Interior works.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary project coordination and execution.
• Strong understanding of hospital-specific services and critical areas.
• Experience in medical equipment planning, sequencing, installation and commissioning will be highly preferred.
• Strong leadership and contractor/vendor management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of project planning, scheduling, quality, safety, cost and risk management.
• Ability to lead a large project team and coordinate effectively with senior management, consultants, contractors, OEMs and hospital stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability with the ability to manage complex project interfaces.