General Manager Project Execution Profitability Road Mining

Confidential; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 558,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Kolkata is seeking a General Manager to drive project execution and profitability for road earthwork and mining/OBR. The role involves mobilising subcontractors, monitoring sites, and delivering on aggressive margin targets.

The ideal candidate has 25–35 years in civil infrastructure, with BE/B.Tech or Diploma in Civil/Mining, and be ready to travel across West Bengal and neighboring states. Immediate joiners preferred.

Qualifications

• 25 to 35 years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure, highway earthwork, subgrade construction, open-cast mining or OBR execution.
• Proven ability to manage project execution upto Rs. 120 crores per annum through subcontractors, equipment owners or JV partners.
• Strong understanding of back-to-back contracting, rate analysis, cost control, billing and collections.
• Ability to manage multiple sites through coordinators, MIS and planned site visits.
• Willingness to travel across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, CG & Bihar.
• Currently residing in Kolkata.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of awarded project packages from mobilisation through execution and closure.
• Prepare project execution plans, resource schedules, production targets and mobilisation timelines.
• Mobilise suitable subcontractors, JV partners, HEMM and other equipment fleet owners.
• Manage multiple sites or project clusters through site coordinators, regular field visits and structured reporting.
• Monitor progress, resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Monitor project profitability and ensure alignment with commercial terms.

Skills

Commercial judgement

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Contract management

Education

BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering

Job description

General Manager Project Execution & Profitability ( Road Earthwork & Mining/OBR )

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

QUICK HIGHLIGHTS

• Position: General Manager Project Execution & Profitability
• Experience: 25 to 35 years
• Education: B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering
• Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
• Work Model: Full-time Senior Retainership Model
• Joining: Immediate joiners preferred
• Travel: Willing to travel across West Bengal, Jharkhand , Odisha , CG & Bihar
• Industry: Infrastructure, Roads & Highways, Earthwork, Open-Cast Mining and OBR

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a Kolkata-based infrastructure project integration and execution management company focused on road and highway construction, earthwork, subgrade preparation, open-cast mining and overburden removal (OBR).

The company operates through an asset-light, back-to-back contracting model, executing project packages through established subcontractors, equipment owners and JV partners rather than relying on its own large machinery fleet or permanent labour gangs.

The Directors lead client relationships and business development. The General Manager will take primary responsibility for converting awarded work orders into successful, timely and profitable execution through effective subcontractor mobilisation, project monitoring, commercial management, billing and collections.

COMPENSATION & PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE

Initial Phase

• Monthly retainership: 50,000
• Approved business travel and site expenses reimbursed separately on actuals, as per company policy.

Performance-Based Progression

• Monthly retainership may increase up to 1,00,000 based on demonstrated execution capability, project control, commercial performance and profitability against mutually agreed milestones.

Performance Incentive

• 10% share of eligible project net profit, subject to a mutually agreed written formula, project-accounting verification and applicable payment conditions.

The incentive structure is designed to reward professionals who deliver measurable project results and protect the company's profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution & Mobilisation

• Take ownership of awarded project packages from mobilisation through execution and closure.
• Prepare project execution plans, resource schedules, production targets and mobilisation timelines.
• Mobilise suitable subcontractors, JV partners, HEMM and other equipment fleet owners.
• Manage multiple sites or project clusters through site coordinators, regular field visits and structured reporting.
• Monitor progress, resolve operational bottlenecks and ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental and statutory requirements.

Road Earthwork & Subgrade

• Manage bulk earthwork, cutting, embankment filling, compaction and subgrade preparation.
• Understand relevant MoRTH specifications, measurement procedures and quality requirements.
• Evaluate lead and lift, borrow-area requirements, material availability, equipment productivity and unit-rate economics.
• Coordinate earthwork and subgrade subcontractors and, where applicable, allied road construction packages.
• Monitor output, resource utilisation, quality and cost against approved project estimates.

Open-Cast Mining & Overburden Removal (OBR)

• Manage excavation and OBR packages in open-cast mining projects.
• Plan and monitor HEMM deployment, excavation, loading, hauling and dumping operations.
• Evaluate haul distances, haul-road conditions, production cycles, fuel consumption, equipment utilisation and operating costs.
• Monitor productivity, unit rates, output, safety and contractual performance.
• Experience with CCL, ECL, MCL, BCCL, SECL or their contractors will be an advantage.

Subcontractor & JV Management

• Identify, evaluate and finalise capable subcontractors, JV partners and equipment owners for awarded packages.
• Negotiate commercially viable rates and structure risk-controlled back-to-back subcontract agreements.
• Assess vendor capacity, equipment availability, financial capability and execution track record.
• Establish clear scope definitions, milestones, quality standards, payment terms and performance expectations.
• Monitor subcontractor output and maintain a reliable backup network to minimise execution disruptions.

Commercial Management, Billing & Profitability

• Prepare project budgets, rate analyses, cost estimates and margin projections.
• Monitor actual project costs against approved budgets and take corrective action to prevent margin erosion.
• Control avoidable expenditure, productivity losses, rework, contractual deductions and cost overruns.
• Coordinate joint measurements, RA bill preparation, submission, certification and payment follow-up.
• Monitor client collections and coordinate subcontractor payments in line with contractual obligations and available cash flow.
• Track project-wise profitability and provide timely information on cost variances, claims, risks and expected cash flows.
• Ensure that execution decisions remain aligned with approved commercial terms and project profitability targets.

MIS, Monitoring & Governance

• Establish daily and weekly MIS covering production, progress, equipment deployment, billing, collections and cost variance.
• Review performance against project schedules, approved budgets and agreed profit margins.
• Conduct regular site reviews and field audits.
• Manage site coordinators and ensure timely reporting, issue resolution and corrective action.
• Report project performance, risks and profitability directly to the Directors.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• 25 to 35 years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure, highway earthwork, subgrade construction, open-cast mining or OBR execution.
• B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering.
• Currently residing in Kolkata
• Proven experience managing project execution upto Rs. 120 crores per annum through subcontractors, equipment owners or JV partners.
• Strong understanding of back-to-back contracting, rate analysis, cost control, billing and collections.
• Ability to manage multiple sites through coordinators, MIS and planned site visits.
• Willingness to travel across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha , CG & Bihar
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills, accountability and a results-oriented approach.

PREFERRED PROFILE

• Deep expertise in either Road Earthwork/Subgrade or Mining/OBR, with working knowledge of the other vertical or a credible network of execution partners in the other.
• Experience with NHAI, State PWDs, major EPC contractors, mining contractors or Coal India subsidiaries.
• Demonstrated experience managing substantial subcontractor/JV packages; aggregate package value of Rs. 75 crores to 150 crores or more during the last five years is preferred and will be subject to verification.
• Established relationships with reliable subcontractors, HEMM fleet owners, equipment providers and project execution partners.
• A track record of improving productivity, controlling project costs, maintaining margins and achieving timely billing and collections.

Candidates with exceptional experience in one vertical and strong commercial execution capabilities will also be considered.