General Manager Project Operations Infrastructure

Core Energy Systems; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Energy Systems is seeking a DGM / General Manager Project Operations (Infrastructure) at HO Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai to provide strategic and operational leadership for the end-to-end execution of large-scale Electrical and Infrastructure EPC projects.

You will oversee multi-project delivery, ensuring schedule adherence, cost control and profitability across Power T&D, Metro/Railway, Renewable Energy and other infra initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1520 years of overall experience in Infrastructure / EPC project execution.
• Strong experience in Power Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Proven exposure to Metro / Railway infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Renewable Energy, Solar, Water & Wastewater and BESS projects will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple large-scale, high-value EPC projects.
• Experience in an HO-based Project Operations leadership role is preferred.
• Candidates should have strong experience in managing large project teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution and delivery of large-scale Infrastructure EPC / Turnkey / LSTK projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring achievement of project objectives.
• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, commissioning and final handover.
• Ensure adherence to contractual scope, approved schedules, budgets, quality standards and profitability targets.
• Lead execution of Power T&D projects, including substations, transmission lines and distribution networks.
• Provide operational leadership for Metro/Railway infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients, consultants, JV partners and statutory authorities.
• Lead Project Managers, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Commercial and other project functions.
• Drive manpower planning, resource allocation, equipment deployment and subcontractor management.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, cost, margins, cash flow, billing and collections.
• Review project performance through periodic MIS, dashboards and management review meetings.
• Identify project risks, bottlenecks and deviations and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support contract administration, variation orders, claims, commercial negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, statutory approvals, HSE norms, quality systems and applicable industry standards.
• Act as the senior management interface with key clients, consultants, government authorities, JV partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead project review meetings, progress presentations and critical issue/escalation management.
• Drive client satisfaction, successful project completion and opportunities for repeat business.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites and ensure zero-tolerance towards major HSE violations.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA/QC systems, audits, inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular project performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Support pre-bid reviews, technical evaluation, project feasibility, execution strategy and resource planning.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation, process improvement and lessons-learned initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end EPC project delivery

Power T&D projects

Metro/Railway infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Contract management

HSE compliance

Project planning

Education

BE / BTech in Electrical or Mechanical

MBA in Project Management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: DGM / General Manager Project Operations (Infrastructure)
Location: HO Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai
Industry: Infrastructure EPC
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: 1520 Years

Role Purpose

The DGM / General Manager Project Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for the end-to-end execution of large-scale Electrical and Infrastructure EPC projects, with strong exposure to Power Transmission & Distribution, Metro/Railways, Renewable Energy and other infrastructure projects.

The role will be responsible for ensuring project delivery, schedule adherence, cost control, quality, safety, contractual compliance and profitability, while leading multiple project teams and driving operational excellence.

Key Sectors / Project Exposure

• Power Transmission & Distribution: Substations, Transmission Lines, Distribution Networks
• Railways & Metro: Railway Electrification and Metro Infrastructure Projects
• Renewable Energy: Solar and Hybrid Projects
• Water & Wastewater: Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations and Pipelines
• Energy Storage: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Infrastructure EPC / Turnkey / LSTK Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution and delivery of large-scale Infrastructure EPC / Turnkey / LSTK projects.
• Provide strategic leadership for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring achievement of project objectives.
• Oversee project planning, execution, monitoring, commissioning and final handover.
• Ensure adherence to contractual scope, approved schedules, budgets, quality standards and profitability targets.
• Lead execution of Power T&D projects, including substations, transmission lines and distribution networks.
• Provide operational leadership for Metro/Railway infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients, consultants, JV partners and statutory authorities.
• Lead Project Managers, Construction, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, Commercial and other project functions.
• Drive manpower planning, resource allocation, equipment deployment and subcontractor management.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, cost, margins, cash flow, billing and collections.
• Review project performance through periodic MIS, dashboards and management review meetings.
• Identify project risks, bottlenecks and deviations and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Support contract administration, variation orders, claims, commercial negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, statutory approvals, HSE norms, quality systems and applicable industry standards.
• Act as the senior management interface with key clients, consultants, government authorities, JV partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead project review meetings, progress presentations and critical issue/escalation management.
• Drive client satisfaction, successful project completion and opportunities for repeat business.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all project sites and ensure zero-tolerance towards major HSE violations.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA/QC systems, audits, inspections and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide regular project performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Support pre-bid reviews, technical evaluation, project feasibility, execution strategy and resource planning.
• Drive operational excellence, standardisation, process improvement and lessons-learned initiatives.

Education

• BE / BTech in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Post-Graduation / MBA in Project Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 1520 years of overall experience in Infrastructure / EPC project execution.
• Strong experience in Power Transmission & Distribution projects.
• Proven exposure to Metro / Railway infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Renewable Energy, Solar, Water & Wastewater and BESS projects will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple large-scale, high-value EPC projects.
• Experience in an HO-based Project Operations / Business Operations leadership role is preferred.
• Candidates should have strong experience in managing large project teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

• Strong understanding of EPC, Turnkey and LSTK project execution.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, project controls, cost management and resource planning.
• Strong understanding of contracts, claims, variations and commercial aspects of EPC projects.
• Excellent leadership, people management and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong decision-making, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of statutory approvals, HSE requirements, quality systems, codes and industry standards.
• Strong analytical ability with experience in MIS, project dashboards and performance reviews.
• Ability to manage project risks, escalations and critical delivery situations.

Preferred Background

• Candidates from reputed Infrastructure EPC / Engineering & Construction companies.
• Experience handling high-value and complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery, profitability and client management.
• Exposure to HO-based operational leadership and strategic project management.
• Candidates with strong experience across Power T&D and Metro/Railway projects will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas

• Project delivery within approved time, cost, quality and safety parameters
• Project profitability and cost optimisation
• Cash flow, billing and collection performance
• Client satisfaction and stakeholder management
• Resource and subcontractor productivity
• HSE and quality compliance
• Risk mitigation and timely resolution of project issues
• Successful commissioning and handover
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement