GM - Quality (Finishes) -

GMR Group

Delhi

On-site

INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

GMR Group seeks a General Manager – Civil & Finishes to lead the Centre of Excellence for civil and finishes across airport projects. Drive technical excellence, standardization, and capabilities while ensuring safety, quality, and lifecycle efficiency at all sites.

Responsible for design reviews, value engineering, and governance, with focus on long-term asset performance and sustainability in both manpower and turnkey contracts.

Qualifications

20+ years of experience in civil engineering and asset lifecycle management.
Experience in HSE systems implementation and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to lead design reviews, value engineering and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Leadership & Governance for civil & finishes works across airport projects.
Define and maintain civil engineering standards, specifications, SOPs and quality benchmarks.
Vet and approve civil/structural designs and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Asset Lifecycle Management

Process Optimization

HSE Systems Implementation

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Innovation

Cost Management

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Education

B.E or B.Tech in Civil Engineering

NDT Level 2 Certifications

Job description

Job Purpose

The General Manager – Civil & Finishes is responsible for leading the Civil & Finishes Centre of Excellence (CoE) responsible for driving technical excellence, standardization, capability development, and operational support across airport projects. This role ensures consistent quality, safety, innovation, and efficiency in civil and finishes works across sites under both manpower and turnkey contracts.

Key Accountabilities

Below are the key responsibilities and KPIs for this role.

Technical Leadership & Governance

Define and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, SOPs, and quality benchmarks across all airport projects.

Drive harmonization of practices for civil works and finishes across roads, runways, taxiways, aprons and auxiliary buildings.

Evaluate new technologies, materials, and methodologies for improving asset performance and lifecycle.

Track and report on key metrics such as surface durability, structural integrity, finish quality index etc.

Participate in internal and client reviews, representing civil & finishes works performance across airports.

% Improvement in system uptime and asset lifecycle cost
Number of new technologies/materials evaluated and adopted

Design & Engineering Support

Provide design inputs, BOQ validation, and technical reviews for structural systems, flooring, faade treatments, roofing, and interior finishes in new airport development or refurbishing projects.

Lead value engineering exercises to optimize designs with respect to CAPEX, OPEX, and sustainability outcomes.

Vet and approve electrical systems designs shared by OEMs/consultants while ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Support resolution for complex technical issues and drive hazard identification and mitigation practices.

Promote the use of eco-friendly construction materials, low-VOC finishes, and sustainable design elements in civil works.

Variance between planned and actual cost
No. of value engineering proposals accepted and implemented
% designs meeting prescribed benchmarks
Resolution turnaround time for complex technical issues

Asset Lifecycle & Maintenance Strategy

Define asset lifecycle strategy for civil structures and interior finishes, including schedules for preventive maintenance, condition-based inspections, and durability benchmarks.

Develop lifecycle costing models and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) projections for civil components (e.g., pavements, terminal finishes, faade elements) to support investment decisions.

Recommend and implement digital tools (CMMS, IoT sensors, etc.) to enable data-driven maintenance.

Develop health monitoring protocols and root cause analysis frameworks.

% assets covered under predictive/preventive maintenance strategy
Reduction in unplanned downtime of assets
No. of root cause analyses completed and closed
Accuracy of lifecycle cost estimations vs. actual costs incurred

Key Accountabilities - Additional Details

Project Commissioning Support

Support site teams during civil and interior fit-out commissioning to ensure alignment with finishing standards, and structural design criteria.
Develop and standardize commissioning checklists and handover documentation.
Facilitate third-party validations or certifications (e.g., IGBC, GRIHA) of civil and interior works at the time of handover.
% projects where commissioning checklists were fully complied with
No. of sites supported during commissioning phases
Time taken for handover post-completion

Vendor Management

Build and maintain a vendor evaluation framework for key material suppliers and service providers.
Track vendor performance across projects using a centralized rating system based on quality, delivery, support, and innovation.
Vendor performance score
No. of vendors evaluated through defined framework
No. of new technically prequalified vendors onboarded

Knowledge Management

Build in-house capabilities by designing training modules for site engineers and technicians.
Lead technical upskilling initiatives, certifications, and knowledge repositories.
No of trainings conducted
% members upskilling/certification programs

Team Development and Management

Address team concerns, provide guidance, and create opportunities for professional growth.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Encourage participation in team-building activities and employee engagement initiatives.
No. of trainings conducted
% members upskilling/certification programs

External Interactions

CISF, Customs, Immigration, Delhi Police, BCAS, CEA, MOCA, Fire Services Service Providers, Suppliers, OEMs, Consultants External System Auditor

Internal Interactions

Department HODs Procurement, Finance, Operations, Commercial, HR Internal System Auditor

Financial Dimensions

AOP of Rs 5 Cr

Other new Project of Rs 9 Cr.

Other Dimensions

P&E Team of 11 person

Service Provider (OEM) staff of 150 person

Education Qualifications