Lead - Operational Capex

Adani Group

Dakshina Kannada

On-site

INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a senior project leader to plan and deliver large-scale infrastructure within operational airport facilities, including terminals, airside and utilities. You will drive phased construction strategies, ensure milestones within budgets, and coordinate with operations, security, IT, and commercial teams.

The role demands 15+ years in infrastructure delivery, with at least 5 years in live airport or similar operational environments, and a strong track record in risk

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Masters Degree in Project Management, Infrastructure Management, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 15 to 18 years of experience in infrastructure project delivery.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in operational airports, metro systems, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, data centres, or other live operational environments.
Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders during project execution.

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of projects within operational airport facilities including terminals, airside infrastructure, utilities, cargo facilities, landside infrastructure, and passenger processing areas.
Develop project execution methodologies suitable for live airport environments.
Establish phased construction strategies to minimize impact on airport operations.
Ensure project milestones are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
Monitor project performance through defined KPIs and governance frameworks.
Serve as the single-point coordination lead between project teams and airport operations.
Coordinate with Airport Operations, Airside Operations, Security, Terminal Operations, Commercial, IT, Maintenance, and Safety teams.
Facilitate stakeholder approvals for construction activities in operational areas.
Ensure effective communication and coordination with airlines, ground handlers, concessionaires, and service providers.
Manage interfaces between ongoing operations and project execution activities.
Ensure all project activities comply with airport safety and security protocols.
Coordinate work permits, access control requirements, airside permits, and operational clearances.
Ensure compliance with DGCA, BCAS, AAI, ICAO, local statutory requirements, and airport operating procedures.
Conduct operational risk assessments before commencement of project activities.
Monitor implementation of approved safety mitigation measures.
Establish project controls for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management.
Review project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
Monitor CAPEX expenditure and cash flow forecasts.
Provide periodic management reports and executive dashboards.
Ensure compliance with project governance and approval frameworks.
Oversee execution of construction activities during operational hours, night closures, shutdowns, and restricted access windows.
Coordinate temporary diversions, passenger routing, utility shutdowns, and operational contingency plans.
Ensure minimal operational disruption during project implementation.
Resolve site constraints and operational conflicts proactively.
Monitor contractor performance and adherence to operational requirements.
Identify operational, construction, safety, and business continuity risks.
Develop risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
Maintain project risk registers and monitor closure of key risks.
Escalate critical operational risks to airport leadership in a timely manner.
Support emergency response planning related to project activities.
Lead testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
Coordinate stakeholder inspections, approvals, and acceptance processes.
Ensure smooth transition of completed facilities into airport operations.
Develop handover and asset transfer plans.
Monitor post-commissioning performance and defect closure.
Drive terminal upgrades, passenger experience improvements, utility upgrades, and operational efficiency projects.
Support implementation of smart airport technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Promote innovation and best practices in airport infrastructure development.
Ensure alignment with airport expansion and capacity enhancement programs.

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Operational Project Planning & Delivery

Lead planning and execution of projects within operational airport facilities including terminals, airside infrastructure, utilities, cargo facilities, landside infrastructure, and passenger processing areas.
Develop project execution methodologies suitable for live airport environments.
Establish phased construction strategies to minimize impact on airport operations.
Ensure project milestones are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
Monitor project performance through defined KPIs and governance frameworks.

Operational Integration & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the single-point coordination lead between project teams and airport operations.
Coordinate with Airport Operations, Airside Operations, Security, Terminal Operations, Commercial, IT, Maintenance, and Safety teams.
Facilitate stakeholder approvals for construction activities in operational areas.
Ensure effective communication and coordination with airlines, ground handlers, concessionaires, and service providers.
Manage interfaces between ongoing operations and project execution activities.

Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all project activities comply with airport safety and security protocols.
Coordinate work permits, access control requirements, airside permits, and operational clearances.
Ensure compliance with DGCA, BCAS, AAI, ICAO, local statutory requirements, and airport operating procedures.
Conduct operational risk assessments before commencement of project activities.
Monitor implementation of approved safety mitigation measures.

Project Controls & Governance

Establish project controls for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management.
Review project progress and implement corrective actions where required.
Monitor CAPEX expenditure and cash flow forecasts.
Provide periodic management reports and executive dashboards.
Ensure compliance with project governance and approval frameworks.

Construction Management in Operational Environment

Oversee execution of construction activities during operational hours, night closures, shutdowns, and restricted access windows.
Coordinate temporary diversions, passenger routing, utility shutdowns, and operational contingency plans.
Ensure minimal operational disruption during project implementation.
Resolve site constraints and operational conflicts proactively.
Monitor contractor performance and adherence to operational requirements.

Risk Management

Identify operational, construction, safety, and business continuity risks.
Develop risk mitigation and contingency strategies.
Maintain project risk registers and monitor closure of key risks.
Escalate critical operational risks to airport leadership in a timely manner.
Support emergency response planning related to project activities.

Operational Readiness & Transition Management

Lead testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
Coordinate stakeholder inspections, approvals, and acceptance processes.
Ensure smooth transition of completed facilities into airport operations.
Develop handover and asset transfer plans.
Monitor post-commissioning performance and defect closure.

Asset Enhancement & Modernization

Drive terminal upgrades, passenger experience improvements, utility upgrades, and operational efficiency projects.
Support implementation of smart airport technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
Promote innovation and best practices in airport infrastructure development.
Ensure alignment with airport expansion and capacity enhancement programs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
Masters Degree in Project Management, Infrastructure Management, MBA, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 15 to 18 years of experience in infrastructure project delivery.
Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in operational airports, metro systems, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, data centres, or other live operational environments.
Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders during project execution.

Leadership Capabilities