Lead Project Cluster South

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a Lead - Projects (Mechanical) for ACSL to drive the mechanical design and execution of district cooling system projects across India. You will coordinate design, procurement, and site activities to meet schedule, budget, and quality targets.

The role emphasizes safety, risk management, and continuous improvement, with a focus on greenfield and brownfield deployments and strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate with 7–10 years of experience in mechanical, MEP/HVAC/Utilities sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead - Projects (Mechanical)-ACSL Project Design and Technical Oversight: enhance design integrity by analysing drawings and specifications to meet client expectations.
• Review and approve engineering plans, material proposals, and method statements to ensure smooth execution and minimize rework.
• Develop and track detailed timelines with clear milestones and resource allocations for on-time delivery.
• Oversee on-site inspections to ensure compliance with approved shop drawings and consultant specs.
• Maintain high quality standards through regular QA checks of mechanical components against specs and reliability goals.
• Monitor health and safety practices at project sites to ensure regulatory and environmental compliance.
• Identify mechanical defects early and coordinate timely remedial actions with contractors.

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Lead - Projects (Mechanical)-ACSL provides strategic leadership for the mechanical aspects of district cooling system (DCS) projects, ensuring the successful delivery of Greenfield and Brownfield initiatives across India.
• This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical systems within the design-build-own-operate (DBOO) framework, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• The position focuses on effective resource management, risk mitigation, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, contributing to the efficient integration of mechanical systems.
• This role plays a critical part in the successful expansion of ACSL's DCS portfolio, driving operational excellence, business growth, and long-term project success.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Lead - Projects (Mechanical)-ACSL Project Design and Technical Oversight: Enhance design integrity by analysing technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining mechanical requirements to ensure designs consistently meet client expectations and minimize revisions.
• Elevate project quality by reviewing and approving engineering plans, material proposals, and method statements, fostering smooth execution and reducing rework.
• Project Execution and Monitoring: Accelerate project delivery by developing and tracking detailed timelines with clear milestones and resource allocations, ensuring seamless progress and timely completion.
• Boost operational efficiency by overseeing on-site inspections to verify that mechanical services strictly adhere to approved shop drawings and consultant specifications, thereby streamlining installation and minimizing rework.
• Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Risk Management: Uphold high quality standards by conducting regular quality assurance checks on mechanical components to ensure project outputs consistently align with technical specifications and reliability goals.
• Ensure safety and compliance by rigorously monitoring health and safety practices at project sites, fostering a secure work environment that adheres to all regulatory and environmental standards.
• Proactively mitigate risks by identifying mechanical defects early, coordinating timely remedial actions with contractors, and fostering a culture of prompt issue resolution to maintain project continuity.
• Technology, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation by integrating the latest technologies and industry best practices into mechanical designs and execution, fostering a forward-thinking approach that enhances system performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Promote continuous improvement by regularly reviewing project outcomes and operational processes, encouraging a proactive mindset to refine methods and boost overall efficiency.
• Team Management: Enhance team capabilities by identifying skill gaps, implementing targeted training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Strengthen team performance by clearly defining responsibilities and promoting proactive communication, ensuring that each team member’s contributions align with project objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Ensure seamless collaboration by maintaining clear and open communication with internal teams, contractors, clients, and regulatory bodies, fostering unified project direction and prompt resolution of issues.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal Energy engineering department Techno commercial HO HODs AESL Other Adani group verticals
• Key Stakeholders - External OEMs, Consultants Contractors Cooling off takers/End users Govt authorities Nodal agencies

Technical Competencies

• Budgeting & Cost Adherence-PRJ,District Cooling System (DCS) Engineering-ENERGY,Liaison Management-ENERGY,Project Management-ENERGY,Quality Management-PRJ,Regulatory Compliance-PPC-PRJ,Risk Management-ENERGY,System Optimization & Performance Analysis-ENERGY

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: Engineering Graduate - Mechanical Work Experience (Range of years): Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience Work experience with leading organizations Good hands-on experience on the execution of green field and brownfield projects and exposure on T&C and O&M aspects of the project, preferably in MEP/HVAC/Utilities/Real Estate sector.