PMAG Head - Water

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a senior PMAG Lead for the water portfolio to align projects with strategic objectives and drive timely reporting. You will oversee planning, cost management, and contract administration, coordinating between site teams and Head Office to ensure progress and value creation.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in civil project delivery, strong governance, and expertise in MIS and SOP-driven processes to mitigate risks and deliver on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (essential).
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Strong contract administration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with SOPs, digital project systems, and cost optimization.
• Excellent MIS/reporting capabilities and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PMAG for the water business and align activities with strategic objectives.
• Develop and implement robust project management practices; monitor progress and risks.
• Oversee site-level planning, timelines, budgets, and cost savings initiatives.
• Manage contracts, negotiate with clients and subcontractors, and control costs.
• Establish MIS for timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cost management

MIS reporting

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Risk management

Coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Civil)

15+ years experience

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Project Monitoring and Assurance Group (PMAG) Lead for the water business is responsible for aligning projects with strategic objectives, ensuring effective project planning and execution, managing contracts, optimizing costs, mitigating risks, and providing timely reporting to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Business Strategy Alignment: Lead the Project Monitoring and Assurance Group (PMAG) for the water business, ensuring all activities align with the organization’s strategic objectives Develop and implement robust project management practices to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and execute corrective actions as necessary Foster seamless coordination between site teams and Head Office (HO) to drive project progress and effective cost management
• Project Planning, Control, and Execution: Oversee and manage detailed project planning, including site-level construction and resource planning, to ensure projects are completed ahead of schedule Ensure strict adherence to approved project timelines and budgets, with targeted cost savings Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and digital systems to streamline project execution and minimize manual intervention
• Contract Administration and Stakeholder Management: Manage all aspects of contract administration, ensuring maximum benefits from client contracts and minimizing costs in subcontractor agreements Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and execution of contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities, ensuring prompt and efficient communication to address issues and maximize claims
• Budget, Cost Management, and Risk Mitigation: Maintain tight control over project budgets, continuously seeking opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing strategies to address and mitigate them promptly Ensure that all projects meet the financial targets set, with cost-saving measures implemented at all levels
• Management Information Systems (MIS): Establish and maintain a comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) for timely and accurate dissemination of project information to internal and external stakeholders Ensure regular, structured reporting of project progress, including time, cost, and critical details, to all relevant parties, enabling informed decision-making and effective stakeholder engagement
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: CEO BD & Tendering Team Site Project Teams Design and Engineering team Techno-commercial team Contracts and Commercial/ Financial team Safety team Quality team Key Stakeholders - External: Client Regulatory Bodies Contractors Suppliers Design Consultant

Technical Competencies

• Budgeting, Capex Management & Cost Assurance-PRJ
• Business & Functional Acumen-PRJ
• Cashflow Management-PRJ
• Compliance Management (Regulatory Compliance(External) & Internal compliances)-PRJ
• Data Management & MIS-PRJ
• Integration Management-PRJ
• Managing Risk-PRJ
• Project planning & Assurance-PRJ

Qualifications and Experience

• Education Qualification: Essential: B.
• E.
• /B.
• Tech (Civil) Work Experience (Range of years): 15+ years of relevant experience