Project Director

Tata Consulting Engineers; Khordha; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) invites applications for a senior leadership role in Railway Electrification projects in Bhubaneswar. The position requires steering planning, design review, and commissioning of Railway Electrification works with strategic technical direction and governance across client and railway bodies.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with Railway Board guidelines and RDSO specs, manage project schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, and drive timely resolution

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Option A requires 15 years of experience in the construction industry with leadership as Project Director in Railway Electrification projects.
• Option B requires 5 years in JAG or equivalent in Indian Railways, with related exposure to KRCL/MRVC/DFCCIL/JVs/SPVs.
• Experience in planning, execution and monitoring of Railway Electrification projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee planning, design review, execution and commissioning of Railway Electrification works.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Board guidelines, RDSO specifications, applicable codes and contract requirements.
• Review project schedules, resources and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with client representatives, Railway officials and project stakeholders for timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental compliance across project activities; review contractor performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to client and organizational leadership.
• Ensure successful achievement of project milestones within approved timelines and budgets.

Skills

Railway electrification

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Work Location: Bhubaneshwar

Qualification

Option A

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the construction industry.
• Must have worked in Railway Electrification Projects.
• Should have held the position of Project Director or an equivalent leadership position for a minimum of 3 years in Railway Electrification projects.

OR

Option B

• Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in JAG (Junior Administrative Grade) or equivalent grade and above in Electrical Engineering in Indian Railways, either individually or combined with experience in:
• Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL)
• Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC)
• Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL)
• Joint Ventures (JVs) / Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) under Ministry of Railways or State Governments
• Metro Rail Corporations

Experience Requirements

The incumbent should possess extensive experience in:

• Planning, execution and monitoring of Railway Electrification (RE) projects.
• Project management of traction power systems, OHE (Overhead Equipment), switching stations, substations and allied electrical infrastructure.
• Coordination with Railway authorities, contractors, consultants and statutory agencies.
• Contract management, project scheduling, quality assurance and safety compliance.
• Management of multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitoring project progress against timelines, budgets and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, design review, execution and commissioning of Railway Electrification works.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Railway Board guidelines, RDSO specifications, applicable codes and contract requirements.
• Review project schedules, resources and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with client representatives, Railway officials and project stakeholders for timely resolution of issues.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental compliance across project activities.Review contractor performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Prepare and present project progress reports to client and organizational leadership.
• Ensure successful achievement of project milestones within approved timelines and budgets.