Project Head

Cayana Infratech; Khordha, Puri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Provident Fund

Job summary

Cayana Infratech Pvt. Ltd. in Odisha seeks a dynamic Project Head (Civil) to lead end-to-end execution of residential and commercial construction projects. You will drive planning, coordination across teams, and ensure delivery within timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise in RCC, structural works, and QA/QC, with experience in Bhubaneswar and Puri. On-site leadership and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Experience leading residential or commercial real estate projects.
• M.Tech or PM certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring of multiple construction projects.
• Drive delivery within schedules, budgets and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate among engineering, procurement, design and site teams.
• Review performance and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee excavation, RCC, structural works, MEP coordination, finishing and handover.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, IS Codes and QA/QC.
• Mentor Project Managers, Site Engineers and QA/QC staff.
• Manage contractors, consultants and vendors; resolve site issues.
• Prepare execution plans; track costs and resource use against budgets.
• Establish QA/QC; conduct audits and timely snag closure.
• Coordinate with architects, authorities and management; report KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Residential/Commercial building

RCC/Structural works

Planning & execution

Contractor & stakeholder management

Budget monitoring

Risk assessment

Decision-making under pressure

Communication & negotiation

MS Project / Excel / reporting tools

Education

B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering

M.Tech or Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Project reporting tools

Job description

Job description:

Role Purpose

Cayana Infratech Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced and dynamic Project Head (Civil) to lead the end-to-end execution of residential and commercial construction projects. The Project Head will be responsible for delivering projects within defined timelines, quality standards, and budgets while ensuring seamless coordination among internal teams, consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, excellent technical expertise, and extensive experience managing building construction projects in Odisha, particularly Bhubaneswar and Puri. Familiarity with the local construction ecosystem, labour availability, contractors, statutory processes, and site conditions will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of multiple construction projects.
• Drive project delivery in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure smooth coordination among engineering, procurement, design, and site execution teams.
• Review project performance and implement corrective actions wherever required.

2. Construction Management

• Oversee all civil construction activities including excavation, RCC, structural works, masonry, waterproofing, MEP coordination, finishing, landscaping, and handover.
• Ensure execution complies with approved drawings, specifications, and relevant IS Codes.
• Monitor productivity and optimize utilization of manpower, equipment, and construction resources.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Site Engineers, Civil Supervisors, QA/QC personnel, and contractors.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance to achieve project objectives.

4. Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure timely project execution.
• Review contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Resolve site-level technical and operational challenges efficiently.

5. Planning, Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor project execution plans.
• Track project costs and resource utilization against approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Review bills, BOQs, work measurements, and contractor certifications.

6. Quality Assurance

• Establish and enforce quality management systems across all project sites.
• Conduct periodic quality audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with approved construction methodologies, engineering standards, and company quality policies.
• Drive timely closure of snag lists and quality observations.

7. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, government authorities, and internal management.
• Represent the company during technical discussions and project review meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with local agencies and service providers.

8. Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify project risks related to execution, resources, costs, and timelines.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with statutory approvals, safety regulations, labour laws, and environmental norms.

9. Reporting & Management Reviews

• Present weekly and monthly project updates to senior management.
• Monitor key project performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare progress reports, resource plans, risk registers, and completion forecasts.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of residential and commercial building construction.
• Expertise in RCC, structural works, finishing, QA/QC, and construction methodologies.
• Strong project planning and execution capabilities.
• Contractor, consultant, and stakeholder management.
• Budget monitoring and cost control.
• Risk assessment and problem-solving.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project (preferred), AutoCAD (basic understanding), MS Excel, and project reporting tools.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of the construction ecosystem in Bhubaneswar and Puri.
• Well-connected with local contractors, vendors, consultants, and construction resources.
• Experience handling premium residential or commercial real estate projects.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach to project execution.

Qualification

• B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering (Preferred)
• M.Tech or Project Management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 1020 years of experience in building construction.
• At least 5–7 years in a leadership role managing projects independently.
• Experience leading residential or commercial real estate projects from planning to handover.
• Prior experience in projects across Odisha, especially Puri and Bhubaneswar, will be highly preferred.

Why Join Cayana Infratech Pvt. Ltd.?

• Lead landmark residential developments in Odisha.
• Opportunity to shape project execution strategy and build high-performing teams.
• Collaborative work culture with leadership visibility.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based growth.
• Play a key role in delivering quality developments that create lasting value.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund