Project Management Officer, Surat

SYSTRA; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA India is seeking a seasoned Project Management Officer to oversee metro-rail and road design projects in Surat GEC Metro. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, help prepare budgets and schedules, monitor progress and risks, and ensure quality and timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in project management, with leadership and strong communication skills, plus familiarity with MS Project, Primavera, and ProjectWise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in metro rail/road design.
• PMI- or PRINCE2- or Agile-certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects with the Project Manager and ensure policy adherence.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, documentation, and monitor progress, quality and risks.
• Facilitate meetings, maintain records, communicate with team and stakeholders.
• Track changes, contracts and ensure close-out documentation; support tools development.
• Maintain relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders for delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

ProjectWise

Job description

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations. Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices.

Systra’s Systems business in India has design and project management capabilities in the systems space. Experts in railway equipment, our teams are experienced in choosing the best-adapted solutions to each situation while meeting various regulatory standards.

SYSTRA has detailed design competency in India in the power supply and overhead lines business in both AC & DC traction. We have also capabilities of designing AC & DC traction, third rail, power supply and OHL. We have experience in executing domestic and some prestigious international projects.

On the Rolling stock, Signaling, Telecommunications, AFC, RAMS & Operations side, Systra India is executing several design review and detailed project reports like: MRVC-CBTC (Migration of Existing Sub-Urban Transit system to CBTC), Bangalore Metro, Kolkata Metro, Pune Metro Phase II, Vijayawada MRTS and Dhaka Metro Line 5N.

We are seeking applications for the position of Project Management Officer for the Surat GEC Metro Project.

Missions/Main Duties

• Plan and coordinate projects with the Project Manager, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and effective daily management.
• Assist in preparing budgets, schedules, organisational documentation, and monitor project progress, quality, and risks.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain accurate records, and communicate relevant information to the team and stakeholders.
• Track changes, contracts, and ensure proper close-out documentation; support development and implementation of management tools and processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring efficient delivery and satisfaction.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years of experience managing large-scale metro rail and/or road design projects..
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management and design software (e.g., MS Project, Projectwise, Primavera)
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of rail and road engineering design principles.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving capability.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Generating a collaborative culture and engaging a team.
• Assisting in tendering processes under relevant regulations.
• Developing the Scope and other Contract documentation in collaboration with the teams.
• Making assessments of compensation events – both the time and cost.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure.It’s not a job - it’s a career!