Project Manager

AdaniConneX; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AdaniConneX is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end Data Center projects, with a focus on MEP systems, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, safety, and budget adherence. The role requires coordinating with consultants, contractors, OEMs, clients, and internal stakeholders through planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning and handover.

Strong experience in data center environments, and ability to manage diverse Teams across HT/LT, DG, UPS, cooling and ELV systems is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with MEP background.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Project Management (preferred).
• 15-17 years of overall experience in project management and execution.
• Minimum 8+ years in Data Center project execution.
• Experience with Colocation Facilities and mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Data Center project lifecycle from planning through client handover.
• Manage Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems including HT/LT, DG, UPS, cooling, CRAH/CRAC, and BMS/DCIM.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate design reviews and supplier/customer interfaces.
• Drive risk management, progress reviews, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee testing and commissioning from L1 to IST.
• Oversee project closure and handover to clients.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (MEP Background)

Master's degree in Business Administration or Project Management (preferred)

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end execution of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise Data Center projects with a focus on MEP systems, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to quality standards, budget compliance, safety requirements, and successful commissioning and handover. The incumbent will lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with consultants, contractors, OEMs, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver mission-critical infrastructure from project initiation through commissioning and handover.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (MEP Background)
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Project Management (preferred)

Work Experience:

• 15-17 years of overall experience in project management and execution.
• Minimum 8+ years in Data Center project execution.
• Colocation Facilities
• Mission Critical Infrastructure
• MEP Design & Execution
• Client Handover & Operations Readiness

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Project Execution & Delivery
• Manage complete Data Center project lifecycle from planning, mobilization, execution, commissioning, and client handover.
• Lead execution of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems including:
• HT/LT Electrical Systems
• DG Systems
• UPS Systems
• Chillers and Cooling Infrastructure
• CRAH/CRAC Units
• BMS/DCIM Systems
• Structured Cabling & ELV Systems
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, milestones, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Drive project progress reviews and monitor critical path activities.
• Manage Testing & Commissioning activities from L1 to IST (Integrated Systems Testing).
• Coordinate design reviews and implementation in line with approved standards and client requirements.
• Budget Management: Ensure effective resource utilization and manage project budgets to achieve cost efficiency.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure success.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor and report on project progress, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and senior management.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
• Project Closure & Handover: Oversee project completion and ensure a smooth handover to clients.