Technical Head

Ushakiron Movies Private Limited - Ramoji Film City; Kalwakindi Gudem; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ushakiron Movies Private Limited - Ramoji Film City is seeking a senior projects leader to drive expansion, redevelopment, and experiential projects. You will translate creative ideas into safe, cost-efficient engineering solutions and manage end-to-end planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

You will oversee civil and MEP design, construction, and maintenance, coordinating with architects, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and high safety standards across multi-asset

Qualifications

• 25 to 30 years of relevant experience in Civil and MEP project execution.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years in a leadership role managing large-scale infrastructure or experiential projects.
• Prior experience in theme parks, entertainment destinations, or large integrated developments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and end-to-end execution of expansion, redevelopment, and experiential projects.
• Translate creative concepts into technically feasible, safe, and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource deployment strategies ensuring project efficiency.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, scope, and budgets through robust cost control and monitoring mechanisms.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly progress reviews to track milestones, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate departmental workflows to ensure seamless execution across all engineering and support functions.
• Oversee design, construction, and maintenance of civil works including buildings, themed structures, roads, paths, landscapes, water bodies, and structural elements.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Lead planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of all MEP systems including power distribution, HVAC, lighting, water supply, drainage, fire safety, STP/WTP, and automation.
• Drive energy-efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven engineering solutions.
• Work closely with creative, operations, and attractions teams to ensure collaboration and alignment.
• Integrate technical systems with guest experience requirements including special effects, lighting, sound, and show control.
• Identifiy, evaluate, and onboard consultants, contractors, and vendors; negotiate contracts supporting safety and cost targets.
• Establish QA/QC frameworks; ensure safety compliance per NBC norms, fire, electrical, environmental regs.
• Lead budget management, including cost estimates and capex planning; monitor expenditure and variations.
• Oversee technical operations of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Communication departments; ensure uptime and reliability.
• Drive adoption of advanced technologies, automation, and SOPs across units.
• Lead and mentor Civil and MEP teams; coordinate with Operations, Attractions, Events, Safety, Procurement, and Finance.

Skills

Project planning

Civil engineering

MEP engineering

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Vendor management

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead strategic planning and end-to-end execution of expansion, redevelopment, and experiential projects, including themed attractions, sets, infrastructure, utilities, and guest facilities.
• Translate creative and experiential concepts into technically feasible, safe, and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource deployment strategies ensuring project efficiency.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, scope, and budgets through robust cost control and monitoring mechanisms.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly progress reviews to track milestones, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate departmental workflows to ensure seamless execution across all engineering and support functions.

Civil Engineering Oversight

• Oversee design, construction, and maintenance of civil works including buildings, themed structures, roads, pathways, landscapes, water bodies, and structural elements.
• Ensure adherence to approved drawings, specifications, statutory norms, and quality assurance benchmarks.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Monitor lifecycle performance and maintenance planning of all civil assets.

MEP Engineering Oversight

• Lead planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and effective maintenance of all MEP systems including power distribution, HVAC, lighting, water supply, drainage, fire-fighting systems, STP/WTP, and automation systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted utility services across attractions, studios, events, and guest areas.
• Drive energy-efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven engineering solutions.

Experiential & Thematic Integration

• Work closely with creative, operations, and attractions teams to ensure strong inter-departmental collaboration and alignment.
• Integrate technical systems with guest experience requirements including special effects, lighting, sound, and show control systems.
• Ensure technical reliability, safety, and operational ease post project handover.

Vendor, Contractor & Consultant Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site reviews, inspections, and progress meetings to ensure quality and timelines.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Establish and enforce robust quality assurance (QA/QC) frameworks across all projects and maintenance works.
• Ensure strict safety compliance, including NBC norms, fire safety, electrical safety, environmental regulations, and statutory approvals.
• Implement proactive risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate operational and project risks.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all engineering departments.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Lead budget management, including preparation of project cost estimates and capex planning.
• Monitor expenditure, control cost variations, and ensure financial discipline across all projects.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize costs without compromising quality or experience.
• Review and certify contractor bills and ensure proper financial closure of projects.

Technical Operations & Maintenance Governance

• Oversee technical operations of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Communication departments across all business units/companies.
• Ensure performance efficiency, uptime, and reliability of all engineering systems.
• Establish systems for inventory management of engineering materials, spares, and consumables.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance practices are implemented effectively across all assets.

Technology & Process Integration

• Drive adoption of advanced technologies, automation, and smart systems in engineering and maintenance functions.
• Ensure integration of departmental processes for seamless coordination and improved operational efficiency.
• Standardize engineering practices, SOPs, and maintenance protocols across units.

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and mentor Civil and MEP teams, ensuring skill development and performance management.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Attractions, Events, Safety, Procurement, and Finance teams.
• Establish SOPs, technical standards, and best practices for project execution and maintenance.

Preferred candidate profile

• 25 to 30 years of relevant experience in Civil and MEP project execution
• Minimum 5 to 7 years in a leadership role managing large-scale infrastructure or experiential projects
• Prior experience in theme parks, entertainment destinations, hospitality, or large integrated developments will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in executing large-scale civil and MEP projects from concept to commissioning
• Experience in handling expansion and redevelopment projects in high-footfall environments
• Exposure to experiential / themed projects, integrating engineering with creative concepts