VP Project Execution

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a leading Indian building construction and EPC organization in Mumbai, seeking a Vice President - Project Execution. This senior role will drive a portfolio of Design & Build projects, oversee end-to-end execution across concurrent programs, and ensure delivery against timelines, quality, profitability, and safety objectives.

The ideal candidate will have BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 25+ years in large-scale construction, and a proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience in large building construction and EPC organizations.
• Strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams including execution, planning, MEP, design, procurement and commercial functions.
• Proven track record managing portfolios exceeding ₹2,000-3,000 Crores.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of Design & Build projects with a high aggregate value (₹3,500 Crores).
• Drive end-to-end project execution across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure timelines, quality, profitability, billing targets and safety objectives are met.
• Provide leadership across planning, project controls, billing, cost management, procurement, BIM, formwork, reinforcement and plant & machinery functions.
• Develop recovery plans and resource deployment strategies to improve performance.
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, PMCs, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Drive governance, risk management and productivity improvements across the portfolio.
• Build and mentor high-performing project leadership teams with a culture of accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

• Lead portfolio of marquee projects
• Strategic leadership role with strong long-term growth potential.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Indian building construction and EPC organization with a strong track record of executing large-scale residential, commercial, institutional, healthcare, mixed-use, and landmark building projects. The company is entering an exciting growth phase and is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team with an accomplished Project Execution leader who can drive large and complex project portfolios.

The organization is known for its execution capabilities, client-centric approach, focus on quality and safety, and ability to deliver complex Design & Build projects. This role offers an opportunity to influence business performance at a strategic level while leading some of the organization's most important project mandates.

Job Description

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Vice President - Project Execution will be responsible for:

• Leading a portfolio of Design & Build building projects with an aggregate value of approximately ₹3,500 Crores.
• Driving end-to-end project execution across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensuring achievement of project timelines, quality standards, profitability, billing targets, and safety objectives.
• Providing leadership across planning, project controls, billing, cost management, procurement, MEP, design management, BIM, formwork, reinforcement, and plant & machinery functions.
• Developing recovery plans, resource deployment strategies, and execution frameworks to improve project performance.
• Managing relationships with clients, consultants, PMCs, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Driving operational excellence, governance, risk management, and productivity improvements across the project portfolio.
• Building and mentoring high-performing project leadership teams while creating a strong culture of accountability and execution excellence.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate should possess:

• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 25+ years of experience within large building construction and EPC organizations.
• Proven experience managing project portfolios exceeding ₹2,000-3,000 Crores.
• Strong exposure to Design & Build project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience across high-rise residential, commercial, healthcare, institutional, hospitality, airport, mixed-use, or similar building projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams across execution, planning, MEP, design, procurement, and commercial functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities with exposure to clients, consultants, PMCs, and senior business leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen, project controls expertise, and resource optimization capabilities.
• Candidates from leading construction and EPC organizations preferred.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a large and strategically important project portfolio.
• Exposure to landmark building construction projects with significant business impact.
• High visibility role with direct engagement with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth prospects.
• Opportunity to contribute to the next phase of growth for a leading construction organization.