Senior Manager / General Manager | Greenfields Projects | Mumbai

Role overview

Project planning and execution

• Lead feasibility studies, initiation, business case development, execution strategies, schedules, implementation plans, scope, milestones, deliverables, governance, and reporting.
• Manage the project lifecycle from land acquisition/support activities through commissioning.
• Ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, quality, and safety; coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, Finance, HR, and Legal.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective action when needed.

Cost and commercial management

• Develop and control budgets and cash flow forecasts; monitor costs and optimize expenditure without compromising quality or safety.
• Review contractor bills, variation orders, and commercial claims; ensure effective use of project resources.
• Lead contractor selection and appointment; manage EPC, PMC, consultants, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements, evaluate contractor performance, and ensure contractual compliance.

Design, risk, and compliance

• Coordinate design consultants, architects, and engineering teams; review designs, drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, design optimization, and innovation.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, manage issues and change control, and implement contingency, continuity, and recovery plans.
• Secure statutory approvals, permits, and licenses; liaise with government bodies and authorities; ensure environmental, labor, safety, and building compliance.
• Maintain project documentation and audit readiness.

Quality, safety, and stakeholders

• Promote site safety and compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and industry regulations.
• Monitor quality through inspections, audits, and assurance programs; lead incident investigations and corrective action plans.
• Engage senior leadership, investors, consultants, project teams, and external stakeholders; provide executive project updates and manage expectations.

Commissioning and handover

• Oversee testing, commissioning, and project closeout; transition projects to operations and maintenance teams.
• Verify punch-list completion and contractual obligations; conduct post-project reviews and lessons-learned workshops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent Engineering.
• The Qualifications section also lists B.Tech - Civil.
• MBA/PGDM in Project Management is preferred.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP, or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Certifications in Construction Management, Risk Management, or HSE are desirable.