Head- Port Development & Engineering

Role Objective: The primary responsibility of this role is to head the Engineering, Planning & Construction of the Port project, including Marine and Landside infrastructure (Breakwater, Jetty, Dredging, Stack Yard, Equipment, Conveyor till Loading Point, Roads, Buildings, etc.), during all pre-construction, execution and commissioning activities as per the defined schedule, targets and milestones, based at site. The position manages all internal and external stakeholders, including the Consultants and Contractors appointed for the Port Project. Duties and Responsibilities: Managerial Responsibilities Leadership Lead the Project Management Team, including Engineering, Planning, Commercial, Quality, Safety & Execution, for the complete lifecycle of the Port Project from concept till commissioning. Safety Establish and enforce a zero-harm safety culture, ensuring absolute compliance with international maritime/HSE standards (OSHA, local port regulations, ISO). Quality Establish and enforce comprehensive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans specific to marine & civil works (Breakwater, Dredging, Berths, onshore structures, etc.). Risk Management Identify critical project risks and bottlenecks, oversee internal audits, and drive root-cause analysis for any structural or material non-conformances (NCRs) and ensure compliance. Core Responsibilities Engineering & Design Coordinate with Concessioning authorities, internal management and PMC, as required, for carrying out preliminary investigations, surveys & studies for the greenfield project. Establish and ensure the project execution strategy, governance structure, organization, reporting lines, authorities, and decision-making framework. Review and approve design, technical specifications and engineering documents submitted by Contractors and Consultant and ensure compliance with the design basis. Monitor engineering deliverables and engineering progress. Review constructability of design and drive value engineering. Prepare and/or review construction methodologies in line with quality, health and safety guidelines and ensure their implementation at site. Planning, Scheduling & Project Control Establish the Project Baseline as per management requirements, establish the critical path and near-critical path, and ensure the timelines of EPC Packages accordingly. Review package-wise schedules & methodologies submitted by the contractors in line with the Baseline and ensure implementation. Monitor progress against the approved baseline, review schedule risks and forecast completion dates. Challenge unrealistic Contractor schedules. Ensure schedule interfaces between engineering, procurement, fabrication, logistics, construction and installation are properly integrated. Daily, Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports. Manage project budgets and ensure cost control. Commercial & Contract Management Review tender documents, carry out technical bid evaluations and ensure contractor appointment along with the Commercial Team. Implement contractual communication protocols amongst all stakeholders. Contract Administration Variations, Claims, Extension of Time and contractual correspondence. Execution & Commissioning Establish Safety and Quality procedures. Oversee performance of EPC Contractors and Suppliers from mobilization to handover till commissioning. Conduct on-site visits and inspections to monitor project progress. Supervise and provide guidance to the project team and subcontractors through close coordination on site. Resolve any construction-related issues or conflicts by making recommendations or presenting alternative solutions. Other Core Responsibilities Ensure that the quality, health, safety and environment related requirements as applicable to performing the role are met at all times. Adhere to organizational policies and procedures at all times as applicable to performing the role. Compliance to QHSE procedures and familiarity with HS Risk, Environment Aspect Impact & Legal Registers. People Management Define goals, responsibilities and authorities for team members and ensure objective periodic administration of the performance appraisal process, provide feedback on an on-going basis Actively coach team members on opportunities for performance improvement and capability development and take actions to leverage people s strengths, and develop them through different available means Identify skill gaps and organize trainings for the team on various aspects to ensure overall learning and development Follow all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures for all people management activities such as recruitment, induction, training and performance appraisals Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork Undertake ongoing communication regarding all actions, activities and other aspects to employees within respective team, as required Special Skills & Knowledge: Technical skills: o Project Controls o Commercial Awareness Soft skills: o Leadership o Strategic Thinking o Decision Making o Communication o Negotiation o Problem Solving o Team Building o Result Orientation Education: Bachelor s degree in Civil / Mechanical Engineering. Experience: Minimum 25+ years of experience in Port related infrastructure, including at least 10 years in senior leadership roles on major port development projects. Greenfield Port related infrastructure project development experience, including Breakwater, Dredging, Material Handling System, Berth & Yard development. Greenfield Port conception & development experience preferred.