General Manager - Projects & O · Chennai

We are seeking an experienced General Manager (Projects & Operations) to lead and oversee end-to-end industrial construction projects across India, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and on-time project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee multiple large-scale industrial construction projects simultaneously from inception to handover.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution to ensure milestones are met within cost and timeline targets.
• Manage operational profitability, cash flows, cost control measures, and resource allocation across all active project sites.
• Establish high standards of quality assurance, quality control, and workplace safety (EHS) across all operations.
• Lead vendor, contractor, and subcontractor management, including contract negotiations and performance evaluations.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, project stakeholders, consultants, and statutory authorities.
• Resolve critical operational bottlenecks, technical disputes, and risk factors arising during construction phases.
• Ensure full regulatory and statutory compliance for all engineering, civil, and industrial plant construction activities.
• Monitor site progress through regular audits, reviews, and structured project management reporting systems.
• Mentor, manage, and scale high-performing project teams, site engineers, and operational staff.
• Review project billing, variation claims, contract documentation, and final commercial reconciliations.