Project Head - Deepak Nitrite Limited

Role Title: Head-Projects

Reporting to: Chief Manufacturing Officer

Location: Corporate Office, Vadodara

Qualification & Experience Range: Qualification: B.E. / B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering)

Experience: 25+ Years

Key Responsibilities (indicative not exhaustive)

1. Project Conceptualization & Strategy

• Evaluate and propose commercially viable projects aligned with business objectives.
• Develop project strategies in consultation with leadership.
• Assess pre-project initiatives including business case, execution planning, procurement strategy, CAPEX, and cash flow.
• Define and implement project management methodologies, standards, and tools.

2. Project Planning & Engineering

• Assess site requirements including space, utilities, accessibility, and engineering standards.
• Prepare cost estimates (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.) and project schedules.
• Lead basic and detailed engineering, including layouts, design, and MTO (Material Take-Off).
• Coordinate with licensors, consultants, and vendors for engineering finalization.

• Develop procurement strategies and finalize contracts.
• Participate in technical evaluations, bid analysis, and vendor finalization.
• Review and approve vendor documents (QAPs, drawings, bar charts).
• Ensure quality inspections and compliance with project specifications.

4. Project Execution & Construction Management

• Drive end-to-end project execution in line with approved plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate site activities across disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, etc.).
• Monitor progress, critical paths, and resource utilization.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and SOP standards during execution.
• Manage statutory approvals and liaison with regulatory authorities.

5. Commissioning & Project Closure

• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (testing, trials, system checks).
• Ensure completion of punch points and compliance with PSSR/HAZOP recommendations.
• Facilitate project handover to operations with complete documentation.
• Oversee project closure including reconciliation, asset capitalization, and final reporting.

6. Project Governance & Monitoring

• Establish governance frameworks, reporting systems, and review mechanisms.
• Track project performance on cost, time, and quality parameters.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) requirements.

7. Knowledge & Cost Management

• Develop systems for knowledge management and documentation of learnings.
• Promote cost optimization and efficient resource utilization.
• Manage working capital related to project execution.

8. Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Finance, SCM, Manufacturing, SHE).
• Maintain effective communication with leadership and external stakeholders.
• Drive customer engagement and monitor satisfaction, especially for key accounts.

9. People Development

• Build and develop high-performing project teams.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to enhance team capability.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

Technical Competencies

• Project Management, Procurement & Contract Management, Capex & Cost Management, Risk Management

Leadership Competencies

• Customer Focus & Responsiveness, Drives Results, Builds Effective Teams, Cultivates Innovation, collaborates with others, Ensures Accountability