Head Of Projects - Construction (Retail/QSR)

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence

• Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation).
• Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability.
• Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that:
• Optimize costs
• Introduce alternate and sustainable materials
• Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity

2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership

• Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization.
• Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency.
• Support and enable new and experimental formats, including:
• Education-led formats
• Small-format stores
• Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)

3. Execution & Project Delivery

• Lead pan-India project execution teams, ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks.
• Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects.
• Apply deep working knowledge of:
• Electrical systems
• HVAC
• Kitchen and retail equipment
• Power and energy sources
• Plumbing and pollution control systems
• End-to-end MEP infrastructure

4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management

• Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to:
• Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements
• Ensure best-in-class quality standards
• Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale
• Build and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships.

5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor

• Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams.
• Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.

6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking

• Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles.
• Leverage technology for:
• Project dashboards and MIS
• Cost and timeline optimization
• Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India.
• Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence

• Drive engineering-led problem solving with a strong focus on DPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation).
• Develop new equipment and asset solutions for existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability.
• Design robust industrial and retail construction solutions that:
• Optimize costs
• Introduce alternate and sustainable materials
• Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity

2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership

• Own and govern end-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization.
• Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related to layouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency.
• Support and enable new and experimental formats, including:
• Education-led formats
• Small-format stores
• Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)

3. Execution & Project Delivery

• Lead pan-India project execution teams, ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks.
• Provide strong construction and fit-out oversight across projects.
• Apply deep working knowledge of:
• Electrical systems
• HVAC
• Kitchen and retail equipment
• Power and energy sources
• Plumbing and pollution control systems
• End-to-end MEP infrastructure

4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management

• Partner with OEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditors to:
• Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements
• Ensure best-in-class quality standards
• Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale
• Build and sustain strategic, long-term vendor partnerships.

5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor

• Define and implement clear engineering and operating metrics for project and operations teams.
• Establish strong governance frameworks for quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and performance tracking.

6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking

• Champion a digital-first, modern engineering approach across project lifecycles.
• Leverage technology for:
• Project dashboards and MIS
• Cost and timeline optimization
• Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and construction practices relevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor large, geographically distributed teams across India.
• Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and innovation.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Engineering graduate (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred).
• Experience:
• Retail / QSR store rollouts
• Factories, plants, or industrial infrastructure
• Strong exposure to MEP systems and construction fit-outs.
• Engineering-led problem-solving mindset
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Execution excellence and delivery rigor
• Vendor and OEM negotiation capability
• Metrics-driven leadership
• Digital and technology-forward orientation