Vice President Techno-Commercial (EPC)

Sectors: Data Centers, Industrial, Warehousing & Infrastructure Civil Engineering

Location: Mumbai / Pan-India (As per client requirement)

Position Type: Full-time | Executive Leadership (C-suite Track)

Retained Search Firm: PeopleNest Global Consulting

On behalf of a premier, globally expanding EPC and Infrastructure conglomerate, PeopleNest Global Consulting is executing an exclusive executive mandate to identify a visionary Vice President – Techno-Commercial.

This is a critical, high-impact leadership role demanding a seasoned champion with a vast track record in the construction business. The ideal candidate will orchestrate macro commercial governance, strategic procurement, risk mitigation, and contract lifecycles across highly complex, high-velocity business units—specifically Hyperscale Data Centers, Heavy Industrial Facilities, Advanced Warehousing, and Large-Scale Civil Infrastructure.

• Commercial Governance & Strategy: Direct the end-to-end techno-commercial lifecycle for high-value EPC projects from pre-bid estimation to final closure, ensuring maximum profitability and cost optimization.
• Sector-Specific Mastery: Navigate the distinct technical and commercial demands of specialized builds, including strict timeline penalties in Data Center delivery, high-spec engineering requirements for Industrial plants, and rapid scalability protocols for Warehousing/Logistics hubs.
• Contract & Risk Management: Lead complex contract negotiations, claim management, arbitration, and legal/regulatory compliance frameworks to aggressively safeguard the organization against project slippages.
• Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain: Formulate and execute global sourcing strategies for heavy equipment, raw materials, and critical specialized specialized machinery, leveraging long-term vendor partnerships across global corridors.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the strategic bridge between Engineering, Project Site Management, Finance, and Client Stakeholders to drive synergy and maintain strict budget controls.

• Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory). An MBA in Operations, Finance, or Construction Management from a tier-1 institute is highly preferred.
• Experience:18–25+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within top-tier EPC / Construction enterprises, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership capacity (GM / AVP / VP).
• Domain Expertise: Demonstrated success in handling multi-million-dollar portfolios explicitly covering automated warehousing, modern industrial infrastructures, and critical data center assets.
• Competencies: Exceptional legal and contract acumen (FIDIC and Indian contract acts), advanced techno-commercial negotiation skills, macro-level financial planning, and a deep, active network within the global supply chain.

This is a highly confidential executive placement. Interested leaders who match this benchmark are invited to share their updated credentials, current CTC details, and a brief note on their sector-specific delivery highlights directly with us.

• Contact Person: Pradeep Kumaar Gulati (Mx), Founder & Director
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• Website: www.peoplenest.co.in