Vice President - Projects

Role & responsibilities

1. End-to-End Project Delivery

• Oversee the complete project lifecycle, from design coordination and planning to installation, testing and commissioning.
• Convert project objectives into execution plans, ensuring timely delivery within approved budgets.
• Drive cross-functional coordination, accountability and proactive issue resolution.

2. Technical & Operational Oversight

• Lead technical planning and execution reviews to ensure layouts, service drawings and site preparations meet project requirements.
• Review and approve key design and technical decisions in coordination with design and engineering teams.
• Monitor site progress, quality standards and adherence to project specifications.

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans and manpower requirements.
• Track project variations and proactively identify potential cost and timeline overruns.
• Coordinate with Procurement for vendor finalisation, payment terms and quality assurance.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Represent the Projects function in discussions with clients, consultants and PMC teams.
• Ensure systematic management of project documentation, approvals and commissioning reports.

5. Leadership & Governance

• Lead, mentor and develop project management and site execution teams.
• Establish accountability and structured review mechanisms across project sites.
• Maintain project MIS and prepare progress reports for management and clients.

Preferred candidate profile

• 15+ years of experience managing turnkey project execution (preferably in MEP-heavy or kitchen/laundry/industrial environments).
• Strong understanding of design coordination, site management, logistics, and installation.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-handling skills, with maturity to manage senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with high ownership and attention to detail
• Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.