To lead and manage the execution of railway station redevelopment projects under the EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) model, ensuring timely completion within approved budgets, compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations.
The AGM will be responsible for coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, planning, billing, quality, safety, and subcontractor activities to achieve project objectives while maintaining effective coordination with railway authorities, consultants, clients, and internal stakeholders.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Project Planning and Execution
- Lead end-to-end execution of railway station redevelopment projects, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and associated infrastructure works.
- Develop project execution strategies, construction methodologies, resource plans, and detailed work schedules.
- Monitor project progress against approved baseline schedules and take corrective action to address delays.
- Ensure effective deployment and utilization of manpower, machinery, materials, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate execution of station buildings, platforms, passenger amenities, circulating areas, FOBs, station access roads, parking facilities, and other associated works, as applicable to the project scope.
- Ensure smooth coordination of construction activities in operational railway premises, including approved work windows and passenger safety requirements.
B. Engineering and Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with design consultants, architects, structural engineers, and MEP teams for timely resolution of technical issues.
- Review drawings, design deliverables, technical specifications, BOQs, and construction methodologies.
- Ensure timely approval of drawings, material submittals, shop drawings, and method statements.
- Identify design discrepancies, constructability issues, and scope gaps and ensure their timely resolution.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces to minimize rework and execution delays.
C. Contract and Commercial Management
- Monitor contract deliverables, milestones, scope requirements, and contractual obligations under the EPC agreement.
- Coordinate with the contracts and commercial teams for variation claims, extra items, extension-of-time claims, and change orders.
- Review project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow, and cost-to-complete statements.
- Monitor RA bills, subcontractor bills, measurement records, and certification status.
- Identify potential commercial risks and implement measures to control project costs and protect margins.
- Ensure proper documentation of client instructions, site hindrances, delays, and additional scope.
D. Client and Stakeholder Management
- Maintain effective coordination with railway authorities, project management consultants, architects, statutory authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Attend project review meetings and present progress, constraints, risks, and recovery plans.
- Ensure timely submission of progress reports, technical documents, and contractual correspondence.
- Resolve client issues and facilitate timely approvals, inspections, and handovers.
- Coordinate with relevant railway departments for permits, work blocks, access, and interface approvals, wherever applicable.
E. Procurement and Resource Management
- Coordinate with procurement and stores teams to ensure timely availability of construction materials and equipment.
- Monitor long-lead items, vendor deliverables, material approvals, and delivery schedules.
- Review subcontractor performance and ensure adequate mobilization of manpower and equipment.
- Optimize resource utilization and minimize wastage, idle time, and avoidable expenditure.
F. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable Indian Standards, and client quality requirements.
- Monitor implementation of the Quality Assurance Plan and Inspection and Test Plans.
- Ensure timely inspection, testing, and closure of non-conformities.
- Review quality records, material test certificates, inspection reports, and as-built documentation.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions to minimize defects and rework.
G. Health, Safety and Environment
- Ensure strict implementation of project HSE plans, site safety procedures, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with railway safety protocols, permit-to-work systems, electrical isolation requirements, and approved work procedures, as applicable.
- Conduct periodic site inspections and review safety performance with project teams.
- Ensure incident reporting, investigation, corrective action, and emergency preparedness.
- Promote a strong safety culture among employees, subcontractors, and workers.
H. Billing, MIS and Project Reviews
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly project progress against planned targets.
- Monitor project cost, billing, collections, productivity, material consumption, and subcontractor performance.
- Prepare and submit project MIS reports to senior management.
- Conduct periodic reviews with planning, execution, QS, billing, procurement, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
- Identify project risks and implement recovery plans to achieve agreed milestones.
I. Team Leadership and Administration
- Lead and mentor project managers, construction managers, planning engineers, QS engineers, QA/QC personnel, MEP engineers, and other site staff.
- Establish clear responsibilities, performance targets, and accountability within the project team.
- Review manpower requirements and coordinate recruitment and deployment with the HR department.
- Maintain effective communication between the project site and corporate office.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and project documentation procedures.
J. Testing, Commissioning and Handover
- Coordinate completion of civil, architectural, structural, and MEP works.
- Ensure closure of punch-list items, defects, and outstanding inspections.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and integrated system checks wherever applicable.
- Ensure preparation and submission of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and handover documentation.
- Facilitate final client inspections, completion certification, and project handover.
3. Educational Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
- M.Tech or a postgraduate qualification in Construction or Project Management will be an added advantage.
4. Experience
Overall experience:
2330 years in civil construction and infrastructure projects.Relevant experience:
Significant experience in EPC projects, preferably railway station redevelopment, railway infrastructure, large commercial buildings, transportation infrastructure, or other complex public infrastructure projects.- Experience in independently managing large project teams, subcontractors, client coordination, project budgets, planning, billing, and contractual matters is essential.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary construction involving civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works is preferred.
5. Required Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of EPC project execution and construction management.
- Good understanding of project planning, CPM scheduling, resource planning, and progress monitoring.
- Knowledge of BOQ, quantity estimation, rate analysis, RA billing, cost control, and variation management.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction methodologies.
- Familiarity with MS Project or Primavera P6, AutoCAD, MS Excel, and project MIS reporting.
- Understanding of applicable IS codes, quality systems, safety standards, and railway project requirements.
6. Key Competencies
- Project leadership and decision-making.
- Client and stakeholder management.
- Commercial awareness and cost control.
- Planning, coordination, and problem-solving.
- Team building and performance management.
- Risk identification and mitigation.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
7. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Achievement of project milestones as per the approved schedule.
- Completion of project within the approved budget and targeted margins.
- Achievement of monthly physical progress and billing targets.
- Timely resolution of design issues and client approvals.
- Quality compliance and reduction in rework.
- Safety performance and compliance with railway safety requirements.
- Effective manpower, machinery, material, and subcontractor utilization.
- Timely closure of contractual issues and project handover.
8. Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be a Civil Engineering professional with strong leadership experience in executing large-scale EPC infrastructure projects. Candidates with direct experience in railway station redevelopment, railway buildings, passenger facilities, FOBs, platforms, and multidisciplinary construction packages will be preferred.
The candidate must be capable of independently managing project execution, commercial performance, client coordination, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion.
