Director Project Operations

As a Senior Project Operating Officer (SPOO) at EKK Infrastructure Limited, you will be entrusted with the dedicated leadership role for a high-value infrastructure project. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the project's full life cycle from mobilization to completion, ensuring operational efficiency, commercial performance, and strategic risk management. You will work closely with a team of planners, engineers, and costing personnel to achieve project milestones and deliver successful outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Take full charge of one specific infrastructure project on-site. - Ensure the project meets time, cost, and quality targets through structured reviews and early interventions. - Supervise Project Managers, site engineers, and planning team to achieve project milestones. - Manage budgets, billing cycles, material planning, and sub-contractor performance. - Resolve site-level challenges, disputes, and coordinate with statutory authorities if needed. - Oversee cash flow, commercial risks, claim preparation, and client communication. - Report directly to the Managing Director with real-time dashboards and performance summaries. - Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement at the project level. Qualifications Required: - Education: MBA / PGDM in Operations, Finance, Strategy, or General Management (engineering degree optional). - Experience: 12-20 years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure, industrial, or construction projects in a site leadership or operational command role. - Strong command over planning systems, cost controls, and stakeholder management. - Proven capability in project turnaround, crisis handling, and resource optimization. - Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team with a focus on execution discipline and commercial outcomes. EKK Infrastructure Limited offers you a high-impact, project-specific leadership role with direct visibility to senior management. You will have autonomy and authority to manage project performance across functions, along with a competitive salary package and project-based performance incentives. Additionally, you will work in a supportive environment with access to planning, costing, procurement, and legal teams. To apply for the position of Senior Project Operating Officer (Project-Based), please email your profile to febink@ekk.co.in, sanju@ekk.co.in with the subject line "Application - Senior Project Operating Officer (Project-Based)", or apply via the company's website at www.ekkinfra.com/careers.,