General Manager / Sr. GM - Projects - Transmission & Distribution

Role & responsibilities:

• Role Overview

  : Responsible for overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, performance tracking, and risk mitigation across diverse business including Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) and Ropeway projects, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and strategic objectives.

• AOP Development

  : Leads the development and tracking of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) in collaboration with finance, leadership, and project teams to meet financial and operational targets.

• Project Scheduling

  : Designs baseline schedules, SOPs, and material/billing plans; monitors progress and provides mitigation strategies for delays while supporting strategic resource allocation.

• Cost & Budget Management

  : Defines cost baselines, implements cost control systems, reviews subcontractor and client bills, and ensures timely billing aligned with project milestones to maintain cash flow.

• Material Reconciliation & CoS

  : Establishes policies for material reconciliation; reviews and approves Change of Scope (CoS) proposals ensuring alignment with contracts and financial goals.

• Performance Tracking

  : Develops dashboards and conducts reviews to monitor project health across cost, time, and quality parameters, and escalates issues as needed.

• Risk Management

  : Implements risk frameworks to handle cost overruns, scheduling issues, and resource challenges, adjusting strategies as risks evolve.

• Contract Oversight

  : Works with contract teams to evaluate claims, variation orders, and contract changes to safeguard project and financial interests.

• Stakeholder Coordination

  : Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams such as Design, Procurement, Finance, HR, Contracts, and Clients for seamless project execution.

• Strategic Reporting

  : Prepares high-level reports for senior management to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Preferred candidate profile

Minimum 20+ years of experience in project controls within large-scale infrastructure, EPC, or industrial projects.

Proven track record in leading project controls for multi-disciplinary projects, including Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D), Ropeways, or similar sectors.