Head Projects Operations

Reporting To

CMD / WTD / CEO (as applicable)

Role Objective

Project Delivery & Operations

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1) Overall Project Delivery Leadership (Multi-site)

• Lead execution of

  piping, structural fabrication & erection, equipment erection, shutdowns, scaffolding & O&M

  projects.
• Own project outcomes:

  schedule adherence, productivity, quality, safety, cost control, and client satisfaction

  .
• Create a strong

  site leadership structure

  : Project Managers, Construction Managers, Planning, QA/QC, Safety, Stores, Admin.

2) Planning, Scheduling & Control (Non-Negotiable)

• Establish planning culture using

  WBS, lookahead plans (90-30-7 day), daily targets

  , and constraint removal.
• Drive planning tools: MS Project/Primavera + site daily dashboards.
  
• Ensure availability of drawings, fronts, scaffolding, materials, manpower, tools, cranes/hydras—before committing targets.
  

3) Manpower Productivity & Gang Control

• Define standard

  gang compositions

  and productivity norms for:
• Piping fabrication/erection, structural fabrication/erection
  
• Shutdown hot gang/cold gang workpacks
  
• Scaffolding erection/dismantling
  
• Daily monitoring of

  IND/INM, weld inches, MT erection, spools cleared

  , and productivity variance action plan.
• Reduce “idle manpower” through front availability planning and rapid reallocation.
  

4) Safety Leadership (EHS)

• Ensure zero tolerance to unsafe practices; implement visible safety leadership.
  
• Drive compliance: PTW, WAH, lifting plans, scaffold tagging, JSA/RA, toolbox talks.
  
• Ensure safety KPIs: near-miss reporting, closure, audits, training; enforce PPE and discipline.
  

5) Quality & Documentation Governance (QA/QC)

• Ensure quality systems: WPS/PQR compliance, welder qualifications, ITPs, stage inspections.
  
• Drive NDT coordination, repair rate reduction, punch clearance, turnover readiness.
  
• Ensure strong documentation: MDR, WIR/RFI, weld mapping, NDT reports, hydro/pressure test packs.
  

6) Subcontractor & Vendor Execution Control

• Develop subcontract strategy and deploy specialized subcontractors where needed.
  
• Ensure back-to-back work orders with clear scope, productivity targets, quality clauses, and recoveries.
  
• Control subcontractor performance, daily deployment, and billing readiness.
  

7) Equipment, Tools & Logistics Readiness

• Plan and ensure availability/utilization of cranes, hydras, manlifts, forklifts, welding machines, compressors, DG sets.
  
• Work with SCM/Stores to maintain

  critical spares and consumables

  and avoid work stoppage.
• Drive logistics for spools/structures movement, heavy lifts, and shutdown material staging.
  

8) Project Cost Control & Profitability (With Commercial/Finance)

• Own

  project margin

  : manage site overheads, rentals, consumables, manpower cost, rework.
• Monthly review of

  cost-to-complete, variance vs budget, margin leakage

  and corrective actions.
• Support billing and claims by ensuring measurement and documentation are completed on time.
  

9) Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with client construction managers, planning, QA/QC, safety, and contracts teams.
  
• Manage scope changes, constraints, shutdown priorities, and approvals smoothly.
  
• Lead review meetings, prepare strong MOMs, and close action items on time.
  

10) Systems, SOPs & RBM Execution Excellence

• Build RBM’s “execution playbook”:
  
• Planning templates, daily reporting, manpower trackers, productivity norms
  
• Permit systems, lifting/scaffold controls, QA formats
  
• Build second-line leaders; mentor PMs and site heads.
  
• Drive continuous improvement and reduce dependence on individuals.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile