Head – Quality (Projects & Construction)

Purpose/Objective

The Cluster Project Officer is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of all construction and development projects within a designated cluster under the Dharavi Redevelopment initiative. This role leads a team of site-level Project Managers and is accountable for both pre-construction and post-construction activities. The role plays a key part in translating strategic goals into operational execution, ensuring project alignment with NMDPL’s business objectives, compliance requirements, and social mission.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Project Planning and Strategy: Conceptualize and develop long-term strategies for integrated project execution across the cluster. Lead all pre-construction activities, including feasibility studies, design approvals, and value engineering. Align development planning with business, environmental, and community objectives, including land use optimization and stakeholder expectations. Project Execution and Delivery: Function as the construction lead for all projects in the cluster—ensuring timely initiation, monitoring, and closure. Formulate and implement project execution strategies tailored to each site’s challenges. Oversee the performance of Project Managers and ensure inter-project coordination. Identify, appoint, and manage external architects, consultants, and contractors; drive negotiations and contract finalization. Budget and Cost Management: Oversee budgeting, cost estimation, and fund allocation across the cluster. Ensure financial discipline and track actual vs. planned expenditures. Analyze financial and operational KPIs to recommend and implement cost-optimization measures. Quality and Compliance: Set and enforce stringent quality control standards consistent with global benchmarks. Monitor all audit and compliance-related workflows and reporting. Ensure materials used across sites meet all safety, sustainability, and statutory compliance norms. Technology and Innovation: Evaluate and integrate new construction technologies and tools to enhance productivity and sustainability. Champion digital tools (e.g., BIM, ERP systems) for project tracking and collaboration. Team Development and Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, site engineers, and planning professionals. Foster cross-functional collaboration across departments (procurement, design, legal, finance, community engagement). Plan talent development through job rotations, capability-building programs, and succession planning.

Technical Competencies

Regulatory Compliance,Budget and Financial Management,Construction Management,Site Management,Quality Assurance,Quality Control & Compliance,Risk Management,Infrastructure Planning & Design Integration,Civil Construction Know-How ,Master Planning Expertise

Qualifications and Experience

Education Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering Work Experience(Range of years): 18-20 Years