RINA is currently recruiting for a
Senior Project Manager - Ports & Infrastructure
to join its office in Delhi within the International Infrastructure & Mobility Division.
Mission
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven
Senior Project Manager
with a solid background in
port design and construction
to lead strategic infrastructure projects across India. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with public and private stakeholders, ensure quality delivery, and oversee the financial and technical performance of large-scale projects. This role requires proven leadership in both
pre-feasibility/design
and
implementation/construction
phases, with a strong grasp of Indian regulatory frameworks and international best practices.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead end-to-end project management for major port and maritime infrastructure projects (container terminals, bulk terminals, port access roads, logistics hubs, etc.)
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, geotechnical, structural, MEP, environment, etc.)
- Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations
- Interface with clients (public authorities, port trusts, private developers), JV partners, and subcontractors
- Support technical proposal preparation and contribute to business development activities
- Review and approve design deliverables, construction drawings, and method statements
- Identify risks and implement mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle
- Monitor project KPIs and report regularly to top management
- Ensure compliance with Indian regulations and international codes (e.g., IS, IRC, BS, Eurocodes)
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Maritime Engineering (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 12 years of professional experience, with at least 7 years in port infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience in managing EPC, Design & Build, or consultancy contracts
- Knowledge of hydrodynamics, dredging, quay structures, breakwaters, and container handling systems is highly desirable
- Strong commercial acumen and client management skills
- Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions and Indian public procurement regulations
- PMP® or Prince2 certification
- Experience in working with international clients or IFIs (e.g., ADB, World Bank)
- Ability to manage multicultural and geographically dispersed teams
- Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera)
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
Competencies
- ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
- BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
- CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
- EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
- MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
- MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
- PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
- PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
- THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.
At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.
