Senior Civil Project Manager

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Role Overview

Project Manager Civil

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

- Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of food factory and Grade A warehouse construction projects.

- Develop detailed project timelines, resource plans, and cost estimates.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.

Design & AutoCAD Management

- Prepare, review, and validate engineering drawings using AutoCAD.

- Ensure layouts meet food safety, hygiene zoning, and material flow requirements.

- Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, and MEP teams.

Site Management

- Oversee daily site operations and construction activities.

- Ensure execution aligns with industrial flooring, drainage, insulation, and hygiene standards required for food factories.

- Monitor progress vs plan and drive corrective actions.

Contractor & Vendor Management

- Manage contractors, subcontractors, and specialized vendors (PEB structures, cold storage, flooring, clean rooms).

- Ensure timely procurement and installation of critical infrastructure.

Quality, Compliance & Food Safety Infrastructure

- Ensure compliance with FSSAI guidelines, HACCP principles, and other applicable food safety norms.

- Implement standards for pest control, drainage slope, washable surfaces, and controlled environments.

- Ensure warehouse compliance with Grade A specifications (high load-bearing floors, clear height, fire safety systems, dock systems).

Cost Control & Budgeting

- Track project costs and manage budgets effectively.

- Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising compliance or quality.

- Prepare MIS reports for leadership review.

Stakeholder Coordination

- Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

- Coordinate with production, QA, and supply chain teams for facility readiness.

- Resolve technical and execution challenges proactively.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory).

- PMP/PRINCE2 certification (preferred).

Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong expertise in AutoCAD (2D/3D drafting and validation)

- Deep understanding of food factory layout planning and hygienic design

- Knowledge of Grade A warehouse standards and industrial infrastructure

- Project planning tools (MS Project/Primavera preferred)

- Strong contractor and cost management capability

- Leadership, problem-solving, and execution rigor

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Proven experience in setting up food processing/manufacturing plants

- Hands-on exposure to Class 1 / Grade A warehouse construction

- Experience in PEB structures, cold chain infra, and industrial flooring systems

- Prior work in FMCG capex projects

KPIs / Success Metrics:

- On-time commissioning of factory/warehouse

- Compliance with food safety and warehouse standards

- Budget adherence and cost optimization

- Zero major safety or compliance deviations