Urgent Hiring For the role Deputy Project Manager | Noida Location

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the execution of large-scale desalination and advanced water treatment projects (SWRO, Brackish, NF, UF) in a role of Deputy Project Manager. For the upcoming project in India specifically, the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) will report to the Project Manager. The DPM will primarily support the Project Manager by overseeing onshore activities in India only, while project scope and responsibilities related to the Kadima-Israel office will remain under the purview of the PM.

This role demands high engagement in project coordination, planning, and performance tracking to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, quality, and client expectations, under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and execution strategy aligned with contractual requirements, under direction of the PM.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, resource plans, and support the PM with financial forecasts activity tracking and projecting for onshore execution.
• Review detailed work plans with discipline leads to meet progress targets and schedule milestones.
• Track the progress of key activities through Daily Progress Reports (DPR), Weekly Progress Reports (WPR), and Monthly Progress Reviews (MPR), and monitor team productivity using look-ahead schedules.
• Support preparation of S-Curves, Critical Path Analyses (CPA), resource scheduling, and budget tracking as part of the project master plan.

2. Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Oversee onshore engineering across process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Validate technical deliverables through teams for compliance with IDE standards and client specifications.
• Drive optimization and value engineering efforts in coordination with the PM.

3. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with procurement to define strategy and timelines for long-lead and critical-path items (RO membranes, HP pumps, ERDs, instrumentation, etc.).
• Ensure supplier performance aligns with quality, budget, and delivery expectations.

4. Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Serve as a technical point of contact for the client for onshore activities.
• Client interface will be limited to technical discussions only; commercial and contractual matters will be handled by the PM with support as needed from the DPM.
• Participate in project review meetings and support transparent reporting on project health, risks, and opportunities.

5. Construction & Commissioning Interface

• Coordinate with construction teams to align engineering deliverables with site readiness.
• Support execution planning, sequencing, site logistics, and punch-list closure.
• Supervise pre-commissioning and performance testing in accordance with project KPIs.

6. Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Support project budget tracking and cost reporting in coordination with the PM.
• DPM is not responsible for budget approval; PM will retain all financial control and approvals.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and tracking of onshore procurement and services.

7. Compliance, Risk & Documentation

• Identify and manage onshore project risks, integrating mitigation strategies into the project plan.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, industry codes (AWWA, WHO, ISO), and project-specific environmental requirements.
• Maintain thorough and auditable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project management, with at least 7 years in desalination or large-scale water treatment infrastructure.
• Proven success supporting or managing international EPC/DBO projects with contract values of $50M+.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Expertise in desalination technologies, water treatment processes, and plant operations.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Awareness of contract management, though commercial and legal matters will be handled by the PM.
• Ability to thrive in multicultural, fast-paced environments.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with periodic travel to project sites and vendor facilities in India.
• Responsibilities and travel will not be limited to onshore (India-based) activities at time he might travel to Israel or other countries.

Kindly fill the Questionnaire below and attach your updated resume for further proceedings.

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