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Project Lead (15+ Yrs, Chemicals/Manu, NCR)

Gurgaon Permanent View Job Description
This role is responsible for the complete execution of large-scale industrial CAPEX projects, from site mobilisation through commissioning and handover. The position demands a hands-on execution leader who can manage complex stakeholders, contractors, cost, safety, and timelines with strong on-ground presence.
  • Lead a high-value greenfield/brownfield industrial project end to end.
  • Senior leadership role with strategic visibility, scale, and growth exposure.

About Our Client

The client is a large, globally aligned industrial organisation with a strong focus on manufacturing expansion and infrastructure development in India. They are investing significantly in capacity enhancement projects and operate with global engineering standards and governance practices.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end execution of large industrial CAPEX projects from mobilisation to commissioning.
  • Own project delivery across cost, quality, safety, and schedule parameters.
  • Manage Phase 1 CAPEX of approximately ₹550 Cr with strong cost and cash-flow discipline.
  • Drive contractor, EPC, PMC, and vendor performance on-site.
  • Act as the central coordination point across engineering, construction, EHS, quality, and operations.
  • Establish robust planning, controls, reporting, and governance mechanisms.
  • Ensure statutory compliance, site administration, and zero-harm safety culture.
  • Support future expansion phases and additional projects beyond Phase 1.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experience: 18-25 years in industrial project execution, with exposure to large CAPEX projects
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (mandatory); PMP or post-graduation preferred.
  • Core strengths: Hands-on execution, strong planning and controls, contractor and site management.
  • Industry exposure: Manufacturing or heavy industrial environments; chemicals experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
  • Tools & methods: Project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and execution governance frameworks.
  • Mobility: Willingness for extensive and continuous travel with high on-ground presence at the Gujarat project site.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead a high-value greenfield/brownfield industrial project with full end-to-end ownership.
  • Senior leadership role offering strategic visibility, scale, and long-term expansion exposure.
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003199

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Gurgaon
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-042026-7003199

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