Project Head

To lead and manage the end-to-end execution of Railway Telecommunication projects — covering Tower, Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) networks, signaling interfaces, telecom systems, and associated civil works — ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters, and maintaining full compliance with Railway and RDSO standards

• Take full ownership of project planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery for Railway S&T and OFC projects
• Define project objectives, schedules, budgets, and key deliverables in coordination with senior management and clients
• Lead multiple project teams (civil, telecom, signaling, electrical) across zones or divisions
• Drive overall execution strategy, resource planning, and productivity improvement
• Ensure all works comply with Indian Railways, RDSO, and MORTH specifications (RDSO/SPN/TC/55, 66, 68, 80, etc.)
• Approve technical drawings, designs, and construction methodologies
• Oversee installation, integration, and testing of SDH/IP-MPLS, OFC, and telecom systems
• Ensure quality control, acceptance testing, and documentation (OTDR, link loss, chamber quality, HDD profiles)
• Review and sign off on As-Built drawings, design revisions, and technical reports
• Act as the single point of contact with Railway S&T, Construction, and Electrical departments, as well as PSUs like RailTel and IRCON
• Represent the company in project review meetings, inspections, and approvals
• Manage client expectations, contractual communications, and project correspondence
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and consultants for design, procurement, and commissioning
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost control plans
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms, change management, and billing schedules
• Approve work progress, joint measurement records, and client bills
• Control project profitability through cost optimization and risk mitigation
• Monitor material procurement, inventory, and subcontractor billing
• Identify and mitigate project risks — technical, commercial, environmental, or safety-related
• Ensure compliance with Railway safety regulations, RDSO quality norms, and statutory guidelines
• Oversee implementation of QMS, EMS, and OHSAS standards across project sites
• Conduct periodic internal audits and ensure closeout of non-conformities
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors
• Build and nurture a high-performance culture with clear accountability and reporting structure
• Conduct technical reviews, performance appraisals, and skill development sessions