General Manager

Job Description: General Manager – Railway Construction & EPC ProjectsRole OverviewThe General Manager (GM) – Railway Projects leads end-to-end execution, strategic planning, and commercial management of large-scale railway infrastructure and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This role ensures safe, on-time, and profitable delivery of railway civil works, track laying, electrification, and signaling and telecommunication (S&T) systems. [1, 2, 3]Key Responsibilities1. Project Execution & Operations

• Direct overall railway infrastructure development, including track works, stations, bridges, viaducts, earthwork, and railway electrification.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from design review, resource mobilization, and construction to commissioning and handover.
• Establish baseline schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), and master execution plans using tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor site-level progress, identify bottlenecks, and deploy corrective engineering and operational strategies. [1, 2, 3]

2. Commercial & Financial Management

• Take full P&L (Profit & Loss) responsibility for assigned railway EPC packages.
• Manage project budgets, cost control, cash flow optimization, billing certifications, and vendor/subcontractor payments.
• Handle contractual variations, extension of time (EOT) claims, change orders, and dispute mitigation.
• Support pre-qualification, tendering, cost estimation, and commercial negotiations for upcoming railway bids. [1, 2, 3, 4]

3. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary corporate and site-level interface with Indian Railways, Railway PSUs (such as RVNL, IRCON, RITES), Metro Rail corporations, and state government authorities.
• Lead high-level review meetings with clients, consultants, and joint venture (JV) partners.
• Ensure statutory clearances, safety approvals, and regulatory compliance are secured prior to and during construction. [1, 2, 3]

4. Quality, Safety & Governance

• Drive a strict zero-accident, safety-first culture across all railway sites.
• Ensure compliance with Indian Railways standards, IS codes, Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and environmental guidelines.
• Conduct regular technical audits, site inspections, and management progress reviews (MIS/DPRs). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

5. Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams spanning Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Track, and S&T domains.
• Mentor Project Directors, Project Managers, and Site Engineers to build high-performance delivery units.
• Plan and optimize manpower, heavy machinery deployment, and raw material supply chains. [1, 2]

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Essential).
• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or MBA (Preferred). [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Certifications: PMP, NICMAR, or equivalent project management credentials (Preferred). [1]
• Experience:
• 15 to 20 years of total post-qualification experience in infrastructure and construction.
• At least 10 years specifically managing railway or linear infrastructure projects (track, viaducts, bridges, stations, or electrification).
• Proven track record handling EPC contract models, preferably with prior exposure to Indian Railways or Railway PSUs. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of railway engineering standards, BOQs, technical specifications, and contract forms (e.g., FIDIC / EPC Agreements).
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, AutoCAD).
• Strong crisis management, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership abilities. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Salary will be commensurated with right candidates : Starting from 1.50,000 with all applicable benefits.

Pay: From ₹150,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Food provided
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person