Project Manager Civil

Project Manager: Civil/Highways/Railways/Geomatics

Job Title: Operations Manager

Experience: 36 years (minimum 1 year in project management).

Location: Gurugram / Delhi NCR (Work from Office, with project site travel)

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Function: Operations / Project Management

Industry: Drone Survey, Geospatial & Infrastructure Services

About the Role

DATAPKT delivers drone-based survey, photogrammetry, GIS and inspection services for railway, highway and infrastructure projects across India. We are looking for an Operations Manager, a Civil Engineer with design and geospatial experience, to run our project operations end to end: from tender and planning through field execution, data processing, design deliverables and client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, schedule and track multiple concurrent projects; own timelines, resources, budgets and client milestones from mobilisation to closure.
• Drone Survey Operations: Plan and supervise drone missions (topographic surveys, aerial videography, thermography, progress monitoring); coordinate pilots, equipment and DGCA / Digital Sky compliance.
• Photogrammetry & GIS: Oversee data processing (orthomosaics, DSM/DTM, point clouds, contours) and GIS mapping; ensure accuracy, GCP control and QA/QC of all outputs.
• DPR & Design Deliverables: Lead preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility and survey reports; prepare and review General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), plan & profile / L-sections, cross-sections, alignment drawings, land plans and quantity estimates for highway and railway projects.
• Civil Design & Engineering: Review and support design of highway and railway alignments, junctions, structures and drainage using survey data; ensure compliance with IRC, MoRTH and RDSO standards.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants and site authorities (railways, NHAI/PWD, PSUs); attend review meetings, present progress and get drawings/DPRs approved.
• Tenders & Documentation: Support preparation of technical bids, methodologies, BOQs and project reports; maintain project documentation and billing inputs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor field surveyors, drone pilots and GIS/CAD analysts; allocate work and maintain quality and safety standards.
• Process Improvement: Standardise SOPs, track field expenses and work-done records, and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (M.Tech in Transportation, Geomatics or Remote Sensing/GIS is a plus)
• 36 years of experience, including minimum 1 year of project management on highway, railway or infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in DPR preparation and GAD / design drawings for highway or railway projects
• Hands-on experience with drone surveys and photogrammetry workflows
• Working knowledge of GIS and design software: AutoCAD / Civil 3D, MX Road / OpenRoads, ArcGIS / QGIS, Pix4D / Agisoft Metashape / DJI Terra (any)
• Understanding of highway and railway design standards (IRC, MoRTH, RDSO / Indian Railways codes)
• Strong communication, client-handling and team-coordination skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project or equivalent planning tools
• Willingness to travel to project sites
• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate is an added advantage

Key Skills

Operations Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, DPR Preparation, GAD, Highway Design, Railway Projects, Plan & Profile, Cross Sections, Drone Survey, UAV, Photogrammetry, GIS, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MX Road, Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, Topographic Survey, DGPS, Client Coordination, Tender Documentation