Head-Project will lead the end-to-end execution of large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring alignment with AdaniConneX’s vision of building a 2GW environmentally and socially conscious data center infrastructure platform by 2030. This role is pivotal in delivering state-of-the-art facilities that meet global benchmarks in design, engineering, and operations, leveraging Adani Group’s expertise in mega-structure construction and EdgeConneX’s global standards. The incumbent will drive project excellence in quality, safety, and timely delivery while managing multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
CEOStrategy, governance, reporting, decision-making, alignmentChief Projects OfficerStrategic alignment, progress reporting, and decision-making.Design & Engineering TeamsCoordination on design specifications and technical requirements.Operations TeamsIntegration of project deliverables with operational readiness.Contracts & ProcurementVendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring.EHS DepartmentImplementation and monitoring of safety and compliance standards.Quality Control & Assurance TeamsEnsuring adherence to quality benchmarks and standards.External Consultants/ContractorsCollaboration on project execution, timelines, and deliverables. On-time project deliveryEnsure the project is completed within the agreed timeline.Budget adherenceDeliver the project within the allocated budget.Quality benchmarks achievedMeet or exceed global quality standards in construction and operations.EHS complianceAchieve zero incidents and full compliance with safety standards.Stakeholder satisfactionMaintain high levels of satisfaction among internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop project plans including scope, schedules, and resource allocation
Work with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Ensure effective resource utilization and manage project budgets to achieve cost efficiency.
Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure success.
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Monitor and report on project progress, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and senior management.
Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed.
Implement and enforce robust quality management systems to meet global benchmarks in data center construction and operations.
Drive adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, fostering a culture of safety and compliance across all project phases.
Coordinate with design, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of project deliverables with AdaniConneX’s strategic goals.
Manage testing and commissioning activities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with technical specifications.
Monitor project schedules, risk management plans, progress reports, and project budgets for effective decision-making and stakeholder communication.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and consultants, to ensure project alignment and success.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project management practices, leveraging digital tools and technologies.
Oversee project completion and ensure a smooth handover to clients.
Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.
Team Development: Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success.
Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.
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KPIDescription
Key Responsibilities - Develop project plans including scope, schedules, and resource allocation - Work with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines. - Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale data center construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. - Ensure effective resource utilization and manage project budgets to achieve cost efficiency. - Identify and mitigate project risks, addressing issues proactively to ensure success. - Oversee contracts management, including vendor selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring, to ensure alignment with project objectives. - Monitor and report on project progress, maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and senior management. - Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed. - Implement and enforce robust quality management systems to meet global benchmarks in data center construction and operations. - Drive adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, fostering a culture of safety and compliance across all project phases. - Coordinate with design, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of project deliverables with AdaniConneX’s strategic goals. - Manage testing and commissioning activities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with technical specifications. - Monitor project schedules, risk management plans, progress reports, and project budgets for effective decision-making and stakeholder communication. - Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. - Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and consultants, to ensure project alignment and success. - Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project management practices, leveraging digital tools and technologies. - Oversee project completion and ensure a smooth handover to clients. Brand Positioning: Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company. Team Development: Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success. Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness. Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness. InterfacePurpose of Engagement CEO Strategy, governance, reporting, decision-making, alignment Chief Projects Officer Strategic alignment, progress reporting, and decision-making. Design & Engineering Teams Coordination on design specifications and technical requirements. Operations Teams Integration of project deliverables with operational readiness. Contracts & Procurement Vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance monitoring. EHS Department Implementation and monitoring of safety and compliance standards. Quality Control & Assurance Teams Ensuring adherence to quality benchmarks and standards. External Consultants/Contractors Collaboration on project execution, timelines, and deliverables. KPIDescription On-time project delivery Ensure the project is completed within the agreed timeline.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications & Experience
Civil or Mechanical or Electrical engineer.
24+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure construction projects, including quality, safety, and commissioning.
Proven expertise in project management, contracts management, and EHS compliance within the infrastructure or data center industry.
Additional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred.
Type of Experience
Managing large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects (example: airports, power, real estate, data center, advanced technical facilities, ports, etc.)
Extensive experience in data center construction, quality assurance, and safety management.
Domain Expertise
In-depth knowledge of data center construction methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Expertise in quality management systems and EHS compliance specific to large-scale infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and operational readiness processes for data centers.
Digital & Operational Tools
Basic to intermediate proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for design and construction coordination.
Experience with digital tools for quality management, safety compliance, and progress tracking.
Familiarity with most commonly used Microsoft packages like MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint.
Leadership Capabilities
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive high-performance outcomes.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
Demonstrated success in managing large budgets and delivering projects within financial constraints.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex project challenges.
Non-Negotiables:
Expertise in Infrastructure Construction and Project Management
The Head-Project must possess extensive experience in infrastructure center construction (example: data center, airports, advanced technical facilities, real estate, ports, power, etc.), including planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale projects. This expertise is critical to ensure that the AdaniConneX vision of building a 2GW data center infrastructure platform by 2030 is achieved with global benchmarks in design, engineering, and operations. The role requires a deep understanding of project management principles to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
Proficiency in Quality and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Compliance
Ensuring adherence to quality standards and EHS compliance is non-negotiable for this role. The Project Head must have a proven track record of implementing and maintaining high-quality construction standards while prioritizing safety. This aligns with AdaniConneX’s commitment to delivering digital infrastructure with speed and safety, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders involved.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
The ability to lead and manage diverse teams is essential for the Project Head. This includes fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Strong leadership is crucial to drive the successful execution of projects and to uphold AdaniConneX’s reputation for delivering mega structures with unmatched capability.
Required Qualifications & Experience - Civil or Mechanical or Electrical engineer. - 24+ years of experience in large-scale infrastructure construction projects, including quality, safety, and commissioning. - Proven expertise in project management, contracts management, and EHS compliance within the infrastructure or data center industry. - Additional certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are preferred. Type of Experience - Managing large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects (example: airports, power, real estate, data center, advanced technical facilities, ports, etc.) - Extensive experience in data center construction, quality assurance, and safety management. Domain Expertise - In-depth knowledge of data center construction methodologies, standards, and best practices. - Expertise in quality management systems and EHS compliance specific to large-scale infrastructure projects. - Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and operational readiness processes for data centers. Digital & Operational Tools - Basic to intermediate proficiency in project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project. - Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for design and construction coordination. - Experience with digital tools for quality management, safety compliance, and progress tracking. - Familiarity with most commonly used Microsoft packages like MS-Word, MS-Excel, PowerPoint. Leadership Capabilities - Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive high-performance outcomes. - Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with contractors, consultants, and internal teams. - Demonstrated success in managing large budgets and delivering projects within financial constraints. - Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex project challenges. Non-Negotiables: Expertise in Infrastructure Construction and Project Management - The Head-Project must possess extensive experience in infrastructure center construction (example: data center, airports, advanced technical facilities, real estate, ports, power, etc.), including planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale projects. This expertise is critical to ensure that the AdaniConneX vision of building a 2GW data center infrastructure platform by 2030 is achieved with global benchmarks in design, engineering, and operations. The role requires a deep understanding of project management principles to manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Proficiency in Quality and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Compliance - Ensuring adherence to quality standards and EHS compliance is non-negotiable for this role. The Project Head must have a proven track record of implementing and maintaining high-quality construction standards while prioritizing safety. This aligns with AdaniConneX’s commitment to delivering digital infrastructure with speed and safety, ensuring the well-being of all stakeholders involved. Leadership and Team Management Skills - The ability to lead and manage diverse teams is essential for the Project Head. This includes fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Strong leadership is crucial to drive the successful execution of projects and to uphold AdaniConneX’s reputation for delivering mega structures with unmatched capability.
About Adani Group
Energy10,001+Founded 1988
Adani Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate founded in 1988 by Gautam Adani, headquartered in Ahmedabad. It operates across energy, ports, logistics, mining, airports, cement, real estate, defense, and media, employing over 15,000 people.
