Chief Operation Officer

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement business strategies to achieve company goals and growth targets.

• Drive operational excellence and align organizational processes with long-term strategic objectives.

• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to project bidding and tender strategies.

2. Project & Operations Management

• Oversee the execution of large-scale water supply, wastewater, and infrastructure projects PAN India.

• Ensure projects are completed within timelines, budgets, and quality parameters.

• Implement best practices for project planning, resource allocation, vendor management, and risk mitigation.

• Ensure statutory and contractual compliance across all projects.

3. Financial & P&L Management

• Manage the organization’s P&L, budgeting, and cost optimization strategies.

• Track financial performance and ensure profitability across projects.

• Drive efficient utilization of resources and improve operational margins.

4. People & Leadership Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration across departments.

• Build a high-performance culture by developing talent and fostering leadership at all levels.

• Align HR strategies with business objectives to ensure seamless workforce planning.

5. Stakeholder & Client Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government bodies, contractors, and vendors.

• Represent the organization in strategic meetings, negotiations, and industry forums.

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention through effective project delivery.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.E./B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical) preferred; MBA / PGDM in Operations or Project Management is a plus.

• Experience: Minimum 18–25 years of experience in infrastructure, water supply, wastewater, or EPC project management.

• Proven Expertise In:

  • Large-scale infrastructure project execution

  • PAN India operations management

  • P&L ownership and financial planning

  • Vendor and stakeholder management

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project Delivery: Timely completion within budget and quality standards.

• Financial Performance: P&L growth, cost optimization, and increased profitability.

• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes, resource utilization, and risk management.

• Team Leadership: Employee retention, talent development, and high-performing teams.

• Business Growth: Securing new projects and expanding market share.