Head – Project

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

NMDPL: Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt. Ltd. (NMDPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between the Government of Maharashtra and the Adani Group. It leads the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, aiming to transform one of Asia’s largest informal settlements into a modern urban hub with sustainable housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities.

Job Purpose: The Cluster Project Officer is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of all construction and development projects within a designated cluster under the Dharavi Redevelopment initiative. This role leads a team of site-level Project Managers and is accountable for both pre-construction and post-construction activities. The role plays a key part in translating strategic goals into operational execution, ensuring project alignment with NMDPL’s business objectives, compliance requirements, and social mission.

Cluster Project Officer

Project Planning and Strategy:

Conceptualize and develop long-term strategies for integrated project execution across the cluster.

Lead all pre-construction activities, including feasibility studies, design approvals, and value engineering.

Align development planning with business, environmental, and community objectives, including land use optimization and stakeholder expectations.

Project Execution and Delivery:

Function as the construction lead for all projects in the cluster—ensuring timely initiation, monitoring, and closure.

Formulate and implement project execution strategies tailored to each site’s challenges.

Oversee the performance of Project Managers and ensure inter-project coordination.

Identify, appoint, and manage external architects, consultants, and contractors; drive negotiations and contract finalization.

Budget and Cost Management:

Oversee budgeting, cost estimation, and fund allocation across the cluster.

Ensure financial discipline and track actual vs. planned expenditures.

Analyze financial and operational KPIs to recommend and implement cost-optimization measures.

Quality and Compliance:

Set and enforce stringent quality control standards consistent with global benchmarks.

Monitor all audit and compliance-related workflows and reporting.

Ensure materials used across sites meet all safety, sustainability, and statutory compliance norms.

Technology and Innovation:

Evaluate and integrate new construction technologies and tools to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Champion digital tools (e.g., BIM, ERP systems) for project tracking and collaboration.

Team Development and Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, site engineers, and planning professionals.

Foster cross-functional collaboration across departments (procurement, design, legal, finance, community engagement).

Plan talent development through job rotations, capability-building programs, and succession planning.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Business/Functional Heads (Design, Liaison etc.)

Sales Team

Business Development Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Consultants (Architecture, Suppliers etc.)

Contractors

Government Bodies

Railways

Educational Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Work Experience (Range of years):

18-20 Years

Preferred Industry:

Experience in large-scale urban infrastructure or real estate development projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.

Proven experience managing multi-site, high-density residential or mixed-use projects in metro environments.