Regional Manager- Government Relations & Project Development

Job Description

• Lead all Government Relations, Business Development and Project Development activities across PMC, PCMC, PMRDA and other Government Authorities in the Pune Metropolitan Region.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Government officials from Junior Engineer level up to Municipal Commissioner/City Engineer.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in PPP projects, infrastructure development, sports facilities, gardens, energy efficiency projects, HTS Panels, solar projects, Power Purchase Arrangements (PPA), Government-funded projects and consultancy assignments.
• Visit Government departments regularly to gather project information and monitor upcoming opportunities.
• Study DPRs, tender documents, Government resolutions, budget provisions and project proposals.
• Develop commercially viable business models and assist the Management in project strategy.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, technology partners and financial associates for project development.
• Organise meetings, presentations and negotiations with Government Authorities and project stakeholders.
• Ensure timely follow-up on all ongoing assignments until project award and execution.
• Maintain opportunity trackers, meeting records and submit periodic progress reports to the Management.

Qualification & Skills Required

• Graduate in Civil Engineering, Architecture, MBA or any equivalent discipline.
• 610 years' experience in Government liaison, infrastructure, construction, consultancy or project development.
• Strong Government networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Sound understanding of Government tendering procedures and DPRs.
• Ability to analyse projects and develop business models.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel extensively across Pune and the PMR region and and within state if required.
• Self-driven, result-oriented and capable of independently handling Government interactions.