Walk-in || Project Head

Position Requirement Head Office, Gurgaon

Position Title

Head Projects & Operations (Head Office) (Reporting directly to Director, Schnell Builders Pvt. Ltd.)

Location

Head Office, Gurugram with periodic site visits to Nandurbar (Maharashtra) and Chandrapur (Maharashtra) as required.

Reporting To

Director

Role Summary

Schnell is executing two new large-value projects simultaneously. The company requires a senior, HO-based professional who can act as a direct extension of the Director owning both projects end-to-end from Gurgaon, without the Director's day-to-day involvement. This is not a coordination role; it is a full-charge role covering planning, execution oversight, recruitment, and all HO-side functions for both projects.

Candidate Profile

• 1218+ years in construction/EPC project management, with at least one stint managing multiple large projects simultaneously from a head office (not site-based)
• Proven experience across planning, execution, recruitment, vendor management, and commercial closure i.e., a generalist who can run a project fully, not a single-function specialist
• Prior exposure to industrial/process plant projects (chemical, TMT, or similar heavy industrial setups) strongly preferred
• Comfortable operating with high autonomy and full ownership; must be able to represent the Director's authority in decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Based in or willing to relocate to Gurugram, with readiness to travel to Nandurbar and Chandrapur as needed

Projects Under Charge(1st)

Project- Chemical Plant.

Location - Nandurbar, Maharashtra.

Value - 200 Cr.

Type - Agrochemical manufacturing facility.

Timeline - 18 ,22 months.

Projects Under Charge(2nd)

Project- TMT Plant Setup.

Location - Chandrapur, Maharashtra.

Value - 350 Cr.

Type - TMT plant setup.

Timeline - 18 ,22 months.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Own the master execution plan, schedule, and resource plan for both projects from HO
• Track progress against milestones; flag and resolve slippages before they escalate
• Coordinate with site teams, consultants, and clients on technical, commercial, and contractual matters
• Ensure both projects run in parallel without conflict over shared resources (manpower, plant & machinery, vendors)

Recruitment & Manpower

• Independently plan and execute recruitment for both site teams and any HO support roles the projects need
• Build the organogram for each project, define roles, and close hiring within project timelines
• Manage onboarding, deployment, and performance tracking of project staff

Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Identify, finalize, and manage vendors/subcontractors for both projects
• Negotiate and close commercial terms within approved limits

Commercial & Financial Oversight

• Monitor project budgets, cash flow, and billing (RA bills, client certifications)
• Coordinate with finance/accounts on project-linked payments, advances, and BGs

Compliance & Risk

• Ensure statutory, labour, HSE, and contractual compliance across both sites
• Manage client-side documentation, approvals, and correspondence

Reporting

• Single point of accountability to the Director for both projects
• Structured periodic reporting (progress, risks, financials, manpower) without requiring the Director's direct involvement in day-to-day matters

Nature of Role

This position is designed to function as a direct extension of the Director handling both projects fully from Gurugram, with authority and accountability equivalent to that of the Director for these two projects.