Project Director (Ballari)

This role will be responsible for end-to-end leadership and delivery of large, complex Minerals & Metals projects (Greenfield, Brownfield, Expansion, EPC/EPCM/Turnkey) ensuring adherence to cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual commitments, while driving profitability, client satisfaction, and organizational capability building.

This role serves as the single-point accountability (SPOC) for assigned projects and represents the organization at the highest level with clients, JV partners, consultants, and statutory authorities.

1. Project Leadership & Governance
- Provide overall direction, governance, and leadership for one or more mega/strategic projects in the Minerals & Metals domain (Iron Ore, Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Zinc, Beneficiation, Pellet Plants, Smelters, Material Handling Systems, etc.).
- Establish solid project governance structures, decision-making frameworks, and escalation protocols.
- Ensure alignment with organizational strategy, IC objectives, and profitability targets.

2. Contract, Commercial & Financial Management
- Full accountability for project P&L;, cash flow, billing, and margin improvement.
- Oversee contract administration, including scope management, claims, variations, EOT, negotiations, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure timely certification, invoicing, collections, and effective working capital management.
- Drive cost control, value engineering, and risk mitigation to protect and enhance margins.

3. Planning, Execution & Delivery
- Approve and monitor master schedules, milestone tracking, and critical path activities.
- Ensure seamless integration across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Drive productivity improvements, constructability reviews, and adoption of best practices.
- Ensure timely and safe project completion as per contractual commitments.

4. Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary interface with clients, senior management, and key stakeholders.
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