Operational Project Planning & Delivery • Lead planning and execution of projects within operational airport facilities including terminals, airside infrastructure, utilities, cargo facilities, landside infrastructure, and passenger processing areas. • Develop project execution methodologies suitable for live airport environments. • Establish phased construction strategies to minimize impact on airport operations. • Ensure project milestones are achieved within approved timelines and budgets. • Monitor project performance through defined KPIs and governance frameworks. Operational Integration & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the single-point coordination lead between project teams and airport operations. • Coordinate with Airport Operations, Airside Operations, Security, Terminal Operations, Commercial, IT, Maintenance, and Safety teams. • Facilitate stakeholder approvals for construction activities in operational areas. • Ensure effective communication and coordination with airlines, ground handlers, concessionaires, and service providers. • Manage interfaces between ongoing operations and project execution activities. Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure all project activities comply with airport safety and security protocols. • Coordinate work permits, access control requirements, airside permits, and operational clearances. • Ensure compliance with DGCA, BCAS, AAI, ICAO, local statutory requirements, and airport operating procedures. • Conduct operational risk assessments before commencement of project activities. • Monitor implementation of approved safety mitigation measures. Project Controls & Governance • Establish project controls for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality management. • Review project progress and implement corrective actions where required. • Monitor CAPEX expenditure and cash flow forecasts. • Provide periodic management reports and executive dashboards. • Ensure compliance with project governance and approval frameworks. Construction Management in Operational Environment • Oversee execution of construction activities during operational hours, night closures, shutdowns, and restricted access windows. • Coordinate temporary diversions, passenger routing, utility shutdowns, and operational contingency plans. • Ensure minimal operational disruption during project implementation. • Resolve site constraints and operational conflicts proactively. • Monitor contractor performance and adherence to operational requirements. Risk Management • Identify operational, construction, safety, and business continuity risks. • Develop risk mitigation and contingency strategies. • Maintain project risk registers and monitor closure of key risks. • Escalate critical operational risks to airport leadership in a timely manner. • Support emergency response planning related to project activities. Operational Readiness & Transition Management • Lead testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities. • Coordinate stakeholder inspections, approvals, and acceptance processes. • Ensure smooth transition of completed facilities into airport operations. • Develop handover and asset transfer plans. • Monitor post-commissioning performance and defect closure. Asset Enhancement & Modernization • Drive terminal upgrades, passenger experience improvements, utility upgrades, and operational efficiency projects. • Support implementation of smart airport technologies and digital transformation initiatives. • Promote innovation and best practices in airport infrastructure development. • Ensure alignment with airport expansion and capacity enhancement programs. Required Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline. • Master's Degree in Project Management, Infrastructure Management, MBA, or equivalent preferred. • Minimum 15 to 18 years of experience in infrastructure project delivery. • Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in operational airports, metro systems, transportation hubs, healthcare facilities, data centres, or other live operational environments. • Proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders during project execution. Leadership Capabilities • Operational Excellence. • Strategic Thinking. • Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration. • Decision Making Under Operational Constraints. • Risk-Based Project Management. • Conflict Resolution. • Crisis & Contingency Management. • Commercial Awareness. • Change Leadership. • Cross-Functional Coordination.