General Manager

About Us:

Listenlights is a leading MEP service provider in India, with 40+ years of dedication and trust. Mumbai being our headquarters we have a regional presence in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, NCR and Pune.

Our team has a proven track record, with over 500 successfully executed projects, including an 350+ MW of Data Center projects. Our team comprises over 1000 skilled workers on site, ensuring that each project we undertake is executed with precision and efficiency.

Our verticals span across Data Centers, Commercial Corporate Services, Industrial & Logistics, and Government sectors, showcasing our versatility and ability to cater to a wide range of client needs. We are not just service providers but partners in your success, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and service every step of the way. Experience the difference with Listenlights - your trusted MEP partner.

Role Description :

The General Manager Project & Construction Management (Data Centre)- India will lead complete project execution with full P&L accountability. The role demands strong techno-commercial acumen, disciplined governance, client-first orientation, and the ability to build and lead a highly productive project team.

The incumbent will operate as the single-point accountability leader for project delivery ensuring safety, quality, timeline adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. End-to-End Project Leadership

• Lead large-scale Data Centre projects independently from mobilization to handover.
• Drive integrated execution across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Testing & Commissioning.
• Ensure adherence to contract scope, change management, and claims strategy.
• Deliver projects within approved schedule and cost baselines.

2. P&L Ownership

• Own full project P&L, including revenue realization, margin protection, and cost optimization.
• Monitor cash flow, billing cycles, and working capital discipline.
• Drive proactive risk mitigation to protect margins.
• Ensure robust forecasting and financial reporting to VP/COO.

3. Construction & Project Management Excellence

• Implement structured project controls (schedule tracking, cost monitoring, risk register).
• Drive weekly, monthly review mechanisms with clear dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and ESG standards.
• Institutionalize best practices in site management and resource deployment.

4. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performance, multi-disciplinary project team.
• Develop second-line leaders across Project Managers, Planning, QA/QC, and Site Leads.
• Foster accountability, ownership, and productivity culture.
• Ensure optimal manpower planning and resource utilization.

5. Customer-First & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the face of Listenlights for the client at project level.
• Maintain strong engagement with client leadership and PMC teams.
• Drive structured communication, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Ensure high client satisfaction and repeat business potential.

6. Governance & Process Discipline

• Ensure strict adherence to project governance framework.
• Drive bid-to-execution handover clarity.
• Maintain structured documentation, contractual compliance, and audit readiness.
• Align with corporate review cadence (Monthly Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews).

Must Have Requirements:

1. Experience

• 2230+ years in EPC / MEP / Mission-Critical Infrastructure.
• 810+ years leading large-scale Data Centre or high-value infrastructure projects
• Proven experience managing multi-crore (large-ticket) projects independently

2. Technical & Commercial Strength

• Deep understanding of project controls, contracts, risk management, and claims.
• Strong construction management expertise in Electrical, Mechanical & allied systems
• Demonstrated P&L ownership experience.

3. Leadership Competencies

• Ability to build and scale highly productive site teams.
• Strong decision-making under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder alignment capability.
• Highly process-driven and governance-oriented mindset.

4. Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical preferred).
• MBA (added advantage)
• PMP or equivalent certification (desirable).

Success Metrics :

• Project Delivery within Schedule & Cost Baseline
• Gross Margin Achievement vs Budget
• Billing & Cash Flow Performance
• Safety & Quality Performance Indicators
• Client Satisfaction & Repeat Orders
• Team Productivity & Attrition Metrics

Why This Role is Strategic

This position directly impacts Listenlights reputation in delivering mission-critical infrastructure. The GM Project & Construction Management will be responsible for safeguarding margins, strengthening client trust, and ensuring operational excellence in one of the fastest-growing infrastructure segments.

Ensuring a Diverse and Inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Listenlights's values - SOCH. Listenlights Pvt. Ltd. are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Listenlights Pvt. Ltd. will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Listenlights Pvt. Ltd. .