1. Project Management
- Plan, execute, monitor, and close Railway Inspection and Safety Assessment projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
- Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocation in coordination with internal departments (Inspection, Testing, Certification, QA and Finance).
- Track project progress, milestones, risks, and deliverables; initiate corrective actions where required.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, accreditation requirements (ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065, etc.), and client specifications.
- Monitor project costs, budgets, and profitability; identify deviations and support corrective measures.
- Prepare and present periodic project status reports to management and clients.
2. Project Coordination
- Act as the single point of contact between clients, inspectors/auditors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
- Coordinate inspections, safety assessments, audits, certifications, and report issuance as per approved project plans.
- Ensure timely collection, review, and management of technical documents, inspection records, test results, and compliance evidence.
- Track and close action items, non-conformities, and client queries within defined timelines.
- Support logistics, scheduling, and mobilization of technical personnel for project execution.
3. Techno-Commercial Activities
- Review RFQs, tenders, contracts, and work orders for technical scope, commercial terms, and compliance requirements.
- Prepare techno-commercial proposals, cost estimates, scope clarifications, and assumptions in coordination with technical teams.
- Evaluate contractual clauses related to scope, milestones, payment terms, liquidated damages, variations, and amendments.
- Support negotiations with clients regarding scope changes, pricing, and contractual terms.
- Monitor billing milestones, invoicing, variations, and payment follow-ups in coordination with finance teams.
- Ensure proper documentation for contract amendments, variation orders, and claims, where applicable.
4. Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all project activities comply with internal quality procedures, accreditation norms, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready project documentation.
- Support internal and external audits, assessments, and accreditation surveillance activities.
- Identify risks related to compliance, safety, or contractual obligations and recommend mitigation measures.
5. Stakeholder & Client Management
- Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Address client concerns proactively to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Participate in project review meetings, technical discussions, coordination meetings, and client presentations.
