Job Description

. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. E&M Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, manage, and monitor complete E&M project execution as per the approved project schedule.
• Review and implement approved GFC/shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, and technical documents.
• Prepare detailed execution plans for stations, depot, ancillary buildings, and associated E&M facilities within the assigned scope.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress against approved targets.
• Coordinate E&M activities with Civil, Architectural, Track, Signalling, Telecom, OHE, AFC, SCADA, and other project disciplines at interfaces relevant to E&M works.
• Identify work-front constraints and develop timely mitigation/recovery plans.
• Ensure proper sequencing and coordination of E&M activities with civil and finishing works.
• Monitor project milestones and ensure timely completion of critical activities.
• Ensure work fronts are released and ready for E&M execution as per the project schedule.

B. Electrical Systems

• Supervise execution of electrical systems including HT/LT systems, transformers, HT/LT panels, DG systems, UPS, battery systems, power distribution, cable laying, and termination.
• Monitor installation of lighting, small power, emergency lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and electrical accessories.
• Coordinate installation and integration of electrical equipment and distribution systems.
• Ensure proper testing and commissioning of electrical installations.
• Ensure compliance with approved electrical drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with utility agencies and statutory authorities wherever required.
• Ensure electrical interfaces with other E&M and project systems are properly coordinated and completed.

C. Mechanical & HVAC Systems

• Manage execution of HVAC and mechanical systems for stations, depot, and associated buildings within the assigned scope.
• Supervise installation of chillers/package units/AHU/FCU, ventilation systems, ducting, piping, pumps, and associated equipment, as applicable.
• Monitor installation of ventilation and smoke-extraction systems, where applicable.
• Coordinate mechanical equipment installation and testing.
• Ensure proper testing, balancing, and commissioning of HVAC systems.
• Ensure coordination between HVAC, electrical, civil, architectural, and other interfacing works.

D. Fire Fighting & Life Safety Systems

• Monitor installation of fire fighting systems including fire pumps, tanks, hydrant systems, sprinkler systems, piping, valves, and accessories.
• Coordinate fire detection and alarm system interfaces with relevant agencies/teams, where applicable.
• Ensure testing and commissioning of fire fighting and life-safety systems.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and approvals wherever applicable.
• Ensure closure of fire-safety observations and punch points.

E. Plumbing & Utility Systems

• Supervise plumbing, drainage, water supply, and associated utility works within the assigned scope.
• Monitor installation of pumps, tanks, piping, valves, and related equipment.
• Ensure testing of water supply, drainage, and utility systems.
• Coordinate with Civil and Architectural teams for sleeves, openings, shafts, equipment rooms, and service routes.
• Ensure proper integration of utility systems with station and depot infrastructure.

F. Lifts, Escalators & Other E&M Equipment

• Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning of lifts, escalators, and other E&M equipment, where applicable.
• Monitor contractor performance and installation quality.
• Coordinate inspections with the client, consultant, and statutory agencies.
• Ensure timely completion of testing, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Ensure closure of equipment-related punch points.

G. Testing & Commissioning

• Prepare and monitor testing and commissioning schedules for all E&M systems within the assigned scope.
• Ensure pre-commissioning inspections are completed before energisation/start-up.
• Coordinate functional testing, integrated testing, and system performance tests.
• Coordinate with the client/consultant and specialist agencies during testing.
• Ensure proper recording of test results and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure closure of punch points before system handover.
• Coordinate integrated testing of interdependent E&M systems and relevant project interfaces.
• Ensure systems are ready for final inspection, energisation, trial operation, and handover as applicable.

H. Billing & Commercial Management

• Review and verify RA bills, subcontractor bills, measurement sheets, and BOQ quantities.
• Coordinate joint measurements with the client/consultant.
• Ensure timely submission and certification of monthly bills.
• Monitor executed quantities against approved BOQ and scope.
• Track variations, deviations, extra items, and additional works.
• Maintain billing and quantity reconciliation MIS.
• Coordinate with commercial/accounts teams for timely resolution of billing issues.
• Monitor recoveries, retention, advances, and deductions as applicable.

I. Material & Procurement Management

• Prepare material requirement plans based on project schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, and vendors for timely availability of critical E&M materials.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, and reconciliation.
• Ensure approved makes and specifications are followed.
• Monitor long-lead equipment procurement and delivery.
• Ensure proper storage and preservation of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain material availability in line with upcoming work fronts.

J. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage E&M contractors, specialist agencies, and subcontractors.
• Allocate work fronts and execution targets.
• Monitor manpower, tools, equipment, and productivity.
• Conduct regular contractor performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, quality, HSE requirements, and approved method statements.
• Resolve technical, commercial, and execution issues.
• Take corrective action where contractor performance is below target.
• Monitor contractor recovery plans and ensure agreed corrective actions are implemented.

K. Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure E&M works comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and method statements.
• Coordinate inspections with QA/QC, client, consultant, and third-party agencies.
• Ensure proper inspection and testing of materials and installations.
• Monitor workmanship and installation quality.
• Minimise rework and defects.
• Ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, and inspection remarks.
• Maintain inspection reports, checklists, test records, and quality documentation.

L. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices for electrical, mechanical, lifting, working-at-height, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure permit-to-work, electrical isolation, LOTO, and other applicable safety procedures are followed.
• Conduct regular safety reviews with contractors.
• Ensure toolbox talks, risk assessments, and safety briefings are conducted.
• Immediately address unsafe acts and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements and project safety procedures.
• Support achievement of the project target of Zero Fatality and Zero Major Accident.

M. Client, Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Metro authorities, client representatives, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and utility authorities.
• Attend technical, progress, coordination, and review meetings.
• Obtain required technical approvals, inspections, and clearances.
• Respond to technical queries and observations.
• Ensure timely closure of client/consultant comments.
• Coordinate interfaces between E&M and other project disciplines.
• Escalate critical technical, commercial, schedule, and interface issues to management in a timely manner.

N. Project Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare/review DPR, WPR, MPR, MIS, and management dashboards.
• Monitor planned vs. actual progress.
• Highlight delays, risks, constraints, and critical issues to management.
• Prepare recovery/action plans.
• Maintain approved drawings, inspection records, test reports, and commissioning records.
• Ensure preparation and updating of as-built drawings.
• Ensure completion of O&M manuals, warranties, asset records, and handover documentation.
• Ensure proper close-out documentation for all E&M systems within the assigned scope.

O. Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage E&M engineers, supervisors, technicians, and support staff.
• Allocate responsibilities and execution targets.
• Conduct regular performance review meetings.
• Monitor productivity and manpower utilisation.
• Develop technical and execution capabilities of team members.
• Maintain discipline, accountability, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination within the E&M team.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional qualification in Project Management, Metro Rail, MEP, or Railway Systems will be an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in Metro Rail E&M / MEP / Infrastructure projects.
• Experience in large-scale Government, PSU, or EPC projects preferred.
• Experience in station, depot, tunnel, viaduct, or large infrastructure E&M works preferred.
• Proven experience in managing multiple contractors and work fronts.
• Proven experience in testing, commissioning, project close-out, and handover of E&M systems will be an advantage.

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