Senior Project Manager - Ports & Infrastructure

Posting Date: 23 Jul 2025

City: Dheli

Location:

Dheli, DL, IN, 110044

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: International Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager - Ports & Infrastructure to join its office in Delhi within the International Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Project Manager with a solid background in port design and construction to lead strategic infrastructure projects across India. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with public and private stakeholders, ensure quality delivery, and oversee the financial and technical performance of large-scale projects. This role requires proven leadership in both pre-feasibility/design and implementation/construction phases, with a strong grasp of Indian regulatory frameworks and international best practices.

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Key Accountabilities

Lead end-to-end project management for major port and maritime infrastructure projects (container terminals, bulk terminals, port access roads, logistics hubs, etc.)
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civil, geotechnical, structural, MEP, environment, etc.)
Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety regulations
Interface with clients (public authorities, port trusts, private developers), JV partners, and subcontractors
Support technical proposal preparation and contribute to business development activities
Review and approve design deliverables, construction drawings, and method statements
Identify risks and implement mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor project KPIs and report regularly to top management
Ensure compliance with Indian regulations and international codes (e.g., IS, IRC, BS, Eurocodes)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Maritime Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Minimum 12 years of professional experience, with at least 7 years in port infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience in managing EPC, Design & Build, or consultancy contracts
Knowledge of hydrodynamics, dredging, quay structures, breakwaters, and container handling systems is highly desirable
Strong commercial acumen and client management skills
Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions and Indian public procurement regulations
PMP® or Prince2 certification
Experience in working with international clients or IFIs (e.g., ADB, World Bank)
Ability to manage multicultural and geographically dispersed teams
Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera)
Strong communication and negotiation abilities

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.