Head – Delivery, Operations, Linear Engineering Services
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Full Time
1 week ago
$20 - $25 INR
No Sponsorship
Key skills
LeadershipProject ManagementCollaborationSales
About this role
Role Overview
End-to-End Engineering Delivery Ownership
Own the complete lifecycle of engineering multiple projects delivery concurrently from project kick-off to final submission
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of: LiDAR survey outputs and data processing, Route alignment and network planning, As-built drawings and engineering packs, LLD documentation, Permits and statutory approvals
Act as final escalation authority for delivery-related risks and technical challenges
Operational Excellence & Governance
Build a structured engineering delivery operating model
Implement delivery governance frameworks, review mechanisms, and milestone tracking
Establish QA/QC systems for survey, design, and documentation outputs
Build engineering capacity planning models aligned with pipeline growth
Technical Leadership – Telecom Engineering
Provide technical oversight across: GIS-based design systems, LiDAR data utilization and interpretation, Fiber network design and permits, Utility corridor planning, Linear infrastructure engineering
Ensure adherence to telecom standards, local regulatory requirements, and client specifications
Guide engineering teams on constructability, cost optimization, and field feasibility
Integrate feedback loops from EPC clients to continuously improve engineering outputs
Client Interface & Commercial Alignment
Serve as primary client liaison post-project award
Liaise with on-demand permitting agents to support regulatory approval processes
Participate in project kick-offs and ensure scope clarity and expectation alignment
Drive regular client reviews and delivery updates
Manage change requests and scope variations in alignment with commercial teams
Ensure high customer satisfaction and repeat business
Expansion into Utilities & New Sectors
Develop engineering delivery capability for adjacent sectors such as: Power distribution and transmission, Gas pipelines, Water and sewer networks, Other linear infrastructure domains
Identify capability gaps and build sector-specific expertise
Develop sector-ready design frameworks and compliance systems
Support business development with technical inputs for new market entry
Organization Building & Leadership
Lead and mentor all LLD Managers and engineering delivery teams
Define organizational structure for scale (regional teams, sector verticals, etc.)
Build a performance-driven engineering culture focused on accountability and quality
Foster cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Finance, and Operations
Requirements
15-18 years of experience in telecom engineering
Strong knowledge of linear infrastructure engineering principles
Familiarity with LiDAR technology and GIS-based design tools
Working understanding of permitting and statutory approval processes
Knowledge of constructability considerations relevant to EPC execution
Experience building delivery governance and QA/QC frameworks
B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Telecom / Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate qualification in Infrastructure Management / Project Management (preferred)