Head – Delivery & Operations, Linear Engineering Services
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- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- LiDAR-based ground surveys
- Route planning and linear network design
- As-built engineering packs
- Develop in-house LLD and permitting capabilities to enable value chain expansion in near team
- Lead and scale the full engineering delivery organization
- Ensure seamless client interface post-project award
- Build operational rigor, quality systems, and delivery governance
- Establish best-in-class standards for telecom engineering services
- Prepare the organization for expansion into utilities and other linear infrastructure sectors
- 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
- Establish delivery KPIs (quality, TAT, cost efficiency, client SLAs)
- Act as final escalation authority for delivery-related risks and technical challenges
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Achieve $5M+ in operational revenue by the end of Year 2, with a targeted EBITDA margin of 10–15%
- Scale the existing GIS and LiDAR delivery team to 2x its current capacity
- Establish a 12-15 member LLD and Permitting team to support US telecom operations, with a plan to double capacity by Year 2
- Build and operationalize a 100-member integrated engineering delivery organization comprising LLD Managers, Permitting Experts, OSP Engineers, QA Specialists, GIS Analysts, and LiDAR Engineers
- Successfully execute pilot LLD and permitting projects for US telecom clients, converting delivery into repeat business engagements.
- Drive deeper client engagement across BEAD and non-BEAD US telecom rollouts, delivering projects for 5+ telecom operators and infrastructure companies
- Lead pilot project execution in the European telecom sector, converting initial engagements into sustained client relationships
- Diversified revenue mix beyond US telecom and BEAD program
- 15-18 years of experience in telecom engineering, linear infrastructure, or design services organizations
- Experience in firms providing engineering services to telecom operators, EPC players, or utilities (e.g., Cyient, RMSI, Tata Consulting Engineers, etc.)
- Proven track record of leading large engineering delivery teams
- Experience managing multi-project environments with strict SLAs
- Exposure to utilities or adjacent infrastructure sectors preferred
- 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
- Strong execution and operational rigor
- Ability to scale teams and processes
- Client-facing maturity and stakeholder management
- Structured problem-solving and decision-making
- Commercial awareness in engineering services environments
- B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Telecom / Mechanical Engineering
- Postgraduate qualification in Infrastructure Management / Project Management (preferred)