Deputy Project Director

DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH; Remote; USD 125,000 - USD 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Deputy Project Director for a rail project in India. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Project Director to ensure projects are completed on time and to high standards, overseeing multiple teams. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in rail transit systems and strong project management skills. This role offers attractive employment conditions, international career opportunities, and relocation support.

Benefits

Professional onboarding and development

Attractive compensation package

Relocation and immigration support

International career opportunities

Qualifications

• Overall 25 years of experience in Railways and Metro project(s).
• Minimum 17 years of experience in Signalling & Telecommunication system works.
• Minimum 6 years of experience during construction phase for relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Director for project completion.
• Oversee Chief Experts to ensure project deadlines and standards.
• Assist in design and management of construction activities.

Skills

Experience in rail based transit systems

Signalling & Telecommunication system expertise

Project oversight and management

Education

Postgraduate / Doctorate in relevant field

Graduate Engineering degree in relevant field

Job description

For a future rail project in India we are looking for a Deputy Project Director.

DB Engineering & Consulting offers the knowledge of a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities

• Deputy Project Director works closely under the Project Director and shares the responsibility for the successful completion of the projects.
• This role supports in overseeing all Chief Experts, who coordinate teams to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget, to a high standard.
• Support in design and interface management activities.
• Support in planning, coordination and control of construction and site activities in order to provide most optimum use of existing resources.
• Support & supervise the construction/installation and site activities, including equipment and construction, as required for operating trains on the main line, the depot line, etc.
• Support in Integrated testing and commissioning (ITC) and the overall ITC.
• The Deputy Project Director is desired to be with strong experience in rail based transit systems.
• This position stands in for all roles and responsibilities of the Project Director during his absence.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate / Doctorate in relevant field (preferred).
• Graduate Engineering degree in relevant field (minimum).
• Overall 25 years of experience in Railways and Metro project(s).
• Minimum 17 years of experience in Signalling & Telecommunication system works in High-Speed Railways / Semi High-Speed Railways / Metro Railways projects(s).
• Minimum 6 years of experience during construction phase as in-charge for Signalling & Telecommunication system works in High-Speed Railways / Semi High-Speed Railways / Metro Railways projects(s).

Our offer

• Professional onboarding and development: We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
• Attractive employment conditions: We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
• Mobilization & relocation support: To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.
• Work safety: Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.
• International career opportunities: We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
• Intercultural teams: With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.