Project Head

Hiring: Head Projects – Large-Scale Hospital ProjectsLocation: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaIndustry: Healthcare Infrastructure / Hospital Engineering & ConstructionEmployment Type: Full-time, Executive LeadershipReporting To: Chief Executive Officer

About the OpportunityA leading Indian diversified conglomerate is establishing a state-of-the-art, integrated tertiary and quaternary-care healthcare campus.We are seeking an exceptional and seasoned Head - Projects to take single-point leadership of this flagship greenfield development. This is not a conventional civil construction role—we are looking for a hospital project leader with deep technical expertise who will steer the asset from engineering and design through statutory approvals, commissioning, and final clinical operational readiness.

Core MandateDeliver a world-class, fully functional, and clinically operational hospital campus within targeted parameters of time, capital cost, clinical functionality, and international quality standards.Lifecycle Accountability:Master Planning & Design ➔ Statutory Approvals ➔ Procurement & Contracts ➔ Construction & MEP ➔ Medical Equipment & Specialist Systems ➔ Testing & Commissioning ➔ Clinical Operational Handover

Key ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Project Execution: Own overall master planning, critical path schedules, budget control, and multidisciplinary delivery across all project interfaces.Clinical Design & Engineering Integration: Partner with clinical leadership, medical planners, and architects to translate complex care workflows into built infrastructure (OTs, ICUs, diagnostics, CSSD, medical gas pipelines, MEP redundancies, and infection control).Site Delivery & Governance: Drive rigorous site quality, safety governance, and execution standards across contractors, EPC partners, and Project Management Consultants (PMC).Statutory & Regulatory Clearances: Spearhead end-to-end statutory approvals, clearances, and healthcare licensing with government and municipal authorities.Specialist Systems & Medical Technology: Oversee technical integration and commissioning of advanced biomedical equipment, digital hospital infrastructure, and MEP engineering systems.Testing, Commissioning & Handover: Lead integrated pre-commissioning, snagging, operational trials, and seamless transition to clinical operations.

Who We Are Looking ForNon-Negotiables:Experience: Minimum 10+ years of dedicated experience leading large-scale hospital project execution (with at least 5+ years in senior project leadership).Track Record: Proven success in steering major tertiary/quaternary care hospitals (500+ beds) through the complete project lifecycle to final clinical opening.Domain Expertise: High degree of technical competence across hospital engineering, MEP redundancy, medical gas systems, infection control design, and specialized healthcare building codes.Stakeholder Management: Exceptional leadership ability to interface comfortably across diverse stakeholders—from board leadership, doctors, and architects to contractors and statutory bodies.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or relevant engineering field. A Master’s degree or postgraduate qualification in Construction Management / Project Management is strongly preferred.

How to ApplyIf you are an ambitious healthcare infrastructure leader ready to build an enduring healthcare landmark, we welcome your application.Interested leaders are invited to submit their profile or reach out directly via LinkedIn InMail / email for a confidential discussion.