DGM/General Manager – Ports

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the detailed design & engineering of port and marine infrastructure projects. The role will be accountable for end-to-end engineering delivery, business profitability (P&L ownership), and client satisfaction.

• Define and execute the design & engineering strategy for port infrastructure (container terminals, bulk cargo berths, liquid jetties, breakwaters, dredging & reclamation, yard development).
• End-to-end delivery of detailed engineering for multiple port projects.
• Implement strong QA/QC systems for all engineering outputs.
• Lead the detailed design engineering of complex port & marine structures.
• Ensure compliance with international codes & standards (PIANC, BS, IS, Eurocodes).
• Manage P&L for the design & engineering vertical, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and delivery models.
• Deliver financial performance against defined revenue, margin, and cash flow targets.
• Support business development & proposals by defining engineering scope, methodologies, and costings.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and client presentations.
• Champion sustainability and green engineering practices in port design.
• Ensure compliance with HSE norms, quality standards, and statutory regulations.
• Ensure profitability through cost optimization and resource utilization.
• Monitor project budgets, billing, invoicing, and collection cycles.
• Drive digital transformation (BIM, 3D modeling, simulation tools) to enhance design efficiency and quality.
• Conduct value engineering, risk analysis, and constructability reviews.
• Approve key engineering deliverables – design reports, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across geotechnical, structural, marine, and utilities disciplines.
• Build long-term client relationships ensuring repeat and new business.
• Act as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients and government authorities.
• Manage engineering consultants, third parties, and technology partners.
• Coordinate closely with EPC/construction teams for seamless execution.
• Ensure on-time delivery of design packages aligned with project schedules.
• Oversee integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and marine systems into holistic designs.

• Experience: 20+ years in port & marine infrastructure engineering with at least 10+ years in leadership & P&L management roles.
• Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD, Plaxis, SAP, MIKE 21, ANSYS, AutoCAD, BIM tools).
• Education: B.E./B. Tech in Civil/Structural/Marine; M. Tech/M.E. in Port/Marine Engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, budgets, and large engineering teams.
• Track record in design leadership for large-scale port projects (terminals, breakwaters, dredging, offshore structures).
• Strong client satisfaction and business growth.