Vice President, Management

About Us:

Listenlights is a leading MEP service provider in India, with 40+ years of dedication and trust. Mumbai being our headquarters we have a regional presence in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, NCR and Pune.
Our team has a proven track record, with over 500 successfully executed projects, including an 350+ MW of Data Center projects. Our team comprises over 1000 skilled workers on site, ensuring that each project we undertake is executed with precision and efficiency.
Our verticals span across Data Centers, Commercial Corporate Services, Industrial & Logistics, and Government sectors, showcasing our versatility and ability to cater to a wide range of client needs. We are not just service providers but partners in your success, dedicated to delivering unparalleled quality and service every step of the way. Experience the difference with Listenlights - your trusted MEP partner.

Role Description :

The   Vice President – Project & Construction Management (Data Centre)  will provide end-to-end leadership across multiple concurrent Data Centre projects. The role requires deep technical expertise (Electrical / Mechanical), strong commercial acumen, disciplined project governance, and the ability to build and scale high-performance delivery teams.
The incumbent will be accountable for schedule adherence, margin protection, client satisfaction, safety, quality, and operational excellence across the Data Centre project portfolio.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Multi-Project Portfolio Leadership
Lead execution of multiple large-scale Data Centre projects across regions.
Ensure alignment of all projects with corporate delivery, safety, and quality standards.
Establish standardized project governance framework across sites.
Provide strategic oversight on resource deployment and cross-project optimization.

2. Technical & Engineering Depth
Bring strong domain expertise in Electrical and/or Mechanical systems relevant to Data Centres (HV/LV systems, UPS, cooling systems, BMS, fire & life safety, etc.).
Guide engineering decisions, value engineering initiatives, and technical risk mitigation.
Ensure seamless integration between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.

3. Commercial Acumen & Margin Protection
Safeguard project margins across the portfolio.
Oversee cost control, change order management, and claims strategy.
Ensure robust financial forecasting, cash flow management, and billing discipline.
Review project-level P&L performance and intervene proactively where required.

4. Leadership & Team Development
Build and mentor General Managers / Project Directors and site leadership teams.
Develop second-line leadership capability across planning, QA/QC, safety, and project controls.
Drive productivity benchmarks and accountability culture.
Strengthen succession planning within the DC delivery organization.

5. Customer-First & Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong relationships with client CXOs, PMC leaders, and key stakeholders.
Act as escalation authority for strategic client issues.
Drive structured client reporting and review cadence.
Ensure repeat business through delivery excellence.

6. Process & Governance Discipline
Institutionalize structured project controls (cost, schedule, risk, and quality dashboards).
Conduct periodic portfolio reviews with COO and leadership team.
Ensure compliance with contract terms, statutory norms, safety standards, and ESG expectations.
Implement continuous improvement and best practice sharing across projects.

Must Have Requirements:

1. Experience
22–30+ years of experience in EPC / MEP / Mission-Critical Infrastructure.
10+ years leading large-scale Data Centre or equivalent mission-critical projects.
Experience managing multiple concurrent high-value projects.

2. Technical & Commercial Strength
Deep technical expertise in Electrical or Mechanical systems.
Strong understanding of contracts, risk mitigation, and financial controls.
Proven track record of margin protection and project turnaround capability.

3. Leadership Competencies
Ability to build and scale highly productive delivery organizations.
Strong decision-making under pressure and complex stakeholder environments.
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