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Head of Projects - Construction (Retail/QSR)


Company : Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.


Location : Noida, Uttar Pradesh


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Key Responsibilities1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence Driveengineering-led problem solvingwith a strong focus onDPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation) . Developnew equipment and asset solutionsfor existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability. Designrobust industrial and retail construction solutionsthat: Optimize costs Introduce alternate and sustainable materials Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership Own and governend-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization . Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related tolayouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency . Support and enablenew and experimental formats , including: Education-led formats Small-format stores Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery Leadpan-India project execution teams , ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks. Provide strongconstruction and fit-out oversightacross projects. Apply deep working knowledge of: Electrical systems HVAC Kitchen and retail equipment Power and energy sources Plumbing and pollution control systems End-to-endMEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management Partner withOEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditorsto: Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements Ensure best-in-class quality standards Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale Build and sustainstrategic, long-term vendor partnerships .5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor Define and implementclear engineering and operating metricsfor project and operations teams. Establish stronggovernance frameworksfor quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness. Drivecontinuous improvementthrough data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking Champion adigital-first, modern engineering approachacross project lifecycles. Leverage technology for: Project dashboards and MIS Cost and timeline optimization Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance Continuously evaluateemerging technologies, materials, and construction practicesrelevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management Lead, develop, and mentorlarge, geographically distributed teamsacross India. Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership. Foster a culture ofengineering excellence, accountability, and innovation .Key Responsibilities 1. Engineering & Solutioning Excellence Driveengineering-led problem solvingwith a strong focus onDPI (Design, Productivity & Innovation) . Developnew equipment and asset solutionsfor existing BOH (Back of House) environments to enhance efficiency, durability, and scalability. Designrobust industrial and retail construction solutionsthat: Optimize costs Introduce alternate and sustainable materials Improve aesthetics and lifecycle longevity2. Capex, Cost & Commercial Ownership Own and governend-to-end Capex planning, control, and optimization . Identify and mitigate engineering challenges related tolayouts, cost per sq. ft., and material efficiency . Support and enablenew and experimental formats , including: Education-led formats Small-format stores Transit-location stores (airports, highways, metro stations)3. Execution & Project Delivery Leadpan-India project execution teams , ensuring delivery against timelines, cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks. Provide strongconstruction and fit-out oversightacross projects. Apply deep working knowledge of: Electrical systems HVAC Kitchen and retail equipment Power and energy sources Plumbing and pollution control systems End-to-endMEP infrastructure4. Vendor, OEM & Audit Management Partner withOEM suppliers, external vendors, and auditorsto: Customize solutions aligned with DPI requirements Ensure best-in-class quality standards Achieve optimal commercial outcomes at scale Build and sustainstrategic, long-term vendor partnerships .5. Metrics, Governance & Operating Rigor Define and implementclear engineering and operating metricsfor project and operations teams. Establish stronggovernance frameworksfor quality assurance, compliance, and audit readiness. Drivecontinuous improvementthrough data-driven insights and performance tracking.6. Digital & Future-Ready Thinking Champion adigital-first, modern engineering approachacross project lifecycles. Leverage technology for: Project dashboards and MIS Cost and timeline optimization Asset lifecycle and predictive maintenance Continuously evaluateemerging technologies, materials, and construction practicesrelevant to large-scale retail and QSR infrastructure.Leadership & People Management Lead, develop, and mentorlarge, geographically distributed teamsacross India. Build strong succession pipelines and second-line leadership. Foster a culture ofengineering excellence, accountability, and innovation .5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS: Engineering graduate (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical preferred). Experience: Retail / QSR store rollouts Factories, plants, or industrial infrastructure Strong exposure to MEP systems and construction fit-outs. Engineering-led problem-solving mindset Strong commercial and financial acumen Execution excellence and delivery rigor Vendor and OEM negotiation capability Metrics-driven leadership Digital and technology-forward orientation