Project Manager India

Project Manager India

This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.

About the vacancy

We’ll be expanding to a new region, Asia. To support that initiative, we are looking to recruit a Project Manager specifically for our first project in that region, the NewCold cold storage warehouse project in Gujarat.

The Project Manager is the link between a new worksite, the headquarters, contractors, suppliers, and all cross functional departments. The holder of this position is working closely with disciplines and team members in order to facilitate the project going all the way from the ‘preparation and brief’- stage to the warehouse being operational. In this role, he/she makes sure that the project gets delivered on time, within budget and in scope. While managing the project, the Project Manager ensures that Health & Safety protocols are embedded from the beginning in the project scope and executed on site. As NewCold currently starts building its Asian Development Organization, the Project Manager will - on a temporarily base - report to the VP Construction EU.

What will you do?

• Provide leadership to the project team and local site team.
• Assume responsibility for the outcome of the project, financially, timewise and technically, both during the preconstruction phase as well as the realization phase.
• Manage that the project activities that are defined in the NewCold Plan of Work are done in accordance to the Schedule and that the quality of the Deliverables as defined in the NewCold Plan of Work meets the standard.
• Manage the design and procurement with support of HQ and the associated architectural and engineering companies
• Daily supervision and directing of the General Contractor, Suppliers and Specialist Contractors, with mandatory utilization of the internal global disciplines.
• Ensure the administrative processes such as all project related documentation, permits, drawings, minutes etc. are in place and recorded for future reference.
• Lead and organize Steering Committee meetings and project meetings.
• Periodically report to  the NewCold Board and give the required input for reporting to the client and investors including the dedicated project team, HQ in the Netherlands, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced project professional who is a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work well as an individual and in a team.

• You like working in a dynamic and high-pace work environment.
• You are comfortable in an international setting.
• You are a communicative team player with a strong personality and proven leadership skills.
• You assume responsibility and have a critical yet constructive mindset.
• You exhibit resilience and reliability in working with deadlines and maintain focus on the project objectives.
• You are transparent in addressing and escalating problems to the right level within the global organization.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of professional experience as a senior project manager on complex building construction, automation or logistics projects.
• Experience in managing highly technical and complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of project management..
• A solid understanding of principles regarding regulations pertaining to construction and installation including and not limited to permitting, safety and environmental management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication  in English and the local language.
• Willingness to  be on site as much as is required and to travel within India as needed.

Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with our Managing Director in Italy, a second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.

Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.

Can we welcome you on board as our new Project Manager India and help continue our successful growth?