Chief Design Manager – New Delhi

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

In India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.

Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices. 

SYSTRA India’s comprehensive know-how and expertise in Railways provides a wide spectrum of solutions for any challenge (Building a new rail link, doubling the capacity, gauge conversion, upgrading a network, improving the performance of existing lines, etc.).Our extensive experience encompasses, bridges, station buildings, Depots, Earthwork & Track Works, Power Supply and Transmission, Signaling & Telecommunications, Rolling Stock, Utilities diversion and yard re-modelling etc.

We are proud to deliver Project Management Services to the Rail Land Development Authority (Indian Railways) for three major railway station projects: Mumbai, New Delhi, and Ahmedabad. Our involvement spans the entire project lifecycle, ensuring comprehensive support throughout each stage of implementation.

We are seeking applications for the position of Chief Design Manager for Project “Redevelopment Project of CSMT Railway Station and construction of associated infrastructure, RLDA at Mumbai Location.”

Missions/Main Duties

• Lead and manage a team of structural engineers and designers responsible for developing structural designs, drawings, and specifications for the CSMT Project Mumbai. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the successful execution of design activities.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and stakeholders to develop conceptual and detailed structural designs for new construction, renovation, and restoration projects within the CSMT redevelopment scope. Ensure designs adhere to project requirements, budget constraints, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct structural analysis and engineering calculations to assess the performance and stability of building structures, including foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and facades. Ensure designs are optimized for safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and optimization to enhance the cost-effectiveness and performance of structural designs. Explore innovative materials, construction techniques, and design solutions to achieve project objectives while minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency.
• Implement quality assurance processes to review, validate, and verify structural designs and documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations governing structural engineering and construction in India.
• Foster collaboration and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, to integrate structural designs seamlessly with other project components. Participate in design coordination meetings and resolve design-related conflicts or issues as they arise.
• Identify potential risks and challenges related to structural design and construction activities. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address structural integrity, stability, and performance concerns proactively.
• Ensure the safety compliances, conduct safety training as per group policy mainly 3S training.

Profile/Skills

• Education qualification – Masters in Structures + PhD in relevant field
• Years of experience – Minimum 20 Years of Experience
• Experience in Similar Position - Minimum 10 Years of Experience 
• Experience in Eligible projects - Minimum 15 Years of Experience
• Having Expertise in Autocad, BIM and other drawing related software. Having capability of Drawing Management Systems
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
• Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery environment, applying industry best practices.
• Self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority
• Strong leadership skills, proven ability to lead a team effort & make independent decisions and be a good troubleshooter.
• Ensure compliance of the Systra Group policies, particularly on ethics, safety and adherence to Company ISO 9001 and 14001 Standards.

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!