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We're Hiring: Head of Infrastructure and Projects

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building and optimizing scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure? We’re looking for a Head of Infrastructure to lead our infrastructure team and drive the next phase of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation and play a pivotal role in the technological transformation of our organization.

If you are passionate about building and maintaining robust systems and thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment, we want you to help shape the future of our infrastructure.

Apply to careers@respark.iitm.ac.in with the subject line: Application for Head of Infrastructure & Projects. For detailed job description, refer to the post below.

About the IIT Madras Research Park

IIT Madras Research Park (IITMRP), a section 8 company established by the IIT Madras, Chennai is operating from 1st Floor, Block E, IITM Research Park, Kanagam Road, Tharamani, Chennai – 600 113. It facilitates collaborative research between academia and industry and commercialization of such research. The IITM Research Park houses 200+ Indian companies, MNCs, and Startups – who collaborate with IITM faculty and students.

The IITMRP is housed in 11.42 Acres of land with a built-up area of 15.75 lakh Sq. Ft. across five buildings with 10 to12 floors. The campus has a food court, a 1000-seater Auditorium, conference rooms, exhibition halls, Lounges with A/V facilities, research labs, and usual office spaces. These spaces have sophisticated facilities for cutting edge experiments and associated civil, electrical, and mechanical units.

Job Description

  • The role entails managing all the aspects of existing infrastructure and future construction projects at IITMRP including:
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1. Electrical Supply: Substations, Cabling, UPS, Diesel Generators, Solar panels
2. Heating & cooling needs of the building; air-conditioning works (HVAC) and optimizing energy needs using sensor and control mechanisms
3. Managing water supply & treatment, sewage treatment plants, rainwater harvesting, and sanitary arrangements etc.
4. Fire Fighting & Fire protection system, Fire alarms, lifts maintenance.
5. Civil infrastructure including external facade comprising structural glazing; site development including roads and paths, provision of pavement and drain, rainwater harvesting etc.
6. Waterproofing of various building elements
7. CCTV, Access control, A/V Systems, IT network with switches.
8. Managing relationship with suppliers, statutory bodies; ensuring certifications and compliance.
9. Plan, Design, and Execution of the above infrastructure; preventive maintenance to ensure high quality of infrastructure facilities and uninterrupted services to clients.
10. Strategic planning, Budgeting, and leading vendor negotiations.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical) from a reputed university
2. Minimum of 15 years’ experience managing civil, electrical, mechanical related works for large institutions, commercial buildings, corporate parks, malls etc. with a
minimum of 10 years in original project execution and minimum of 5 years in maintenance & operation activity.
3. Experience in management of multi-dimensional projects with execution in Civil/Electrical and MEP systems/Buildings with projects with a minimum built up area of about 5 lakh sq. ft.
4. Thorough knowledge in civil, electrical, renewable energy, and mechanical systems and green building concept certification systems, codal provisions and mandatory requirements of obtaining license, approval etc. from Government agencies.
5. Experience in improving efficiency, and optimizing infrastructure utilization
6. Strategic planning, budgeting, cost estimation, negotiation with vendors
7. Managing a team of engineers and technicians, and vendor staff.
8. The candidate shall have a professional demean our managing the team, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
9. Strong organizational and time management skills.
10.Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation will be on par with the market based on relevant experience. Last date for applying: November 25, 2024 In case you are interested please forward resume to careers@respark.iitm.ac.in with subject line Application for Post of Head Infrastructure & Projects.