Deputy Manager - Projects

About the Company

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate with 10 publicly listed companies and a strong nationwide presence in logistics and utilities infrastructure. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the group is known for large-scale infrastructure development and operations aligned with global standards. It is also the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India, with four IG-rated businesses.

Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) is part of the energy sector and focuses on natural gas distribution through a joint venture between Adani Group and TotalEnergies. The company develops City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks that supply Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for transport. Its network spans locations such as Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Faridabad, and Khurja, while a consortium with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is extending services to several other regions including Allahabad, Chandigarh, Ernakulam, Panipat, Daman, Dharwad, and Udham Singh Nagar. ATGL also supports renewable energy through Adani TotalEnergies Biomass Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary focused on biogas development in India.

Role Purpose

This position is responsible for bringing technical depth and hands-on project support to PNG project execution. The role ensures engineering work is aligned with design intent, safety expectations, and quality benchmarks, while also tracking site progress, resolving technical challenges, and keeping project records accurate and complete to support timely delivery.

What You Will Do

• Support the execution of PNG projects, including site readiness, installation activities, and commissioning, while keeping work aligned with the project schedule.
• Partner with the Projects Lead to ensure engineering deliverables meet design, safety, and quality standards.
• Visit sites regularly to review progress, spot issues early, and confirm that work matches the required technical specifications.
• Draft, review, and maintain engineering drawings, technical records, and project plans in line with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to keep materials and services moving on time.
• Offer technical guidance to the project team and help resolve engineering problems during the project lifecycle.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical data to support sound project decisions.
• Apply practical engineering solutions to on-ground issues while limiting impact on deadlines and cost.
• Contribute to engineering best practices that improve efficiency, safety, and execution quality.
• Take part in technical discussions and reviews and share recommendations to improve outcomes.
• Track quality checks across project phases and ensure the work meets required standards.
• Carry out inspections and tests on materials, equipment, and systems to confirm compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Record quality deviations or non-conformities and work with the team on corrective actions.
• Help build and implement quality assurance processes for project delivery.
• Ensure project activities comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards.
• Join safety audits and inspections, identify hazards, and support risk mitigation measures.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments, method statements, and safety plans.
• Maintain complete and current project records, including drawings, specifications, status updates, and inspection logs.
• Prepare progress reports for the Projects Lead, summarizing achievements, issues, and follow-up items.
• Support preparation of as-built documents after project completion.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to keep communication and coordination smooth throughout the project.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on engineering work and execution status.
• Liaise with external partners to close technical gaps and stay aligned on timelines and deliverables.
• Explain technical matters clearly to colleagues outside engineering when needed.
• Stay current on developments in engineering practices, technologies, and standards relevant to PNG or CNG projects.
• Look for opportunities to improve project methods and engineering processes.
• Take part in training and development activities to strengthen technical capability.
• Share learnings with the team and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Regional office, corporate office, techno-commercial team, HSE team, and operations & maintenance.

External: Vendors, contractors, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and consultants.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

The role asks for 4+ years of experience, ideally in construction project management, with demonstrated involvement in large infrastructure projects from start to finish.

Industry exposure in gas distribution, oil and energy, or utilities is preferred.