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DGM/General Manager – Ports

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In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
In-Office
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Provide strategic leadership for the design and engineering of port infrastructure projects, ensuring profitability, client satisfaction, and compliance with international standards.
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Company Description

Assystem Stup is a full-service design, engineering and project delivery consultancy created following Assystem’s acquisition of Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in July 2021. Assystem Stup combines Assystem’s internationally recognised expertise in low-carbon technologies and complex project management with Stup’s extensive experience. Stup has 5 decades expertise in the urban and territorial infrastructures, civil engineering, complex buildings, transportation infrastructures as well as its strong footprint and reputation in India. Founded in 1963 by two disciples of the renowned French engineer Eugène Freyssinet, Yves Guyon and C.R. Alimchandani, the father of Stup’s last chairman, Stup became one of India’s leading providers of infrastructure engineering services.  

Assystem is an international company of more than 6000 experts spread across 10 countries and with more than 55 years’ experiencing of supporting the world’s most challenging energy and complex infrastructure projects.  

Assystem is playing a leading role in the fight against climate change, helping governments and clients meet their energy transition aspirations. In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, our experts are working on new nuclear power stations, harnessing the power of hydrogen, wind and solar, and helping developing economies to upgrade and optimise their existing grid infrastructures.  

Assystem also helps its clients meet their operational performance challenges through its ‘engineering powered by digital’ philosophy, merging the strength of engineering and the power of datas, to improve project traceability, reduce projects costs and delivery time as well as optimising infrastructure performance.    

For company profile, please visit the website :-  www.assystemstup.com 

Job Description

Role Objective:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the detailed design & engineering of port and marine infrastructure projects. The role will be accountable for end-to-end engineering delivery, business profitability (P&L ownership), and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Business Leadership

  • Define and execute the design & engineering strategy for port infrastructure (container terminals, bulk cargo berths, liquid jetties, breakwaters, dredging & reclamation, yard development).
  • Manage P&L for the design & engineering vertical, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and cost efficiency.
  • Support business development & proposals by defining engineering scope, methodologies, and costings.
  • Drive digital transformation (BIM, 3D modeling, simulation tools) to enhance design efficiency and quality.

Engineering & Technical Excellence:

  • Lead the detailed design engineering of complex port & marine structures.
  • Approve key engineering deliverables – design reports, drawings, technical specifications, BOQs.
  • Ensure compliance with international codes & standards (PIANC, BS, IS, Eurocodes).
  • Conduct value engineering, risk analysis, and constructability reviews.
  • Oversee integration of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and marine systems into holistic designs.
  • Master Planning

Operational & Delivery Management:

  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across geotechnical, structural, marine, and utilities disciplines.
  • Manage engineering consultants, third parties, and technology partners.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of design packages aligned with project schedules.
  • Coordinate closely with EPC/construction teams for seamless execution.

Financial & P&L Responsibility:

  • Deliver financial performance against defined revenue, margin, and cash flow targets.
  • Monitor project budgets, billing, invoicing, and collection cycles.
  • Ensure profitability through cost optimization and resource utilization.
  • Drive continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency, and delivery models.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as the primary technical and commercial interface with clients and government authorities.
  • Build long-term client relationships ensuring repeat and new business.
  • Represent the organization in industry forums, technical committees, and client presentations.

Quality, HSE & Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with HSE norms, quality standards, and statutory regulations.
  • Implement strong QA/QC systems for all engineering outputs.
  • Champion sustainability and green engineering practices in port design.

Key Deliverables:

  • End-to-end delivery of detailed engineering for multiple port projects.
  • Achievement of P&L, revenue, and profitability targets.
  • Strong client satisfaction and business growth.
  • High-quality, safe, and innovative engineering solutions.

 

    Qualifications

    Qualifications & Experience:

    • Education: B.E./B. Tech in Civil/Structural/Marine; M. Tech/M.E. in Port/Marine Engineering preferred.
    • Experience: 20+ years in port & marine infrastructure engineering with at least 10+ years in leadership & P&L management roles.
    • Track record in design leadership for large-scale port projects (terminals, breakwaters, dredging, offshore structures).
    • Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD, Plaxis, SAP, MIKE 21, ANSYS, AutoCAD, BIM tools).
    • Demonstrated ability to manage P&L, budgets, and large engineering teams.

    Additional Information

    Nous nous engageons au respect de l’égalité de traitement entre les candidats, et célébrons toutes les formes de diversité. Chez Assystem, seules les compétences comptent ! Si vous souhaitez porter à la connaissance d’Assystem une quelconque situation ou des besoins spécifiques, n’hésitez pas vous serez accompagné(e) ! 

    Top Skills

    3D Modeling
    Ansys
    Autocad
    Bim
    Mike 21
    Plaxis
    SAP
    Staad

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