Assistant Project Manager

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At Frauscher, we are dedicated to delivering the world’s most reliable train detection and wayside object control solutions. Our industry leading field elements, software, connectivity and data access solutions, combined with smart life cycle services, ensure system critical components are operational and provide the information rail operators need to maximise the safety, efficiency and capacity of their networks. We provide the trusted foundation operators need to run their rail networks, being "Your partner for confidence."

Job Description:

Support the Project Manager/Regional Manager in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering multiple railway signalling projects. The role will coordinate internal teams, customers, site teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure safe, timely, and quality execution of projects from handover through commissioning and closure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take over assigned projects from the Business Development team and support preparation of project execution plans, schedules, resources, and site requirements.

• Coordinate multiple project sites simultaneously and monitor progress against planned milestones, identifying delays, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements.

• Conduct and coordinate site surveys and assess site conditions, interfaces, and execution constraints.

• Coordinate with customers, internal engineering and design teams, site teams, subcontractors, and vendors for smooth project execution.

• Plan and monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities in line with approved procedures, drawings, quality standards, and project requirements.

• Ensure installation and commissioning activities are completed with minimum rework and failures, and support timely resolution of technical and site-related issues.

• Coordinate preparation and submission of test records, as-built drawings, completion certificates, and other project documentation, including customer approvals and sign-offs.

• Monitor and close punch-list items and other outstanding project activities through final handover.

• Support vendor and subcontractor development, coordination, and performance monitoring for installation and construction activities.

• Maintain project trackers and provide periodic project status, progress, risk, and issue reports to the Project Manager and management.

• Ensure compliance with company processes, quality and safety requirements, and approved project procedures.

• Completing project reviews, project closure, documentation handover, and capture of lessons learned for future projects.

Eligibility Criteria:

• BE / Btech - Electrical, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
• 4 to 6 years of experience in project execution, site management, installation, testing & commissioning, project coordination in railway signalling, industrial automation or similar, handling multiple sites or projects, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and internal project functions.
• Working knowledge of project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, risk and issue tracking, documentation, and project reporting.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work in field conditions as required by project schedules.

Job Location:

Mumbai

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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