Chief Executive Officer - Infrastructure Business

Executive Summary:

Our client is an unlisted civil infrastructure leader specializing in airport runways, taxiways, highway micro-surfacing, and pavement maintenance. The CEO will manage daily site execution, client tendering, and operational cash flow, driving business performance toward targeted profit margins.

Key Responsibilities:

- P&L & Cash Flow Management: Direct daily operations to maintain EBITDA margins (12%14%) and enforce strict working capital discipline to keep Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) under 75 days.

- Project Delivery: Oversee civil infrastructure execution across active sites (runways, taxiways, aprons, and highway overlays) with strict safety and quality compliance.

- Order Book Expansion: Drive business development and bidding with public authorities (AAI, MES, State Road Corporations) and private airport developers (Adani, GMR).

- OEM & Technology Partnerships: Manage international strategic alliances, including exclusive representations for GATIC surface drainage systems and Rayner Equipment Systems.

- Asset Utilization: Ensure high uptime and productivity of capital assets, including ready-mix concrete plants, batch-type hot mix plants, and paver fleets.

Qualifications & Profile:

- Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (MBA preferred).

- Experience: 18-22+ years in civil engineering/infrastructure, with 3-5+ years in a senior leadership role (DGM/JGM/VP level) handling site execution and operations.

- Domain Focus: Deep expertise in asphalt paving, airfield runway maintenance, micro-surfacing, and heavy equipment operations.