Head of Project – Greenfield Dairy Plant Development

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead the day‑to‑day management and execution of Pelwatte Dairy Group’s multi‑phase Greenfield Dairy Plant Development Program, overseeing planning, construction, commissioning and phased expansion from 2026 to 2030.

Key responsibilities

• Lead execution of all project phases, maintaining integrated schedules and ensuring delivery within approved timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering consultants, manage design reviews, equipment selection and technology implementation.
• Oversee contractors, monitor construction quality, safety performance and resolve technical or commercial issues.
• Control CAPEX expenditure, review contracts, manage procurement and maintain strict cost controls.
• Develop risk registers, lead mitigation planning and ensure compliance with environmental, safety and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, Civil Engineering or equivalent; PMP/PRINCE2 certification preferred.
• 12‑15 years of project management experience on large industrial/manufacturing projects valued at USD 15 million or more.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams through concept, construction and commissioning.

Required skills

• Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, PMI)
• Project scheduling and control systems
• Construction and commissioning management
• CAPEX and commercial management
• Risk management and regulatory compliance