Techincal Manager (Civil) - Design & DPR (Highways/Railways)

Techincal Project Manager (Civil)
Job Title: Operations Manager Experience: 3–6 years (minimum 1 year in project management) Location: Gurugram / Delhi NCR (Work from Office, with project site travel) Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Function: Operations / Project Management Industry: Drone Survey, Geospatial & Infrastructure Services
About the Role
DATAPKT delivers drone-based survey, photogrammetry, GIS and inspection services for railway, highway and infrastructure projects across India. We are looking for an Operations Manager, a Civil Engineer with design and geospatial experience, to run our project operations end to end: from tender and planning through field execution, data processing, design deliverables and client handover.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Plan, schedule and track multiple concurrent projects; own timelines, resources, budgets and client milestones from mobilisation to closure.
Drone Survey Operations: Plan and supervise drone missions (topographic surveys, aerial videography, thermography, progress monitoring); coordinate pilots, equipment and DGCA / Digital Sky compliance.
Photogrammetry & GIS: Oversee data processing (orthomosaics, DSM/DTM, point clouds, contours) and GIS mapping; ensure accuracy, GCP control and QA/QC of all outputs.
DPR & Design Deliverables: Lead preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), feasibility and survey reports; prepare and review General Arrangement Drawings (GADs), plan & profile / L-sections, cross-sections, alignment drawings, land plans and quantity estimates for highway and railway projects.
Civil Design & Engineering: Review and support design of highway and railway alignments, junctions, structures and drainage using survey data; ensure compliance with IRC, MoRTH and RDSO standards.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the main point of contact for clients, consultants and site authorities (railways, NHAI/PWD, PSUs); attend review meetings, present progress and get drawings/DPRs approved.
Tenders & Documentation: Support preparation of technical bids, methodologies, BOQs and project reports; maintain project documentation and billing inputs.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor field surveyors, drone pilots and GIS/CAD analysts; allocate work and maintain quality and safety standards.
Process Improvement: Standardise SOPs, track field expenses and work-done records, and improve operational efficiency.
Requirements
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (M.Tech in Transportation, Geomatics or Remote Sensing/GIS is a plus)
3–6 years of experience, including minimum 1 year of project management on highway, railway or infrastructure projects
Proven experience in DPR preparation and GAD / design drawings for highway or railway projects
Hands-on experience with drone surveys and photogrammetry workflows
Working knowledge of GIS and design software: AutoCAD / Civil 3D, MX Road / OpenRoads, ArcGIS / QGIS, Pix4D / Agisoft Metashape / DJI Terra (any)
Understanding of highway and railway design standards (IRC, MoRTH, RDSO / Indian Railways codes)
Strong communication, client-handling and team-coordination skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project or equivalent planning tools
Willingness to travel to project sites
DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate is an added advantage
Key Skills
Operations Management, Project Management, Civil Engineering, DPR Preparation, GAD, Highway Design, Railway Projects, Plan & Profile, Cross Sections, Drone Survey, UAV, Photogrammetry, GIS, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MX Road, Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, Topographic Survey, DGPS, Client Coordination, Tender Documentation

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