Consultant - Capital Projects (BLR)

Job Description#KGSAs one of fastest growing practice in DAS, Infrastructure and Climate Advisory (ICA) team at KGS invites like-minded professionals to help us drive progress and change. At KGS ICA practice, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across a range of industries to assist public and private sector organizations involved in infrastructure to deliver desired outcomes, for society and businesses. We are the Centre of Excellence for KPMG’s Global practices, helping our clients to develop better understanding of the evolving policy and regulatory environment, business and commercial risks, as well as providing commercial and strategic advice on complex infrastructure and capital projects. You will work on a wide range of infrastructure sectors including transportation, digital and social infrastructure (education, healthcare), with diverse clientage a diverse range of clientele such as public sector entities, infrastructure owners, project developers, large corporates, contractors, equity investors, and financers.The role will be based out of KPMG’s Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Mumbai offices and liaise cross-functionally with leaders across the business to drive internal and external engagement.ResponsibilitiesEnsure high-quality deliverables within set plans, budgets, and standardsSupporting client engagements with minimal supervision from senior team members, as necessaryIdentification of client's potential challenges and issues in an engagement and proactively presenting initial solutionsAssist in developing thought leadership materials to enhance market intelligence and sector knowledgeStay informed on industry trends, competitor moves, and product/service developments to maintain competitive edgeIndependently engage with both domestic and global stakeholders, managing expectations and prioritizing work effectivelyDemonstrate strong multi-tasking abilities, working efficiently with geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced environmentQualificationsEducational qualificationsMBA’s, Postgraduates and Engineers from a leading Indian/International educational institutionsCandidates holding certifications from renowned institutes including PMI or other professional certification relevant to the requirements are preferred, but not mandatoryPrior ExperienceRelevant infrastructure sectors and/or experience of 2-3 years gained in global research and consulting firmsMandatory Technical And Functional SkillsStrong understanding of the project management lifecycle, encompassing planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk, and stakeholder managementUnderstanding of asset lifecycle principles from planning and procurement to operation and maintenance to manage multiple infrastructure projectsUnderstanding of concepts related to construction management, supply chain and forecasting to enhance project deliveryFamiliarity with strategic planning and operational frameworks to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and create strategies to optimize project outcomesExperience in specific sectors of Infrastructure (Transportation, Energy and Utilities, or Urban Infrastructure)Strong analytical capabilities including but not limited to data analysis, risk assessments, market studies and providing recommendations for improvementsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and in making presentations for senior level stakeholders with effective story boarding skillsKnowledge of different software/applications including Power BI, Alteryx, Scheduling tools, BIM and Power Apps (preferred but not mandatory)