Company Description A2Z Plant Nutrient Private Limited specializes in designing innovative and sustainable landscapes that combine functionality and visual appeal. Based in Varanasi, the company partners with real estate developers, commercial organizations, and public sector clients across India. Its services range from luxury residential gardens to smart parks, green corridors, and vertical gardens that enhance urban environments. A2Z Plant Nutrient also focuses on sports and recreational facility greening, heritage restoration, and CSR-driven environmental projects. The team is committed to creating spaces that foster a strong connection between people and nature. Head of Operations – Government Projects Company: A2Z Plant Nutrient Pvt. Ltd.

Location:
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Employment Type: Full-time | On-site | Frequent travel to project locations

Experience:
5–9 years of relevant experience preferred Annual

Salary:
₹3–6 Lakhs, negotiable based on the candidate’s experience and demonstrated capabilities. Please apply only if you are comfortable with the above salary range. About A2Z Plant Nutrient Pvt. Ltd. A2Z Plant Nutrient Pvt. Ltd. is an infrastructure and environmental solutions company specialising in horticulture, landscaping, plantation, urban forestry, green infrastructure and environmental improvement projects. The company executes projects for government departments, PSUs, municipal corporations, development authorities and institutional clients across India. We are looking for a result-oriented Head of Operations – Government Projects who can independently manage project execution, lead field teams, establish operational discipline and ensure that projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets and quality standards. Role Overview The selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end operational management of multiple government and institutional projects, from mobilisation and resource planning to execution, measurement, billing coordination and project closure. The candidate must be comfortable working at project sites, managing supervisors and contractors, coordinating with client representatives and maintaining strict accountability across the operations team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes ownership of outcomes rather than merely reporting problems.

Key Responsibilities
1. Government Project Execution
- Take ownership of multiple ongoing projects across different locations.
- Prepare project-wise execution plans, timelines, manpower plans and material requirements.
- Ensure timely mobilisation and completion of work as per contractual scope and specifications.
- Monitor project progress against milestones and take corrective action on delays.
- Conduct regular site visits and resolve execution-related issues.
- Coordinate with client engineers, department representatives, consultants and other stakeholders. 2. Team and Workforce Management
- Manage project managers, site engineers, supervisors, field staff and subcontractors.
- Assign responsibilities, establish daily targets and review actual performance.
- Monitor attendance, manpower deployment,



productivity and site discipline.
- Ensure daily progress reporting and timely escalation of operational issues.
- Build accountability within the team and ensure that assigned tasks are completed without repeated follow-ups.
- Identify training needs and improve the performance of site personnel. 3. Procurement and Resource Planning
- Plan the procurement and delivery of plants, materials, equipment, tools and consumables.
- Coordinate with vendors, nurseries, transporters and subcontractors.
- Ensure materials reach sites as per execution schedules.
- Monitor consumption, wastage, inventory and material reconciliation.
- Control unnecessary expenditure, idle manpower, equipment downtime and avoidable transportation costs.
- Obtain required approvals before making commitments outside approved budgets and procedures. 4. Government Documentation and Billing Coordination
- Coordinate measurement records, Measurement Books (MBs), joint measurements, site instructions and completion documentation.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of supporting documents for Running Account (RA) bills.
- Maintain records of approved quantities, executed quantities, variations, extra items and pending measurements.
- Coordinate with the accounts team for invoice preparation, supporting documents and billing status.
- Track client observations, certification delays and outstanding documentation.
- Ensure proper project records are maintained for inspections, audits and final handover. 5. Project Cost and Commercial Control
- Monitor project-wise expenditure against approved BOQs, budgets and estimated costs.
- Track manpower costs, material costs, transport, subcontracting and equipment expenses.
- Prepare project-wise cost-to-complete estimates and identify potential losses early.
- Monitor variations, additional work and contractual risks; obtain approvals before execution wherever required.
- Work with management and accounts to maintain project-wise profitability.
- Report cost overruns, delays and financial risks promptly. 6. Horticulture, Landscaping and Quality Control
- Supervise plantation, avenue plantation, landscaping, lawn development, irrigation and plant-maintenance activities, as applicable to each project.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, approved plant varieties, sizes, quantities and workmanship requirements.
- Monitor plant health, watering, maintenance schedules and survival rates.
- Implement quality inspections and corrective actions.
- Ensure site safety, environmental compliance and proper use of tools and equipment.
- Maintain photographic evidence, geo-tagged records and quality documentation where required. 7. MIS, Reporting and Management Reviews




- Maintain a central tracker for all ongoing projects, including milestones, manpower, procurement, expenditure, measurements, billing and risks.
- Submit daily progress reports and weekly project-performance reviews.
- Highlight delayed activities, pending approvals, resource shortages and cost deviations.
- Conduct structured reviews with project teams and ensure closure of action items.
- Provide management with accurate, timely and actionable operational information. Required Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry or a related discipline.
- Ideally 5–9 years of experience in government contracting, infrastructure, horticulture, landscaping, plantation, EPC or multi-site project operations.
- Demonstrable experience independently managing multiple projects and field teams.
- Working knowledge of BOQs, project schedules, measurements, MBs, RA bills, procurement and project cost control.
- Experience coordinating with government departments, PSUs, municipal corporations, consultants or institutional clients.
- Strong vendor-management, problem-solving, reporting and team-management skills.
- Proficiency in Excel, project trackers and digital reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and work in field conditions. Candidates with a strong government-project execution background will be preferred. Relevant practical experience and proven delivery capability will be considered alongside formal qualifications. Essential Competencies
- Strong ownership and execution discipline.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Decisive problem-solving and prioritisation.
- High accountability and attention to detail.
- Transparent communication with clients, management and field teams.
- Commercial awareness and cost-conscious decision-making.
- Integrity in procurement, measurements, documentation and vendor dealings.
- Ability to work independently without requiring daily intervention from the Founder. Performance Expectations The successful candidate will be evaluated on:
- Project milestone achievement and timely completion.
- Manpower productivity and operational discipline.
- Project-wise cost control and profitability.
- Timely and accurate measurement and billing documentation.
- Procurement planning and material availability.
- Quality compliance, safety and plant survival where applicable.
- Accuracy and timeliness of reports.
- Client satisfaction and timely closure of site observations. Reporting Structure Reports to: Founder & CEO Works closely with: Accounts & Finance, Tendering, Procurement, Project Managers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, Vendors and Client Representatives.

What We Offer
- A leadership role with direct responsibility for important government and institutional projects.
- Opportunity to build and improve the company's project-execution systems.
- Performance-linked growth based on measurable outcomes.
- Professional growth in government infrastructure, landscaping, plantation and environmental solutions.
- ESOPs to deserving candidates

📌 Head of Operations (Varanasi)
🏢 A2Z PLANT NUTRIENT PRIVATE
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