Project Manager DRI

Location: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Experience: 15-25 Years
Industry: Integrated Steel Plant / Steel / Metals / Heavy Engineering / EPC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Senior Management / Project Leadership

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech Metallurgy, Chemical, Mechanical or related discipline.

Role Purpose

Lead the DRI project from engineering through commissioning and production stabilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complete DRI project execution.
• Manage engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate technology suppliers and EPC contractors.
• Manage process equipment and material handling systems.
• Coordinate gas, cooling, utility and auxiliary systems.
• Review process and equipment design.
• Monitor long-lead equipment procurement.
• Manage construction and erection progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Lead commissioning and performance testing.
• Drive achievement of production, metallization, energy and quality targets.

The ideal candidates should have:

• 15-25 years of total professional experience.
• Strong experience in steel, metals, heavy engineering, EPC or large industrial projects.
• Experience in greenfield/brownfield projects will be preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong EPC contractor and technology supplier management experience.
• Experience in commissioning and plant ramp-up is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of industrial HSE requirements.
• Willingness to work from Mumbai/Navi Mumbai and travel to project sites as required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects within schedule, budget and quality requirements.