Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan, execute, and deliver projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and defined objectives.

- Manage front end project planning, project risk management, and change control with end-to-end ownership.

- Monitor project progress against approved plans, identify deviations, and provide timely updates and MIS reports to Engineering Head and Plant Head.

- Ensure strict adherence to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and statutory compliance across all project phases, including site execution and contractor activities.

- Prepare and manage project budgets, capital expenditure proposals (CAPEX), and cost controls, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and elimination of duplication.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Commercial, HR, Finance) and external parties (consultants, contractors, vendors, government authorities) for seamless execution and approvals.

- Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution through effective collaboration with consultants, contractors, and cross-functional teams.

- Manage contractor/vendor performance including selection, development, negotiations, work certification, and invoice validation as per agreed contracts.

- Ensure all statutory approvals, licensing, and government liaising activities are completed in a timely manner.

- Maintain comprehensive project documentation including drawings, reports, compliance records, and ensure proper handover of completed projects to user departments.

- Drive quality standards in execution by ensuring adherence to specifications, drawings, and best engineering practices.

- Track asset creation, capitalization, and support audits by ensuring proper documentation and closure of audit observations.

- Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities in project execution, systems, and processes, and implementing best practices.

- Ensure readiness for audits by closing observations related to engineering and project activities within defined timelines.

Functional Competencies:

- Project Management Skills

- Planning & Organization

- Negotiation Skills

- High level of understanding of statutory aspects related to building a plant, and safety & Hygiene norms.

- Communication and liaising capability

Additional Skills:

- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Project Management Tools, and digital project tracking/MIS tools.

Qualification:

- BE or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is preferred for manufacturing projects involving utilities, process equipment, HVAC, piping, material handling systems, safety compliance, and coordination with OEMs and contractors.

Experience:

- Experience in a manufacturing organization is required.