Associate Manager - Projects

Purpose/Objective

• The Associate Manager – Projects will support the execution of Adani Welspun Exploration’s upstream development projects across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and regulatory phases. • The role requires close coordination with DGH/MoPNG, engineering consultants, EPC/EPCM contractors, drilling/production teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely inputs to the Field Development Plan (FDP) and safe, cost-effective delivery of AWEL’s oil & gas development programs. • The other function of the role is to provide leadership to the planning team and manage the planning & cost control of the assigned capital projects for the development of Offshore & Onshore oil & gas fields.

Key Responsibilities of Role

- A. Field Development Plan (FDP) & Regulatory Compliance - Support with details for the Field Development Plan to the Government of India and DGH. - Coordinate responses to MoPNG / DGH queries, presentations, and documentation. - Track FDP approval timelines, risk areas, and compliance deliverables. - Assist in regulatory submissions: OISD approvals, Environmental Clearance, CRZ, PCB consents, land/RoW permissions, petroleum & safety approvals. - B. Engineering Coordination (FEED & Detailed Engineering) - Coordinate with engineering consultants for FEED, detailed engineering, and design deliverables for: - Flowlines & pipelines - Onshore/offshore facilities - Well site construction - Early production facilities - Tie-ins, utilities, and interconnecting systems - Drive design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, constructability reviews, 3D model reviews. - Ensure engineering deliverables meet AWEL specs, industry codes (API, ASME, ASTM, ISO), and statutory requirements. - C. EPC/EPCM Management - Assist with preparation of EPC/EPCM tender packages, scope of work, specifications, and evaluation criteria. - Support technical and commercial evaluation (TBE/CBE) of bids. - Track contractor deliverables, schedules, manpower plans, and interface requirements. - Review contractor drawings, MRs, QAPs, ITPs, and execution methodology. - D. Project Execution & Site Coordination - Support construction and installation of pipelines, offshore well developments , surface facilities, and early production systems. - Coordinate with offshore site teams, drilling groups, and operations to ensure smooth interface and sequencing. - Track workfront availability, progress curves, material availability, and contractor productivity. - Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and readiness for first production (RFP). - E. Schedule, Cost & Risk Control - Prepare and monitor project schedules (L1–L4), S-curves, cost trackers, and project KPIs. - Monitor costs versus AFE and immediately flag deviations. - Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans. - Provide weekly and monthly dashboards to project leadership. - F. Commercial & Contracts Support - Assist in drafting variation orders, change management logs, and contract correspondence. - Support verification of quantities, invoices, and contractor claims. - Ensure contractual obligations, delivery timelines, and penalties are monitored and enforced. - G. HSE, Quality & Compliance - Ensure contractor compliance with AWEL HSE standards, PTW, and safety management systems. - Support incident reporting, audits, quality surveillance, and NCR/DR resolution. - Ensure safety readiness before site mobilisation and commissioning. - H. Documentation & Stakeholder Management - Maintain complete project documentation, MOMs, statutory records, and revision control. - Coordinate with JV partners, internal management, and government bodies. - Prepare high-quality technical and management presentations for AWEL leadership and DGH reviews. - Prepare, review and update integrated project planning encompassing all activities from approvals, drilling, completion, development of surface facilities (platforms, pipelines etc), installation and commissioning - Developing project master schedule, updating, monitoring and reviewing contractor construction schedules, submittals, material delivery, procurement logs and daily follow-up in addition to the necessary productivity measurement studies and associated corrective measures.

Technical Competencies

Project Planning & Control,Engineering & Design Coordination,Field Development & Facilities Engineering,Construction & Commissioning,Regulatory & Compliance

Qualifications and Experience

1. Willingness to travel to offshore/project sites. 2. Ability to operate in early-stage development environments with evolving data. 3. Certifications (advantage): PMP, CCMP, NEBOSH/IOSH, BOSIET. 4.Hands on experience in the planning software including Primavera and MS Projects etc. 5. Good overall technical knowledge of the upstream oil & gas industry for Offshore & Onshore area. 6. Highly experienced in the planning & control activities of facilities for oil & gas upstream for Offshore & Onshore projects. 7. Good leadership skills and ability to integrate various functions’ activities 8. Excellent inter-personal & communication skills suitable for the corporate level and governmental liaisons, and a good ability to work with all groups in the organization. 9. Exposure to international methodologies involving pre-development assessment of oil & gas fields. 10. Thorough knowledge of prevalent national & international development methods for offshore & onshore fields. 11. Thorough understanding of national & international HSES system. 12. Proven leadership skills and good relationship abilities 13. Ability to work in multi-national environment