Manager - Projects

Role & responsibilities Job Title: Manager Projects (Mechanical) Department: Projects / Engineering Location: Daund Reporting To: Head – Engineering / Director – Operations Experience Required: 8–12 years in project management, especially in chemical/process industries Job Purpose: To lead the planning, execution, and completion of mechanical engineering projects—including plant expansion, equipment installation, and infrastructure development—ensuring quality, safety, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution: Plan and manage end-to-end execution of mechanical projects including new equipment installation, piping, utility systems, and structural works. Prepare detailed project schedules, BOQs, and execution strategies. Design & Engineering: Review and approve mechanical designs, fabrication drawings, and equipment specifications. Ensure compliance with process requirements, safety standards, and industry codes (ASME, ANSI, IS, etc.). Vendor & Contractor Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage vendors and contractors for mechanical fabrication, erection, and commissioning. Monitor contractor performance, work quality, and adherence to timelines. Budget & Cost Control: Prepare and monitor project budgets and control costs without compromising quality or safety. Negotiate contracts and manage change orders effectively. Installation & Commissioning: Supervise erection, alignment, and commissioning of reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, pipelines, utility lines, and other plant equipment. Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation, and civil teams for integrated project execution. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all activities adhere to statutory and internal safety, environmental, and quality norms. Maintain project documentation including drawings, inspection reports, handover documents, and as-built records. Team Management: Lead a team of engineers and supervisors; assign tasks, mentor junior team members, and drive accountability. Key Requirements: Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Experience: 8–12 years in mechanical project execution, preferably in chemical, aroma, or process industries Skills: Strong knowledge of plant mechanical systems: reactors, condensers, tanks, piping, etc. Expertise in project planning tools (Primavera/MS Project), AutoCAD, and ERP systems Excellent communication, leadership, and vendor negotiation skills Sound knowledge of safety standards and statutory regulations Preferred Industry Background: Aroma chemicals, specialty chemicals, bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, or food processing plants