Project Head

Project Head - Mechanical Engineering

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Engineering & Planning:

• Own the full mechanical scope of capital projects

  , ranging from rolling mills and structural steelworks to reheating furnaces and auxiliary mechanical systems.

• Interface with consultants and OEMs

  (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to finalize layouts, technical drawings, equipment designs, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Conduct

  feasibility studies, technical evaluations, and risk assessments

  .

1. Execution & Monitoring:

• Coordinate mechanical fabrication, erection, fit-up, alignment, piping, and structural works

  .

• Drive site-level execution

  in accordance with established timelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.

• Track daily progress

  , effectively handle bottlenecks, and enforce timely decision-making.

1. Vendor & Contractor Oversight:

• Identify and onboard mechanical contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers

  through thorough technical and commercial evaluations.

• Monitor vendor SLAs

  (Service Level Agreements), fabrication quality, adherence to design specifications, and delivery schedules.

1. Budget & Cost Management:

• Prepare comprehensive mechanical budgets

  , project cost estimates, and detailed execution schedules.

• Ensure stringent cost control

  through value engineering, process optimization, and waste reduction initiatives.

1. QA/QC and EHS:

• Conduct regular inspections

  , stage-wise mechanical testing, and Non-Destructive Evaluations (NDTs).

• Ensure strict compliance with EHS

  (Environmental, Health, and Safety) norms, mechanical safety procedures, and statutory requirements.

1. Commissioning & Handover:

• Lead final installation, dry/wet commissioning, mechanical trial runs, and performance validation

  .

• Manage all necessary documentation

  , punch lists, and facilitate smooth technical handover to operations teams.

Skills

• Strong

  leadership

  with excellent

  cross-functional coordination capabilities

  .

• Decision-maker

  with a strong sense of

  ownership and accountability

  .
• Proficiency in

  AutoCAD, MS Project, SolidWorks/Inventor, and ERP systems

  (SAP or similar).
• Familiarity with

  ASME, IS codes, DIN standards, and P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) interpretations

  .

Qualifications

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in

  Mechanical Engineering (mandatory)

  . M.Tech or Project Management Certifications are preferred.

• Experience:

  15-20 years in project execution

  within integrated or secondary steel manufacturing plants.
• Proven experience in

  mechanical commissioning of TMT bar plants, rolling mills, or heavy fabrication/assembly lines

  .

• Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of static and rotary equipment.
• Understanding of material handling systems.
• Proficiency in industrial hydraulics/pneumatics.