Job Description- Project Manager (PE-PNG Operations)
Industry: City Gas Distribution (CGD) / PNG Infrastructure
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Company: LPGR Constructions India Private Limited
Project: Torrent Gas – Nerkundram Area, Chennai GA
Experience: 5–10 years
Employment Type: Full-time
1. Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced RCM to take complete responsibility for planning, managing and executing the PE-PNG section of our City Gas Distribution project for Torrent Gas in Chennai.
The candidate must have hands-on experience in PNG connection execution, particularly apartment complexes, high-rise buildings and multi-dwelling residential projects.
The individual will be responsible for managing the entire PE-PNG execution cycle, from site assessment and coordination to pipeline installation, apartment risers, individual flat connections, meter installations, testing, commissioning and final handover.
The RCM will independently manage the PE-PNG workforce, supervisors, subcontractors, materials, execution schedules, quality and safety compliance while coordinating with the Torrent Gas project team.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. PE-PNG Project Execution
- Take complete ownership of PE-PNG connection activities across the assigned project area.
- Plan and execute PNG connections for individual houses, apartments, gated communities and high-rise buildings.
- Manage PE service lines, ground connections, GI risers, headers, isolation valves and associated piping.
- Supervise installation from the PE pipeline connection point through the building riser network to individual customer meter points.
- Plan and coordinate apartment-level pipeline routing, vertical risers, horizontal distribution and individual flat connections.
- Ensure execution in accordance with approved drawings, SOR specifications and Torrent Gas technical requirements.
- Coordinate testing, inspection, commissioning and handover of completed connections.
B. Apartment and High-Rise PNG Connections
- Handle end-to-end PNG implementation in apartment complexes and high-rise residential buildings.
- Conduct site surveys to assess building layouts, riser routes, shaft availability and meter locations.
- Coordinate with apartment associations, facility managers, builders, maintenance teams and individual customers.
- Prepare execution plans for common-area piping, vertical risers, floor-wise distribution and flat-level connections.
- Manage installation of riser tees, isolation valves, meter inlet and outlet connections and associated fittings.
- Coordinate access permissions and execution schedules with apartment management.
- Resolve on-site challenges involving building access, pipe routing, existing utilities and installation constraints.
- Ensure proper documentation and completion records for each apartment and individual connection.
C. Manpower and Team Management
- Recruit, deploy and manage plumbers, PE technicians, fitters, supervisors and other site personnel.
- Prepare daily and weekly work schedules and allocate manpower across multiple locations.
- Ensure adequate skilled manpower for simultaneous apartment and individual PNG connection activities.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship and attendance.
- Ensure all deployed personnel complete the required HSE training and statutory onboarding.
- Coordinate with the company's Tamil-speaking site supervisor and Torrent Gas representatives.
D. Material and Inventory Management
- Prepare material requirements based on approved work orders and execution schedules.
- Coordinate procurement and availability of PE pipes, GI pipes, valves, fittings, meters and consumables.
- Maintain minimum inventory levels and ensure materials are procured from approved vendors.
- Monitor material receipts, issues, consumption, returns and closing stock.
- Maintain material reconciliation records and support submission of reconciliation reports along with project invoices.
- Prevent material wastage, pilferage and unnecessary stock accumulation.
E. Client and Site Coordination
- Act as the primary execution-level coordination point for Torrent Gas on PE-PNG activities.
- Coordinate daily with Torrent Gas engineers, site representatives and ground teams.
- Obtain the necessary job orders and approvals before commencing individual activities.
- Coordinate site inspections, work permissions, shutdowns and customer access.
- Identify execution hindrances and maintain an updated hindrance register.
- Attend project coordination and monthly performance review meetings.
- Ensure timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
F. Quality, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure all installations comply with applicable CGD specifications, approved drawings and quality standards.
- Ensure appropriate pressure testing, leak testing and inspection procedures are followed.
- Enforce mandatory PPE, barricading, signage and proper housekeeping.
- Ensure safe handling and installation of PE and GI pipelines.
- Maintain testing records, inspection reports, equipment records and daily progress reports.
- Ensure proper documentation for labour attendance, worker identification and applicable statutory compliance.
G. Reporting and Commercial Management
- Prepare daily progress reports and weekly execution plans.
- Track completed connections, apartment-wise progress and pending activities.
- Monitor quantities executed against approved job orders and SOR items.
- Maintain accurate measurement books and supporting execution records.
- Coordinate measurement verification and billing documentation.
- Track productivity, material consumption and execution costs.
- Report project delays, hindrances, additional work requirements and commercial implications to management.
3. Mandatory Experience and Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil or related Engineering discipline.
- 5–10 years of experience in PNG/CGD pipeline and domestic connection execution.
- Demonstrated experience in apartment and high-rise PNG connection projects.
- Practical knowledge of PE pipeline installation, GI piping, riser systems, valves, fittings and domestic meter connections.
- Experience managing plumbing teams and multiple execution locations simultaneously.
- Familiarity with pressure testing, leak testing, quality inspections and commissioning procedures.
- Experience coordinating with CGD companies, apartment associations, builders and facility management teams.
- Knowledge of material management, measurement books, SOR-based billing and project documentation.
4. Preferred Skills
- Prior experience working with Torrent Gas, IGL, MGL, GAIL Gas, AG&P Pratham or other CGD operators.
- Experience handling large apartment complexes and high-rise residential developments.
- Ability to independently plan and manage multiple PNG connection sites.
- Good knowledge of Tamil and English; Tamil communication is particularly important for site coordination.
- Strong workforce management, problem-solving and client coordination skills.
- Working knowledge of Excel and daily project reporting.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The RCM will be evaluated on:
- Number of PNG connections completed against monthly targets.
- Apartment and high-rise project execution progress.
- Daily and monthly manpower productivity.
- Quality of installations and reduction in rework.
- Timely completion of testing and commissioning.
- Material utilization and reconciliation accuracy.
- Compliance with HSE and Torrent Gas requirements.
- Timely submission of progress reports, measurements and billing documentation.
- Effective coordination with Torrent Gas and apartment management teams.
6. Reporting Structure
Reports to: Project Head / Management – LPGR Constructions India Private Limited.
Responsible for: PE-PNG supervisors, plumbers, PE technicians, fitters, connection teams and other personnel deployed under the PE-PNG work package.
Primary coordination with: Torrent Gas project engineers, ground team, apartment associations and customer representatives.
7. Important Selection Criteria
Candidates must have actual field experience in executing domestic PNG connections and apartment/high-rise gas distribution systems. Experience limited to general civil construction, plumbing or MDPE pipeline laying without hands-on PNG connection execution will not be sufficient.
The selected candidate must be capable of independently managing the PE-PNG work package from site planning through final connection completion and handover.
Pay: ₹65,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
