Project Manager - Greenfield

Job Role

Lead, plan, and execute a Greenfield chemical manufacturing project from documentation to commissioning. Oversee engineering, statutory approvals, vendor management, team development, and project coordination to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery under the guidance of the Project Head.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Documentation (Ahmedabad Phase)

• Drive feasibility studies, budgeting, DPR preparation, and master layout planning.
  
• Review engineering drawings (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical) with design agencies.
  
• Liaise with statutory bodies for approvals (GPCB, PESO, CPCB, DISH, etc.).
  
• Prepare detailed project execution plans, including resource, cost, and risk strategies.
  

2. Execution, Erection & Commissioning (Dahej Site Phase)

• Oversee civil works, mechanical erection, electrical installation, and utilities setup.
  
• Supervise equipment erection and commissioning as per technical specifications.
  
• Monitor contractor performance, conduct site reviews, and ensure timeline adherence.
  
• Coordinate with EPC vendors, consultants, and agencies to resolve project issues.
  

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and safety.
  
• Define team roles, hire required manpower, and ensure responsibility clarity.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  
• Mentor junior engineers and support succession planning for future plant operations.
  
• Ensure seamless coordination between site teams, head office, and external stakeholders.
  

4. Project Management & Compliance

• Implement project management tools (PMP practices, milestone planning, resource scheduling).
  
• Maintain strong project control through MIS, DPRs, and budget monitoring.
  
• Ensure legal, quality, and EHS compliance throughout construction and commissioning phases.
  
• Coordinate with auditors, inspection agencies, and authorities for documentation and inspections.
  

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Project planning & scheduling tools
  
• Engineering drawing & BOQ review
  
• Chemical process knowledge
  
• Erection & commissioning expertise
  
• Procurement & vendor coordination
  
• Statutory & regulatory compliance
  
• Quality & safety management
  
• Resource & team planning
  
• Project reporting & documentation
  

Behavioral Competencies

• Leadership & people development
  
• Decision-making & accountability
  
• Strategic thinking & planning
  
• Stakeholder management
  
• Problem-solving & analytical skills
  
• Time & priority management
  
• Adaptability, resilience, integrity
  

Education & Experience

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (mandatory)
  

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years in project management/execution, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
  
• Experience in Chemical, Fertilizer, Petrochemical, Agrochemical, or Process Plants.
  
• End-to-end execution of Greenfield/Brownfield projects (concept to commissioning).
  
• Hands-on exposure to multidisciplinary project teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).