Project Manager

Department: Projects
Designation: Project Manager
Location: Chennai
Travel: Extensive travel across project sites in India

Qualification & Experience

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Chemical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification such as PMP will be an advantage.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in mechanical/project execution, preferably in EPC, Oil & Gas, Process Plants, Semiconductor, Industrial or similar project environments.
• Experience in handling multiple projects/sites across India.
• Strong experience in project planning, execution, client coordination, material management and manpower management.

Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, manage and execute projects from mobilisation through completion and handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, milestones and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and take corrective action for delays.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, HR, Finance, QA/QC, HSE and Site teams for smooth project execution.
• Ensure project activities are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project productivity, manpower utilisation and overall site performance.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.

Ensure timely completion of project activities and contractual milestones

Project Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between the client, site team, HO, vendors and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and monitor action points.
• Coordinate inter-departmental activities to avoid delays in project execution.
• Prepare and review project progress reports, MIS, manpower reports and project status updates.
• Escalate critical project issues to management with appropriate recommendations.
• Coordinate mobilisation, demobilisation and transfer of manpower, tools, equipment and materials between projects.

Client Management

• Maintain effective professional relationships with clients and project representatives.
• Attend client meetings and address project-related technical, commercial and execution issues.
• Understand client requirements and ensure timely compliance with contractual obligations.
• Coordinate with clients for approvals, drawings, work fronts, inspections, material approvals and project clearances.
• Handle client complaints and resolve project-related issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of project reports, documentation and billing-related inputs.
• Support the commercial team in managing variations, additional works and scope changes.

D. Material Management

• Plan material requirements based on project schedules and site requirements.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores for timely procurement and delivery of materials.
• Monitor material availability at site and prevent project delays due to material shortages.
• Ensure materials are procured as per approved specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
• Monitor material receipt, inspection, storage, issue and utilisation.
• Maintain proper control over material consumption and minimise wastage.
• Coordinate inter-site transfer of surplus/critical materials wherever required.
• Monitor material reconciliation and support cost-control initiatives.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review daily/weekly/monthly project progress reports.
• Maintain project schedules, MOMs, action trackers and project documentation.
• Monitor project KPIs including progress, productivity, manpower, material consumption, cost and schedule.
• Provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, risks and critical issues.

Ensure proper project handover and closure documentation

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong project planning and execution skills.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Strong material and resource management capability.
• Good knowledge of project schedules, MS Project/Primavera and MS Excel.
• Strong coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Strong reporting, MIS and documentation skills

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person