Project Manager

Apave International India is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Team Leader – Third Party Inspection (TPI) to manage large-scale Third Party Inspection and Vendor Inspection assignments for major Oil & Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical and EPC clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale TPI and Vendor Inspection projects for key clients.
• Manage multidisciplinary inspection teams, including inspector deployment, resource planning and project coordination.
• Ensure timely delivery of inspection services, reports and other contractual deliverables.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Lead project reviews, address client concerns and manage escalations effectively.
• Monitor project KPIs, resource utilization, productivity and contractual compliance.
• Take responsibility for project profitability, including cost control, resource optimization, billing coordination and margin improvement.
• Identify opportunities for additional scope, contract extensions and cross-selling of TPI/TIC services.
• Develop new business opportunities and generate leads from existing and prospective clients.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements and applicable technical and quality standards.
• Provide technical, operational and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Metallurgy or a relevant Engineering discipline.
• 12–18 years of relevant experience in TPI/TIC, EPC, Oil & Gas, Refinery or Petrochemical sectors.
• Proven experience in managing large and complex inspection contracts/projects.
• Experience handling major Owner/EPC organizations or key accounts such as Reliance Industries or similar organizations.
• Strong experience in managing inspection teams and deployment of inspectors across multiple locations/projects.
• Good understanding of Third Party Inspection, Vendor Inspection and TIC services.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with an understanding of project profitability.
• Business development and account management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic project environment.
• PMP or relevant technical certifications will be an added advantage.

Preferred Profile

A techno-commercial and client-focused professional capable of independently managing large TPI contracts while ensuring quality delivery, client satisfaction, project profitability and business growth.