Senior Project Manager – Engineering & Projects

Senior Project Manager – Engineering & Projects

Location: Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Employment Type: Fulltime

Work Arrangement: On-site

About the Role

Our client is undertaking a major Greenfield Manufacturing Plant Development project in Sri Lanka and is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of this multi-phase project.

The successful candidate will oversee engineering coordination, plant construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational readiness, ensuring project delivery within approved budgets, timelines, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Greenfield Manufacturing Plant Development project.
• Coordinate plant design, engineering activities, civil construction, utilities, and equipment installation.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, CAPEX expenditure, and cost controls.
• Review technical designs, contracts, tender documents, and project variations.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and operational handover.
• Identify project risks, resolve technical and commercial challenges, and report progress to senior management.
• Ensure effective coordination across all project phases, from planning and design to completion and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Process, Industrial, or Civil Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of project management experience.
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial or manufacturing projects, preferably valued at USD 15 million or more.
• Strong experience in manufacturing plant development, engineering design, construction management, equipment installation, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept and planning through execution and operational handover.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, CAPEX management, contract administration, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in dairy, food processing, beverage, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or other industrial manufacturing projects will be an advantage.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management qualification is preferred.

Work Location

The role is based at a corporate office in Colombo 03, with weekly visits to a factory outside Colombo. Transportation will be provided for factory visits.

How to Apply

If you have a strong engineering background and a proven track record in delivering large-scale manufacturing or industrial plant projects, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your CV through LinkedIn or email [email protected] .

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