Project Manager - Badlapur at AVA Chemicals in Mumbai (All Areas)

Role & responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning & Design

Identify plant modification and expansion requirements in coordination with Technical Director

Develop plant/equipment design using external Technical consultants and internal inputs from Technical Director

Assist in detailing plant design including layout, equipment, piping, heating and cooling, effluent management, storage, material movement, electrical and electronics and automation

Develop and manage project budgeting

Develop project tracking using management tools MS Projects, Gantt charts, and other tools

Vendor Management

Identify vendors for all material and items required for project

Vendor assessment and qualification

Evaluate vendor quotations and proposal

Work with Purchase, Technical Director and Management to select and award POs to vendors

Follow-up with vendors for delivery

Assess quality of materials and equipment on site through inspection

Erection & Field Work

Plan and sequence erection activities in coordination with contractors and internal teams

Supervise equipment erection including reactors, vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and columns

Supervise piping erection, utility connections, electrical and instrumentation work

Monitor quality of erection work against engineering drawings and specifications

Identify and resolve site issues and technical deviations promptly

Ensure all erection activities are completed safely and as per approved methods.

Contractor Management

Identify and shortlist contractors for equipment erection, piping, electrical, instrumentation and utility trades

Evaluate contractor capabilities and negotiate scope and commercial terms

Award and manage contracts across multiple contractors simultaneously

Manage contract variations and ensure documentation of all changes

Conduct regular site meetings with contractors to review progress and resolve issues

Assess contractor performance and maintain records for future reference

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all certification requirements for specialty chemicals plant are obtained at each stage

Develop and implement a site safety plan covering all erection and commissioning activities

Conduct regular safety audits and toolbox talks on site

Ensure GMP requirements are incorporated into plant design and commissioning

Coordinate with statutory bodies for inspections, approvals, and NOCs

Government liaison for all project-related regulatory requirements

Stakeholder & Team Management

Build and manage a large team of own staff and contract workforce

Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting structure for the project team

Coordinate with internal departments including Production, QC, Purchase and Accounts for project inputs

Coordinate with external consultants including process, piping, electrical and instrumentation throughout the project

Coordinate with equipment vendors for technical inputs, delivery follow-up and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain comprehensive project documentation including drawings, approvals, contracts, and correspondence

Prepare and circulate weekly project progress reports

Maintain budget tracker and flag cost overruns with corrective actions

Document all site instructions, method statements, and inspection records

Maintain vendor and contractor performance records

Prepare final project completion and handover report

Report project status, risks and key decisions to management at regular intervals

Preferred candidate profile
• The Candidate should have the Experience of handling the Project Independently.