Project Manager

Job Description

Position

Senior Engineer – Engineering Project Management

Department: Engineering / Project Management
Location: Chennai, India

Job Purpose

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects related to metering pumps, chemical dosing systems, skids, and industrial equipment. The role ensures timely project delivery within scope, budget, quality, and customer requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering projects from order receipt to project completion.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams for seamless project execution.
• Review customer specifications, technical requirements, and engineering documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables and project milestones.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for project-related communications and technical reviews.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and performance to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to support project execution.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, drawings, and records.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, quality systems, and statutory regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and operational excellence activities.

Qualification & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Production, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Operations Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Engineering Project Management within industrial equipment, pumps, process systems, water treatment, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience in managing customer-facing projects from design through commissioning.

Technical Skills

• Project planning and execution.
• Industrial pumps, dosing systems, skid packages, and process equipment.
• Engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent planning tools.
• AutoCAD and document management systems.
• Knowledge of ASME, ISO, API, and applicable industry standards.

Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Stakeholder and customer management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Planning, organizing, and decision-making abilities.
• Risk management and execution focus.