Project Manager – Erection

Designation: Project Manager – Erection & Commissioning (Compressed Bio‑Gas) Location: Ahmedabad Experience: 7+ Years Salary: upto 12 LPAKey Responsibilities:Project Planning & Controls Own the site execution plan, micro‑schedule, and S‑curve; develop and track weekly look‑ahead plans. Establish and run daily/weekly progress review meetings (internal + contractors); publish DPR/WPR/MPR and executive dashboards. Drive critical path items, interface management (civil–mechanical, electrical–instrumentation), and change control. Budget tracking: RA bill verification, BOQ/BOM reconciliation, contractor productivity, and cost variance reports. Vendor management & expediting; ensure availability of drawings, MRs, WOs, and site instructions. Erection & Mechanical Completion Oversee the erection of feedstock handling, digester/fermenter systems, biogas upgrading (e.g., PSA/membrane/water‑scrubbing), H₂S removal, dehumidification/drying, gas analyzers, compressors/boosters, cascade storage, dispensing/virtual pipeline, and flare. Ensure piping fabrication/erection per P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings and welding/NDT plans; witness hydro/pneumatic tests. Coordinate electrical systems: MCC/PCC, transformers, DG, earthing, lighting, VFDs, and interlocks; and instrumentation: PLC/SCADA, RTUs, analyzers, OPC/MQTT gateways,and local historian. Manage utilities: water supply, cooling, air, nitrogen, FOM handling, silage/press‑mud logistics as applicable. Close punch lists to Mechanical Completion (MC) and achieve Ready for Commissioning (RFC).Commissioning, Start‑Up & Performance Prepare and execute pre‑commissioning/commissioning procedures, checklists, SATs/FATs, loop checks, cause-and-effect tests and interlock validation. Lead safe gas‑in, functional trials, ramp‑up, and performance guarantee (PG) testing for purity, pressure, flow/throughput, and specific energy. Troubleshoot process and control issues; stabilize plant for handover to O&M with training, SOPs, and as‑built documentation.Quality, HSE & Compliance Implement QA/QC plans; ensure material traceability, ITPs, WPS/PQR, and inspection records. Enforce HSE: work‑permit systems (hot work, confined space), JSA, LOTO, and emergency response drills; lead Toolbox Talks. Ensure compliance with applicable Indian codes & approvals, e.g., PESO (compressed gas storage/dispensing), State Pollution Control Board (consents/exemptions), Factory Act, CEA electrical safety, PNGRB/CGD sync interface requirements, and local authority permits. Coordinate with third‑party inspectors, statutory bodies, and client representatives.Stakeholder Management & Reporting Single‑point site contact for management, EPC/consultants, CGD/GAIL or offtaker, vendors, and local authorities. Provide crisp executive updates: risks, mitigations, forecast to finish, claims/change orders, and capex utilization. Maintain transparent documentation: RFI/RFC, site instructions, MOMs, transmittals, and handover dossiers.Must‑Have Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent). Proven delivery of brownfield/greenfield projects with rotating equipment, compressors, process skids, and automation. Strong command over project controls (MS Project/Primavera), progress measurement, and contractor management. Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA, loop checks, OPC/MQTT, and historian basics (enough to lead vendors). Solid grasp of QA/QC, HSE, and statutory requirements (PESO, SPCB, Factory Act).Preferred Experience (Good to Have) Direct experience on CBG/biogas plants (digesters, upgrading: PSA/membrane/water‑scrubbing; gas quality: CH₄%, CO₂, H₂S, O₂, moisture). Prior role in an EPC environment with multi‑disciplinary coordination. Knowledge of CGD interconnection (CBG‑CGD Synchronization), metering, and custody transfer. Exposure to FOM handling, silage logistics, agri interfaces, and utilities sizing. Familiarity with MNRE/state incentives, documentation, and compliance trails. Vendor ecosystem awareness for major packages (compressors, analyzers, membranes/PSA, dryers, cascade, dispensers, PLC/SCADA). Technical & Behavioural Competencies Technical: P&ID reading, system walk‑downs, pressure testing, rotating equipment start‑up, E&I checkouts, cause-and-effect, commissioning procedures. Digital tools: MS Project/Primavera, Excel (progress trackers), PowerPoint, SharePoint/Drive, basic AutoCAD/Navisworks (viewing). Behavioural: Leadership at the site, urgency bias, structured problem‑solving, stakeholder management, negotiation with contractors, and clear written/oral reporting.Company Profile: The company is registered under the Companies Act, 2013,It is actively setting up multiple bio-methanation plants equipped with CBG (Compressed Biogas) generation systems, integrated with in-house feedstock storage and conditioning facilities in Surendranagar, Gujarat, India. This initiative represents an environmentally friendly project in renewable energy and waste management, designed to achieve a triple bottom line impact: environmental sustainability, social benefits, and financial viability.Thanks & Regards, Riya Pundir HR Recruiter Mantras2Success +91 7984769895