Project Manager – Plant Projects

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Project Manager to supervise and execute plant projects, including installation, civil, mechanical and electrical works, machine installation, modification, commissioning and infrastructure development. The role ensures timely completion while maintaining safety, quality and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day execution of plant projects and related infrastructure activities.
• Coordinate installation, erection, commissioning and shifting of production and packaging machinery.
• Work with civil, electrical, mechanical, fabrication and external contractors.
• Prepare project execution schedules and monitor progress against timelines.
• Ensure work complies with approved drawings, specifications and standards.
• Monitor manpower, material availability and contractor productivity.
• Verify measurements, work completion and contractor bills before submission.
• Identify project delays, technical issues and resource needs, escalating promptly.
• Enforce safe working practices, PPE, work permits and site safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Production, QA, Maintenance, Stores and EHS teams during execution.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports, drawings, approvals and handover records.
• Support commissioning, trial runs and performance verification of new equipment.
• Ensure proper handover of completed projects to Maintenance/Operations.
• Control project wastage and support cost‑effective execution.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure housekeeping at project locations.
• Support CAPEX projects, plant expansion, layout modification and utility projects.

Required profile

• Diploma, B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Production or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in plant project execution, installation and commissioning within a manufacturing or food‑processing environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel for documentation and reporting.