Below is a senior-level Project Manager JD tailored specifically for Kaushik Fire & Safety Services, covering fire-fighting projects, fire tenders, industrial installations, client coordination, execution, documentation, and commercial responsibility.

JOB DESCRIPTIONSenior Project Manager – Fire & Safety Projects

Company: Kaushik Fire & Safety Services

Location: Gandhidham / Mundra / Bhuj / Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Department: Projects & Operations

Position: Senior Project Manager

Reporting To: Proprietor / Director / Senior Management

Experience: 8–15+ Years in Fire & Safety / MEP / Industrial Projects

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. About the Role

Kaushik Fire & Safety Services is looking for an experienced and technically competent Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, monitoring and successful completion of Fire & Safety projects. The candidate will be responsible for managing projects from order receipt through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, inspection, documentation and final handover.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire-fighting systems, fire hydrant systems, fire detection systems, fixed fire-fighting systems, fire tenders, industrial fire protection, fire & safety equipment and applicable Indian standards.

The person should be capable of independently handling projects at industrial plants, ports, warehouses, infrastructure projects, government organizations and other large establishments.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Project Planning & Execution

- Take complete responsibility for assigned projects from commencement to final completion.
- Study the Work Order / Purchase Order / Tender / BOQ / Technical Specifications / Drawings / Scope of Work thoroughly.
- Prepare detailed project execution plans, schedules and milestones.
- Plan manpower, materials, tools, equipment and subcontractor requirements.
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project progress against approved timelines and identify delays at an early stage.
- Ensure projects are completed within the agreed time, cost, quality and safety parameters.
- Conduct regular site meetings and progress reviews.
- Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports for management.

B. Fire & Safety Project Execution The candidate should have practical understanding of projects involving:
- Fire Hydrant Systems
- Fire Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
- Fire Water Storage Tanks
- Fire Pump Houses
- Main Fire Pumps
- Diesel Fire Pumps
- Jockey Pumps
- Fire Water Networks
- Hose Reel Systems
- Fire Hose Boxes
- Foam Fire-Fighting Systems
- Foam Tanks and Foam Proportioning Systems
- Foam Monitors
- Water Cum Foam Monitors
- Fire Monitors and Hydrant Valves
- Fixed Fire-Fighting Systems
- Fire Tender / Multipurpose Fire Tender Fabrication
- Fire Extinguishers and Fire & Safety Equipment
- Fire & Safety Manpower Deployment
- Fire Audits and Fire Adequacy Works

C. Engineering & Technical Coordination
- Review and coordinate preparation of:
- Layout drawings
- Fire hydrant layouts
- Sprinkler layouts
- Fire alarm layouts
- Piping layouts
- Pump room layouts
- Isometric drawings
- Shop drawings
- As-built drawings
- Hydraulic calculations
- Equipment schedules
- BOQ and material specifications
- Coordinate with design consultants, architects, clients and site engineers.
- Review technical specifications and identify discrepancies before execution.
- Ensure installations are carried out as per approved drawings and specifications.
- Review site conditions and provide technically appropriate solutions.

D. Standards, Codes & Compliance The candidate shall have working knowledge of applicable NBC, BIS/IS standards, OISD guidelines and relevant state fire regulations. Particular familiarity with the following will be preferred:

- NBC 2016 – Part 4, Fire & Life Safety
- Gujarat Fire Prevention & Life Safety Measures Regulations
- OISD guidelines
- IS 10460 – Fire Tender
- IS 5290 – Hydrant Valve
- IS 636 – Fire Hose
- IS 884 – Hose Reel
- IS 903 – Branch Pipe
- Relevant BIS/IS standards for fire-fighting equipment and installations

The Project Manager shall ensure that project execution complies with applicable statutory and client requirements.
1. Client & Consultant Coordination

- Act as the primary project-level contact for clients and consultants.
- Attend client meetings, technical discussions and progress review meetings.
- Understand client requirements and ensure timely implementation.
- Coordinate inspections with client representatives and consultants.
- Prepare responses to technical observations and inspection comments.
- Coordinate material approvals, drawing approvals and inspection approvals.
- Maintain professional relationships with major industrial and institutional clients.
- Escalate critical issues to senior management with recommended solutions.

1. Procurement & Material Management

- Prepare project-wise material requirement schedules.




- Coordinate with the purchase department for timely procurement.
- Verify technical specifications of materials before procurement.
- Coordinate with vendors/OEMs for delivery schedules.
- Monitor long-lead items and critical project materials.
- Ensure material availability at site as per project schedule.
- Verify incoming materials against approved specifications and purchase orders.
- Coordinate inspection of equipment and materials where required.
- Minimize material wastage and unauthorized project expenditure.

1. Subcontractor & Manpower Management

- Identify manpower requirements for each stage of the project.
- Supervise subcontractors and site teams.
- Allocate responsibilities to site engineers, supervisors, technicians and workers.
- Monitor productivity and workmanship.
- Verify subcontractor work quantities and progress.
- Ensure subcontractors comply with project safety requirements.
- Resolve manpower and execution-related issues.
- Maintain discipline and qualified conduct at project sites.

1. Quality Control

- Ensure work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications and applicable standards.
- Establish project-level quality checkpoints.
- Conduct inspections at critical stages of installation.
- Coordinate pressure testing, flushing, hydro testing and functional testing.
- Ensure proper testing and commissioning of pumps and fire-fighting systems.
- Verify equipment performance before final handover.
- Ensure all punch points are closed before project completion.
- Coordinate preparation of test certificates and commissioning reports.

1. Safety Responsibility

- Ensure compliance with site HSE requirements.
- Coordinate with client safety departments.
- Ensure workers use appropriate PPE.
- Ensure secure working practices during:
- Hot work
- Height work
- Welding
- Cutting
- Excavation
- Pressure testing
- Lifting operations
- Electrical work
- Ensure required work permits are obtained.
- Immediately report major safety incidents and unsafe conditions to management.

1. Project Commercial Management

The Senior Project Manager will also be responsible for monitoring the commercial performance of assigned projects.

Responsibilities include

- Monitoring project budget versus actual expenditure.
- Controlling unnecessary project expenses.
- Monitoring material consumption.
- Tracking subcontractor costs.
- Verifying measurements and quantities.
- Supporting preparation of RA Bills / Running Bills.
- Identifying extra items and variation works.
- Maintaining records for Extra Work / Deviation / Variation Orders.
- Supporting preparation of rate analysis for additional works.
- Ensuring approved extra works are properly documented before execution wherever possible.
- Coordinating with accounts/commercial teams for billing and payment follow-up.
- Monitoring client deductions, retention, LD exposure and other commercial issues.
- Supporting management in claims and contractual correspondence.

1. Documentation & Project Closure

Ensure complete project documentation, including:
- Approved drawings
- Material approvals
- Technical submittals
- Inspection reports
- Test certificates
- Equipment datasheets
- Warranty certificates
- OEM certificates
- Installation reports
- Testing & commissioning reports
- Hydro-test reports
- Pump test reports
- As-built drawings
- Operation & Maintenance manuals
- Training records
- Fire NOC-related documents, wherever applicable
- Final handover documents
- Punch-point closure reports

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that no project is considered commercially and technically complete until the required documentation and handover formalities are completed.

1. Fire Tender / Vehicle Projects

Where assigned, the Project Manager will independently coordinate Fire Tender and Special Vehicle projects involving:
- Chassis inspection
- Vehicle body fabrication
- Water/foam tank fabrication
- Pump installation
- PTO installation
- Fire monitor installation
- Piping and valves
- Electrical system
- Control panels
- Equipment installation
- Painting and finishing
- Reflective markings
- Safety equipment
- Testing
- PDI
- Client inspection
- Rectification of inspection observations
- Final delivery
- Warranty documentation
- Handover

The candidate should be capable of coordinating with OEMs, chassis dealers, fabricators, vendors, inspection teams and end customers.

1. Project Monitoring & Reporting

The candidate shall maintain:
- Project Master Schedule
- Daily Progress Report
- Weekly Progress Report
- Monthly MIS
- Material Procurement Tracker
- Drawing Approval Tracker
- Inspection Tracker




- Testing & Commissioning Tracker
- Manpower Deployment Report
- Project Cost Tracker
- Pending Payment Tracker
- Punch-Point Tracker
- Project Risk Register

Management shall receive regular updates on: Progress | Cost | Quality | Safety | Procurement | Billing | Collection | Delays | Risks

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Timely completion of projects.
- Project execution within approved budget.
- Reduction in material wastage.
- Effective manpower utilization.
- Quality of installation.
- Number and closure time of client observations.
- Timely testing and commissioning.
- Timely submission of project documentation.
- Timely billing and measurement certification.
- Reduction of project delays.
- Successful client inspections.
- Effective coordination with vendors and subcontractors.
- Safety performance at project sites.
- Successful final handover and project closure.
- Client satisfaction and repeat project opportunities.

1. Required Qualification

Essential:

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Fire & Safety or relevant engineering discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant project experience.
- Solid experience in Fire & Safety / Fire Protection / MEP / Industrial Projects.

Preferred:

- Fire & Safety qualification.
- Experience in industrial fire-fighting projects.
- Experience with government / PSU / port / refinery / power plant / manufacturing projects.
- Knowledge of tender specifications and contractual documentation.

1. Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

- Fire protection systems
- Fire hydrant systems
- Fire sprinkler systems
- Fire pumps
- Fire alarm systems
- Foam systems
- Fire tenders
- Piping and equipment installation
- Testing & commissioning
- Technical drawings
- BOQ and quantity estimation
- IS/NBC/OISD requirements

Management Skills
- Project planning
- Team management
- Vendor management
- Client management
- Cost control
- Time management
- Risk management
- Problem solving
- Negotiation
- Decision making

Software Skills
- MS Excel – Advanced
- MS Word
- MS Project / equivalent project planning software
- AutoCAD – Working knowledge
- ERP/project management software – preferred

1. Experience Profile

Preference will be given to candidates who have independently handled projects involving:
- Ports
- Refineries
- Petrochemical plants
- Power plants
- Warehouses
- Manufacturing facilities
- Oil & gas installations
- LNG facilities
- Government / PSU projects
- Large commercial and industrial establishments

Experience with major EPC contractors, fire protection companies, MEP contractors or industrial project organizations will be preferred.
1. Authority & Decision-Making

The Senior Project Manager shall have authority, within approved company procedures, to:
- Allocate project manpower.
- Coordinate subcontractor activities.
- Plan site activities.
- Coordinate procurement requirements.
- Stop unsafe or technically unacceptable work.
- Escalate quality and safety issues.
- Coordinate inspections.
- Recommend vendor/subcontractor actions.
- Recommend additional manpower or resources.
- Recommend project recovery plans for delayed activities.

Major commercial commitments, deviations from approved scope and significant additional expenditure shall require management approval.
1. Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate should be:
- Technically strong and practically oriented.
- Comfortable working at industrial project sites.
- Capable of independently managing multiple projects.
- Strong in client communication.
- Disciplined in documentation.
- Result-oriented.
- Able to work under project deadlines.
- Strong in problem solving.
- Willing to travel to project locations.
- Capable of leading engineers, supervisors, technicians and subcontractors.
- Able to take ownership of project outcomes.

1. Reporting Structure

Proprietor / Director ↓

Senior Project Manager

↓

Project Engineers / Site Engineers

↓

Site Supervisors / Foremen

↓

Technicians / Skilled & Unskilled Manpower / Subcontractors The Senior Project Manager will coordinate closely with:

Purchase | Stores | Accounts | Tender Department | Design/Engineering | HR/Admin | Vendors | OEMs | Clients | Consultants

1. Overall Responsibility

The Senior Project Manager will be considered the overall project owner at execution level and will be responsible for ensuring that each assigned project is delivered: ON TIME + WITHIN APPROVED COST + AS PER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION + WITH REQUIRED QUALITY + SAFELY + WITH COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION.

The position requires ownership from Order → Planning → Engineering → Procurement → Execution → Testing → Commissioning → Billing → Handover → Closure.

Kaushik Fire & Safety Services expects the Senior Project Manager to bring a professional project-management approach while maintaining the practical, execution-focused standards required for industrial Fire & Safety projects.

Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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