Job highlights

- BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering or relevant technical qualifications with hands-on experience in heavy static equipment fabrication, industrial piping, protective coatings, and corrosion-resistant lining
- Plan, execute, and monitor engineering and fabrication projects; coordinate vendors, procurement, quality, and logistics; lead cross-functional teams; manage client communication and project documentation

Job Purpose The Project Manager CSP will be responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to defined timelines, quality standards, budgets, and customer requirements. The role requires strong hands-on experience in managing engineering and fabrication projects, particularly involving heavy static equipment, industrial piping, protective coatings, and corrosion-resistant lining systems.

The incumbent will act as the central coordination point between customers, vendors, procurement, development, quality, production, fabrication, PPC, and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution.

The position demands solid project ownership, commercial and procurement coordination, vendor management, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Management

- Project Scope Definition: Define and document the full scope of each project, including specific deliverables (e.g., lined piping systems, spools, fittings).
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): Develop a WBS to organize tasks such as material procurement, fabrication, inspection, and dispatch into manageable components.
- Timeline Management: Set project timelines and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery (e.g., the completion of 101 modules for Thyssenkrupp by November).
- Resource Planning: Identify, allocate, and manage the necessary resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) across Duflons various facilities.
- Risk Management: Identify project risks, calculate probabilities, and implement mitigation strategies (e.g., managing vendor delays or OSD issues).

2. Vendor and Supplier Coordination

- Vendor Management: Oversee vendor performance to ensure that raw materials, fabricated components, and other supplies are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Procurement Coordination: Work closely with the procurement team to track the availability of materials and ensure a smooth flow from vendors to production.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with Duflons quality and delivery expectations.

3. Quality Assurance and Control

- Inspection Oversight: Ensure strict adherence to quality standards during all production stages.
- OSD Reduction: Lead efforts to minimize over, shortage, and defect (OSD) lists by improving inspection methods and communication between Duflon teams and external vendors.
- Process Improvement: Continuously monitor and improve quality control processes,



working with the QC team to rectify issues and improve production reliability.

4. Client Communication and Relationship Management

- Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients like Thyssenkrupp Nucera, providing project updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring their requirements are met.
- Client Inspections and Reporting: Coordinate with clients for pre-dispatch inspections, ensuring that quality and delivery schedules are aligned with client expectations.
- Post-Project Follow-Up: Maintain ongoing communication with clients post-delivery to ensure satisfaction and discuss potential follow-up orders or projects.

5. Internal Team Leadership and Coordination

- Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface with production, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure seamless project execution and meet delivery timelines.
- Team Management: Lead internal teams, including key members like Development, QC, PPC, Production, Fabrication in fulfilling project objectives and ensuring accountability.
- Meeting Organization: Schedule and conduct regular team meetings to track project status, address issues, and update action points.

6. Logistics and Dispatch Oversight

- Logistics Coordination: Work closely with the logistics and dispatch teams to ensure timely, accurate deliveries to clients. This includes overseeing packing standards and delivery timelines.
- Handover Management: Ensure that all documentation and quality reports are in place for each shipment, facilitating smooth handovers to clients.

7. Project Completion and Documentation

- Project Closure: Coordinate the final documentation and closure of projects, including compiling inspection reports, OSD resolutions, and cost analysis for internal review.
- Event Coordination: Organize and manage client-facing events, such as project handover ceremonies.
- Lessons Learned Review: Conduct post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned for future projects.

8. Process and System Improvement

- Digital System Implementation: Lead the implementation of tracking systems, workflow optimization, and process improvements.
- Efficiency Optimization: Continuously seek opportunities to optimize internal processes, reduce lead times, and enhance the overall efficiency of the production workflow.

Educational Qualification & Experience:

- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Relevant technical qualifications with substantial project execution experience may also be considered.
- Proven experience in managing end-to-end engineering, fabrication, or industrial projects.
- Hands-on exposure to heavy equipment fabrication, industrial piping, protective coatings, and lining projects.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement coordination,



vendor management, project scheduling, quality coordination, and customer management.
- Experience handling multiple projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Mandatory / Preferred Industry Background: A. Fabrication & Heavy Engineering: Strong hands-on experience in the execution of heavy static equipment fabrication projects, including:

- Pressure vessels, Reactors, Heat exchangers, Industrial piping and piping spools, Fabricated components and assemblies.
- Experience should include coordination of engineering, material procurement, fabrication, inspection, quality control, and dispatch activities.

B. Protective Coatings & Corrosion-Resistant Lining: Practical industry exposure to industrial protective and corrosion-resistant coating applications, including:

- Rubber lining, Fluoropolymer / PTFE coatings, Specialized corrosion-resistant lining systems, Industrial equipment and piping protection applications.
- Understanding of coating/lining processes, quality requirements, inspection procedures, and project execution challenges is highly desirable.

C. Chemical & Process Industry: Candidates should have a strong understanding of the chemical and process industry environment, including:

- Chemical manufacturing operations, Petrochemical and process plant requirements, Process equipment and piping systems, Relevant engineering, fabrication, inspection, and quality standards, Customer-specific technical and documentation requirements4

Key Technical & Managerial Competencies

- End-to-end project planning and execution.
- Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project scheduling.
- Direct procurement and vendor management.
- Heavy static equipment fabrication knowledge.
- Protective coatings and corrosion-resistant lining knowledge.
- Material planning and resource management.
- Quality assurance and OSD reduction.
- Customer and stakeholder relationship management.
- Cross-functional team leadership.
- Project cost monitoring and delivery management.
- Risk assessment and problem-solving.
- Project MIS, reporting, and digital tracking systems.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The performance of the Project Manager will be evaluated based on:

1. On-Time Project Delivery: Achievement of committed project milestones and delivery schedules.
2. Project Cost Control: Effective management of project costs, procurement, and resource utilization.
3. Procurement & Vendor Performance: Timely material availability and vendor delivery adherence.
4. Quality Performance: Reduction in OSD, rework, rejection, and quality-related delays.
5. Customer Satisfaction: Effective customer communication, issue resolution, and delivery performance.
6. Cross-Functional Coordination: Timely closure of departmental action points and execution bottlenecks.
7. Project Documentation: Accuracy and timely completion of project records and closure documentation.
8. Process Improvement: Measurable improvements in lead time, productivity, and project execution efficiency.

📌 Project Manager (Mahad)
🏢 Talent Corner HR Services
📍 Mahad