Position Overview

 

The Project Head (Piping) will lead large-scale, multi-site engineering and infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning. The role requires managing end-to-end execution of complex assignments involving stainless steel piping systems, HVAC installations, clean room environments, and specialized process industry infrastructure.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, this is a high-urgency role demanding strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical execution capabilities.

  Key Position Details Aspect Details Total Experience  ~15 years in Project Execution & Management Base Location  Mumbai (Central Line preferred – Dadar) Project Sites  Navi Mumbai & nearby regions Work Schedule  6 days/week (Sunday off) or as per project demand Travel  3–4 days/week for site visits Reporting To  Senior Vice President Team Size  4–5 Deputy Managers Project Load  Managing ~8–10 concurrent projects Interview Rounds  2 (Technical Panel – F2F + MD) Position Type  Permanent Urgency  High   Candidate Requirements   Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory)

PMP Certification (Strong Advantage)

  Technical Experience (15+ Years)

Stainless Steel Piping Systems (Must-Have): Welding, installation, pressure testing, corrosion-resistant material selection

Process Industry Projects: Pharma, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Semiconductor

Clean Room Infrastructure: ISO-compliant design, installation, commissioning

HVAC Expertise: AHUs, PSE chillers, cooling towers, refrigeration systems

Multi-Site Project Management: Handling 8+ simultaneous complex projects

Vendor/Contractor Management: Specialized contractors, QC, compliance

Data Centre Cooling (Preferred): Precision cooling, redundancy systems

Project Management Tools: Advanced MS Project & Primavera usage

Welding Codes & QA Standards: Inspection protocols and compliance

  Core Competencies

Strong leadership with experience managing senior teams

Client-facing and high-level stakeholder management

Technical troubleshooting and engineering problem-solving

Budgeting, cost control, and collections follow-up

Quality assurance, commissioning, and regulatory compliance

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Roles & Responsibilities   1. Project Management & Execution

Lead end-to-end execution of 8–10 concurrent projects

Develop project schedules (Gantt charts) using MS Project/Primavera

Oversee installation of stainless-steel piping systems per specifications

Supervise flushing, coolant cleaning, pressure testing & commissioning

Monitor project budgets, timelines, manpower, and risk mitigation plans

  2. Technical Oversight

Supervise installation of AHUs and PSE chillers for clean room & data centre applications

Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards

Conduct inspections at critical milestones to maintain quality

Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate resolution with engineering teams

  3. Stakeholder Coordination

Interface with clients, internal departments, and external consultants

Present project progress and challenges to the Senior VP

Manage contractors/vendors and resolve performance gaps

Handle client escalations and ensure customer satisfaction

  4. Team Leadership

Lead and mentor 4–5 Deputy Managers

Delegate tasks effectively and ensure execution quality

Conduct performance evaluations and support team development

  5. Financial & Administrative

Drive project billing, payment collection, and financial reconciliation

Support commercial decision-making and vendor negotiations