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

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