Project Manager

Location: Kochi 

Openings: 1

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project execution with strong ownership of project cost control, timelines, and profitability in industrial automation projects including PLC, SCADA, panels, instrumentation, testing, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules (engineering, procurement, panel fabrication, FAT, SAT, commissioning).
• Track milestones and ensure on-time delivery as per contract.
• Identify schedule risks early and implement corrective actions.

2. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets (materials, manpower, travel, subcontracting).
• Track actual vs budgeted and control overruns.
• Ensure profit margins are maintained as per project approval.
• Approve and monitor variation orders / scope changes with commercial impact.

3. Resource & Vendor Management

• Plan and optimize engineering and site manpower utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely material delivery at optimal cost.
• Manage vendors, panel builders, system integrators, and subcontractors.
• Verify vendor invoices against work completion.

4. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the single point of contact for clients on project execution matters.
• Conduct project review meetings and provide progress & cost reports.
• Manage expectations and resolve execution-related issues professionally.

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify technical, commercial, and schedule risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Manage claims, delays, and penalties proactively.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation: schedules, cost sheets, BOQs, change logs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Support finance team for billing, revenue recognition, and collections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering.
• MBA in Project Management

Experience Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in industrial automation project execution.
• Proven track record in:

• Cost control & budgeting
• Schedule management
• Multi-discipline automation projects (PLC, SCADA, panels, field instruments).

Technical Skills

• Hands-on with:

• MS Project / Primavera
• Excel-based cost tracking & MIS
• ERP systems

Behavioural & Leadership Skills

• Strong ownership mindset (cost & time driven).
• Excellent planning and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle pressure, deadlines, and multi-site projects.
• Clear communication with clients and internal team