Project Manager

Role: Project Manager - HVAC IR (Industrial Refrigeration)
Location: Chennai
Department: Projects / Operations
Experience: 10-15 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - HVAC IR to lead the execution and delivery of Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC projects. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, stakeholder management, cost control, resource allocation, quality assurance, and timely project completion while ensuring compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete project lifecycle for Industrial Refrigeration (IR) and HVAC projects from kickoff to commissioning and handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource deployment strategies.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to project budget, profitability targets, and contractual obligations.
• Lead site execution teams and supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and system handover activities.
• Manage procurement coordination, material planning, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, quality procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide progress reports to management and customers.
• Handle change orders, claim management, billing, collections, and project documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• PMP/Prince2 certification will be an added advantage.
• 10-15 years of experience in HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration project execution.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration systems, chilled water systems, ammonia refrigeration, cold storage applications, and HVAC installations.
• Experience in managing large industrial, manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, cold chain, or warehouse projects.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera.

Desired Skills

• Project Management
• HVAC & Industrial Refrigeration Systems
• Budget & Cost Control
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Resource Planning
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management
• EHS Compliance
• Team Leadership

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and customer management skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Result-oriented approach with focus on quality, safety, and profitability.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Industrial Refrigeration
• Cold Storage & Warehousing
• Food & Beverage Processing
• Pharma & Life Sciences
• Manufacturing Plants
• Large Commercial & Industrial HVAC Projects