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

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

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

• 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).
  
  

• Hands-on with:
• MS Project / Primavera
• Excel-based cost tracking & MIS
• ERP systems
  
  

• 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