Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Job Title

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for planning, monitoring, and coordinating daily project activities of all mechanical structures in buildings and infrastructure within the construction process. To lead and manage all mechanical engineering activities related to greenfield projects for a beverage plant. Responsible for planning, design review, installation, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems and equipment in new plant construction to ensure operational readiness, safety, and compliance with quality standards.

Job Description

Job Location: Bhopal / Amritsar

About the Role:

1. Technical Skills:

• Lead mechanical engineering efforts for the entire greenfield plant, including installation of bottling lines, CIP systems, piping, HVAC, pumps, compressors, utilities, and structural supports.

• Experience with vendor management, contract negotiation, and commissioning activities.

• Familiarity with CAD software and technical documentation.

• Coordinate mechanical design and installation with civil, electrical, instrumentation, and automation teams to ensure integrated project execution.

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets specifically for mechanical scope.

2. Project Management:

• Plan, schedule, and execute mechanical aspects of projects including equipment installation, piping, HVAC, utilities, and structural support systems.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams such as electrical, civil, automation, quality, and production to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Monitor project progress, manage resources, and resolve technical issues promptly.

• Monitor construction work on daily basis to ensure that it is carries out according to approved plans, specifications and method statements. Need to guide the working agencies on available work front.

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify any quality or safety issues and take corrective actions whenever necessary

• Verify that all materials used on project meet the required standards and are stored and handled correctly

• Ensure that workers are following approved method statements and standard operating procedures for construction work.

• Document all inspection and tests carried out on the construction site, and maintain accurate records of construction progress, material used and labour hours

• Monitoring of quality standards as per QAP guidelines

• Need to handle the quality engineer role and responsibility up to some extent.

• Carry out the inspection and checking for all quality related procedure in the site and ensure activity at site as per approved method of statement including closure of Non-compliance report

• Responsible for quality and workmanship of every activity, Thorough knowledge of all phases of engineering construction related to structural fabrication / erection, equipment erection / alignment like reactors, glass line reactors, heat exchanger and other process equipment, piping fabrication / erection, measurement verification, pre-commissioning & commissioning activities.

• Co-ordinating with Civil department for equipment ready for erection / released for grouting after alignment.

• Monitor policies and procedures and report any areas where improvement is required.

• Checking of P&ID, Isometric drawing, MOC of equipment & piping and assembly work with respect to approved GA drawing d and ensuring adequacy of same.

• Monitoring on insulation activities, work front release after hydrostatic test of piping / equipment.

• Maintain good professional relation with Client and eager to resolve major issues related to Site concerns.

3. Vendor & Contractor Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors and contractors for project-related mechanical works.

• Oversee contractor work, ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Manage contracts, vendor payments, and maintain strong relationships with equipment suppliers and service providers.

• Perform all daily inspection and test of the scope and characters necessary to achieve the quality of construction required in the drawing and specifications for all works under the contract performed ON or OFF the site

• Co-ordinate with contractor representative and site engineer in charge for inspection and adherence on quality aspects including the closure of Non-compliance report

• Co-ordinate with contractor quality engineer for submission of material submittals with quality details.

4. Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, food safety (FSSC 22000, HACCP), and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation measures related to mechanical works.

5. Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation including installation reports, commissioning records, equipment manuals, and handover documentation.

• Provide regular project status reports, risk assessments, and budget updates to senior management.

• Facilitate audits and inspections related to mechanical systems.

6. KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):

• Project delivery on time and within budget

• Compliance with safety and quality standards

• Successful equipment commissioning and handover

• Reduction in project-related downtime or disruptions

• Vendor performance and contract adherence

7. Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare project reports, progress updates, and budget tracking.

• Maintain accurate documentation of installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.

• Support audit requirements and facilitate project closure documentation.

About You:

• B.E Mechanical with 8 to 10 years of experience particularly in projects of beverage, bottling & other FMCG industry or Oil & Gas/Chemical/Pharmaceutical industries.
• Technical awareness of civil, electro-mechanical, and architectural works
• Proven experience managing medium-to-large-scale projects (capacity expansions, greenfield projects, upgrades).
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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