Manager Projects & Maintenance

Job Description

Role & responsibilitiesTo lead, plan, and execute turnaround, shutdown, and maintenance projects safely, efficiently, and within budget while ensuring compliance with client specifications, quality standards, and company objectives. The Project Manager / Project Leader is accountable for overall project delivery from mobilization to demobilization ensuring seamless coordination between site teams, clients, and internal departments.Preferred candidate profileKey Responsibilities:1. Project Planning & Execution
• Develop detailed project execution plans, schedules, and manpower/equipment deployment plans in coordination with the Planning Department.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, risk assessments, and readiness reviews before site mobilization.
• Oversee project execution ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Manage daily progress, address bottlenecks proactively, and ensure resource optimization.
• Coordinate with maintenance, equipment, and procurement teams for timely availability of materials and tools.
2. Client Coordination & Communication
• Act as the primary point of contact between Expertise and the client for all project-related communications.
• Conduct daily and weekly progress meetings with client representatives and internal teams.
• Ensure timely submission of daily reports, progress updates, and project documentation.
• Manage change orders, variation requests, and additional scope approvals in coordination with the Contracts Department.
3. Cost, Quality & Performance Management
• Ensure the project is executed within approved budget and contractual terms.
• Track and control project expenses, manpower productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Implement effective cost-control measures and monitor project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, inspection test plans, and documentation requirements.
4. Safety Leadership
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety walkdowns, and incident reviews as required.
• Collaborate with the Safety Department to close out corrective and preventive actions promptly.
5. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, guide, and motivate the project execution team including engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training for team competency enhancement.
6. Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including schedules, reports, manpower logs, and cost records.
• Submit project close-out reports with lessons learned, productivity analysis, and financial summaries.
• Coordinate with the Planning and Finance Departments for project completion certificates and invoicing support.
Key Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale turnaround, shutdown, and maintenance projects.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, piping, equipment, and catalyst handling activities.
• Familiarity with SAP (Project, Maintenance, and Cost Control modules).
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and client interface management.
• Analytical approach with ability to interpret schedules, productivity data, and cost reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Primavera / MS Project, and project documentation systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• 15-20 years of experience in turnaround, maintenance, or construction projects, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Previous experience in refinery, fertilizer, or major petrochemical plant projects preferred.
• Strong exposure to multi-discipline coordination (mechanical static, valves rotary, E&I, equipment, scaffolding, piping, etc.).
• Knowledge of contract management and budgetary control processes.
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Keyskills :
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