Project Manager – Erection & Commissioning (Compressed Bio‑Gas)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Controls
Own the site execution plan, micro‑schedule, and S‑curve; develop and track weekly look‑ahead plans.
Establish and run daily/weekly progress review meetings (internal + contractors); publish DPR/WPR/MPR and executive dashboards.
Drive critical path items, interface management (civil–mechanical, electrical–instrumentation), and change control.
Budget tracking: RA bill verification, BOQ/BOM reconciliation, contractor productivity, and cost variance reports.
Vendor management & expediting; ensure availability of drawings, MRs, WOs, and site instructions.

Erection & Mechanical Completion
Oversee the erection of feedstock handling, digester/fermenter systems, biogas upgrading (e.g., PSA/membrane/water‑scrubbing), H₂S removal, dehumidification/drying, gas analyzers, compressors/boosters, cascade storage, dispensing/virtual pipeline, and flare.
Ensure piping fabrication/erection per P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings and welding/NDT plans; witness hydro/pneumatic tests.
Coordinate electrical systems: MCC/PCC, transformers, DG, earthing, lighting, VFDs, and interlocks; and instrumentation: PLC/SCADA, RTUs, analyzers, OPC/MQTT gateways,and  local historian.
Manage utilities: water supply, cooling, air, nitrogen, FOM handling, silage/press‑mud logistics as applicable.
Close punch lists to Mechanical Completion (MC) and achieve Ready for Commissioning (RFC).

 Commissioning, Start‑Up & Performance
Prepare and execute pre‑commissioning/commissioning procedures, checklists, SATs/FATs, loop checks, cause-and-effect tests and interlock validation.
Lead safe gas‑in, functional trials, ramp‑up, and performance guarantee (PG) testing for purity, pressure, flow/throughput, and specific energy.
Troubleshoot process and control issues; stabilize plant for handover to O&M with training, SOPs, and as‑built documentation.

Quality, HSE & Compliance
Implement QA/QC plans; ensure material traceability, ITPs, WPS/PQR, and inspection records.
Enforce HSE: work‑permit systems (hot work, confined space), JSA, LOTO, and emergency response drills; lead Toolbox Talks.
Ensure compliance with applicable Indian codes & approvals, e.g., PESO (compressed gas storage/dispensing), State Pollution Control Board (consents/exemptions), Factory Act, CEA electrical safety, PNGRB/CGD sync interface requirements, and local authority permits.
Coordinate with third‑party inspectors, statutory bodies, and client representatives.

 Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Single‑point site contact for management, EPC/consultants, CGD/GAIL or offtaker, vendors, and local authorities.
Provide crisp executive updates: risks, mitigations, forecast to finish, claims/change orders, and capex utilization.
Maintain transparent documentation: RFI/RFC, site instructions, MOMs, transmittals, and handover dossiers.

Must‑Have Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
7–10 years total experience with at least 5 years in site execution and 2+ years in commissioning of process/utility or gas projects.
Proven delivery of brownfield/greenfield projects with rotating equipment, compressors, process skids, and automation.
Strong command over project controls (MS Project/Primavera), progress measurement, and contractor management.
Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA, loop checks, OPC/MQTT, and historian basics (enough to lead vendors).
Solid grasp of QA/QC, HSE, and statutory requirements (PESO, SPCB, Factory Act).

Preferred Experience (Good to Have)
Direct experience on CBG/biogas plants (digesters, upgrading: PSA/membrane/water‑scrubbing; gas quality: CH₄%, CO₂, H₂S, O₂, moisture).
Prior role in an EPC environment with multi‑disciplinary coordination.
Knowledge of CGD interconnection (CBG‑CGD Synchronization), metering, and custody transfer.
Exposure to FOM handling, silage logistics, agri interfaces, and utilities sizing.
Familiarity with MNRE/state incentives, documentation, and compliance trails.
Vendor ecosystem awareness for major packages (compressors, analyzers, membranes/PSA, dryers, cascade, dispensers, PLC/SCADA).

Technical & Behavioural Competencies
Technical: P&ID reading, system walk‑downs, pressure testing, rotating equipment start‑up, E&I checkouts, cause-and-effect, commissioning procedures.
Digital tools: MS Project/Primavera, Excel (progress trackers), PowerPoint, SharePoint/Drive, basic AutoCAD/Navisworks (viewing).
Behavioural: Leadership at the site, urgency bias, structured problem‑solving, stakeholder management, negotiation with contractors, and clear written/oral reporting.