Project Manager - MEP Design

Location: Mumbai, India. Working from Thane office

Job Status: Permanent

Sector: Data Centres, part of Life Sciences & High-Tech Unit

Salary: Competitive and negotiable

Job Title: Project Manager

Report to: Operations Director

We’re experiencing an exciting period of growth, and we have opportunities available for a talented and innovative individual to join our fast-growing office at a senior level and looking to take their career on to the next step. Data Centre design experience is essential, as is a willingness to travel within India and potentially abroad.

This is an opportunity to be a part of an established and expanding office in Mumbai undertaking first-class projects. Deerns is a company that was founded 95+ years ago. We specialize in Mechanical, Electrical and Piping (MEP) advisory, design and engineering particularly for mission critical and high-tech building systems and industrial facilities. Our team in Mumbai is looking for a Project Manager to lead our design and engineering teams and to drive the growth of our business in India.

Requirements:

• Degree Qualified - BE Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

• Advanced language ability, minimum English and Hindi (both written and spoken)

• Experience in working in a multinational and multicultural settings

• Typically, 10-12 years' experience in a similar role. Candidates from Consultancy industry.

• Shall be conversant with all relevant codes and standards required for project execution

• Understanding of all aspects governing operational & production activities, regulations/ guidelines & statutory compliances in industry

• Experience in Setting up API, Chemical Manufacturing Facilities: Concept, Basic & Detail Engineering Work

• Knowledge of MS Schedule, AutoCAD, AutoCad Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks

• Shall have to travel & visit/ relocate at any site as per project requirement.

• Lead and Mentor the team of skilled engineers and designers.

•Ability to work to schedule (tight deadlines) and budgets

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of their team.

• Ability to carry out problem solving

• Experience of being technical lead on projects

• Experience with power systems in Data Centers

• Familiarity with Indian engineering regulations.

• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work

• Indian design experience necessary, with deep knowledge of NFPA codes, NBC Codes (local and international), IS and ISO Standards

• Very good proactive communicator

Key Activities

• High-performing professional with a reputation of successfully carrying out Project Design, execution & Management responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience in developing Conceptual designs and carry out basic engineering and coordinate with detail engineering.

• Knowledge of cGMP norms, CCOE & OISD norms, Factory Inspectorate Rules

• Shall have very good knowledge of FDA guidelines.

• Experience of Participation in HAZOP Study

• Leading Project Team & Manpower Planning for effective utilization

• Leading Meeting with Client, Contractors & Vendors

• Travelling to site during execution work for design coordination

• Setting up Project Execution Plans & Guidelines

• Coordination with Site Construction team

• Knowledge of Statutory Requirements

• Preparation of Weekly, Monthly Project Status Report

• Support to Marketing team while bidding for new project

• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and monitoring

• Expertise in project costing & Invoicing

• Experience in Handling International clients right from concept, basic, detail & construction

• Preparing Risk analysis Report for Project

• Competency in checking Civil & MEP Drawings

• Proficiency in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters

• Knowledge of Procurement activities, Vendor Evaluation, Technical Evaluation & Recommendation

This role would be ideally suited to someone who is passionate about data centres and the data centre market, and who is versatile, personable and articulate.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to further your Career, then please apply responding with a cover letter and CV.