Assistant Manager - Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the fabrication and erection of structural steel components on site, ensuring tasks are performed efficiently and safely.
• Liaise closely with the Engineering team to obtain timely design inputs and coordinate efforts with general contractors and fabrication suppliers.
• Interpret and work with engineering, general arrangement (GA), Tekla models, and shop drawings to guide the fabrication process accurately.
• Maintain familiarity with pertinent Indian Standards (IS), American Welding Society (AWS), and ASME codes relevant to the work.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to finalize welding procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and stage-wise inspections to guarantee product quality in alignment with design criteria.
• Follow all safety protocols established by management, including preparation for work permits and safe practices for working at heights.
• Exercise control on site to implement preventive measures against unsafe actions and violations of safety norms.
• Compile fabrication progress reports, monitor progress, control deviations, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Deliver periodic reports to upper management summarizing project status and challenges.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a BE, B.Tech, or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• Proven experience of 5 to 10 years in heavy structural steel fabrication and erection projects.
• Background in mechanical construction and project execution.
• Practical knowledge of welding processes applicable to fabrication.
• Experienced in reading and working with GA drawings, shop drawings, and multidisciplinary project environments.

Competencies

• Customer empathy to understand and meet stakeholder needs.
• Agility in adapting to changing project requirements.
• Strong teamwork abilities to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Future readiness through continuous learning and innovation.
• Deep domain expertise in structural steel fabrication and project management.
• Pioneering spirit to drive improvements and efficiency.
• Purpose-driven approach to achieving project goals.