Manager / Senior Manager – Projects & CAPEX

The Manager / Senior Manager Projects & CAPEX will be responsible for planning, execution, and monitoring of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects across manufacturing plants and project sites. The role involves end-to-end project management including budgeting, vendor coordination, engineering execution, commissioning, and post-implementation review, ensuring projects are completed within scope, cost, and timelines while meeting safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Plan, execute, and monitor greenfield, brownfield, and expansion projects.
• Prepare detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure timely execution of projects in line with approved CAPEX plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Production, Maintenance, Finance, SCM, EHS).

CAPEX Planning & Control

• Prepare annual CAPEX budgets and long-term investment plans.
• Evaluate technical and financial feasibility of new projects and investments.
• Monitor CAPEX utilization, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and compliance with company policies.

Engineering & Execution

• Finalize technical specifications, layouts, BOQs, and scope of work.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and OEMs for execution.
• Oversee installation, erection, commissioning, and handover of assets.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and statutory norms.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Support vendor selection, techno-commercial evaluation, and negotiations.
• Manage contracts, work orders, and contractor performance.
• Resolve execution issues and ensure timely completion of milestones.

Skills & Competencies -

• Strong knowledge of project management, CAPEX planning, and execution
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering / heavy industry projects
• Budgeting, cost control, and contract management expertise
• Excellent coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with MS Project / Primavera / ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) -

• On-time and within-budget project delivery
• Effective CAPEX utilization and cost savings
• Compliance with safety, quality, and statutory requirements
• Successful commissioning and operational handover

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering
• MBA / PGDM (Operations / Project Management) preferred
• 1018 years (Manager: 1014 years | Senior Manager: 1518 years)
• As per project / plant requirement (with travel to sites, if applicable)