Job Description
Project Manager – Piping
Location: Site Based at HPC
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
* Develop and implement detailed project execution plans, construction schedules, and work methodologies for piping works.
* Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractor resources to meet project milestones.
* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure constructability and timely availability of drawings and materials.
* Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress and take corrective actions to address delays or deviations.
Construction Management
* Manage all site piping activities including fabrication, erection, welding, NDT, pressure testing, flushing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion.
* Ensure proper implementation of construction procedures, method statements, and work permits.
* Supervise and guide construction managers, supervisors, engineers, and foremen.
* Interface with other disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation) to ensure integrated execution.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
* Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and project-specific safety plans.
* Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, safety meetings, and audits.
* Ensure all piping activities comply with risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSA), and permit-to-work systems.
* Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Quality Assurance & Control
* Ensure compliance with applicable piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ANSI, API, ISO).
* Oversee QA/QC activities including material traceability, welding qualifications, inspection, and testing.
* Review and approve inspection and test plans (ITPs) and ensure timely client and third-party inspections.
* Ensure proper documentation for mechanical completion and handover.
Cost Control & Budget Management
* Manage project budgets related to piping construction works.
* Track costs, productivity, and resource utilization; identify cost overruns and implement corrective actions.
* Review and approve variations, claims, and change orders related to piping scope.
* Support commercial teams with progress measurement and invoicing.
Stakeholder & Client Coordination
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors on piping construction matters.
* Conduct regular progress meetings and prepare detailed reports on schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
* Resolve technical, commercial, and execution issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
Risk & Change Management
* Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Manage changes to scope, schedule, and resources while minimizing impact on project objectives.
* Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Closeout & Handover
* Lead piping mechanical completion, system walkdowns, punch list clearance, and pre-commissioning activities.
* Ensure as-built documentation, test packs, and handover dossiers are complete and approved.
* Support commissioning and startup teams as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* 10–15 years of experience in piping construction, with at least 5 years in a project management or senior construction role.
* Strong knowledge of piping construction practices, welding, inspection, and international codes and standards.
* Proven experience managing large multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management abilities.
* Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficiency in project management tools and construction reporting systems.
This role is critical to ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of piping construction projects from mobilization through final handover.