Assistant Manager(CAPEX Projects)

Saint Gobain; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Gobain India is seeking a Site Execution Engineer for Greenfield and Brownfield construction projects in a Chennai-based plant.

You will oversee civil, mechanical, MEP works, equipment erection, commissioning and handover while ensuring EHS compliance and tight project controls. The role requires strong coordination with contractors and OEMs, along with robust reporting in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end site construction of plants.
• Ability to read GA drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Skilled in erection and alignment of heavy structures.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications (Zone 1/2).
• Experience with plant shutdowns and retrofits.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end site execution of plant construction projects.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and MEP works.
• Oversee equipment erection, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Prepare progress reports and ensure on-time handover.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors for performance testing.

Skills

Industrial construction

Equipment erection

P&ID reading

GA drawings

Hazardous zones

EHS compliance

Vendor coordination

Site safety

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Responsible for end-to-end site execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects in a construction chemicals manufacturing plant, including civil, mechanical, MEP, utilities, equipment erection, commissioning, and project closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site execution of plant construction and expansion projects
  Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and MEP works
  Oversee equipment erection, installation, and commissioning
  Ensure erection of process systems (storage, batching, mixing, packing)
  Handle brownfield integration with ongoing production
  Ensure EHS compliance (chemical handling, hazardous zones)
  Monitor project schedule, cost, and quality
  Manage stakeholders and contractor performance
  Ensure snag closure, documentation, and final handover
• Greenfield projects execution management
  Act as a site construction lead to handle site activities

Technical Skills

• Expertise in industrial construction practices
  Basic knowledge on site civil activities like excavations and foundations
  Experience in structural erection and alignments
  Strong experience in equipment erection and alignment
• Experience on erection of heavy structures
  Experience on rigging studies, lifting plans and crane operations
  Understanding mechanical tolerances, alignment, grouting and vibration controls
  Ability to interpret GA drawings, fabrication drawings and vendor drawings
  Ability to read P&ID and PFD
• Hazardous area classification (Zone 1, Zone 2) and flameproof equipment
• Experience in erection and commissioning of utility equipments ( compressors, EOT, ETP, STP etc.)
• Experience in erection of pumps and plumbing systems.
• Experience in handling of fire fighting systems.
• Ability to manage end to end erection and commissioning lifecycles
  Coordination with OEMs for installation and performance trials
• Hands-on knowledge of factory acceptance test, site acceptance test and equipment stabilization
• Experience in working at running plants with shutdown planning and execution , integration with existing process lines, retro fitting etc.
• Risk mitigation in operational plants with hazardous chemicals
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports on site activities, highlighting work completed, resource utilization and key project milestones.