Manager Senior Manager - Project Engineering

Evonik; Jhagadia; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Speciality Silica India Pvt. Ltd, Jhagadia, Gujarat, is seeking a Manager / Senior Manager - Project Engineering to drive chemical plant construction projects from inception to completion.

You will bridge technical design and management, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in the chemical industry, mobility to travel between Thane and Jhagadia, and strong leadership across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience in the chemical industry.
• Experience in planning, execution and commissioning of greenfield projects.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Situational analysis of production processes and evaluation of economical solutions for subsystems.
• Coordinate responsible areas, sub-projects and small projects with cost and schedule considerations.
• Regular reporting to customers and on-site customer care during project execution.
• Define project scope, develop timelines, estimate costs and allocate resources.
• Review engineering designs, write technical documents and troubleshoot issues.
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and vendors for clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, building codes and safety standards.
• Track project performance against goals and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Job Title : Manager / Senior Manager - Project Engineering

Entity : Evonik Speciality Silica India Pvt. Ltd, Jhagadia, Gujarat

Work Location : Jhagadia / Thane

Evonik Investment Project - Jhagadia, Gujarat

Purpose of the Position :

• Management and realization of chemical plant construction projects with a medium-sized investment volume and/or medium level of complexity.
• This position manages the lifecycle of technical or engineering projects from inception to completion. They bridge the gap between technical design and management, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities :

• Situational analysis of production processes as well as preparation for and evaluation of economical solutions/concepts for subsystems on the basis of the given framework conditions, as well as the compilation and presentation of process engineering solutions and know-how packages for the responsible project manager.
• Coordination and integration of assigned areas of responsibility, sub-projects and small projects with consideration for costs and schedule planning, and cooperation between third-party companies and internal departments.
• Regular reporting to customers in consultation with the project manager about project progress and customer care on-site at the plant.
• Project Planning: Define project scope, develop detailed timelines, estimate costs, and allocate resources.
• Technical Oversight: Review engineering designs, write technical documents, and troubleshoot complex engineering problems during execution.
• Team Coordination: Liaise with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors, ensuring clear communication across all teams.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres to industry regulations, building codes, and safety standards.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections and track project performance against set goals and budgets.

Education & Experience required :

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the chemical industry, including significant exposure to the planning, execution, and commissioning of greenfield projects.

Mobility Requirement:

Candidate should be flexible and comfortable with relocation, as well as frequent travel between Thane and Jhagadia, as required for project execution and business needs.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Company is Ev Spec Silica India