Project Manager – City Gas Distribution & LNG

Meenaar Global Consultants LLP; Faridabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Meenaar Global Consultants LLP in India seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead CGD and LNG projects from the Head Office. You will coordinate with clients, site teams, contractors and internal units across multiple geographical areas.

The role demands deep knowledge of CGD, gas-infrastructure, contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, and strong project controls. Travel across India is expected.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Chemical or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of CGD/LNG or gas-infrastructure project experience.
• Strong CGD project experience is essential; LNG/LCNG exposure preferred.
• Experience leading projects from head office with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple CGD and LNG projects across Geographical Areas from the Head Office.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, contract management for LNG/LCNG/CNG stations.
• Coordinate design activities: surveys, P&IDs, layouts, BOQs, specs, as-built docs.
• Monitor progress against milestones, budgets, and client commitments.
• Lead client meetings, coordinate with contractors, vendors, authorities.
• Ensure timely testing, commissioning, handover and final documentation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

BE/BTech in Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Chemical

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project MIS systems

Job description

Industry: City Gas Distribution | LNG | Oil & Gas | Project Management Consultancy

Experience Required: Minimum 10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

JD Reference: JD2026034

About the Opportunity

Meenaar Global Consultants LLP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage multiple City Gas Distribution and LNG-related projects from the Head Office. The position will coordinate with clients, Resident Construction Managers, site engineers, contractors and internal teams across various Geographical Areas.

The role requires strong experience in CGD and gas-infrastructure projects, contract management, design coordination, construction supervision, project controls and commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple CGD and LNG-related projects across various Geographical Areas from the Head Office.
• Experience in Engineering consultancy and management of planning, scheduling and contract management for Construction of LNG/LCNG/CNG Stations including Engineering, Project Coordination, Preparation of Monthly Progress Report, Attending Progress Review Meeting, submission of MoM, records, ATR (Action taken report), Catch up plan, Audits (Internal, Financial, CAG, Technical audits, Vigilance audit, etc.), and replies to Arbitration cases.
• Develop project execution plans, baseline schedules, resource plans and reporting systems.
• Monitor progress against contractual milestones, schedules, budgets and client commitments.
• Review project reports and implement recovery plans for delays or underperformance.
• Coordinate design activities, including route surveys, hydraulic studies, P&IDs, layouts, drawings, BOQs, material specifications and as-built documentation.
• Oversee construction of steel pipelines, MDPE networks, GI/copper installations, PNG connectivity, CGS, DRS, CNG and LCNG stations.
• Coordinate LNG infrastructure involving unloading, storage, transfer, regasification, pressure regulation, metering and associated utility systems.
• Monitor contractor mobilisation, manpower, equipment, materials, productivity, testing and commissioning.
• Experience in LNG/CNG system design and Hydrocarbon Industry (i.e. Hydrocarbon Process Plants, Pipelines (Hydrocarbon/ Crude / Oil / Gas), Petrochemical Plant, LPG Plant, Refinery etc.)
• Review contracts, work orders, deliverables, variations, change orders, claims, extensions of time and contractual correspondence.
• Identify scope gaps, delay exposure, liquidated damages and commercial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with PNGRB regulations, T4S requirements, OISD standards, PESO requirements, applicable pipeline codes and project specifications.
• Monitor quality, HSE, non-conformities, corrective actions and closure of punch points.
• Review measurements, RA bills, timesheets, client certifications, project billing and material reconciliation.
• Plan and control the deployment, approval and performance of RCMs, engineers and site personnel.
• Lead client meetings and coordinate with contractors, vendors, TPI agencies, statutory authorities and internal departments.
• Ensure timely testing, commissioning, handover, closeout reports and submission of final project documentation.
• Provide consolidated project dashboards, risk reports and decision inputs to senior management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• BE/BTech in Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Chemical or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in CGD, LNG, LCNG or related gas-infrastructure projects.
• Strong CGD project experience is essential; exposure to LNG or LCNG infrastructure is preferred.
• Experience as a Project Manager, Resident Construction Manager, GA Lead or equivalent project-leadership position.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or geographically distributed site teams.
• Knowledge of steel pipelines, MDPE networks, PNG connectivity, CNG stations and LNG/LCNG facilities.
• Experience in design coordination, contract administration, billing, claims and project closeout.
• Working knowledge of PNGRB regulations, T4S, OISD, PESO requirements and applicable pipeline and LNG standards.
• Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera, MS Excel, PowerPoint and project MIS systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project locations across India.
• Lead multiple CGD and LNG assignments from a strategic Head Office position.
• Work across project management, engineering assurance, contract administration and construction supervision.
• Engage with leading organisations in the oil, gas, energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Contribute to an organisation committed to quality, safety, impartiality and professional integrity.