PROJECT MANAGER FOR STEEL MANUFACTURING - RAIPUR , CHHATTISGARH

Jobitus; Raipur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital projects, plant expansions, and fabrication/erection activities in our steel operations. You will drive end-to-end execution, coordinating engineering, procurement, quality, and on-site contractors to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The role requires a civil or mechanical engineering background with 10+ years in steel manufacturing or heavy industrial construction, plus strong leadership and vendor management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management (B.E./B.Tech).
• 10+ years of project management experience in steel manufacturing, structural fabrication, or heavy industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects with defined scope, goals, and deliverables using schedules (MS Project/Primavera).
• Manage manpower, equipment, materials, and contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Construction Management

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Job description

A Project Manager in a steel company directs capital projects, plant expansions, and structural fabrication or erection. They oversee end-to-end execution, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget by managing engineering teams, procurement, quality assurance, and on-site contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables. Develop comprehensive schedules using software like MS Project or Primavera.
• Resource & Vendor Management: Determine manpower, equipment, and material requirements. Select and negotiate contracts with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Financial Oversight: Develop project budgets, track expenditures, forecast costs, and manage change orders to ensure maximum cost-effectiveness.
• Engineering Coordination: Oversee basic and detailed engineering across civil, structural, mechanical, and automation disciplines. Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) and safety/environmental regulations across all manufacturing and installation phases.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison between senior management, clients, design teams, and external contractors, providing regular progress updates.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management (B.E./B.Tech).
• Experience: Typically 10+ years of project management experience within a steel manufacturing plant, structural steel fabrication facility, or heavy industrial construction setting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and fabrication blueprints. (Knowledge of Tekla Structures or AutoCAD is highly advantageous for detailing-focused roles).
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Six Sigma certification is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional conflict resolution, strong multitasking abilities, and proficient negotiation and leadership skills.