About the role
About Zeeco
Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Power, and Industrial sectors. With operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Zeeco designs and manufactures world-class flare systems, burners, thermal oxidizers, vapor recovery systems, and pollution control equipment.
At Zeeco India, we deliver complex engineered projects by combining technical excellence, innovation, and customer-focused project execution.
Position: Project Manager - Flares
Location: Mumbai
Experience: 3 to 15+ Years
Industry Preference: Heavy Engineering, Oil & Gas ,EPC ,Pressure Vessels ,Process Equipment, Manufacturing
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Project Engineer to lead the execution of flare system projects from order handover through final project completion. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience managing engineered equipment projects involving pressure vessels, process packages, skids, piping systems, and Oil & Gas equipment.
The Project Manager will serve as the primary customer interface and be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. A strong focus on change order management, project scheduling, expediting, commercial control, and cross-functional coordination is essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Manage multiple flare system projects from sales handover through commissioning and project closeout.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and monitor project execution plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Global Teams to ensure timely execution.
- Track project progress and proactively resolve schedule bottlenecks.
- Change Order & Commercial Management:
- Lead all change order management activities including identification, documentation, costing, customer negotiations, and implementation.
- Identify scope deviations and ensure commercial recovery through approved variation orders.
- Monitor project budgets, profitability, invoicing, and cash flow.
- Protect project margins by controlling scope creep, engineering hours, procurement costs, and schedule impacts.
- Coordinate with Sales and Finance regarding commercial changes affecting project value.
- Project Scheduling & Expediting:
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using project management tools.
- Drive project expediting activities to ensure engineering deliverables, procurement, manufacturing, inspections, and shipments meet contractual timelines.
- Expedite vendor documentation, manufacturing progress, inspections, and deliveries.
- Conduct regular schedule reviews and implement recovery plans for critical path activities.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to eliminate execution delays.
- Engineering & Technical Coordination:
- Review customer specifications, contracts, and technical requirements.
- Coordinate preparation and review of engineering deliverables, procurement packages, vendor documents, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support technical discussions with customers and global engineering teams.
- Participate in HAZOP, design reviews, and technical clarification meetings where applicable.
- Customer & Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain regular communication with customers, vendors, Zeeco Global Offices, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct project review meetings and provide accurate project status reports.
- Manage customer expectations while ensuring contractual compliance.
- Resolve technical and commercial issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Risk & Quality Management:
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with project quality requirements, ISO procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Support inspection activities, FATs, documentation reviews, and project closeout activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
- PMP Certification or equivalent project management certification is preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of project management experience in Heavy Engineering or EPC projects.
- Proven experience executing projects involving (Preferred but not mandatory):
- Flare Systems
- Pressure Vessels
- Process Equipment
- Skid Packages
- Heat Exchangers
- Oil & Gas Equipment
- Strong understanding of project commercial management and contract administration.
Required Skills
- Project Planning & Execution
- Change Order Management
- Project Expediting
- Schedule Management
- Contract Management
- Cost Control & Budget Monitoring
- Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Manufacturing & Fabrication Coordination
- Engineering Documentation Review
- Procurement Coordination
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
Preferred Industry Experience
Candidates should have prior experience in one or more of the following industries:
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- EPC
- Heavy Engineering
- Process Equipment Manufacturing
- Pressure Vessel Manufacturing
- Fired Equipment
- Combustion Systems
- Industrial Process Plants
Technical Competencies
- Project Scheduling (MS Project or equivalent)
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Suite
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
- Contract Documentation
- Engineering Drawings & P&IDs
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Manufacturing Progress Monitoring
- Project Cost & Revenue Tracking
- Knowledge of ASME/API standards is desirable