Vice President - Project Management - Chemical/Fertilizer

Chemical Manufacturing / Greenfield Projects

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Project Head for a reputed Chemical Manufacturing organization based in Gujarat. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of large-scale greenfield projects, from concept, engineering and procurement through construction, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness.

Job Highlights:

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory
• 25+ years of overall experience
• Strong experience in Chemical / Specialty Chemical / Fertilizer manufacturing
• Proven experience handling large-scale greenfield projects
• Experience managing CAPEX projects in the range of INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr
• Current CTC of 60 LPA+ preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complete end-to-end project execution from concept and engineering through commissioning and start-up.
• Drive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning & Start-up (EPCC) activities.
• Own project planning, execution strategy, budgets, timelines, quality, and risk management.
• Manage large-scale CAPEX projects with budgets of approximately INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr.
• Coordinate with EPC partners, contractors, consultants, technology partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and manage large multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure effective project scheduling, cost control, resource planning, and execution.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and project timelines.
• Lead plant commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
• Ensure seamless transition from project execution to successful plant operations.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure overall project objectives are achieved.

Required Skills & Experience:

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Mandatory
• 25+ years of overall professional experience
• Extensive experience in Chemical, Specialty Chemical, or Fertilizer manufacturing
• Strong track record of managing large-scale greenfield projects
• End-to-end project ownership covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-up
• Experience managing INR 1,500 - 2,000 Cr CAPEX projects
• Strong understanding of complex manufacturing environments, including continuous and batch processes
• Proven experience in project planning, cost management, scheduling, quality, risk management, and execution
• Strong experience managing EPC contractors, consultants, technology partners, and large project teams
• Proven expertise in plant commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience in Fertilizer / Specialty Chemical projects will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience working in Dahej, Gujarat, or other major integrated chemical manufacturing clusters will be preferred.
• Candidates who have successfully delivered large-scale greenfield manufacturing projects will be preferred.
• Candidates with a current CTC of 60 LPA+ are preferred.

Mandatory Requirements:

• BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering
• 25+ years of experience
• Chemical / Specialty Chemical / Fertilizer industry experience
• Large-scale greenfield project experience
• End-to-end project execution experience
• 1,500 - 2,000 Cr CAPEX project exposure