Project Manager – Boiler Systems Installation/Upgrades

The Project Manager – Boiler Systems Installation/Upgrades is responsible for end-to-end management of projects involving the installation, replacement, retrofitting, or upgrading of industrial boiler systems and their auxiliaries. The role requires coordination between engineering, procurement, contractors, OEMs, site teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective project delivery aligned with technical standards and client expectations.

📌 Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of boiler system installation and upgrade projects (e.g., new boiler installation, fuel conversion, controls upgrade, capacity expansion).

• Develop and manage detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using tools like MS Project or Primavera.

2. Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Review and approve P&IDs, GA drawings, pressure part designs, and control logic.

• Ensure compliance with ASME Section I/VIII, API, NBIC, NFPA, and local boiler codes.

• Coordinate with OEMs and third-party engineering firms on technical design and performance specs.

3. Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets, monitor CAPEX/OPEX spend, and ensure alignment with financial forecasts.

• Evaluate and approve change orders, manage risks, and implement cost-saving measures.

4. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Work with procurement teams to source boilers, burners, instrumentation, and ancillary components.

• Evaluate vendor proposals and manage contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.

5. Site Management & Construction

• Supervise site activities including boiler setting, pressure part welding, NDT, hydrotesting, insulation, commissioning, and startup.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and statutory inspection requirements.

6. Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination

• Liaise with internal teams, external contractors, consultants, and local authorities.

• Prepare and present progress reports, risk registers, and compliance documentation to stakeholders.

7. Testing & Commissioning

• Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning processes including interlock testing, performance testing, and emissions verification.

• Ensure successful handover of fully operational and certified boiler systems to operations.

🔍 Key Focus Areas:

• Boiler system project delivery (schedule, cost, quality)

• Compliance with ASME/API/OSHA/NBIC standards

• Construction management and contractor supervision

• Safety and regulatory approvals

• Interface management between engineering, procurement, and execution

🎓 Qualifications:

• Education:
  B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Power Engineering
  (PMP or Prince2 certification is a strong advantage)

• Experience:

  • 10–15 years of experience in mechanical project execution

  • At least 5 years managing boiler installation, retrofit, or upgrade projects

  • Experience with high-capacity industrial boilers (water-tube, fire-tube, HRSGs)

• Certifications/Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of ASME, API 520/521, NFPA, and NBIC codes

  • Familiarity with permit-to-work systems, OSHA regulations, and hot work protocols

• Skills:

  • Strong project management, budgeting, and technical coordination skills

  • Excellent communication and vendor management abilities

  • Proficiency in MS Project/Primavera, AutoCAD/Plant 3D, and CMMS tools

  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-risk, time-sensitive environments