Job Description

We're experiencing an exciting period of growth, and we have opportunities available for a talented and innovative individual to join our fast-growing office at a senior level and looking to take their career on to the next step. Data Centre design experience is essential, as is a willingness to travel within India and potentially abroad.




This is an opportunity to be a part of an established and expanding office in Mumbai undertaking first-class projects. Deerns is a company that was founded 95+ years ago. We specialize in Mechanical, Electrical and Piping (MEP) advisory, design and engineering particularly for mission critical and high-tech building systems and industrial facilities. Our team in Mumbai is looking for a Project Manager Data Centers to lead our design and engineering teams and to drive the growth of our business in India.



Key Activities -

• High-performing professional with a reputation of successfully carrying out Project Design, execution & Management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing Conceptual designs and carry out basic engineering and coordinate with detail engineering.
• Knowledge of cGMP norms, CCOE & OISD norms, Factory Inspectorate Rules
• Shall have very good knowledge of FDA guidelines.
• Experience of Participation in HAZOP Study
• Leading Project Team & Manpower Planning for effective utilization
• Leading Meeting with Client, Contractors & Vendors
• Travelling to site during execution work for design coordination
• Setting up Project Execution Plans & Guidelines
• Coordination with Site Construction team
• Knowledge of Statutory Requirements
• Preparation of Weekly, Monthly Project Status Report
• Support to Marketing team while bidding for new project
• Expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and monitoring
• Expertise in project costing & Invoicing
• Experience in Handling International clients right from concept, basic, detail & construction
• Preparing Risk analysis Report for Project
• Competency in checking Civil & MEP Drawings
• Proficiency in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills and ensuring on time deliverables within pre-set cost parameters
• Knowledge of Procurement activities, Vendor Evaluation, Technical Evaluation & Recommendation


Location: Mumbai, India. Working from Thane office



Job Status: Permanent



Sector: Data Centres, part of Life Sciences & High-Tech Unit



Salary: Competitive and negotiable



Job Title: Project Manager



Report to: Operations Director



• Degree Qualified - BE Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
• Advanced language ability, minimum English and Hindi (both written and spoken)
• Experience in working in a multinational and multicultural settings
• Typically, 10-12 years' experience in a similar role. Candidates from Consultancy industry.
• Shall be conversant with all relevant codes and standards required for project execution
• Understanding of all aspects governing operational & production activities, regulations/ guidelines & statutory compliances in industry
• Experience in Setting up API, Chemical Manufacturing Facilities: Concept, Basic & Detail Engineering Work
• Knowledge of MS Schedule, AutoCAD, AutoCad Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks
• Shall have to travel & visit/ relocate at any site as per project requirement.
• Lead and Mentor the team of skilled engineers and designers.
• Ability to work to schedule (tight deadlines) and budgets
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of their team.
• Ability to carry out problem solving
• Experience of being technical lead on projects
• Experience with power systems in Data Centers
• Familiarity with Indian engineering regulations.
• Familiarity with RIBA Plan of Work
• Indian design experience necessary, with deep knowledge of NFPA codes, NBC Codes (local and international), IS and ISO Standards
• Very good proactive communicator